Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views; the opportunity to represent her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo; 2024 winner for Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant (Award of the Japanese Academy); and a GRAMMY Award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is — to borrow a descriptor the New Yorker favored — “dazzling.”
Jazz Music Calendar
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Jazz
Traditional 3 Events
Swing 1 Event
Big Band 3 Events
Mainstream 1 Event
Modern Jazz 1 Event
Jazz Open Mic 4 Events
Jazz Caberet 0 Events
Jazz Concert 25 Events
Dan Gabel and his Orchestra
"The real deal!"
"The champion of authentic Big Band and vintage jazz" -Syncopated Times
Hailed by the Boston Globe as "The read deal...[a band] that looks and sounds just like the 1940s" Dan Gabel and his Bands have entertained three Governors, a Four-Star General, sold-out concerts, and performed for countless dances, weddings, and fundraisers. Based in Central New England, Gabel's arrangements and compositions have been commissioned and performed across the U.S. by professional Orchestras, Big Bands, and also student ensembles.
Gabel Music features a roster of accomplished and internationally-acclaimed musicians who have performed in prestigious venues all over the world.
| Event Date | 09-19-2025 7:00 pm |
| Individual Price | tickets $35, advance sales only |
| Location | Framingham History Center |
| Categories | Music, Jazz, Jazz Concert |
Swing Dance
| Event Date | 09-27-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Location | Rockingham Ballroom |
| Categories | Dance, Public Dance, Jazz, Big Band |
"Dazzling..." -The New Yorker
| Event Date | 09-27-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Tickets from $59 |
| Location | Groton Hill Music Center |
| Categories | Music, Jazz, Jazz Concert |
Kaye Kelly and Mark Hardt are a powerhouse husband-and-wife musical duo whose performances blend soul, sophistication, and decades of artistic mastery. With over 30 years in the music industry, their sound is equal parts heartfelt and refined—an elevated musical experience that captivates listeners across generations.
Kaye Kelly is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, and professor at Berklee College of Music, known for her expressive voice, compelling original music, and deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists. Her partner on stage and in life, Mark Hardt is a seasoned touring musician and innovative Chapman Stick player whose artistry brings a distinctive texture and depth to the duo’s sound.
| Event Date | 09-27-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $20-$25 |
| Location | Hopkinton Arts Center |
| Categories | Music, Americana Concert, Folk, Pop, Jazz |
PorchFest 2025
Sunday September 28, 2025
(Rain date: Sunday, October 5)
PorchFest is a FREE outdoor music festival featuring over 50 local bands, duos and solo artists performing on more than 20 stages throughout downtown Rochester. These incredible musicians have donated their time & talents to help us raise money for the RPAC Scholorship Fund, helping youth and teens in our community to connect with their visual, musical and performing arts talents! Your purchase of a wristband or donation goes directly to help a student in need. Check out the bands, and all the other great stuff too!