2024 Lenox Jazz Stroll
The Mill Town Foundation, in partnership with Berkshires Jazz and the Lenox Chamber of Commerce, has announced the fifth annual Lenox Jazz Stroll, which takes place in historic Lenox, Massachusetts on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Since its inception in 2020, Mill Town Foundation has produced the Lenox Jazz Stroll to enrich our community through the power of music by cultivating a dynamic and inclusive environment where people from all walks of life come together to celebrate the rich heritage of this uniquely American art form. Berkshires Jazz is delighted to be partnering with Mill Town in bringing this notable program to local audiences.
The Jazz Stroll welcomes attendees of all ages, and features performances by acclaimed national artists along with local favorites.
Friday, Sept. 6
SOLD OUT
Tanglewood — Linde Center for Music and Learning
The festivities commence with a ticketed concert on Friday evening at Tanglewood’s Linde Center for Music and Learning. Renowned pianist Ted Rosenthal brings an all-star sextet to the Linde Center to present a unique Bernstein-inspired bop program (or is that a bop-inspired Bernstein program?). Ted’s group will perform "Bernstein & Bop: A Saxophone Colossus." The repertoire features Ted’s arrangements of classic Leonard Bernstein pieces intertwined with jazz standards. Berkshires — and world-wide — jazz followers know Ted Rosenthal as one the leading jazz pianist/composers of his generation. He will be joined by top musicians from New York City, including Gary Smulyan (baritone saxophone), Scott Robinson (tenor saxophone), Erena Terakubo (alto saxophone), Noriko Ueda (bass), and Dennis Mackrel (drums).
Wanda Houston & The Resonance Trio will perform a special opening set to begin the evening. Wanda is a staple of the music community in the Berkshires, and her voice has been featured at leading venues both locally and around the world. She will be joined by Eugene Uman (piano) and Tarik Shah (bass).
Ted Rosenthal
Wanda Houston
Saturday, Sept. 7
Downtown Lenox — FREE!
On Saturday, the celebration continues throughout the downtown Lenox cultural district, including three concerts at Lilac Park on Main Street from 3 to 7 PM and various pop-up performances throughout the day. These Saturday performances are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a picnic and lawn chairs to enjoy the afternoon. Additional Saturday evening performances at local restaurants will be announced via social media.
For the latest updates and event details, visit Milltown’s Lenox Jazz Stroll webpage and follow the events on their Instagram and Facebook pages.
In case of inclement weather, Saturday’s performances will be relocated to Duffin Theatre at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School, 197 West St., Lenox, MA.
Schedule
Friday, September 6, 7–9pm
Tanglewood – Linde Center for Music & Learning
3 W Hawthorne Rd., Lenox, MA
$35 General Admission
"Bernstein & Bop” — A Saxophone Colossus
Gary Smulyan – baritone saxophone
Scott Robinson – tenor saxophone
Erena Terakubo – alto saxophone
Ted Rosenthal – piano
Noriko Ueda – bass
Dennis Mackrel – drums
Wanda Houston’s Resonance Trio
Wanda Houston – vocals
Eugene Uman – piano
Tarik Shah – bass
Saturday, September 7
Lilac Park
Main St., Lenox, MA
Free and open to the public.
3pm – Matt Steckler Quartet
4:30pm – Kris Allen Quartet
5:45pm – Charu Suri Trio