Guitarist Mike Mele has been a mainstay of Boston’s jazz scene for over 30 years. Praised by The Boston Globe for his “unerring sense of swing,” he has worked with Roy Hargrove, Melvin Sparks and Tony Monaco. Known for his melodic phrasing and rhythmic subtlety, bassist Joe McMahon has performed with many of Boston’s leading jazz artists. Cambridge Day called his playing “deep in the pocket and quietly compelling.”
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Mike Mele and bassist Joe McMahon perform a swing‑infused jazz duo in Lou’s lounge.
Mike Mele and bassist Joe McMahon perform a swing‑infused jazz duo in Lou’s lounge.
Mike Mele and bassist Joe McMahon perform a swing‑infused jazz duo in Lou’s lounge.
Mike Mele and bassist Joe McMahon perform a swing‑infused jazz duo in Lou’s lounge.
Tom Swafford Quartet with John McDonald perform seated at The Lilypad, $15 admission, all ages.
Laszlo Gardony Sextet (Regattabar) — Laszlo Gardony leads Don Braden, Stan Strickland, Temidayo Balogun, Avery Sharpe, and Yoron Israel revisiting music from his 2015 album Life In Real Time.
Allan Chase Quartet with Sheryl Bailey performs seated at The Lilypad, doors open 6 pm, show starts 6:20 pm, $15 admission.
Bill Charlap Trio performs piano, bass, and drums at Regattabar; seats assigned by purchase date, door tickets first‑come‑first‑served, groups over eight need a package.
Mike Mele on guitar and Joe McMahon on bass deliver swing‑filled, melodic jazz duo at Lou’s.
Krystle Brown pairs Steinmetz and Wood photographs with 1950s‑60s death disc lyrics, exploring nostalgia, loss, and suburban adolescence (Harvard Art Museums).
Live music on Noir’s patio with craft cocktails and outdoor ambiance in the heart of Harvard Square.
Jazz sextet featuring Laszlo Gardony on piano with saxophonists Don Braden, Stan Strickland, Temidayo Balogun, bassist Avery Sharpe, and drummer Yoron Israel performs at Regattabar.
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet performs seated at The Lilypad, tickets $15 at the door, $10 for students.
MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble performs Ellington, Coltrane, Chick Corea, Miguel Zenón with guest trombonist Elliot Mason at Building W18, Cambridge; $20, free for MIT community.
Halloween adventure at Harvard Museum of Natural History includes trick-or-treating galleries, photo booth, costume-inspired nature displays, rare specimen encounters, and a free raffle.
Sample three Harvard Square fry styles—hand‑cut wedges, smoky BBQ, sweet potato—paired with raspberry lime rickey, peach lemonade, and an ice‑cream frappe, guided by a Harvard alum, all ages.
