A free two-day public jazz program bringing together student musicians and professional Massachusetts artists at the historic Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club.
July 6–7, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club | 427 Mass Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02118
Join us for two evenings of live jazz, mentorship, and community at Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club. This special public program celebrates Boston’s jazz legacy by connecting emerging student musicians with professional artists in an intimate and historic performance setting.
The Boston Intergenerational Jazz Jam Experience is a two-day cultural program hosted by Wally’s Cafe Student to Student Music Project & Jam Session, Inc. at Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club. The program brings together student musicians and professional Massachusetts jazz artists for live collaboration, mentorship, and public performance.
Each evening, audiences will experience live jazz in a setting that honors the tradition of learning, sharing, and creative exchange. Student musicians will engage with experienced artists through guided ensemble work and performance, while the public is invited to enjoy an accessible and welcoming arts experience in one of Boston’s most historic music venues.
This event is free and open to the public.
Event Name: Boston Intergenerational Jazz Jam Experience
Dates: Monday, July 6, 2026 and Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club, Boston, MA
Admission: Free
Hosted By: Wally’s Cafe Student to Student Music Project & Jam Session, Inc.
This program is designed for community members, jazz lovers, students, families, and supporters of Boston’s cultural arts scene. Attendees will enjoy live music, intergenerational collaboration, and an atmosphere rooted in artistic excellence and cultural heritage.
Wally’s Cafe has long served as a place where musicians grow, traditions are passed forward, and community gathers around live music. The Boston Intergenerational Jazz Jam Experience continues that legacy by creating space for emerging artists to learn directly from seasoned professionals while giving the public free access to meaningful cultural programming.
Jazz is a living art form shaped by mentorship, improvisation, and community. This event helps preserve that tradition while making it accessible to new audiences and future generations.
This event is open to:
Student musicians
Families and community members
Supporters of arts and culture
Jazz audiences of all ages
Educators and music program leaders
Visitors interested in Boston’s cultural history
Jazz is a living art form shaped by mentorship, improvisation, and community. This event helps preserve that tradition while making it accessible to new audiences and future generations.
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