Events

With Ken Field Nonstandards

JCA Orchestra

Music Gallry Demonstration with Darcy Kuronen

JCA Orchestra with Lewis Porter & Jerry Bergonzi

J Way String Quartet

SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light is an annual event at Mount Auburn Cemetery that includes an outdoor journey through large-scale light and sound artworks, and an indoor experience with live music and candle lighting. Guests are invited to walk through the light-filled landscape and explore the Winter Solstice atmosphere, and to reflect on moments of […]

Art in Tune, one of the MFA’s signature events, returns in 2024! Don’t miss this evening of live musical performances throughout the galleries, highlighting the Museum's musical instrument collection. Discover music from all over the world, performed all over the MFA. Internationally celebrated musical artists have chosen galleries, artwork, or in many cases collection instruments […]

There’s a BIG Dot Jazz show this Saturday, folks!  The 21 piece Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra will present a program of new, adventurous compositions by resident composers David Harris, Darrell Katz, Bob Pilkington and Mimi Rabson. The JCA Orchestra's resident composers have a wide variety of stylistic influences, and unique approaches to composition and ways to integrate improvisation as a compositional device. Since its founding in 1985, the JCA Orchestra has released 12 critically acclaimed CDs and has had appearances with many illustrious guest composer/performers including Henry Threadgill, Julius Hemphill, Dave Holland and Maria Schneider.

JCAO personnel for this concert:

Conductor: Tino D'Agostino; Voice: Rebecca Shrimpton; Woodwinds: Hiro Honshuku, Diane Wernick, James Merenda, Phil Scarff, Melanie Howell-Brooks; Brass: Dan Rosenthal, Jerry Sabatini, Forbes Graham, Bob Pilkington, David Harris, Lowrider James, Jim Mosher;

Strings: Helen Sherrah-Davies, Mimi Rabson, Alef Ben; Rhythm: Norm Zocher, Vanessa Morris, Henry Wilson, Jesse Williams, Gen Yoshimura

Mainstage Show. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the exclusive premier of ‘The Children of Hinnom’—a mesmerizing fusion of jazz and symphony, defying labels and captivating audiences with its transcendent melodies. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast, symphony aficionado, or simply seeking an enriching musical experience, this performance promises to delight and inspire. Don’t miss […]

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 8PM, the 21-piece JCA Orchestra will present a program of music for jazz orchestra at the Berklee Performance Center, which is a136 Mass Ave in Boston. The BPC is accessible by MBTA. They will be recording this for possible release and to follow up on their last album “Live At the BPC”.
$12 in advance/$17 day of show. Discounted admission with Berklee ID Free in advance or $5 day of show.
The JCA Orchestra has released 12 albums and has been performing since 1985.

The JCA will celebrate new and old music by its resident composers, David Harris, Darrell Katz, Bob Pilkington and Mimi Rabson, and by Phil Scarff. Performed by the 21 piece JCA Orchestra. With surprise guests.

CAMBRIDGE -- Linda J. Chase wanted to make sure that Pope Francis would like it.