No matter how many times Fred Woodard Jr. takes his guitar out of the case, it is always a big deal. The musician, teacher, Berklee alumnus, and organizer of the Dudley Jazz Festival always sees the occasion as an opportunity to spread positivity– and a strong groove– to his audience. His aspirations and dedication to musicianship were as clear as ever last Saturday evening,
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute on Dorchester’s Columbia Point will host a forum on Mon., Feb. 5, featuring Dr. Carey Wright in conversation with Rehema Ellis of NBC News focused on Mississippi’s journey from last in the nation to a leadership role in education outcomes. Free. The program starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. reception. See emkinstitute.com/special-events
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.
The Dot Jazz Series will return for a live performance by Naledi Masilo on Sat., March 19, at 8 p.m. in Peabody Hall at All Saints Church in Ashmont. The vocalist cultivated her love for music and her conviction that it has been gifted to the world to move our hearts to action at backyard jam sessions while growing up in Johannesburg. Rooted in her exploration of the jazz
By Daniel Sheehan, Arts & Features Editor
May 10, 2021
Daniel Sheehan, Arts & Features Editor
Pianist Carmen Staaf, drummer Austin McMahon, and bassist Tony Scherr make up the new CAT Trio, which will play a Dot Jazz Series virtual show this Saturday.
The Dot Jazz Series is returning this weekend with the virtual debut of CAT Trio, a new combo featuring Boston drummer Austin McMahon, pianist Carmen Staaf, and bassist Tony Scherr.
The concert series, presented by Mandorla Music and Greater Ashmont Main Street, has been in hibernation since early last year. It will reboot with a video performance of the trio filmed in April at Q Division Studios in Somerville that will premiere at mandorlamusic.net this Saturday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. Staaf, McMahon, and Scherr will be playing original compositions by all three, drawing on a wide range of influences: classical piano repertoire, Monk, Afro-Cuban sounds, singer-songwriter and rock music lineages, and beyond.