Legendary Percussionist Jamey Haddad at The Mad Monkfish!

Legendary Percussionist Jamey Haddad brings his quartet to The Mad Monkfish for two sets this coming August 18.

Jamey Haddad - Drums & Percussion

Alain Mallett- piano

Chris Coles - sax

Ian Ashby - acoustic bass

NOTE:

Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we require a minimum spend of $25 per person, since all ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. If a guest spends less than $25, the difference will be added to the check—this small gesture helps us keep the restaurant running and the music flowing. We’re grateful for your support—it’s what keeps the spirit of live jazz alive here at The Mad Monkfish.

Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing!

BIO:

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Percussionist/dDummer Jamey Haddad holds a singular position in the world of jazz and contemporary music. Haddad’s musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations. Born of Lebanese descent, he is regarded as one of the foremost world music and jazz percussionists in the United States.Haddad has been voted one of the top world percussionists across the globe by several entities, most recently by the DRUM! magazine. Jamey has been in the working band of Paul Simon since 2000 and is on his latest Grammy Nominated recording “Seven Psalms” Recently Haddad performed on Francis Ford Coppola newest film “Megalopolis”. His working band, “Bokante” has been a Grammy finalist on its last two recordings. Haddad is also featured on the Grammy winning recording by Arooj Aftab 2023.Past collaborations include Osvaldo Golijov, Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Dawn Upshaw, Joe Lovano, Elliot Goldenthal, Brazil’s Assad Brothers , Simon Shaheen, the Paul Winter Consort, Nancy Wilson, Dave Liebman, Esperanza Spalding, Trichy Sankaran, vocalist Betty Buckley, Steve Shehan, Leo Blanco, Nguyen Lee, and others..In collaboration with the Cleveland Orchestra, Haddad curated and performed on its Fridays @ 7 series, which combines a short classical program with an after-concert performance by a world music ensemble curated by Haddad. This series has been embraced enthusiastically by audiences and musicians alike and has resulted in a significant increase of first-time attendees at Severance Hall concerts.Haddad has developed a series of percussion instruments that are well known throughout the Percussion world and two of his instruments are in the Metropolitan Museum, permanent instrument collection, and the renowned Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix (MIM). He has also aided with the acquisition of instruments from around the world for the MIM.Haddad joined the faculty of Oberlin Conservatory in 2004 , where he is “Professor of Advanced Improvisation and Percussion”. Haddad has also been a professor at the Berklee College of Music for 19 years, the New England Conservatory and the Cleveland Institute of Music where he also currently teaches.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States