Community Calendar

Berkshires Jazz is hosting the twentieth annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, which runs from April 17-25 in venues throughout the City’s Upstreet Cultural District. Presenting the gamut of artists, from prodigies and local musicians to rising stars and top names, headline concerts feature Grace Kelly, Veronica Swift, and Georgia Heers. Most of the events are free, including an open jam session, the annual jazz crawl, and a jazz prodigy concert.

Hop on our time machine and get transported through the decades with jazz music as your guide! Build your own ice cream sundaes, and enjoy selections from a century's worth of big band jazz classics, from oldies to new, plus trending tunes. Presented by the Smith College Department of Music. Family friendly, free, and open to the public!

Berkshires Jazz is hosting the twentieth annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, which runs from April 17-25 in venues throughout the City’s Upstreet Cultural District. Presenting the gamut of artists, from prodigies and local musicians to rising stars and top names, headline concerts feature Grace Kelly, Veronica Swift, and Georgia Heers. Most of the events are free, including an open jam session, the annual jazz crawl, and a jazz prodigy concert.

Berkshires Jazz is hosting the twentieth annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, which runs from April 17-25 in venues throughout the City’s Upstreet Cultural District. Presenting the gamut of artists, from prodigies and local musicians to rising stars and top names, headline concerts feature Grace Kelly, Veronica Swift, and Georgia Heers. Most of the events are free, including an open jam session, the annual jazz crawl, and a jazz prodigy concert.

Berkshires Jazz is hosting the twentieth annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, which runs from April 17-25 in venues throughout the City’s Upstreet Cultural District. Presenting the gamut of artists, from prodigies and local musicians to rising stars and top names, headline concerts feature Grace Kelly, Veronica Swift, and Georgia Heers. Most of the events are free, including an open jam session, the annual jazz crawl, and a jazz prodigy concert.

Improvising Quartet with Keith Pray-Saxophones/John Esposito-piano/Otto Gardner-bass/Bobby Previte-drums

Upstairs at Avalon.

Pay what you wish

Vibraphonist, Michael Benedict is the leader of JAZZ VIBES. His band plays jazz standards, original compositions and Brazilian influenced jazz.

Michael received a Bachelor’s degree in music education from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies from Rutgers University. He has toured the United States extensively, performing at numerous concert halls, colleges, clubs, and festivals and has performed in Europe. In 2012, Michael went on a US State Department tour of Tunisia, Africa where he taught and performed with the Planet Arts Trio.

Michael has released six recordings to date. His album, CIRCULATION, was an Editor’s pick in Downbeat Magazine and listed as one of the “Best Jazz Albums of 2015” by National Public Radio. Michael was twice nominated for “Jazz Musician of the Year” by the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards (The Eddies).

His newest album, “1-2-3 GO!”, earned him the Local Hero Award for Best Local/Regional Release by J. Hunter, a reviewer for www.nippertown.com. Michael recently won an award for “Best Jazz Musician of the Year for 2023” given by WCDB Radio, SUNY Albany, 90.9FM.

This concert is sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund in celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month throughout the Capital Region.

Improvising Quartet with Keith Pray-Saxophones/John Esposito-piano/Otto Gardner-bass/Bobby Previte-drums

Upstairs at Avalon.

Pay what you wish

The Glove Theatre is proud to welcome THE JONI PROJECT -- CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL featuring Katie Pearlman and her band!

The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to Joni Mitchell, one of music’s greatest and most innovative artists. The band is fronted by New York's remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni's songs in their original open guitar tunings; and includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), and Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute).

Collectively, they’ve performed with members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers, and so many others. Premik Russell Tubbs alone has played with Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston, Sting, James Taylor, Lady Gaga, Herbie Hancock, and more. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni’s legendary tunes from their many eras and genres – particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. But The Joni Project celebrates it all! - from Both Sides Now, Big Yellow Taxi, Chelsea Morning and Help Me, to Raised on Robbery and Free Man in Paris.

If you're a fan of Joni Mitchell, or if you just enjoy a brilliant jazz/jam inspired band, this is a show you won't want to miss! "The Joni Project is quite simply the finest and most musically sophisticated tribute to Joni on the scene today!" - Jim Faith - New York concert promoter and producer of The Great South Bay Music Festival.

The Glove Theatre is proud to welcome THE JONI PROJECT -- CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL featuring Katie Pearlman and her band!

The Joni Project is thrilled to be making their Gloversville debut!

The Joni Project formed as a tribute in sound and spirit to Joni Mitchell, one of music’s greatest and most innovative artists. The band is fronted by New York's remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni's songs in their original open guitar tunings; and includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), and Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute).

Collectively, they’ve performed with members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers, and so many others. Premik Russell Tubbs alone has played with Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston, Sting, James Taylor, Lady Gaga, Herbie Hancock, and more. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni’s legendary tunes from their many eras and genres – particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. But The Joni Project celebrates it all! - from Both Sides Now, Big Yellow Taxi, Chelsea Morning and Help Me, to Raised on Robbery and Free Man in Paris.

If you're a fan of Joni Mitchell, or if you just enjoy a brilliant jazz/jam inspired band, this is a show you won't want to miss! "The Joni Project is quite simply the finest and most musically sophisticated tribute to Joni on the scene today!" - Jim Faith - New York concert promoter and producer of The Great South Bay Music Festival.

All ages welcome! 21+ to drink/purchase adult beverages.