About this Event
The Boston Jazz Foundation and Omni Seaport's new Jazz Lounge at Kestra, invite you to an unforgettable night of live jazz, delectable cuisine, and crafted beverages. Experience the magic of music with performances by renowned jazz artists Maxwell Salinger-Ridley and Jesse Taitt. Reservations recommended.
is a Boston-based bass player and composer. He is an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music, having been awarded full-tuition scholarships to study for both undergraduate and graduate degrees, earning his graduate degree from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute under the direction of master pianist, educator, and humanitarian Danilo Perez. Ridley has also recorded and toured the world with renowned musicians like Walter Smith III, Jeff Coffin, Jerry Bergonzi, Kenny Werner, Jason Palmer, Noah Preminger, and many more. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as the music director for Tap Dance Company as well as a guest lecturer at various colleges around New England (including the Longy School of Music of Bard College, University of New Hampshire, and Berklee College of Music) and at the Hamilton-Garrett Music and Arts Academy.
Jesse Taitt is a multifaceted pianist, composer, arranger, and educator with a rich musical journey. He holds a dual degree in Jazz Composition and Professional Music from the Berklee College of Music, where he refined his sensitivity and technical prowess. Starting at the Boston Arts Academy, Jesse cultivated his musicality by studying classical music with Boston Conservatory Professor Harriet Lundberg and jazz under Hey Rim Jeon through the Berklee City Music Program. Throughout his academic journey at the Boston Arts Academy and Berklee College of Music, Jesse engaged with luminaries such as Philip Bailey, Seymour Bernstein, Dr. Billy Taylor, Regina Carter, George Duke, Walter Beasley, Laszlo Gardony, Joanne Brackeen, En Vogue, Patrice Rushen, Geri Allen, Gavin Degraw, Mark Gross, Lou Cash, the Boston Pops, Hugh Masekela, Bill Charlap, Vincent Herring, and Cecil Bridgewater. As an active participant in the Boston music scene, he directed the Boston-based group Jazz Urbane and was the driving force behind the Jesse Taitt Trio, earning recognition as a dedicated AmeriCorps Community Leader and Public Allies Leader. Jesse's impact extended beyond his performances, contributing as an Artist-Educator in the Boston Arts Academy's Alumni Creative Core program. Notably, he achieved international recognition as an International Guest Artist in Rwanda, East Africa, during the summer of 2013. There, he led master classes and headlined the Kigali UP Festival, collaborating with esteemed artists like Joey Blake (Bobby McFerrin) and sharing his artistry on projects alongside the likes of George Duke, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Christian Scott.
Come and enjoy an evening filled with soulful jazz, exquisite food, and delightful drinks. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or simply looking for a great night out, Kestra promises a memorable experience. See you there!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kestra, 450 Summer Street, Boston, United States
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