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Music & Culture Events
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In PersonGBH Jazz Night with Tiger Okoshi: A Tribute to Miles Davis (Boston Public Library)
Presented by GBH Music and JazzBoston, our final GBH Jazz Night of the season features jazz fusion trumpeter Tiger Okoshi for a Miles Davis tribute concert in honor of Davis’s 100th birthday on May 26th.
GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
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Beyond the Page: Matt Haig's "The Midnight Train"
The Midnight Train is arriving at GBH, and you won’t want to miss it!
If you’re like Dolly Parton, Jodi Picoult, Emma Roberts, and the millions of other readers who loved The Midnight Library, be sure to join us for this special opportunity to hear from Matt Haig as he discusses his newest novel, writing process, and so much more. Matt Haig is an internationally bestselling author whose work has been translated into more than fifty languages.
His latest release, The Midnight Train, is his newest magical, time-travelling love story from the world of The Midnight Library.If you are unable to attend in person, your book can be shipped following the event.How to Attend
Admission + SIGNED Book
Attend the live, in-person conversation and receive a SIGNED copy of Matt Haig's latest novel, The Midnight Train.Get Tickets
This ticket includes:- Admission to the program on June 1st
- A SIGNED copy of The Midnight Train
ABOUT THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN
When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?
No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there. The chance to re-live the moments that meant most. To see what kind of person you really were.
For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice.
Before he gave it all away.
He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything...
A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library. -
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JazzNOW: Ray Charles Tribute with Greg Abate
Saxophonist Greg Abate will close out GBH Music and JazzBoston’s 2026 JazzNOW series with a tribute to Ray Charles. Abate first met the legendary soul singer at age 23, and after hearing him play, Charles invited Abate to tour the world as the lead alto saxophonist in his orchestra. The program will feature some of Ray Charles’ most recognizable songs like “Georgia on My Mind” and “Hit the Road Jack” as well as some of the singer’s popular renditions of Beatles tunes like “The Long and Winding Road.” The performance will also feature some Greg Abate originals drawing from his deep BeBop roots. Abate will be joined by Tim Ray (piano), Marty Ballou (bass), and Gary Johnson (drums). The concert takes place at 8 pm in Fraser Performance Studio with a pre-concert reception at 7:15pm. Paris Alston, of GBH News Rooted, will host the performance, which will be filmed for broadcast on GBH2. This event is made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.
7:15-7:50pm Pre-event reception
7:50pm Guest are seated in Fraser Performance Studio (general admission)
8:00-9:00pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio
This event is presented with support from our sponsor, Newport Mansions.
This event is presented with support from our sponsor, M. Steinert & Sons.
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