Berkshires Jazz president and founder Ed Bride was honored for his many years of dedication to Kids 4 Harmony, and for promoting jazz education and performances in the Berkshires.

The first event in our “Rising Star” series takes place on Tuesday, July 15. With the theme of “Jazz Piano: the return of the prodigies,” the concert features two remarkable solo pianists in recital — Jasper Zimmerman and Esteban Castro.

Join us for the fourth annual Bousquet Jazz Festival on August 16 — a spectacular celebration of jazz music in the heart of the Berkshires.

The 19th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival (April 24 – May 4, 2025) kicks off with an open jam session and ends with a jazz brunch at Dottie’s. Events include the popular Jazz Crawl, the jazz prodigy concert, and headline concerts.

On March 29, New York-based sax virtuoso Scott Robinson will be performing 10 numbers by 10 different jazz saxophonists on 10 different saxophones!

Matt and Atla DeChamplain are bringing the Hot Club of New England to the Berkshires on January 5 for a “CD on-ramp” Concert at Proprietor’s Lodge.

Enjoy a a special sneak preview of Natalia Bernal’s upcoming release, En Diablada, on November 30 at the Stationery Factory!

On October 13, alto saxophone lioness and vocalist Grace Kelly brings her quartet and string section to Shakespeare & Co. in Lenox.

October 7–13 Seven days of jazz — a different venue and artist each day! 

The fifth annual Lenox Jazz Stroll takes place in historic Lenox, Massachusetts on September 6–7, 2024.

Join us for the third annual Bousquet Jazz Festival on August 13 — a spectacular celebration of jazz music in the heart of the Berkshires.

Check out upcoming Berkshires Jazz events this summer!

Details for the eighteenth annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival.