Rebecca Parris, Jazz Singer, Is Dead at 66 Rebecca Parris performing in 2007 at Birdland in New York with the bassist Dean Johnson.CreditRichard Termine for The New York Times By Andrew R. Chow June 22, 2018 Rebecca Parris, a husky-voiced jazz singer known for both her blistering scat runs and…
Due to the unexpected death of jazz vocalist Rebecca Parris, Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) will “go dark” on the evening of July 14, which would have marked her 26th consecutive year performing in the MAC Summer Concert Series. “She was the very first person I ever booked,” MAC Executive Director…
Boston’s “First Lady of Jazz” and longtime friend of Maudslay Arts Center Rebecca Parris died unexpectedly on June 17, at the age of 66. We are reeling from this very sad news and have decided to “go dark” and cancel the July 14 concert date. If you already have purchased…
This year Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) will celebrate its 26th Anniversary season with a wonderful line-up of concerts, including MAC favorites The Don Campbell Band, Paul Broadnax Trio, Joe Lilly Unplugged, the Hillyer Festival Orchestra, Amanda Carr, Donna Byrne, and The Hal McIntyre Big Band New this year is Danielle…
Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for the music lover in your life? How about a gift certificate to the Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) Summer Concert Series? Baby, it’s cold outside now, but just think about sitting under the stars on a moonlit summer evening. The Maudslay Arts Center Summer…
This year Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) celebrated its Silver Jubilee 25th Anniversary season with a wonderful line-up of concerts culminating in A Salute to Veterans with singer-songwriter Don Campbell on Aug. 27. Approximately 250 people were in attendance as veterans and their guests were treated to a first class performance…
To the Editor: As the 25th consecutive season of summer music comes to a close at Maudslay Arts Center in the Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, it is time to recognize and thank the many volunteers, sponsors, and news media that make this amazing non-profit outdoor venue a reality each…
Two recent stories in regional newspapers about our 25th Anniversary Season: Newburyport Daily News Lawrence Eagle Tribune
The Maudslay Arts Center Summer Concert Series is proud to conclude its Silver Jubilee season with “A Salute to Veterans,” a concert thanking our veterans and their families for their service. Area veterans and Gold Star Families are invited to attend “A Salute to Veterans” with singer-songwriter Don Campbell on…
The ticket prices for the special Jonathan Edwards concert on Saturday, Aug. 19, are $30 for patio and $25 for lawn. The “four patio tickets for $100” deal is not available for this concert. The concert will be held rain or shine. In case of rain, this special concert will move…
