$25 day pass / $10 for one set / 2pm doors / seated & standing
cash or venmo accepted at the door
Alex Lemski founded the Creative Music Series in 2015, and was its artistic director until his death in December of 2025. He was a true friend of the music and the musicians, presenting over a hundred concerts in the Boston area. Join us as we lift up his memory in sound with this musical offering.
2 to 4pm — Celebration of Life with words and images offered by family and friends. A chance to socialize and swap stories about Alex. Then at 4pm the music begins.
4pm — Fully Celebrated Orchestra: Jim Hobbs (alto saxophone), Ian Ayers (guitar), Timo Shanko (bass), Luther Gray (drums).
5pm — Hocha Langra: Steve Lantner (piano), Allan Chase (saxophones), Luther Gray (drums), with special guest Jim Hobbs (alto saxophone).
6pm — Pandelis Karayorgis (piano), Philipp Gerschlauer (saxophone).
7pm — The Ellwood Epps Quartet: Ellwood Epps (trumpet, trombone), Forbes Graham (trumpet), Nate McBride (bass), Luther Gray (drums) with special guest Stephen Haynes (trumpet).
8pm — New Language Collaborative: Glynis Lomon (cello, voice, aquasonic), Vance Provey (trumpet), Eric Zinman (piano, synthesizer), Eric Rosenthal (drums).
9pm — Isao (guitar), Scott Samenfeld (bass), Kelly Bray (trumpet), Brittany Karlson (bass), Lemuel Marc (trumpet).
10pm — Jorrit Dijkstra’s Blink: Jorrit Dijkstra (alto saxophone), Nate McBride (bass guitar), Eric Rosenthal (drums and percussion), Eric Hofbauer (guitar), Gabe Boyarin (guitar).
And More!
$25 pass, $10 for one set.
Tickets available at the door.
No charge to attend the Celebration of Life from 2-4pm.