Adventurous Jazz Since 1973
The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra will present its 52nd Annual Christmas Concert featuring the premiere of Mark Harvey’s latest composition Peace, Good Will to All, inspired by Charles Ives and marking the 150th anniversary of his birth. The concert will also celebrate Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday year with several of his Read More …
Mark your calendars for Wed., April 23, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Aardvark Jazz Orchestra will be performing the Duke Ellington Birthday Bash concert. The event includes classics and rarities by Duke Ellington and Mark Harvey. As part of the Walker Series, the free concert will Read More …
The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra celebrated the 125th anniversary of jazz icon Duke Ellington’s birthday (April 29, 1899) with a special concert presented by GBH and JazzBoston, part of their ongoing JazzNOW Series. Watch the full JazzNOW: Salute to Duke Ellington concert presented by the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Read More …
The Piano Craft Gallery will be hosting an exhibit titled “Fly Away Home, in memory of Arni Cheatham”. The photography exhibit will be held from Dec. 20-31, 2023. An opening reception will take place Dec. 20, 6-8 PM. Visit the Piano Craft Gallery web page Read More …
50 Years of Improvisational Freedom in Jazz Founded in 1973, the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra is one of the longest running large jazz ensembles in the world. When asked to explain the band’s longevity, Mark Harvey observes, “Aardvark has been fortunate to have a stable and Read More …