August 20: The Stan Strickland Group (Jazz)

Drawing on gospel, jazz and blue roots, with influences from Indian and Japanese flute and Native American chant, the Stan Strickland Band embarks on a sonic vision quest to awaken compassion for the rich complexities of the human spirit. Stan Strickland is an award-winning musician, actor, and educator, who has recorded extensively and performed globally with numerous notable musicians, including Herbie Mann, Pharaoh Sanders, and Yusef Lateef. Latin and jazz pianist Rebecca Cline improvises within the context of clave and Cuban piano styles.

Celebrating Creativity & Community

June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm

In the Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain

New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm

Bring your own seats. All are welcome. No animals, please.

FREE Admission - Suggested donation $20; your donations help pay the musicians, curators, and audio engineer.

Curators: Brian Friedland, Hoopla Productions, Meraki Productions, Ana Colón

Audio: Carlito Blu

Thank you to our sponsors!

Founding Sponsors: Sazama Real Estate, the record co., Kevin Cradock Builders

Premier Sponsors: tcb-The Cooperative Bank, Jameson & Thompson Picture Framers

Major Sponsors: FoMu, The Blue Frog Bakery

Good Neighbor Sponsors: Rockland Trust, Eastern Bank, JP Licks