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Join us for a captivating evening of Italian opera and jazz. This grand premiere will feature an extraordinary collaboration of remarkable talents across jazz, gospel, and classical music. Presented by Marco Pignataro and the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Julius P. Williams, this concert is part of the Festival of Italian Creativity 2024, sponsored by the Italian Consulate of Boston.

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Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra Presents: Va Pensiero – A Symphonic Jazz Exploration of Timeless Italian Arias

New England Conservatory

Joyful, contemplative, and rooted in Afro-Brazilian traditions, Nanny Assis’ artistry uplifts listeners of every generation. Drawing elements from bossa nova, Brazilian jazz, and forro, among other lineages, the singer and percussion master brings his charismatic presence – and special guest, living legend Ron Carter – to the Dizzy’s Club stage. A skilled technician and lifelong scholar of Brazilian folkloric rhythm, Assis plays with nuance and imagination, captivating audiences across the globe. Don't miss this one-night event. 

Nanny Assis With Special Guest Ron Carter

Jazz at Lincoln Center

The Blue Note Quintet, led by six-time Grammy-nominated pianist Gerald Clayton, honors Blue Note Records’ rich history and paves the way for the eclectic artists on the legendary label today. One of those legends, Ron Carter — the prolific, three-time Grammy Award winner and most recorded jazz bassist of all time — brings his Golden Striker Trio to Symphony Center for the first time.

The Blue Note Quintet / Ron Carter’s Golden Striker Trio

Symphony Center

Join the Ron Carter Trio, featuring Russell Malone and Donald Vega for a Jazz Icons concert on December 10, at 3pm in Trinity Church. Ron Carter is one of the most prolific and influential bassists in jazz with more than 2,500 albums to his name. Presented in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. Free.

Ron Carter Trio

Trinity Church

Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz and has played on seminal albums in many other genres. He has recorded over 2200 albums, and has a Guinness world record to prove it! From 1963 to 1968, he was a member of the acclaimed Miles Davis Quintet. He can be heard on many iconic jazz records of the 60s and 70s such as Speak No Evil, Maiden Voyage, Speak Like a Child, and Red Clay, to name a few.

Ron Carter Duo With Donald Vega

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Tonight, we are reunited with musicians who have played in the Université de Montréal Big Band for the past 20 years. What a joy to hear them in this great concert at Place des Arts, alongside jazz legend Ron Carter, under the able direction of Ron Di Lauro, who was their teacher.

Ron Carter in concert

Place des Arts

RON CARTER is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz. He has recorded over 2200 albums, and has a Guinness world record to prove it!

Ron Carter

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Past events

Nov 16, 2024

Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra Presents: Va Pensiero – A Symphonic Jazz Exploration of Timeless Italian Arias · New England Conservatory

May 29, 2024

Nanny Assis With Special Guest Ron Carter · Jazz at Lincoln Center

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