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Best Jazz & Blues from October 6 - December 6

in Boston

Beat - King Crimson Tribute at Lynn Memorial Auditorium

Beat - King Crimson Tribute

The music of King Crimson is celebrated by a group of musicians that are less "tribute band" more "supergroup"! Legendary guitarist Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danney Carey join former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin to tour a show performing the best bits from the legendary prog-rockers' three 1980s entries, Discipline, Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair... plus potentially a few surprises!

Moon Hooch at Paradise Rock Club

Moon Hooch

Brooklyn natives Moon Hooch prepare to hit the road! The band, who met at school, got their musical start by busking in New York's subways and even being kicked out by the NYPD for encouraging travelers to dance at the edge of the platform. Since then, the group have released eight music projects and performed across the world to audiences who can't stop dancing!

Michael Feinstein at Shalin Liu Performance Center

Michael Feinstein

Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer dubbed "The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook," is considered one of the world's foremost interpreters of American standards, especially for Irving Berlin's work. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace in London.

Jordan Rakei at Brighton Music Hall

Jordan Rakei

New Zealand-born, UK-based neo-soul artist Jordan Rakei is embarking on a tour across the US and Canada this winter, bringing his excitingly fresh sound that blends soul, jazz, and electronic music to American shores. With silky smooth vocals, Rakei has garnered a fanbase that includes seminal figures such as Robert Glasper and Nile Rodgers, while frequent collaborators like Loyle Carner and Tom Misch, who are also making waves in the scene, further elevate his appeal.

The Marcus King Band at House of Blues

The Marcus King Band

Still in his 20s, Marcus King has already been tapped as the next great guitarist by The Washington Post. With his intricate story-telling and stellar virtuosic talent on the guitar, this youngster and his band head out on another North American tour. Catch the talented South Carolina native when he brings his upbeat Americana to you!

Railroad Earth at Wilbur Theater

Railroad Earth

No strangers to bending genres, Railroad Earth have created their own subgenre blend of bluegrass, rock, jazz and celtic folk music. No two shows are ever alike - the sextet also push boundaries on stage with improvisation and jamming, bringing the heat with anthemic songs like Warhead Boogie and Blazin' A Trail.

Andre 3000 at Wang Theater

Andre 3000

Andr 3000, renowned for his infectious hip-hop style as part of Outkast, took a bold artistic turn in 2023 with the release of his debut solo album "New Blue Sun.". Moving away from groovy beats and emotional wordplay, Andre released an entirely instrumental album (featuring lots of flutes). Andre 3000 will be bringing the New Blue Sun to life with Carlos Nio, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.

Dispatch at MGM Music Hall

Dispatch

Indie rock band Dispatch forged their path in the music industry with their ability to push boundaries, they soon became one of the most successful bands in roots rock. The band get ready to hit the road once again with fan favourites like 'The General' and more as they continue to grow and bring their unique sound to you. I

Chris Botti at Wilbur Theater

Chris Botti

The world's top-selling instrumental artist Chris Botti has charm and talent in spades; the Italian American contemporary jazz trumpeter breathes new life into a range of different genres from American songbook standards to bebop classics by the likes of Miles Davis. Botti is not only a highly skilled musician but a consummate entertainer, with a gleam in his eye his onstage banter calls to mind the performers of jazz's golden age.

Madeleine Peyroux at City Winery

Madeleine Peyroux

Madeleine Peyroux burst onto the recording scene in 1996. Madeleine's fourth solo album, a turning point in Peyroux's career, with all original tracks, Bare Bones, was released on March 10, 2009. She collaborated with songwriters Walter Becker, Joe Henry, David Batteau and Julian Corywell.

Cory Wong at Roadrunner

Cory Wong

Grammy-nominated guitarist, podcast host and Youtuber Cory Wong is heading out on tour across North America early 2024 featuring Monica Martin. He'll be bringing his groove-laden funky guitar show to a stage near you for fans to move their feet to. One of the talented musicians at the head of this generation's funk and groove music movement, Wong is known for his collaborations with Vulfpeck, The Fearless Flyers and other purveyors of highly skilled music which makes you want to dance.

Pink Martini at Boston Symphony Hall

Pink Martini

Pink Martini are the brainchild of Thomas Lauderdale, who in the early 1990s was thinking of running for Mayoral office. But he slowly became frustrated and fascinated by the musical entertainment during political society events. So he formed Pink Martini to address this and make music that appeals to everyone, from liberals to conservatives, all over the world. Over 20 years later, they're still going strong!

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