Jun 27, 2025
Hey Jazz Fans!
Shawnn Monteiro has some great shows coming up! Here are more dates & details

TOMORROW NIGHT!
The Mad Monkfish
Cambridge, MA
Saturday, June 28th

1st Show: 7–8:15pm
2nd Show: 8:45–10pm
Featuring:
Shawnn Monteiro – vocals
Matt DeChamplain – piano
John Lockwood – bass
Ryan Sands – drums
NEXT UP!
Pumphouse Music Works
South Kingstown, RI
Sunday, July 6th

Doors 6pm | Music 7pm
Lineup:
Shawnn Monteiro – vocals
Matt DeChamplain – piano
Marty Ballou – bass
Steve Langone – drums
More Summer Dates!
Aug 4 – Provincetown Jazz Festival
Aug 9 – Charlestown Jazz Festival
Aug 27 – Music Mansion
Aug 30 – Chan’s
Sep 20 – Side Door Jazz Club
Check shawnnmonteiro.com for updates!
See you there!
Jun 12, 2025

🌈 Centre Street Jazz + aha! pride = One Unforgettable Night!
June is PRIDE MONTH, and aha! New Bedford—your hub for arts, culture, and community—is turning up the volume! On Thursday, June 12, celebrate the return of Centre Street Jazz with two sets from the incredible Acoustic Standards Quartet featuring John Allmark on trumpet, Dino Govoni on tenor sax, Evan Carley on bass, and Marty Richards on drums (5:30 PM & 7:15 PM), right in the heart of downtown.
📍 23 Centre Street, New Bedford
☔ In case of rain, we’ll move into the garage at 23 Centre Street, New Bedford
🎷 Sets: 5:30 PM & 7:15 PM
Come for the music, stay for the pride—don’t miss this night of culture, community, and celebration!
Click here for more information
Apr 7, 2025

Saxophonist Greg Abate returns to Scullers Jazz Club, joined by his stellar trio: Steve Hunt on piano, John Lockwood on bass, and Gary Johnson on drums.
All General Admission seating (Main Floor GA and Miles Davis Mezzanine) is first come, first served and will be assigned by a host upon arrival—except where a “Reserved” sign is posted. If you have specific seating needs, please contact the venue at least 48 hours before the show for assistance.
Please note: If you do not purchase all seats at a table, other guests may be seated with you.
Enhance your evening with our new pre-show experience, “Mix, Mingle and Groove”, available before the 7PM performance. Held in the Boathouse 400 restaurant on the hotel’s second floor, this reception features a delicious spread of appetizers, a carving board, and a selection of desserts.
The reception runs from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM and is available only on show nights. The $60 package includes all food, 18% gratuity, applicable taxes, and validated parking during your time at the reception and the show.
If you choose to purchase the pre-show reception with your tickets, remember:
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Reception location: Boathouse 400, 2nd floor
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Show location: Scullers Jazz Club, lobby level
Come early, enjoy great food, and groove into the night with live jazz!

Click Here to Buy Tickets
Click Here to Visit Greg Abate’s Website
Click here To Visit Scullers Jazz Club Website
Click Here To Learn More
Mar 24, 2025
Sneak Peak into Greg Murphys Snap Happy album set to release on 6/6, “On Green Dolphin Street” is now on Soundcloud!


Pianist Greg Murphy returns with Snap Happy, his fifth release on Whaling City Sound, bringing infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and a dynamic mix of straight-ahead, fusion, and free jazz. Backed by his powerhouse trio—bassist Obasi Akoto and drummer Steve Johns—and joined by special guests guitarist Mark Whitfield and vocalist Sy Smith, Murphy delivers an album bursting with energy, depth, and fearless improvisation.
Get an exclusive first listen to “On Green Dolphin Street” now!
Stay tuned for the full release—coming soon!
Click Here to Listen on Soundcloud
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Mar 18, 2025
On this episode of Rabbit Hole Sessions, we’re diving deep with pianist and composer Greg Murphy—a Chicago native who has been a powerhouse in the New York jazz scene since the 1980s. Best known for his 22-year collaboration with the legendary Rashied Ali, Greg’s career is a rich tapestry of jazz history, spanning performances with icons like Wynton Marsalis, Ornette Coleman, and Christian McBride.
From his roots in Chicago to recording with Carlos Santana in France and scoring an Oscar-nominated documentary, Greg’s artistry knows no bounds. Don’t miss this incredible conversation with a musician whose depth and passion continue to shape the sound of modern jazz.
New Release Alert! Greg Murphy’s latest album #SnapHappy (WCS144) drops on June 6, 2025! Stay tuned!