GBH Music's Jazz on 89.7: A John Coltrane Centennial Celebration
Join Al Davis in celebrating John Coltrane’s music with our John Coltrane Centennial Special on GBH Music’s Jazz on 89.7, featuring Terence Blanchard and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, on demand until October 20, 2026.
Events
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In PersonGBH Jazz Night with HYE Fusion
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.
HYE Fusion is a trio of classically trained musicians who blend Western jazz with the rhythms and melodies of their Middle Eastern backgrounds. Mal Barsamian is a multi-talented instrumentalist equally skilled on classical and rhythm guitars, clarinet, saxophone, and the traditional Middle Eastern oud. Harry Bedrossian is a classically trained concert pianist who has embraced the Jazz tradition through the work of Oscar Petersen and Bill Evans. He is also an accomplished oud player. Charles Dermenjian is a talented percussionist who has shared the stage with a number of jazz greats and performed extensively both nationally and internationally. He plays the doumbek, a traditional percussion instrument common throughout Middle Eastern cultures.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
In Person
GBH Jazz Night with the Joe Hunt Quartet
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.
The Joe Hunt Quartet is a swinging modern jazz repertory group performing jazz standards in the tradition, from Johnny Mandel to Thelonious Monk. The group is composed of four excellent jazz musicians: Yuka Hamano Hunt-piano, Jerry Vejmola-tenor sax, Bob Nieske-bass, and Joe Hunt-drums.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
Jazz Concerts to Watch
Jazz Features
"There's total trust. There's high adventure." Andrew Stern prepares for 2026's first GBH Jazz Night
Andrew Stern is a Boston-based guitarist and composer, teaming up with legendary local bassist John Lockwood for a performance at the Boston Public Library on Thursday January 8th at 5:30.
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