2020 vision: a great year of jazz

It’s a busy year for Berkshires Jazz, with several outstanding events remaining on the docket. Mark these dates on your calendar, and check back for details.

• June 12-14: Berkshire Gateway Jazz Weekend, Lee Meeting House (Lee Congregational Church)
• July 11: Berkshire Jazz Showcase, featuring the best of regional bands, in an outdoors mini-fest on Pittsfield Common
• Oct. 8-18, Pitsfield CityJazz Festival, with headline concerts on Oct. 16-17
• Nov. 28: vocalist Dawning Holmes, a duo performance with pianist Jeff Holmes, Saint James Place, Great Barrington

And, watch for news about the Berkshires debut of “Dear Erich,” the jazz opera created by Ted Rosenthal. Aug. 8, at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington.

NOTE: our April 18 concert featuring Insight, a very exciting group headed by flutist Andrea Brachfeld, has been postponed. Please check back for our new date.