Wally's Cafe

Wally's Cafe www.wallyscafe.com Wally's Café is among the oldest family owned and operated jazz clubs & live entertainment venues in existence. It was founded in 1947 by Mr.
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Joseph L. Walcott. We feature live music 365 days a year. Wally's is fortunate to be surrounded by some of the nations most acclaimed institutions for educating musicians. The bands featured nightly at the club are made up of musicians from these institutions, practicing and perfecting their craft. Many of these young aspiring musicians are considered by some to be among the most talented in the n

ation. This is why Wally's is considered the "Training Ground". The number of celebrated musicians who have used our stage in the process of perfecting their art is long. For over half a century we have consistently maintained a dedication to providing a forum for musicians to perform, and for the community to hear music. We continue to forge ahead in this endeavor. MORE ABOUT WALLY'S:
Wally's Cafe was established January 1, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts. The nightclub is located at the famed intersection of Massachusetts and Columbus Avenues. The area was once home to many of Boston's famous jazz clubs during the nineteen forties and fifties. Nightclubs with names like the High Hat, Savoy Ballroom, Chicken Lane, the Wig Wam, Big M, and Wally's Paradise played a major role introducing jazz to the New England community. Wally's was founded by Joseph L. Mr. Walcott was a Barbadian who immigrated to America in 1910. After reaching Ellis Island, Mr. Walcott, better known as Wally, joined his brother, who had migrated a few years earlier, in Boston. Wally held many jobs, and with his savings he opened Wally's Paradise at 428 Massachusetts Avenue in 1947. Wally was the first African American to own a nightclub in New England; he brought new and exciting acts to town and the nightclub became a featured attraction for jazz aficionados who rushed to see the famous bands of the day. The Sixties arrived and the Big Band era was diminishing. Wally maintained his commitment to the music we know as jazz by featuring young musicians who were attending prominent academic institutions such as Berklee College of Music, the Boston Conservatory, and the New England Conservatory of Music. Walcott cleverly decided to hire these young music students and mixed them with seasoned professionals who were veterans of the Big Band era. This mix of talent was special, and the format enabled Mr. Walcott to continue to serve the jazz loving audiences of New England. In 1979 Wally closed its original location at 428 Massachusetts Avenue and moved across the street to 427 Massachusetts Avenue the present location of the nightclub. Wally's Café now features live music 365 days a year. Many of the musicians are professionals, but Wally's still maintains its tradition of providing students with a stage to perfect their craft.

11/07/2023

Another young amazing drummer at Wally's Cafe Jazz Club

Wednesday night Jazz band Wally's Cafe Jazz Club
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Wednesday night Jazz band Wally's Cafe Jazz Club

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10/23/2023

Edo G blessed the Wally's Cafe Jazz Club stage. 👑

The great Warren Wolf stopped by to say hello to his Wally's Cafe Jazz Club family. Salute!!!
10/23/2023

The great Warren Wolf stopped by to say hello to his Wally's Cafe Jazz Club family. Salute!!!

Thank you to Terri Lynn Carrington and her institute for their jam session at Wally's Cafe Jazz Club. Help us keep live ...
10/23/2023

Thank you to Terri Lynn Carrington and her institute for their jam session at Wally's Cafe Jazz Club. Help us keep live music alive.

09/25/2023

Band members of the Tedechi Trucks Band stopped by Wallys Cafe Jazz Club and blessed the stage,Thanks 🙏🙏🙏.

02/16/2023

Llya Quintet thank the Lord for live music

Craig Jackson Quintet Wally's Cafe
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Craig Jackson Quintet Wally's Cafe

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Address

427 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA
02118

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 1:30am
Tuesday 5pm - 1:30am
Wednesday 5pm - 1:30am
Thursday 5pm - 1:30am
Friday 5pm - 1:30am
Saturday 5pm - 1:30am
Sunday 5pm - 1:30am

Telephone

+16174241408

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