History of Jazz

Jazz up your Saturday as award-winning jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin, a lifetime Waltham resident, gives a talk on the “History of Jazz.”

Gerry became interested in jazz in the music classes and bands of jazz saxophonist and legendary music educator Thomas Ferrante in The Waltham High School music program. After high school Gerry attended Berklee College of Music receiving a Bachelor's degree in jazz guitar. He immediately went to work as a journeyman jazz guitarist performing and recording with a host of jazz and blues luminaries including jazz guitar legends John and Bucky Pizzarelli, legendary guitarist J. Geils, mandolin titan David Grisman, blues icons Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl, saxophonist Harry Allen, legendary Kansas City pianist Jay McShann, blues shouter, saxophonist Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, and multi Grammy winning saxophonist, pianist and arranger of the pioneering jazz-rock group Blood, Sweat and Tears - Fred Lipsius. Gerry has appeared on over fifty recordings and his recorded performances of his original compositions are used regularly in film and television including hit TV shows the Blacklist, How To Get Away with Murder, and Only Murders In The House. Gerry has been a guest lecturer at area colleges and taught for fourteen years at Quincy College.

Our free event will take place on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at 1pm at 25 Lexington St. Waltham. Tours and refreshments available. Seats are limited, so signup by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing info@walthammuseum.org with name, phone# & email, and number of participants. Parking available in the Public Parking Garage directly across from the Waltham Museum.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council, a local agency funded by Mass Arts Council, a state agency.

The opportunities listed are not sponsored by Brandeis University as they come directly from community partners or external entities. Responsibility for participation in any opportunity, including further exploring additional information to be fully informed about each experience, rests with each potential participant.

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