Jazz in the Berkshires

05/10/2026

04/09/2026

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04/06/2026

We’re cooking up something special for the Williamstown Jazz Festival 🎷🔥

The Cookers are bringing that bold, mid-’60s energy to the stage — raw, electric, and full of fire. Featuring an all-star lineup with Dr. Eddie Henderson, Azar Lawrence, George Cables, Billy Hart (Jabali), Cecil McBee, Donald Harrison, and David Weiss, this is jazz at its most powerful and alive.

Expect expansive post-bop, masterful improvisation, and the kind of chemistry you only get from legends who have truly lived the music.

📍 ‘62 Center for Theatre and Dance
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 8:00 PM

Get Your Tickets Now: https://jazzintheberkshires.org/festival

04/01/2026

April is Jazz Appreciation Month 🎷

Did you know the Berkshires have been part of jazz history for decades?

Back in the 1950s, Lenox was home to the legendary Music Inn—where icons like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and John Coltrane came to perform, collaborate, and push the boundaries of the genre. It was also the site of the Lenox School of Jazz—one of the first places jazz was taught as an art form.

For decades, artists have come to the Berkshires not just to perform—but to create, connect, and find inspiration in these hills.

And that spirit is still alive today.

We’re proud to be continuing that legacy with the Williamstown Jazz Festival—bringing world-class artists, fresh energy, and unforgettable performances back to the Berkshires!

03/31/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Connie Han to the inaugural Williamstown Jazz Festival.

Hailed by Variety as “one of contemporary jazz’s most talented and inventive musicians,” and dubbed a “Jazz Warrior-Goddess” by DownBeat, Connie brings a bold, electrifying presence to the piano. Her playing honors the greats while pushing the sound forward — fearless, dynamic, and completely her own.

Join us as Connie Han Trio takes the stage for an unforgettable night of modern jazz in the Berkshires.

Friday, September 11 at 7 PM
‘62 Center for Theatre & Dance
Get Tickets: https://jazzintheberkshires.org/festival

03/23/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
🎷 The FIRST-EVER Williamstown Jazz Festival 🎷

📍 Williamstown, MA
🗓 September 11–13, 2026

The rhythm is coming… and it’s about to take over the Berkshires for the very first time.

Join us for three unforgettable days of world-class jazz, culture, and community — featuring legendary artists, rising stars, film, and local talent, all set against one of the most beautiful backdrops in New England.

✨ 2026 LINEUP ✨
Arturo Sandoval Octet
The Cookers
Steve Turre’s All-Star Band
Brandee Younger Trio
Connie Han Trio
Wanda Houston Quartet
Kris Allen – Triangle Offense
Regional Artists & Jazz Film Festival

From intimate performances to powerhouse headliners… this is more than a festival — it’s the beginning of something special.

Grab Your Tickets NOW! https://bit.ly/4uMZnfS

03/15/2026

What an incredible night in the Berkshires at the The Clark with Artemis.

These powerhouse women absolutely brought down the house with deeply connective music, breathtaking musicianship, and a chemistry you could feel in every note. We even had the privilege of hearing a newly commissioned piece performed live — a really special moment.

So grateful to experience world-class jazz like this right here in the Berkshires. What a night.

03/12/2026

ARTEMIS is coming to the Berkshires this Saturday. 🎷
Sharing their NPR Tiny Desk Concert as a taste of the incredible energy this ensemble brings to the stage before their performance at The Clark Art Institute on March 14 at 7 PM.

Mitra I. Arthur | May 21, 2025Yes, ARTEMIS is named for a Greek goddess. This jazz supergroup has super powers and they're on full display from beginning to ...