Jazz Along the Charles

On a single fall afternoon, 25 jazz ensembles will gather at a series of connected, walkable locations along the Charles River Esplanade, interpreting a curated list of Boston-related tunes in one collective concert that celebrates the great jazz community in Boston today. Such is the vision of Jazz Along the Charles: A Walkable Concert, produced by Celebrity Series of Boston. These 25 jazz ensembles will come together simultaneously to interpret the same set list in their own style. The audience will stroll along the Charles River on a two-mile loop, discovering new songs, artists, and areas of the Esplanade, creating a dynamic and evolving jazz concert experience. Jazz Along the Charles is a free public event, part of Celebrity Series’ commitment to free public performance experiences for the people of Boston. Previous Celebrity Series projects have included Street Pianos Boston (2013 & 2016), Le Grand Continental (2014), and Let’s Dance Boston! (2015 & 2017).

We are thrilled to announce the 25 selected ensembles for Jazz Along the Charles!
All applications were reviewed by a selection committee of educators, musicians, and administrators. Thank you to everyone that applied!

Tim Ray Trio
Eric Hofbauer - solo jazz guitar
Jason Palmer Quintet
Charlie Kohlhase's Explorers Quintet
Hiro Honshuku & Yuka Kido’s Love To Brasil Project
Cocek! Brass Band
Novick Nieske Duo
Amber Ensemble
Krewe de ROUX
Paul White Music
John Kordalewski Trio
Yoron Israel Connection
OddSong, (sax quartet) with vocalist Rebecca Shrimpton
Planet Pluto
Funkacademy
Samuel Batista Quartet
Big Time Company
Receita de Samba (Recipe of Samba)
The Unity Ensemble
Rebecca Cline Trio
Kevin Harris Project
Aska and Hot Club of Boston
MIXCLA
Choro JP
Monica Pabelonio Quartet

Jazz Along the Charles is sponsored by Leslie & Howard Appleby, Amy & Joshua Boger, the Stephanie L. Brown Foundation, Donna & Michael Egan, and the Barr Foundation through its ArtsAmplified initiative. This concert is produced in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Esplanade Association.