JazzBoston Board Member Noah Preminger Hosts JAZZ Language Podcast Series

Produced by Chill Tone Records, the first 9-episode season of JAZZ Language features candid conversations with artists and notable figures shaping modern jazz, offering insights into their creative processes, influences, and evolving sounds. Hosted by acclaimed saxophonist and JazzBoston Board member Noah Preminger, Jazz Language releases new episodes biweekly on Fridays. Guests have included Godwin Louis, former JazzBoston Board member Lydia Liebman, Caleb Wheeler Curtis, Carmen Staaf, Dan Weiss, and JazzBoston President Ken Field.

“We’re seeing so much change today in the jazz and music industry; I feel now is an ideal time to share people’s insights and stories to gain a better understanding of the community and where we’re headed,” said Noah Preminger. Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.

View at https://www.youtube.com/@JAZZlanguagePodcast.

Jazz Jams at Phoenix Landing on Summer Hiatus: June through August

JazzBoston’s free jazz jams have been taking place at The Phoenix Landing, 512 Mass Ave, Central Square, Cambridge but will be on hiatus for the summer.  Thanks to Kevin from Phoenix Landing for making this happen!!  Jams are all-ages, free, and open to the public starting again in September on the 1st & 3rd Fridays from 5-7 pm.  Stop by to play or to hang out and listen to the music!

We will be back in September and please thank The Phoenix Landing for hosting us by purchasing food and/or drink when you come!

The jams have provided a much-needed opportunity for intermediate & advanced musicians to collaborate directly with a house band of noted area professionals and educators.  This series is partially grant-funded, but it needs additional support.  You can make a difference by donating to JazzBoston today – this funding will support stipends for the house band musicians.  Donate small or large amounts at https://jazzboston.org/get-involved/donate. Thank you for your free membership, and don’t forget to tell your jazz-loving friends they can join at https://jazzboston.org!

This program is supported in part by grants from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and Cambridge Arts, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

JazzBoston Hot Club Listening Sessions free & online!

Join Bill Goldberg and his special guests for free online jazz listening sessions mostly (but not always) on first & third Wednesdays of the month at 7pm at the Zoom link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86215122439?pwd=ZHA5bnpWVFNFVXkxRE01K1I1aWhvZz09   Previous listening sessions can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@jazzboston.

Coming up:

August 12 – Rahsaan Roland Kirk with Russ Gershon
August 19 – Bud Powell Part 2, with Powell’s son Earl & Eddie Karp:  Rare unreleased recordings!

September 2 – Jazz writer Rich Scheinin joins us to discuss Steve Schapiro’s remarkable photographs of the New York jazz scene from the early 1960s, collected in the beautiful new book Jazz: Best of the Apollo, Village Vanguard, and Riverside Sessions. Featuring a foreword by Sonny Rollins, the book is a fascinating time capsule for anyone who loves the music and the era.
September 16 – Rashied Ali with guest Allan Chase

October 7 – Vacation
October 21 – Tal Farlow with Eddie Karp

November 4 – Clifford Jordan

JazzNOW & Jazz Nights at the Boston Public Library from GBH Music & JazzBoston returning in fall of 2026 into 2027!

We are pleased to announce that the popular JazzNOW series and the Jazz Nights at the BPL series will both be returning next season, with Jazz Nights at the BPL running monthly beginning in the fall of 2026, and JazzNOW returning in 2027, all thanks to generous support from the Goldstein Family Fund. Watch this space for schedules and performers!

Many of the past JazzNOW presentations from GBH Music & JazzBoston can be viewed at https://www.wgbh.org/tv-shows/gbh-music-presents

JazzBoston Newsletter Now Accepting Paid Advertising!

JazzBoston has received several inquiries regarding paid advertising in our newsletter, which is sent monthly by email to over 4600 JazzBoston members.  We have decided to move forward with paid advertising.  Email inquiries to newsletter@jazzboston.org.  The guidelines are as follows:

Content: Promotion of any single Boston-area live jazz performance.  Determination of acceptable content is solely at the discretion of JazzBoston.  (Note that certain jazz events presented by JazzBoston and its partners, as well as Boston-area jazz festivals and other events of general interest are included in the Newsletter without charge at the discretion of JazzBoston.)
Cost: $1/word, with a minimum of $75, and a maximum of 200 words ($200).
Payment: Via check to JazzBoston, c/o Douglas Martin, Esq, 1208 VFW Pkwy #103, Boston, MA 02132, or via Venmo (@JazzBostonInc) or PayPal (treasurer@jazzboston.org)
Deadline: Receipt of materials and payment by 20th of the month preceding the desired placement
Placement: Ads will be placed at the bottom of the JazzBoston Newsletter
Limitations: A maximum of 5 ads will run in each Newsletter.  The first 5 ad requests received by the deadline will run each month.
Formatting: Ads will run using the same font and font size as other items in the Newsletter.  The JazzBoston Newsletter Editor will format submitted text as needed.
Images: A single optional submitted image can be included with the ad, with sizing and placement to be determined by the JazzBoston Newsletter Editor.