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Face Painting, Inflatables, Instrument Petting Zoo, and FREE Live Music on September 28th?

It’s time for the annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival! The festival has delighted tens of thousands with a host of jazz, Latin, blues, and groove acts. Music lovers of all ages gather to enjoy world-class music on three stages, great eats, and good times stretching across six blocks in Boston’s historic South End.

Highlights of the festival include Meshell Ndegeocello, Will Calhoun Trio, and Robin McKelle & the Flytones. The festival celebrates the theme Jazz: The Next Generation, with acclaimed up-and-coming alumni artists: Grammy-nominated trumpeter Christian Scott, Mike Tucker Trio featuring Warren Wolf, and the Matt Savage Quartet featuring Bobby Watson. And look out for Berklee’s talented faculty and student artists on all of the stages!

The festival is under the artistic direction of Grammy Award-winning drummer, composer, producer, and Berklee professor, Terri Lyne Carrington. “The next generation of creative musicians is quite strong,” said Carrington. “And, having stood on the shoulders of their predecessors, is now hopefully prepared for unlimited boundaries. How exciting to witness and be a part of this process!”

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Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM), one of the world’s leading asset managers, is presenting sponsor of the festival. The Natixis Family Park at Carter Playground will host activities including inflatables, face painting, an instrument petting zoo, and KidsJam, an interactive program led by Berklee’s Music Education department. The festival also features more than 70 vendor booths offering foods and crafts from all over the world!

The Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival is the place to be on Saturday, September 28th. See you there! 

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