Celebrity Series takes over Harvard Square's brand-new theater and entertainment hotspot when Jazz Festival returns! Catch exciting next-generation artists who understand and embrace the art form's limitless capacity for freedom and self-expression. 

Schedule of Events

Thursday, March 13 at 7pm & 9pm

Sean Mason Quartet

Pianist and composer Sean Mason artfully navigates the confluence of contrasts, masterfully blending the past and the future, the fresh and the timeless, uptown glamor and downtown grit, the blues joint and the church pew. This visionary young bandleader illuminates the rich tapestry of jazz history to show a new path forward. 

Sean Mason Quartet

Sean Mason, piano

Tony Glausi, trumpet

Felix Moseholm, bass

Domo Branch, drums

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Friday, March 14 at 7pm & 9pm

Linda May Han Oh

Malaysian Australian bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh shares her remarkable musicianship and distinctive voice with audiences. Celebrated for her pivotal role as both the inspiration for a character and a featured bassist in the Pixar movie Soul, Linda also earned a Grammy Award for her contributions to Terri Lyne Carrington’s New Standards, Vol. 1 in 2023. The Financial Times lauded “her vibrant tone, close control, and confident attack,” underscoring her status as a highly sought-after talent in the music world.

Linda May Han Oh, acoustic bass, electric bass, vocals               

Fabian Almazan, piano                            

Sara Serpa, vocals

Greg Ward, saxophone

Eric Doob, drums

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Saturday, March 15 at 7pm & 9pm

Mali Obomsawin Quartet

Mali Obomsawin, from Odanak First Nation, is a multifaceted artist known for her prowess as a bassist, singer-songwriter, and composer. Recognized as one of Grammy.com’s top ten emerging jazz artists to watch in 2023, Obomsawin stands out among the vibrant community of Indigenous jazz artists. Reflecting on her journey, they say, “my people have had to innovate endlessly to get our stories heard… but sometimes words fail us, and we must use sound.” 

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Sunday, March 16 at 5pm & 7pm

Brandee Younger Trio

Harpist Brandee Younger, current Resident Artistic Director at the illustrious SF Jazz, is carving a unique path in the music world while honoring the legacy of those who paved her way. Her most recent album, Brand New Life, pays tribute to jazz harp trailblazer Dorothy Ashby, a Black female musician who defied expectations by becoming a bandleader and composer on an unconventional instrument.  

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Date: March 13 - 16, 2025

Location: Arrow Street Arts

2 Arrow St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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