Parish Center for the Arts

Shakir Khan presents an evening of north Indian ragas on Sitar, accompanied by Amit Kavthekar on Tabla. Shakir is one of the most promising young exponents of the legendary Etawah Gharana, energetically following in the musical footsteps of his prodigious father and guru — the sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan. Indeed, Shakir represents the eighth generational link in an unbroken chain of musical talent and tradition poured exclusively into the sitar and surbahar. A chain that includes, besides Ustadji,…

The venerable Tim Ray Trio performs selections from their new CD, Windows. Featuring a collaboration with bassist John Lockwood and drummer Mark Walker, this trio has performed and recorded together for many years in the New England area, often times backing up saxophonists Phil Woods and Greg Abate. Their new CD, Windows, demonstrates the high level of artistry and musical interaction that they can achieve when left to their own devices. See more at http://www.agitatedcatmusic.com/index.html. Tim Ray’s wide-ranging skills as…

Grab your sweetheart and come celebrate a Valentine’s jazzy and soulful musical treat with Boston’s own singer/songwriter and award-winning Lydia “The LovelySinger” Harrell and band. Candlelit cabaret tables. BYOB and food. Lydia Harrell is one of Boston’s finest musical treasures. Her sultry, soulful voice and evocative songwriting have garnered her the attention and respect of the nation’s finest musicians and venues.  Jazz/Soul is where her heart is, however, Lydia has shown an unbreakable ability to mold herself into any musical…