Jazz

The Four Tops

The quartet, originally called the Four Aims, made their first single for Chess in 1956, and spent seven years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz—four-part harmony jazz. When Motown’s Berry Gordy Jr. found out they had hustled a national “Tonight Show” appearance, he signed them without an audition to be the marquee act for the company’s Workshop Jazz label. That proved short-lived, and Stubbs’ powerhouse baritone lead and the exquisite harmonies of Fakir, Benson, and Payton started making one smash after another with the writing-producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland.

In 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Though they would no longer have hits on record, the group continued to be a hit in concert, touring incessantly, a towering testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown Sound they helped shape and define. Following Payton’s death in 1997, the group briefly worked as a trio until Theo Peoples, a former Temptation, was recruited to restore the group to a quartet. When Stubbs subsequently grew ill, Peoples became the lead singer and former Motown artist-producer Ronnie McNeir was enlisted to fill Payton’s spot. In 2005, when Benson died, Payton’s son Roquel replaced him.

Event Date	12-06-2025 7:30 pm
Individual Price	See Registration
Location	Nashua Center for the Arts
Categories	Music, 1--POPULAR-PLUS CONCERT, Americana, Jazz

Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas

Classic holiday tunes come to life as Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet take the stage in “A Swingin’ Little Christmas.” This hilarious and heartwarming holiday extravaganza promises to be a delightful blend of comedy and music, ensuring a ‘swingin’ good time. The group has brought their joyful banter to audiences across the country, with their holiday album “A Swingin’ Little Christmas” hitting Billboard’s Top 10 Adult Contemporary chart. Hollywood Digest calls it “captivating,” the comedy “spectacular” and the vibe “absolutely precious.”

Event Date	12-07-2025 7:00 pm
Individual Price	See Registration
Location	Nashua Center for the Arts
Categories	Music, 1--POPULAR-PLUS CONCERT, Americana, Jazz, Holiday

Sunday Jazz Jam (4)

Sip your favorite coffee and settle into the cozy charm of our farmhouse for an unforgettable hour of music with the MetroWest Jazz Project. This talented collaboration of jazz musicians brings you acoustic contemporary jazz, highlighted by the rich, mellow tones of the vibraphone.

After the concert, the music keeps flowing with an open jam session, welcoming musicians of all ages and skill levels, from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned pros. Free admission | Donations gratefully accepted.

Event Date	12-14-2025 11:00 am
Individual Price	Free Event
Location	Hopkinton Arts Center
Categories	Music, 7--OPEN-MIC, Jazz, Mainstream

Deep Blue C Studio Orchestra

The Deep Blue C Studio Orchestra is returning to the Firehouse Performing Arts Center and will present a concert entitled, A Christmas to Remember. The 17-piece orchestra will be playing the Christmas songs that you most love.

You will hear favorites such as, Do You Hear What I Hear, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, A Grown Up Christmas List, White Christmas, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, and many more. The DBCSO is made up of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings as in a symphony orchestra. It also includes a rhythm section of guitar, bass, keyboards, percussionist, and drum set as in a jazz combo or show orchestra. The orchestra also includes four outstanding vocalists!

Event Date	12-15-2025 7:00 pm
Individual Price	$30 \| All Tickets
Location	Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport
Categories	Music, 1--POPULAR-PLUS CONCERT, Americana, Pop, Jazz, Holiday

Jane Monheit: The Merriest

The inimitable Jane Monheit returns with her brightly swinging holiday show!

“Monheit continues to dazzle!” — Downbeat Magazine

When classic Christmas songs are dipped in the sweet, luscious swing of jazz music, the results are always as warm and soothing as hot cocoa and chestnuts. Top that with a vocal performance from an artist who has perfected the art of songbook standards, and you've got all the ingredients for holiday delight.

Event Date	12-20-2025 8:00 pm
Individual Price	Tickets from $55
Location	Groton Hill Music Center
Categories	Music, 1--POPULAR-PLUS CONCERT, Jazz, Holiday

Calendar of Theatrical Events

Operas, Operetta,s Musicals, and Stage Plays Be sure to confirm via registration link before committing to attend.

Jazz

Traditional 3 Events

Swing 1 Event

Big Band 3 Events

Mainstream 5 Events

Modern-Jazz 1 Event