The Boston Jazz Foundation, in collaboration with Jazz Square Activation, proudly presents a centerpiece of this year’s Jazz Square Celebration: an evening with NEA Jazz Master and four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Terri Lyne Carrington, joined by the Jazz and Gender Justice Institute Group.

The concert will feature Carrington in an intimate performance, along with an opening set by acclaimed Costa Rican pianist and composer José Soto.

The event will also present the Boston Jazz Luminary Award to Sonny Carrington, a beloved figure in Boston’s jazz community and Terri Lyne Carrington’s father, in recognition of his lifelong contributions to the city’s cultural landscape and his impact on generations of musicians.

Jazz Square celebrates the rich history of jazz in Boston, bringing new life to the area between Mass Ave and Columbus Ave, which was once a vibrant hub for music, art, and culture. Jazz Square, now officially recognized as a historical hub for jazz in Boston, was once home to iconic clubs such as the Savoy Cafe, Hi-Hat Club, Eddie’s Cafe, and Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club, the latter being the only one still operating today. The Jazz Square celebration will feature community events, walking tours, concerts, and visual art installations to honor this history and its lasting impact. Supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, Jazz Square is a collaboration between the Claremont Neighborhood Association, Boston Jazz Foundation, The Reckonings Project, Wally’s Jazz Cafe, and Jazz Boston. The Jazz Square celebration is not only a tribute to the neighborhood's storied past but also a commitment to its future as a center for arts, culture, and community.