Arthur's House of Jazz, The Sahara Club. 88 Oak Street, Methuen, MA (2026)

06/10/2026

This week's show is another great one! Don't miss the Al Cron Trio, performing live this Thursday, June 11, at the Sahara Club in Methuen, MA! (Doors open at 6:30, show runs 7:30-10:30, $20 cash fee at door per person to support the AHoJ concert series. If interested, food and drink are available to purchase from the Sahara Club's kitchen directly to your seats per their menu.) You won't want to miss this fantastic group! See you at the Sahara! 🎵
-Al Cron - trombone
-Sean Farias - bass
-Brooke Sofferman - drums
>> Meet the bandleader, Al Cron!
>> Al Cron is a trombonist, composer, and arranger. A native of upstate New York, Al earned a music education degree from the Crane School of Music before relocating to Miami and later Orlando, Florida. After spending 6 months in Japan performing, Al settled in Boston in the early 90’s and began studying with Hal Crook and later, Bob Brookmeyer, John McNeil, and George Russell while earning a masters degree in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory. An active freelance musician, Al has performed with Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Four Tops, and Kenny Rogers among others while appearing regularly with the Kenny Hadley Big Band, Duke Bellaire, and touring with the Artie Shaw Orchestra. As a leader, Al has released two CDs including “1999”and later an experimental project entitled “Circles and Roots” featuring Dave Zinno on bass and Eddie Tomassi on tenor saxophone.
>> The 2025–26 re-release of "The Prowl and Circles and Roots" marks the opening chapter of a new creative era, leading into a forthcoming quartet album of all-new music featuring three of Boston’s most powerful voices: Dave Zinno (bass), Dino Govoni (tenor saxophone), and Brooke Sofferman (drums).
>> Learn more at: https://alcronbone.com/
Venue details:
>> Location for your GPS: The Sahara Club, 88 Oak St, Methuen, MA
>> Doors open at 6:30; music will be played from 7:30-10:30 PM.
>> There is a $20 cash entrance fee to support the events at the Sahara. This allows us to continue bringing world-class jazz to the Merrimack Valley. We are so grateful for your patronage and your love for top-quality jazz, and we appreciate your understanding.
>> There is plenty of free parking across the street from the venue.
>> While we are a separate entity from the Sahara Club, our guests can purchase delicious food and drinks from their menu. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fantastic live music, all in one night!
>> For reservations, please reach out to Arthur directly.
See you at the Sahara!

www.arthurshouseofjazz.com
Upcoming shows:
-6/18 Nick Goumas with Jeff Stout, Gilson Schachnik, Bruce Gertz and Jim Lattini
-6/25 Bruce Gertz with Phil Grenadier, Tim Miller, Gilson Schachnik, Gary Fieldman
-7/2 Miles Donahue, Steve Hunt, Larry Finn
-7/9 Dave Whitney featuring Christine Fawson
-7/16 Giovanna Demarco with Bill Duffy, Todd Baker and Steve Langone
-7/23 Cracked Wheat with Jon Wheatley, Arnie Krakowsky, Marshall Wood and Gary Johnson
-7/30 Jeff Galindo Quartet with Kelly Roberge, Joe Mazzerella, John Lockwood and Austin McMahon
-8/13 Al Whitney with Lynne Canavan, Mike Powers, Roger Kimball, Jack Coleman and Doug Leafer
-8/20 2slick Wayne Branco/Steve Piermarini with John Arcaro, Stephan Arsenault, Mark Branco and special guest Jeff Galindo
-8/27 Brian Friedland with Greg Loughman and Austin McMahon
-9/3 Greg Abate with Tim Ray, John Lockwood and Mark Walker

05/27/2026

Get ready for a fantastic show! AHoJ welcomes back fan favorites Debby Larkin and Jeff Stout along with their inimitable quintet, performing live this Thursday, May 28, at the Sahara Club in Methuen, MA! (Doors open at 6:30, show runs 7:30-10:30, $20 cash fee at door per person to support the AHoJ concert series. If interested, food and drink are available to purchase from the Sahara Club's kitchen directly to your seats per their menu.) You won't want to miss this one! See you at the Sahara! 🎵
-Debby Larkin - vocals
-Jeff Stout - trumpet
-Gray Sargent - guitar
-Marshall Wood - bass
-Mark Teixeira - drums
>> Get to know Debby & Jeff!
>> DEBBY LARKIN is one of Boston’s Premier Jazz Vocalists. She graduated, with honors, from Berklee College of Music. She holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Performance and appears with some of the area’s finest musicians. Debby regularly entertains audiences in Boston, Newport, and many areas in New England and also her home-town, Pittsburgh, PA. She has performed internationally and has entertained audiences regularly in Italy. Also, she has performed in St Maarten, Barbados, Scotland and Spain to name a few. Her humor and charm ingratiate audiences wherever she performs. She swings in the style of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Anita O’Day and has the subtle coolness of Julie London and Peggy Lee. She considers all of these great singers to be among her strongest influences. Debby has a great respect for the composers of the Great American Songbook and has a “Natural” feeling for the Blues Genre’ including the styles of Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith, Jimmy Rushing, B.B. King and Bonnie Raitt.
>> JEFF STOUT, a long time Professor of Brass at Berklee College of Music was born in Trenton, New Jersey, began playing the trumpet at the early age of ten. He holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education and a Masters Degree in Jazz Performance. Jeff has played solo trumpet and recorded with the great “Buddy Rich Band” and has appeared with such jazz greats as Mel Torme’, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Kurt Elling and Gary Burton - to name a few. He also tours with Al Kooper, of “Blood, Sweat & Tears” fame. In addition to his full-time teaching schedule at Berklee, he often performs and teaches internationally. A local favorite, he is among the busiest, freelance jazz trumpeters in the New England area.
Venue details:
>> Location for your GPS: The Sahara Club, 88 Oak St, Methuen, MA
>> Doors open at 6:30; music will be played from 7:30-10:30 PM.
>> There is a $20 cash entrance fee to support the events at the Sahara. This allows us to continue bringing world-class jazz to the Merrimack Valley. We are so grateful for your patronage and your love for top-quality jazz, and we appreciate your understanding.
>> There is plenty of free parking across the street from the venue.
>> While we are a separate entity from the Sahara Club, our guests can purchase delicious food and drinks from their menu. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fantastic live music, all in one night!
>> For reservations, please reach out to Arthur directly.
See you at the Sahara!

www.arthurshouseofjazz.com
Upcoming shows:
-6/4 Maxim Lubarsky with Tucker Antell, John Lockwood and Rafael Barata
-6/11 Al Cron Trio with Sean Farias and Brooke Sofferman
-6/18 Nick Goumas with Jeff Stout, Gilson Schachnik, Bruce Gertz and Jim Lattini
-6/25 Bruce Gertz with Phil Grenadier, Tim Miller, Gilson Schachnik, Gary Fieldman
-7/2 Miles Donahue, Steve Hunt, Larry Finn
-7/9 Dave Whitney featuring Christine Fawson
-7/16 Giovanna Demarco with Bill Duffy, Todd Baker and Steve Langone
-7/23 Cracked Wheat with Jon Wheatley, Arnie Krakowsky, Marshall Wood and Gary Johnson
-7/30 Jeff Galindo Quartet with Kelly Roberge, Joe Mazzerella, John Lockwood and Austin McMahon
-8/13 Al Whitney with Lynne Canavan, Mike Powers, Roger Kimball, Jack Coleman and Doug Leafer
-8/20 2slick Wayne Branco/Steve Piermarini with John Arcaro, Stephan Arsenault, Mark Branco and special guest Jeff Galindo
-8/27 Brian Friedland with Greg Loughman and Austin McMahon
-9/3 Greg Abate with Tim Ray, John Lockwood and Mark Walker

05/19/2026

You're invited to attend a fantastic live performance by the Danny Harrington Quintet, this Thursday, May 21, live at the Sahara Club in Methuen, MA! (Doors open at 6:30, show runs 7:30-10:30, $20 cash fee at door per person to support the AHoJ concert series. If interested, food and drink are available to purchase from the Sahara Club's kitchen directly to your seats per their menu.) Don't miss it! See you at the Sahara! 🎵
-Danny Harrington - sax
-Jeff Stout - trumpet
-Rusty Scott - piano
-Keala Kaumeheiwa - bass
-Phil McGowan - drums
DID YOU KNOW? .... Before joining the faculty at Berklee College, Danny Harrington toured with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of Buddy Morrow. Since then he has performed with Nick Brignola, Gary Burton, Herb Pomeroy, Gary Smulyan, Joe Lovano, George Garzone as well as leading his own group since 1980.
>> Learn a little bit about Danny Harrington's teaching philosophy!
>> Danny Harrington is a Professor of Music at Berklee College of Music, a position he has held since 1978. Read a bit about his approach through these direct quotes:
>> "Initially everybody's afraid of making mistakes. Everybody wants to sound perfect, but improvisation is an imperfect art. Even great players make mistakes. The question is, how can you make it work for you rather than having a breakdown over it? A lot of what I teach is about becoming more comfortable with who you are as a player. And that's not always easy to do, because it never ends."
>> "I want my students to have respect not only for themselves but everybody around them. We're the artists—we're supposed to be bringing some semblance of humanity to the world. So I want them to respect other music and other cultures. I tell them that this is not about taking away from you what you love, but about adding to it and making you an educated musician. The more you know, the better you're going to be."
Venue details:
>> Location for your GPS: The Sahara Club, 88 Oak St, Methuen, MA
>> Doors open at 6:30; music will be played from 7:30-10:30 PM.
>> There is a $20 cash entrance fee to support the events at the Sahara. This allows us to continue bringing world-class jazz to the Merrimack Valley. We are so grateful for your patronage and your love for top-quality jazz, and we appreciate your understanding.
>> There is plenty of free parking across the street from the venue.
>> While we are a separate entity from the Sahara Club, our guests can purchase delicious food and drinks from their menu. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fantastic live music, all in one night!
>> For reservations, please reach out to Arthur directly.
See you at the Sahara!

www.arthurshouseofjazz.com
Upcoming shows:
-5/28 Debby and Jeff with Gray Sargent, Marshall Wood and Mark Teixeira
-6/4 Maxim Lubarsky with Tucker Antell, John Lockwood and Rafeal Barata
-6/11 Al Cron Trio with Sean Farias and Brooke Soferman
-6/18 Nick Goumas with Jeff Stout, Gilson Schachnik, Bruce Gertz and Jim Lattini
-6/25 Bruce Gertz

05/12/2026

Our fantastic May lineup continues! We're excited to present the Ervin Dhimo Trio, this Thursday, May 14, live at the Sahara Club in Methuen, MA! (Doors open at 6:30, show runs 7:30-10:30, $20 cash fee at door per person to support the AHoJ concert series. If interested, food and drink are available to purchase from the Sahara Club's kitchen directly to your seats per their menu.) Don't miss it! See you at the Sahara! 🎵
-Ervin Dhimo - bass
-Noah Preminger - sax
-Jim Lattini - drums
"[This] electric bassist and his trio specialize in fierce, soulful, funky workouts on jazz, pop, and original tunes."
-Kevin Lowenthal, The Boston Globe.
>> Meet the bandleader, Ervin Dhimo!
>> Born in Tirana, Albania, Ervin Dhimo’s love of music developed naturally in a house where his father’s paintings, mother’s strength, and brother’s musicianship abounded. After completing one year at the Conservatory of Music in Tirana, he moved to Athens, Greece, and began his bass studies at Philippos Nakas Conservatory. There he met his mentor and friend Yiotis Kiurtsoglou, an international bass master who introduced Ervin to the music of Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and Jaco Pastorius. It was at this time In Ervin’s life when he began to understand and appreciate the depth of jazz. In 1998 Ervin graduated from Nakas Conservatory and received a scholarship from Berklee College of Music In Boston, Massachusetts. After graduating from Berklee in 2000 with a concentration in Performance, he quickly became one of the most sought after and influential bass players in the New England area. He also studied with Charlie Banacos and world renowned bassist Gary Willis. He is a touring artist participating in many festivals and concerts, and leading clinics and workshops at many universities and colleges in the US and overseas. Ervin is an Adjunct faculty member at the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
Venue details:
>> Location for your GPS: The Sahara Club, 88 Oak St, Methuen, MA
>> Doors open at 6:30; music will be played from 7:30-10:30 PM.
>> There is a $20 cash entrance fee to support the events at the Sahara. This allows us to continue bringing world-class jazz to the Merrimack Valley. We are so grateful for your patronage and your love for top-quality jazz, and we appreciate your understanding.
>> There is plenty of free parking across the street from the venue.
>> While we are a separate entity from the Sahara Club, our guests can purchase delicious food and drinks from their menu. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fantastic live music, all in one night!
>> For reservations, please reach out to Arthur directly.
See you at the Sahara!

www.arthurshouseofjazz.com
Upcoming shows:
-5/21 Danny Harrington, Jeff Stout, Rusty Scott, Marshall Wood and Phil McGowan
-5/28 Debby and Jeff with Gray Sargent, Marshall Wood and Mark Teixeira
-6/4 Maxim Lubarsky with Tucker Antell, John Lockwood and Rafeal Barata
-6/11 Al Cron Trio with Sean Farias and Brooke Soferman
-6/18 Nick Goumas with Jeff Stout, Gilson Schachnik, Bruce Gertz and Jim Lattini
-6/25 Bruce Gertz

05/06/2026

Join us this Thursday, May 7, for a fantastic show by the Nicholas Brust Quartet, live at the Sahara Club in Methuen, MA! (Doors open at 6:30, show runs 7:30-10:30, $20 cash fee at door per person to support the AHoJ concert series. If interested, food and drink are available to purchase from the Sahara Club's kitchen directly to your seats per their menu.) Don't miss it! See you at the Sahara! 🎵
-Nicholas Brust - sax
-Adam Janjigian - piano
-Ehud Ettun - bass
-Charlie Weller - drums
>> Get to know Nicholas Brust!
>> Heralded as a premiere saxophonist of his generation, Boston-based jazz saxophonist Nicholas Brust has established his voice in the world of modern instrumental music. He has found his niche as a bandleader and composer, taking advantage of the numerous textures and combinations available in small-group improvised music.
>> Brust has performed and/or recorded with numerous highly acclaimed musicians, including Lage Lund, Gilad Hekselman (with bassist Jon Latona), Mark Ferber (with pianist Francesca Prihasti), The Peter Silver Big Band (sharing the stage with Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Owens, Steve Wilson and others), guitarist Ben Eunson, Kristina Koller (appearing in her Quintet at the 2020 NYC Winter Jazz Fest), and many others.
>> Nicholas is currently on faculty at New England Conservatory as part of its Prep/Continuing Education division in addition to being an Artslink Teaching Artist for Berklee College of Music’s City Music program.
>> Having released 2 albums as a leader, Nicholas recently recorded a third that he plans to release in 2027.
>> Learn more about Nicholas here: https://www.nicholasbrustmusic.com/bio
Venue details:
>> Location for your GPS: The Sahara Club, 88 Oak St, Methuen, MA
>> Doors open at 6:30; music will be played from 7:30-10:30 PM.
>> There is a $20 cash entrance fee to support the events at the Sahara. This allows us to continue bringing world-class jazz to the Merrimack Valley. We are so grateful for your patronage and your love for top-quality jazz, and we appreciate your understanding.
>> There is plenty of free parking across the street from the venue.
>> While we are a separate entity from the Sahara Club, our guests can purchase delicious food and drinks from their menu. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fantastic live music, all in one night!
>> For reservations, please reach out to Arthur directly.
See you at the Sahara!

www.arthurshouseofjazz.com
Upcoming shows:
-5/14 Ervin Dhimo, Jim Lattini
-5/21 Danny Harrington, Jeff Stout, Rusty Scott, Marshall Wood and Phil McGowan
-5/28 Debby and Jeff with Gray Sargent, Marshall Wood and Mark Teixeira
-6/4 Maxim Lubarsky with Tucker Antell, John Lockwood and Rafeal Barata
-6/11 Al Cron Trio with Sean Farias and Brooke Soferman
-6/18 Nick Goumas with Jeff Stout, Gilson Schachnik, Bruce Gertz and Jim Lattini
-6/25 Bruce Gertz

05/06/2026

Check out our fantastic shows this May & June! Get more details in our weekly posts.

04/29/2026

Let's close out April strong! This Thursday, April 30, enjoy a special performance by the Steve Langone Quartet, live at the Sahara Club in Methuen, MA! (Doors open at 6:30, show runs 7:30-10:30, $20 cash fee at door per person to support the AHoJ concert series. If interested, food and drink are available to purchase from the Sahara Club's kitchen directly to your seats per their menu.) Don't miss it! See you at the Sahara! 🎵
-Steve Langone - drums
-Asa Runefelt - vocals
-Kevin Harris - piano
-John Lockwood - bass
>> Get to know bandleader Steve Langone!
>> For the past twenty five years, Steve has been performing in clubs, festivals and recording studios. His versatility has allowed him to work in many different genres of music. Some of the artists Steve has performed and recorded with include: George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, Greg Osby, Rufus Reid, Miguel Zenon, Donny McCaslin, Jason Palmer, The NDR Bigband, Mike Renzi, Claudio Roditi, David Hazeltine, Gray Sargent, Bill Pierce, Luis Perdomo, Antonio Sanchez, Howard Alden, Leo Genovese, Helio Alves, Herb Pomeroy, Kevin Harris, John Lockwood, Oscar Stagnaro, Anat Cohen, Avishai Cohen, Frank Lacy, Claudio Ragazzi, Diego Urcola, Shawn Monteiro, Rebecca Paris, Dominique Eade, Mili Bermejo, Suede, Greg Piccolo (Heavy Juice and Room Full of Blues), Luciana Souza and the Boston Pops.
>> Steve has also worked with country singer John Carter Cash, comedians Joe Piscopo and Joan Rivers. Steve has performed throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Panama, Cuba, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Albania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, China, South Korea and Oman.
>> Steve can also be found on over fifty recordings as a sideman, some include : Nando Michelin , Jinga Trio, Enclave, Gilson Schachnik, Kevin Harris, Shawnn Monteiro, New Stablemates, Mili Bermejo to name a few. He also has three recordings as a leader Finders Keepers, Six and Steve Langone Group. Steve endorses Canopus Drums, Bosphorus Cymbals and Vic Firth Sticks. Langone has also recorded various soundtracks for National Geographic, Sesame Street and the Miramax film Next Stop Wonderland.
>> In addition to his busy performance schedule, Steve also teaches at the University of Rhode Island, Wellesley College and Berklee College of Music as well as privately and enjoys national clinics on the subject of rhythmic concepts for musicians, and advanced rhythmic concepts for drummers. Steve is the author of "Advanced Rhythmic Concepts for the Modern Drummer Vol. 1, Vol. 2 and Vol. 3."
Venue details:
>> Location for your GPS: The Sahara Club, 88 Oak St, Methuen, MA
>> Doors open at 6:30; music will be played from 7:30-10:30 PM.
>> There is a $20 cash entrance fee to support the events at the Sahara. This allows us to continue bringing world-class jazz to the Merrimack Valley. We are so grateful for your patronage and your love for top-quality jazz, and we appreciate your understanding.
>> There is plenty of free parking across the street from the venue.
>> While we are a separate entity from the Sahara Club, our guests can purchase delicious food and drinks from their menu. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fantastic live music, all in one night!
>> For reservations, please reach out to Arthur directly.
See you at the Sahara!

www.arthurshouseofjazz.com
Upcoming shows:
-5/7 Nicholas Brust, Adam Janjian, Ehud Ettun, Charlie Weller
-5/14 Ervin Dhimo, Jim Lattini
-5/21 Danny Harrington, Jeff Stout, Rusty Scott, Marshall Wood and Phil McGowan
-5/28 Debby and Jeff with Gray Sargent, Marshall Wood and Mark Teixeira
-6/4 Maxim Lubarsky with Tucker Antell, John Lockwood and Rafeal Barata
-6/11 Al Cron Trio with Sean Farias and Brooke Soferman
-6/18 Nick Goumas with Jeff Stout, Gilson Schachnik, Bruce Gertz and Jim Lattini
-6/25 Bruce Gertz

04/25/2026

We have a special treat for you this Sunday, April 26 at 1 PM: Our Big Band Bash! The Bedford Big Band and Chelmsford Jazz Ensemble are coming together to put on what promises to be a phenomenal show. Experience this special one-time event live at the Sahara Club in Methuen, MA. *Note the date and time: Sunday, April 26, at 1-4 PM.* $20 cash door per person; free parking across the street; food and drink will be available to purchase from the Sahara Club's menu, delivered to your seats. We can't wait to see you there! Bring your friends and family - there's something for everyone!
Featuring:
-Karen Sayward and the Bedford Big Band
-Arthur Bakopolus and the Chelmsford Big Band
Venue details:
>> Note the time: This special one-time Sunday performance is happening on Sunday, April 26, and runs from 1:00-4:00 PM.
>> Location for your GPS: The Sahara Club, 88 Oak St, Methuen, MA
>> There is a $20 cash entrance fee per person to support the events at the Sahara. This allows us to continue bringing world-class jazz to the Merrimack Valley. We are so grateful for your patronage and your love for top-quality jazz, and we appreciate your understanding.
>> There is plenty of free parking diagonally across the street from the venue.
>> While we are a separate entity from the Sahara Club, our guests can purchase delicious food and drinks from their menu. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fantastic live music, all in one night!
>> For special seating requests, please reach out to Arthur directly.
We'll return to our regular Thursday shows next week!

04/22/2026

Your plans this Thursday are set! Join us to hear Rich Greenblatt & his Quartet play the music of Gary Burton, Thursday, April 23, live at the Sahara Club in Methuen, MA! (Doors open at 6:30, show runs 7:30-10:30, $20 cash fee at door per person to support the AHoJ concert series. If interested, food and drink are available to purchase from the Sahara Club's kitchen directly to your seats per their menu.) Don't miss it! See you at the Sahara! 🎵
-Rich Greenblatt - vibes
-Nick Grondin - guitar
-Ed Lucie - bass
-David Moore - drums
Vibraphonist Rich Greenblatt is a musician with "dazzling speed and a truly magical touch," writes John Blenn in Good Times magazine. Don't miss this incredible performance!!
>> Get to Know Rich Greenblatt!
>> Rich has recorded 5 CDs as a leader, Green Sky, My Take, Hat Trick, Hot and Dry, and Mooin'. Each recording features a different band and instrumentation.
>> The most recent album, Green Sky is a collaboration with the amazing pianist and composer/arranger Mark Shilansky. My Take features Boston jazz greats: Greg Hopkins on trumpet and flugelhorn, Allan Chase on alto and bari sax, Kevin Harris on piano, John Lockwood on bass and Bob Tamagni on drums. Hat Trick and My Take showcase Rich's original compositions. Hot & Dry features special guests, Dennis Irwin on bass and Winard Harper on drums and Mooin' features drummer Joe Hunt.
>> Rich has played in jazz and blues festivals in the U.S. and Europe and recorded with The Be-Bop Guitars, The Jazz Composers' Alliance, Hide Tokunaga, The Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, The Paramount Brass Quintet, and the rhythm and blues group, Inspector Tuppence.
>> Over the years he has played with such great artists as Kurt Elling, Billy Mitchell, Kevin Hayes, Valery Ponamarev, Bill Charlap, Yoron Israel, Dennis Irwin, Winard Harper, Joe Hunt, Teddy Charles and Oscar Castro-Neves.
>> He is a full Professor at the Berklee College of Music. Music director for the Berklee Cirque du Soleil Ensemble and he endorses Musser vibraphones and Vic Firth mallets.
Venue details:
>> Location for your GPS: The Sahara Club, 88 Oak St, Methuen, MA
>> Doors open at 6:30; music will be played from 7:30-10:30 PM.
>> There is a $20 cash entrance fee to support the events at the Sahara. This allows us to continue bringing world-class jazz to the Merrimack Valley. We are so grateful for your patronage and your love for top-quality jazz, and we appreciate your understanding.
>> There is plenty of free parking across the street from the venue.
>> While we are a separate entity from the Sahara Club, our guests can purchase delicious food and drinks from their menu. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fantastic live music, all in one night!
>> For reservations, please reach out to Arthur directly.
See you at the Sahara!

www.arthurshouseofjazz.com
Upcoming shows:
-4/26 Big Band Bash with the Bedford Big Band and The Chelmsford Big Band 1pm-4pm
-4/30 Steve Langone, Asa Runefelt, Kevin Harris, John Lockwood
-5/7 Nicholas Brust, Adam Janjian, Ehud Ettun, Charlie Weller
-5/14 Ervin Dhimo, Jim Lattini
-5/21 Danny Harrington, Jeff Stout, Rusty Scott, Marshall Wood and Phil McGowan
-5/28 Debby and Jeff with Gray Sargent, Marshall Wood and Mark Teixeira
-6/4 Maxim Lubarsky with Tucker Antell, John Lockwood and Rafeal Barata
-6/11 Al Cron Trio with Sean Farias and Brooke Soferman
-6/18 Nick Goumas with Jeff Stout, Gilson Schachnik, Bruce Gertz and Jim Lattini
-6/25 Bruce Gertz

04/15/2026

Get ready for a fantastic show! Jazz vocalist and trumpeter Christine Fawson is back with her renowned quartet, performing on Thursday, April 16, live at the Sahara Club in Methuen, MA! (Doors open at 6:30, show runs 7:30-10:30, $20 cash fee at door per person to support the AHoJ concert series. If interested, food and drink are available to purchase from the Sahara Club's kitchen directly to your seats per their menu.) Don't miss it! See you at the Sahara! 🎵
-Christine Fawson - trumpet and vocals
-Russ Hoffmann - piano
-Mark Poniatowski - bass
-Casey Scheuerell - drums
“Christine Fawson has become high on my personal list of excellent jazz singers! She is the real thing, in that she is truly a “horn player” deep inside and, in truth, she is externally as well. Just when you are shaking your head after hearing her fantastic singing, she picks up the trumpet or flugelhorn and plays the hell out of THEM, TOO! What a blessing to have her aboard!”
-Bobby Shew, Jazz Trumpet Legend
>> Get to know Christine Fawson!
>> Christine was on faculty at Berklee College of Music from 2003-2017 as professor of Brass, Ear Training, Harmony, Voice, Performance Studies and Ensemble. She served as a faculty advisor and traveled with the college evaluating student applicants through the Audition and Interview process. She served as Acting Chair of Brass (2014) and played in faculty big bands, brass quintet and orchestra. Christine taught Berklee Brass Weekend, Vocal Summit, Berklee in Puerto Rico and Berklee in L.A. She performed on recordings, promotional materials, and gave master classes at several partner schools. Christine has performed and lectured at the International Association of Jazz Educators and Jazz Educators Network conferences. She has been a guest conductor/adjudicator for the National Music Educators Association in several states.
>> A Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Finalist in 2017 and 2019, Downbeat Magazine noted Christine as “A distinctive performer with compelling dynamism,” and Jack Bowers of All About Jazz touts her presence as “a performer who must be seen, as well as heard to be suitably appreciated.”
>> Learn more here: https://www.christinefawson.com/
Venue details:
>> Location for your GPS: The Sahara Club, 88 Oak St, Methuen, MA
>> Doors open at 6:30; music will be played from 7:30-10:30 PM.
>> There is a $20 cash entrance fee to support the events at the Sahara. This allows us to continue bringing world-class jazz to the Merrimack Valley. We are so grateful for your patronage and your love for top-quality jazz, and we appreciate your understanding.
>> There is plenty of free parking across the street from the venue.
>> While we are a separate entity from the Sahara Club, our guests can purchase delicious food and drinks from their menu. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fantastic live music, all in one night!
>> For reservations, please reach out to Arthur directly.
See you at the Sahara!

www.arthurshouseofjazz.com
Upcoming shows:
-4/23 Rich Greenblatt plays the music of Gary Burton with Nick Grondin, Ed Lucie and David Moore
-4/26 Big Band Bash with the Bedford Big Band and The Chelmsford Big Band 1pm-4pm
-4/30 Steve Langone, Asa Runefelt, Kevin Harris, John Lockwood

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