Artists For Humanity is a nonprofit that helps talented young artists and designers launch creative careers from their stunning headquarters in South Boston. We're converting the space -- for two weekends -- into a jazz club with a full bar, table seating, and opportunities to enjoy the work of the talented young people served by Artists for Humanity!
As befits a space that was built in the service of youth and creativity, the jazz festival features red-hot young artists -- Matthew Whitaker Quartet, vocalist Veronica Swift, and Christian Sands -- and well-established names who consistently challenge and surprise.
In Gone in a Phrase of Air, the Regina Carter Quintet reflects on the legacy of "urban renewal" and the vibrant Black, immigrant, and disadvantaged neighborhoods demolished to make way for housing projects and infrastructure. In her Quartetinho, Anat Cohen brings together musicians from Israel, Brazil, and the United States to illustrate the universality of music.
Before Anat Cohen Quartetinho, Christian Sands and Regina Carter Quintet make their way to the stage, awaken your inner visual artist by interactively painting with Artists For Humanity. Color a section of a large jazz-themed art piece, conceptualized, and designed by Artists For Humanity teen graphic designers.
Join the fun and enjoy dazzling music, a creativity-infused atmosphere, and a pop-up club environment!
Festival artwork by Artists For Humanity Graphic Design Studio.
The 2021/22 Jazz Festival is made possible in part by support from Celebrity Series' LIVE PERFORMANCE! Arts for All Innovation Funds.
Anat Cohen Quartetinho
March 19
She’s unquestionably one of the best instrumentalists in the business, but by far the most compelling reason to see Cohen in concert is to experience the unique musical worlds she so thoughtfully conjures. Performances at 5pm and 8pm.
Matthew Whitaker Quintet
March 20
Piano and organ phenomenon Matthew Whitaker is an award-winning composer and an acclaimed bandleader whose unrelenting energy uplifts his bands and audiences alike. Whitaker now performs on many of the world’s most renowned stages, and Celebrity Series is proud to present his first-ever appearance in Boston! Two shows at 4pm and 7pm.
Christian Sands
March 25
Pianist Christian Sands – six-time GRAMMY nominee – makes his Boston debut as a bandleader at Artists For Humanity’s EpiCenter. One show only at 7:30 pm.
Veronica Swift
March 26
Veronica Swift is one of the hottest vocalists of the moment, and her varied ambitions suggest that will be true for a long time to come. Across a range of originals and reimagined classics, Swift and her first-rate band exhibit great showmanship and technical prowess, while also maintaining a high level of musicality and engaging storytelling. Two shows at 5pm and 8pm.
Regina Carter
Gone in a Phrase of Air
March 27
Regina Carter is rightfully considered jazz’s leading violinist, and she returns to the Series with a quintet for Gone in a Phrase of Air, an exploration of the communities and neighborhoods – predominantly African-American – lost in the name of “urban renewal.”
Stop by the fully stocked bar!
Enjoy a sip at our full cash and card bar. Anytime throughout the performance, patrons are welcome to drink or eat the following light snacks:
Everyone must wear a mask when not actively eating or drinking.
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