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New England Jazz Collaborative Presenting new music by a diverse group of living composers. Official Artistic Partner of Longy School of Music.

10/14/2026

For your GRAMMY® consideration: Tributaries, the debut album from the New England Jazz Collaborative, is entered in Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.

It features six new works for jazz orchestra by four composers, ranging from classic New Orleans swing and elegant ballads to Third Stream fusion and West African highlife.

"A diverse range of styles, textures, and moods."
— Regina Carter, NEA Jazz Master & MacArthur Fellow

Listen to the full album and read the liner notes: https://nejazzcollab.org/fyc

Composers: Sam Spear, Darryl Harper, Jeremy Cohen & Matan Rubinstein
Conductor: Ken Schaphorst
Trumpets: Bijon Watson, Mark Tipton, Doug Olsen & Jason Palmer
Trombones: Chris Gagne, Randy Pingrey, Joey Dies, Rob Krahn & Angel Subero
Reeds: Allan Chase, Sam Spear, Temidayo Balogun, Ian Buss, Brian Landrus & Felipe Salles
Piano: Ellie Pruneau
Guitar: Mitch Selib & Eric Hofbauer
Bass: Bob Nieske
Drums and percussion: Lumanyano Mzi

Producer: Jeremy Cohen
Co-producer: Ken Schaphorst
Associate producer: Bijon Watson
Recording, mixing & mastering: Antonio Oliart
Liner notes: Bob Blumenthal
Album design: Brian Caskey
Animation: Toby Mortimer

10/02/2026

🇧🇷 Brazilian music meets jazz!
Award-winning mandolinist Ian Coury brings his all-star trio to Harvard Square.

Ian Coury: 10-string mandolin
Maxim Lubarsky: keyboards
Bertram Lehmann: drums

Thursday, Oct 15 | 7:00 PM | Arrow Street Arts
Tickets: $30 general + fees | $20 students + fees

Seating is limited. Advance purchase recommended:
🇧🇷 Brazilian music meets jazz!
Award-winning mandolinist Ian Coury brings his all-star trio to Harvard Square.

Ian Coury: 10-string mandolin
Maxim Lubarsky: keyboards
Bertram Lehmann: drums

Thursday, Oct 15 | 7:00 PM | Arrow Street Arts
Tickets: $30 general + fees | $20 students + fees

Seating is limited. Advance purchase recommended:

https://tickets.nejazzcollab.org/e/brazilian-night-ian-coury-trio-nejc-arrow-street

One night only! Award-winning 10-string mandolin virtuoso Ian Coury, a nationally recognized prodigy in his native Brazi...
09/24/2026

One night only! Award-winning 10-string mandolin virtuoso Ian Coury, a nationally recognized prodigy in his native Brazil, brings his all-star trio to Harvard Square.

Ian Coury, mandolin
Maxim Lubarsky, keyboards
Bertram Lehmann, drums

Thursday, October 15 · 7 PM
Arrow Street Arts · 2 Arrow St, Cambridge
$30 · $20 students

Seats are limited, so grab yours now 👉 link in bio

Presented by Sounds of Brazil and the New England Jazz Collaborative, in partnership with Arrow Street Arts, with support from Cambridge Community Foundation.

We’re excited to announce that Tributaries, the New England Jazz Collaborative’s debut album, has been chosen as a DownB...
08/11/2026

We’re excited to announce that Tributaries, the New England Jazz Collaborative’s debut album, has been chosen as a DownBeat Editors’ Pick (★★★★ “...a strong and vibrant debut...”).

Grateful to the incredible team that helped bring this project to life, and to everyone out there listening! ❤️

From classic New Orleans swing to West African highlife, experience the 17-piece NEJC Orchestra live as we celebrate the...
08/06/2026

From classic New Orleans swing to West African highlife, experience the 17-piece NEJC Orchestra live as we celebrate the release of Tributaries at Arrow Street Arts.

“...an awakening of the senses...”
— NPR’s All Things Considered

Pre-show reception at 6:00 PM with live music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

🗓️ Thursday, Sept. 17 · Concert at 7:30 PM
🎟️ Pay what you can · $15 suggested
🔗 Tickets at link in bio

A Cambridge NITES event in collaboration with the Harvard Square Business Association.

Made possible with generous support from Cambridge Community Foundation, the Cambridge Development Committee, Boston B**r Company and Eastern Bank Foundation (Eastern Bank).

The Bad Plus co-founder Ethan Iverson and acclaimed saxophonist Walter Smith III join forces for their first-ever duo pe...
07/11/2026

The Bad Plus co-founder Ethan Iverson and acclaimed saxophonist Walter Smith III join forces for their first-ever duo performance—a special evening with two major voices in contemporary jazz.

Less than 30 seats left. Tickets at the link in bio.

Presented by NEJC with generous support from the Cambridge Community Foundation ().

35 years after the release of “Rhythm Chowder,” pianist/composer Bevan Manson, drummer Matt Wilson and bassist Bob Niesk...
06/05/2026

35 years after the release of “Rhythm Chowder,” pianist/composer Bevan Manson, drummer Matt Wilson and bassist Bob Nieske reunite at The Lilypad.

Saxophonist Allan Chase joins as special guest on a night that marks a full-circle moment in Boston jazz history.

Tue, July 7 · The Lilypad
$15 advance / $20 door
Seats are limited. Tickets via link in bio.

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