19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Maya Saturn at 'Sanctuary's Big Band Christmas'

Need to jump-start Christmas spirit just as Thanksgiving ‘turkey coma’ fades? Looking for that special experience - versus JAT (Just Another Thing) - as an early stocking stuffer this season? We’ve got just the ticket – literally ;) Join the 19-piece Compaq Big Band with Vocalist Maya Saturn - making her exciting debut with us - at one of our favorite venues, Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center in Maynard, Massachusetts. We are STOKED to return again to present ‘Sanctuary’s Big Band Christmas’ on Sunday November 29th! Coincidentally, Maynard is where the band was born… (see below). If you don’t know Sanctuary, you should – check out www.sanctuarymaynard.com. Hip, historic architecture, great sound system, and a warm, cozy full bar staffed by wonderful servers. Also, feel free to bring in takeaway fare from a variety of cool Downtown Maynard restaurants. Sanctuary is located at 82 Main Street in Maynard, with plenty of free parking on-street and in nearby municipal lots. This will be an amazing evening filled with seasonal favorites like you’ve never heard them before - exciting, inspirational, and just plain fun. Even the biggest Grinch can’t help but get in the Christmas spirit when the inside of this great old church echoes with the sounds of the most wonderful time of the year! The show runs 7:00pm-9:30pm. Doors open 6:00pm. Tickets are available online at <a href="https://www.sanctuarymaynard.com/shows/sanctuary-s-big-band-christmas-november-29-2026-778762/">https://www.sanctuarymaynard.com/shows/sanctuary-s-big-band-christmas-november-29-2026-778762/</a> - see the Seating Chart on that link to select from the following: $30pp-$35 Reserved Seating at cabaret or high-top tables accommodating 2-5 people $30pp Reserved Seating in theater-style rows $25pp General Admission Standing Only section orchestra rear All of the above subject to a $5 upcharge for day-of purchases. $20pp for ‘Community Circle’ Standing Only section in orchestra rear. Walk-ins night of only as space permits. Public bar opens 2:00pm Previous holiday shows of ours at Sanctuary have SOLD OUT, so we STRONGLY urge you to purchase tickets early! IMPORTANT: *** DUE TO SCAMMERS THAT MAY CREATE VERY AUTHENTIC-LOOKING WEB SITES, AND/OR COMMENT TO THIS FACEBOOK POST OFFERING TICKETS VIA PERSONAL SALE, BUY TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM THE VENUE OFF THEIR TICKETING LINK ABOVE ONLY! WE’LL TAKE DOWN FRAUDSTERS’ COMMENTS, AND BLOCK &amp; REPORT THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE *** While not specifically advertised or programmed as a ‘dance’, there will be floor space to do so if the Christmas spirit moves you ;) The styles you’ll hear on November 29th run the gamut from traditional swing to very UNtraditional jazz rock, ballad, samba and jazz waltz tunes – dominated by high-energy instrumental arrangements from legendary big band arrangers such as Gordon Goodwin, Count Basie, Tom Kubis, Sammy Nestico, Dave Metzger, and John Clayton. It will be an extra-special treat this year at Sanctuary to feature Maya Saturn out in front in her debut appearance with us, channelin’ Ella Fitzgerald and much, much more - only the best vocal treatments of seasonal classics. Maya is a freshman at Berklee College of Music (class of '30) in Boston, majoring in Contemporary Writing and Production, with a minor in Dance. A gifted singer in jazz and other genres, she's active in the Boston, and New York City music scenes, as well as fronting the Maya Saturn Band. She's also an accomplished songwriter and composer. In 2026 Maya earned the prestigious DownBeat Magazine Student Music Award Winner in the Outstanding Vocal Jazz Soloist category. She was also received the Jazz Choir Division "MVP" award at the storied University of New Hampshire Clark Terry Jazz Festival two years in a row ('25 and '26). All of Maya's experience performing with vocal groups, as well as singing out in front of, and playing piano with, the acclaimed Foxborough High School Jazz Ensemble has prepared her incredibly well for the next 'big band chapter' in her rapidly-expanding professional music story. She has also sung with other professional big bands such as the Cameron Shave Jazz Orchestra, and the Kenny Hadley Legacy Big Band. We're very happy to welcome her to our stellar rotation of vocalists hailing from Greater Boston and New York City. To get a tiny sample of what you’re in for, take a listen to the Tom Kubis Big Band performing the instrumental “Joy To The World” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Tx6lZEzNo. And for a holiday vocal sample here’s Diana Krall’s “Jingle Bells” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SABWU6im1do&amp;list=RDSABWU6im1do&amp;start_radio=1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SABWU6im1do&amp;list=RDSABWU6im1do&amp;start_radio=1</a> Check out <a href="https://www.compaqbigband.com">www.compaqbigband.com</a> FB: Compaq Big Band | Sanctuary – Cultural Arts Center IG: compaqbigband | _maya_saturn_ | sanctuarymaynard The Compaq Big Band has a strong connection to Maynard, having started out as the DECbigband at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1975, just a block or down Main Street in the Civil War era textile mill that was the for many years DEC headquarters – hence Maynard’s moniker of ‘Minicomputer Capital of the World”.

Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Maya Saturn at BC Full Swing's *FREE* Winter Social Dance

Need a fun way to burn off a few lingering calories from that Thanksgiving feast? Maybe take a welcome break from Christmas shopping? Wanna just get in the ‘swing’ (ha!) of the holiday season! The 19-piece Compaq Big Band with Vocalist Maya Saturn is THRILLED to be back at one of our FAVORITE longtime annual events when we return to the BC Full Swing dance club’s 2026 Winter Social! This is a *FREE, PUBLIC* swing dance on Friday December 4th on the Boston College campus in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts! There’s a group-friendly introductory swing dance lesson at 6:00pm, followed by band sets 7:00pm-9:00pm. Singles, couples, groups, and meet-ups welcomed. There’s sure to be a great mix of dancers with all levels of swing experience – beginners will find lots of patient partners ;) All ages welcomed, too! The venue is the Function Room in Walsh Hall, located on BC’s Chestnut Hill Lower Campus at 150 Saint Thomas More Road. Search for “Walsh” in the “Chestnut Hill Campus” map here https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/about/maps-and-directions.html. Use the Walsh Hall main entrance, which is located on the campus side of the building, at ground level. Upon entering, take an immediate right into the Function Hall. Walsh Hall is just a 4-minute/0.2-mile walk from the ‘T’ Green Line ‘Boston College’ stop. Everyone driving is encouraged to park in the nearby “Commonwealth Avenue Garage”, the entrance for which is located at “2001 Campanella Way, Chestnut Hill MA”. There is a flat weekend night fee of $14 after 6:00pm on Friday (credit/debit card only). Walsh Hall is also a 4-minute/0.2 mile walk from the garage. Please DO NOT use the Google-returned street address for navigating to the garage. And, please DO NOT park in BC parking lots/on-street spaces requiring permits, or on the rooftop level (Floor 7) of the Commonwealth Avenue Garage – you will likely get ticketed. DANCERS NOTE: This venue is fully carpeted, so we suggest wearing ‘slick-soled’ shoes (like smooth leather soles) OR full DanceSocks (see https://thedancesocks.com/products/the-dancesocks-carpeted-floors) over your regular swing dancing footwear appropriate for hard surfaces. Otherwise, dress is whatever’s comfortable for dancin’. Our sets will be a mixture of holiday tunes complemented by some year-round fare – all 100% swing-danceable. We’ll have fabulous new Boston jazz artist Maya Saturn out front performing vocal treatments of seasonal classics as recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and others, plus some very swingin’ instrumentals such as Count Basie’s “Good Swing Wenceslaus”. Maya is a freshman at Berklee College of Music (class of '30) in Boston, majoring in Contemporary Writing and Production, with a minor in Dance. A gifted singer in jazz and other genres, she's active in the Boston, and New York City music scenes, as well as fronting the Maya Saturn Band. She's also an accomplished songwriter and composer. In 2026 Maya earned the prestigious DownBeat Magazine Student Music Award Winner in the Outstanding Vocal Jazz Soloist category. She was also received the Jazz Choir Division "MVP" award at the storied University of New Hampshire Clark Terry Jazz Festival two years in a row ('25 and '26). All of Maya's experience performing with vocal groups, as well as singing out in front of, and playing piano with, the acclaimed Foxborough High School Jazz Ensemble has prepared her incredibly well for the next 'big band chapter' in her rapidly-expanding professional music story. She has also sung with other professional big bands such as the Cameron Shave Jazz Orchestra, and the Kenny Hadley Legacy Big Band. We're very happy to welcome her to our stellar rotation of vocalists hailing from Greater Boston and New York City. To get a tiny sample of what you’re in for, take a listen to the Count Basie Orchestra performing the instrumental “Good Swing Wenceslaus” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Q_ZyGIt-c. And, for a vocal preview, check out Diana Krall and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on “Jingle Bells” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SABWU6im1do. Check out <a href="https://www.compaqbigband.com">www.compaqbigband.com</a> FB: Compaq Big Band | BC Full Swing IG: compaqbigband | _maya_saturn_ | bcfullswing

Walsh Hall - Boston College

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Guest Vocalist Julia Danielle at Andres Institute Holiday Fundraiser Concert

Give an early stocking stuffer that everyone on your gift list will remember with a unique experience on Saturday December 12th!&nbsp;The 19-piece Compaq Big Band is returning with our Special Guest Vocalist Julia Danielle to Southern New Hampshire’s great combination of hip jazz club style meets warm, rustic charm at a holiday fundraiser concert for the Andres Institute of Art (AIA) in Brookline.&nbsp;&nbsp; This will be an amazing evening filled with seasonal favorites like you’ve never heard them before - exciting, inspirational, and just plain fun.&nbsp;&nbsp; The show runs 7:00pm-9:00pm. Admission is just $25pp.&nbsp;All of our shows at the Andres Institute&nbsp;– including our ’24 and ’25 Christmas Shows – *SELL OUT* EARLY, so don’t get Scrooged – advance ticket purchase is STRONGLY encouraged by going to <a href="https://andresinstitute.org/store-2/compaq-big-band-holiday-hits//">https://andresinstitute.org/store-2/compaq-big-band-holiday-hits//</a>!&nbsp;Walk-ins permitted as space allows (cash and card accepted). IMPORTANT: *** DUE TO SCAMMERS THAT MAY CREATE VERY AUTHENTIC-LOOKING WEB SITES, AND/OR COMMENT TO THIS FACEBOOK POST OFFERING TICKETS VIA PERSONAL SALE, BUY TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM THE VENUE OFF THEIR TICKETING LINK ABOVE ONLY! WE’LL TAKE DOWN FRAUDSTERS’ COMMENTS, AND BLOCK &amp; REPORT THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE *** All seating is General Admission – at table of 4-, 6-, and 8-people.&nbsp;Doors Open 6:00pm. Early arrival is encouraged to get best seats, and you will likely be asked to sit with unaffiliated parties unless you have enough for a whole table – just bring old friends or make new ones ;)&nbsp;&nbsp; The venue is the Dream Trax Stage in the Big Bear Lodge, upstairs at the AIA Welcome Center located at 106 Route 13 in Brookline, with plenty of free parking on-site. Wonderful stage, lighting, and sound system. You’ll hear every note of every instrumental, plus every inspiring lyric sung by Julia Danielle. Complimentary soft drinks and beer/wine will be offered – but please make a donation ($2 and $4, respectively – cash and cards accepted).&nbsp;Feel free to bring your own food from home, or local restaurants.&nbsp;FYI, Chrysanthi’s <a href="https://chrysanthisrestaurant.com/">https://chrysanthisrestaurant.com/</a> is just 2 miles north on Route 13, The Alamo Texas Barbecue &amp; Tequila Bar <a href="http://www.alamobarbecue.com">www.alamobarbecue.com</a> is just across the street, and Brookline’s Finest <a href="http://www.fromgraciestable.com">www.fromgraciestable.com</a> in the same building as the gig has meals, soups, and snacks.&nbsp; This is a concert program, with very limited open floor space for dancing. The styles you’ll hear on December 12th run the gamut from traditional swing to very UNtraditional jazz rock, ballad, samba and jazz waltz tunes – dominated by high-energy instrumental arrangements from legendary big band arrangers such as Gordon Goodwin, Count Basie, Tom Kubis, Sammy Nestico, Dave Metzger, and John Clayton.&nbsp;&nbsp; Julia Danielle is a dynamic vocalist, arranger, educator, and composer making a significant impact in the scenes of Chicago and New York. In 2022, she won the prestigious International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, which propelled her into the spotlight, leading to performances at the esteemed Blues Alley Jazz Club in Washington, D.C., showcasing her unique voice and engaging stage presence. Her debut album, released in November 2024, has received critical acclaim, with Jazz Weekly describing it as “a fresh voice” with “a folksy wisp that floats with a bohemian glide.” Julia has collaborated with numerous celebrated artists, including Ben Paterson, Clark Sommers, and Sharel Cassity, enriching her musical experience and expanding her creative horizons. A 2024 Luminarts Winner and recognized by DownBeat Magazine as an "Outstanding Vocal Soloist" in its 46th annual Student Music Awards, Julia's talent is widely acknowledged in the community. Julia received a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in May 2026, where she had been mentored by renowned artists such as Charenee Wade, Gerald Cannon, Kenny Washington, Isaiah J. Thompson, and Elio Villafranca. Her studies focused on vocal interpretation, composition, and improvisation, further refining her artistry. Julia's performance history includes esteemed venues like The Jazz Showcase, Zinc Bar, Chris' Jazz Café, and festivals such as The Hyde Park Jazz Festival, establishing her as a prominent figure on the scene. With a foundation in classical training at Northwestern University and experiences such as touring with the Campanella Children's Choir and Chicago a Cappella, Julia's musical journey began early. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from DePaul University in 2023, where she explored Black American Music and pedagogy under the guidance of esteemed faculty such as Dana Hall, Scott Hesse, and Dennis Carroll. Julia Danielle continues to evolve as an artist and educator, poised to leave a lasting impact. To get a tiny sample of what you’re in for, take a listen to the Tom Kubis Big Band performing the instrumental “Joy To The World” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Tx6lZEzNo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Tx6lZEzNo</a>.&nbsp;And for a holiday vocal sample here’s Diana Krall’s “Jingle Bells” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SABWU6im1do&amp;list=RDSABWU6im1do&amp;start_radio=1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SABWU6im1do&amp;list=RDSABWU6im1do&amp;start_radio=1</a> <a href="http://www.compaqbigband.com">www.compaqbigband.com</a> | juliadanielle.com | andresinstitute.org | dreamtraxstudios.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FB: Compaq Big Band | Julia Smulson | Andres Institute of Art | Dream Trax Studios IG: compaqbigband | juliadaniellemusic | andresinstituteofart | bigbearlodgenh | dreamtraxstudios

Andres Institute of Art

Give an early stocking stuffer that everyone on your gift list will remember with a unique experience on Saturday December 12th! The 19-piece Compaq Big Band is returning with our Special Guest Vocalist Julia Danielle to Southern New Hampshire’s great combination of hip jazz club style meets warm, rustic charm at a holiday fundraiser concert for the Andres Institute of Art (AIA) in Brookline. This will be an amazing evening filled with seasonal favorites like you’ve never heard them before - exciting, inspirational, and just plain fun. The show runs 7:00pm-9:00pm. Admission is just $25pp. All of our shows at the Andres Institute – including our ’24 and ’25 Christmas Shows – *SELL OUT* EARLY, so don’t get Scrooged – advance ticket purchase is STRONGLY encouraged by going to https://andresinstitute.org/store-2/compaq-big-band-holiday-hits//! Walk-ins permitted as space allows (cash and card accepted). IMPORTANT: *** DUE TO SCAMMERS THAT MAY CREATE VERY AUTHENTIC-LOOKING WEB SITES, AND/OR COMMENT TO THIS FACEBOOK POST OFFERING TICKETS VIA PERSONAL SALE, BUY TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM THE VENUE OFF THEIR TICKETING LINK ABOVE ONLY! WE’LL TAKE DOWN FRAUDSTERS’ COMMENTS, AND BLOCK &amp; REPORT THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE *** All seating is General Admission – at table of 4-, 6-, and 8-people. Doors Open 6:00pm. Early arrival is encouraged to get best seats, and you will likely be asked to sit with unaffiliated parties unless you have enough for a whole table – just bring old friends or make new ones ;) The venue is the Dream Trax Stage in the Big Bear Lodge, upstairs at the AIA Welcome Center located at 106 Route 13 in Brookline, with plenty of free parking on-site. Wonderful stage, lighting, and sound system. You’ll hear every note of every instrumental, plus every inspiring lyric sung by Julia Danielle. Complimentary soft drinks and beer/wine will be offered – but please make a donation ($2 and $4, respectively – cash and cards accepted). Feel free to bring your own food from home, or local restaurants. FYI, Chrysanthi’s <a href="https://chrysanthisrestaurant.com/">https://chrysanthisrestaurant.com/</a> is just 2 miles north on Route 13, The Alamo Texas Barbecue &amp; Tequila Bar <a href="https://www.alamobarbecue.com">www.alamobarbecue.com</a> is just across the street, and Brookline’s Finest <a href="https://www.fromgraciestable.com">www.fromgraciestable.com</a> in the same building as the gig has meals, soups, and snacks. This is a concert program, with very limited open floor space for dancing. The styles you’ll hear on December 12th run the gamut from traditional swing to very UNtraditional jazz rock, ballad, samba and jazz waltz tunes – dominated by high-energy instrumental arrangements from legendary big band arrangers such as Gordon Goodwin, Count Basie, Tom Kubis, Sammy Nestico, Dave Metzger, and John Clayton. Julia Danielle is a dynamic vocalist, arranger, educator, and composer making a significant impact in the scenes of Chicago and New York. In 2022, she won the prestigious International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, which propelled her into the spotlight, leading to performances at the esteemed Blues Alley Jazz Club in Washington, D.C., showcasing her unique voice and engaging stage presence. Her debut album, released in November 2024, has received critical acclaim, with Jazz Weekly describing it as “a fresh voice” with “a folksy wisp that floats with a bohemian glide.” Julia has collaborated with numerous celebrated artists, including Ben Paterson, Clark Sommers, and Sharel Cassity, enriching her musical experience and expanding her creative horizons. A 2024 Luminarts Winner and recognized by DownBeat Magazine as an "Outstanding Vocal Soloist" in its 46th annual Student Music Awards, Julia's talent is widely acknowledged in the community. Julia received a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in May 2026, where she had been mentored by renowned artists such as Charenee Wade, Gerald Cannon, Kenny Washington, Isaiah J. Thompson, and Elio Villafranca. Her studies focused on vocal interpretation, composition, and improvisation, further refining her artistry. Julia's performance history includes esteemed venues like The Jazz Showcase, Zinc Bar, Chris' Jazz Café, and festivals such as The Hyde Park Jazz Festival, establishing her as a prominent figure on the scene. With a foundation in classical training at Northwestern University and experiences such as touring with the Campanella Children's Choir and Chicago a Cappella, Julia's musical journey began early. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from DePaul University in 2023, where she explored Black American Music and pedagogy under the guidance of esteemed faculty such as Dana Hall, Scott Hesse, and Dennis Carroll. Julia Danielle continues to evolve as an artist and educator, poised to leave a lasting impact. To get a tiny sample of what you’re in for, take a listen to the Tom Kubis Big Band performing the instrumental “Joy To The World” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Tx6lZEzNo. And for a holiday vocal sample here’s Diana Krall’s “Jingle Bells” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SABWU6im1do&amp;list=RDSABWU6im1do&amp;start_radio=1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SABWU6im1do&amp;list=RDSABWU6im1do&amp;start_radio=1</a> <a href="https://www.compaqbigband.com">www.compaqbigband.com</a> | juliadanielle.com | andresinstitute.org | dreamtraxstudios.com FB: Compaq Big Band | Julia Smulson | Andres Institute of Art | Dream Trax Studios IG: compaqbigband | juliadaniellemusic | andresinstituteofart | bigbearlodgenh | dreamtraxstudios

19-Piece Compaq w/ Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno at 'Boston's Big Band Christmas' at City Winery

The Boston Pops’ Christmas concerts and ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet are timeless New England seasonal classics, but seven years ago the 19-piece Compaq Big Band started a wonderful new seasonal tradition with ‘Boston’s Big Band Christmas’ at the fabulous City Winery – and we SOLD OUT well in advance! On Sunday December 20th we're returning with a very Special Guest Vocalist, international jazz sensation Anaïs Reno from New York City, for our third show together at CW. Off four SOLD OUT debut performances in Buenos Aires, Argentina AND in every one of five cities in Europe on her inaugural tour there, she’ll be singing many great arrangements as performed by the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald. As always, this will be an amazing performance filled with seasonal favorites like you’ve NEVER heard them before - exciting, inspirational, and just plain fun. Even the biggest Grinch can’t help but get in the Christmas spirit!    The show runs 5:30pm-7:00pm - Doors Open 4:00pm.  Reserved Seating only, with tickets $30 - $54 per person, depending on section selected (see seating chart). We’ve had City Winery Boston holiday shows *SELL OUT* well in advance, so we *STRONGLY* recommend early on-line ticket purchase here <a href="https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/compaq-big-band-u3y18r">https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/compaq-big-band-u3y18r</a>  Walk-Ins welcomed as space permits. No minimum food/drink purchase during the show. IMPORTANT: *** DUE TO SCAMMERS THAT MAY CREATE VERY AUTHENTIC-LOOKING WEB SITES, AND/OR COMMENT TO THIS FACEBOOK POST OFFERING TICKETS VIA PERSONAL SALE, BUY TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM THE VENUE AT THE ABOVE LINK ONLY! WE’LL TAKE DOWN FRAUDSTERS’ COMMENTS, AND BLOCK &amp; REPORT THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE *** Tickets to these shows are always THE unique Christmas ‘experience’ on everyone’s list, but for more perfect stocking stuffer ideas we'll have Anaïs' CDs available for purchase.  If you don’t know CW, you should - check out <a href="http://www.citywinery.com/boston">www.citywinery.com/boston</a>. Terrific sight lines, phenomenal sound system, chill atmosphere, and a great selection of sustenance &amp; libation - all brought to you by the hippest, nicest staff and management in Boston. City Winery is located at 80 Beverly Street in the heart of Downtown Boston, close to familiar landmarks such as the Haymarket, the North End, TD Garden, and Faneuil Hall Market. And, there are both Orange and Green Line ‘T’ station entrances just steps away. Parking is available just one block away at the Haymarket Garage for $16 – see <a href="https://www.pilgrimparking.com/boston-parking-garages/haymarket-garage">https://www.pilgrimparking.com/boston-parking-garages/haymarket-garage</a>.  The band always features the power of 14 horns plus a cookin’ rhythm section, and showcases top jazz vocalists from the Greater Boston and New York City areas. The styles you’ll hear on December 20th run the gamut from terrific swing and jazz treatments of holiday classics to very UNtraditional variations of jazz rock, ballad, samba, and jazz waltz – all high-energy arrangements from greats such as Gordon Goodwin, Count Basie, Tom Kubis, Sammy Nestico, Dave Metzger, and Bob Curnow.  Anaïs Reno’s love affair with the Great American Songbook began at age ten, and her rise to prominence in the hugely competitive jazz scene that is NYC with shows at Birdland Jazz Club in Times Square beginning when she was thirteen. During her years at famed Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music &amp; Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan, and then while earning her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Jazz Performance from Purchase College (SUNY Purchase) in New York in May 2025 (as an Ella Fitzgerald Scholar), her career skyrocketed both nationally, as well as abroad. She has performed at storied venues such as Rose Hall at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Django, and Feinstein's 54 Below, plus Seneca One Auditorium in Buffalo, NY for International Jazz Day, as well as singing her own compositions with the New York Philharmonic in David Geffen Hall (Lincoln Center). Anaïs has also sung at Madison Square Garden, and at the Caramoor Jazz Festival. She delivered a stunning rendition of “America The Beautiful” on national television at Citi Field for the New York Mets/Yankees game on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. In addition to Birdland, Anaïs performs regularly at many other iconic jazz addresses – many times selling out - such as Dizzy’s Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC), One Flight Up in New York City, Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, PA, the Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, MO, the Valhalla Boat House Theatre in Lake Tahoe, CA, and both PizzaExpress and Ronnie Scott’s (MULTIPLE sold out shows there) in London. She’s also made two consecutive appearances at the annual Edinburgh Jazz Festival. On her schedule for later 2026 and 2027 are gigs in Cambridge (UK), Muri (Switzerland), Paris, Prague, Gdansk (Poland), and Cologne (Germany). To get a tiny sample of what you’re in for on August 23rd, take a listen to an unedited iPhone collage of Anaiis live in front of the Compaq Big Band on September 21, 2024 at the Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, New Hampshire <a href="https://www.compaqbigband.com/video/cbb_20240921_AndresInstituteOfArt.mp4">https://www.compaqbigband.com/video/cbb_20240921_AndresInstituteOfArt.mp4</a>. Her first album, “Lovesome Thing: Anaïs Reno sings Ellington &amp; Strayhorn”, debuted in 2021, and is a 12-song compilation of 100% Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn collaborations that rose quickly to #6 on the jazz charts. Her second album - “Anaïs Reno at PizzaExpress Live - in London“ - was recorded in Summer 2023 at the club’s trendy Soho flagship location. Her latest studio endeavor, “Lady Of The Lavender Mist”, was released in May 2025 under Club44 Records, featuring legendary guitarist Peter Bernstein, David Wong, and Joe Farnsworth.  The Compaq Big Band is one of the longest continuously operating large-format jazz ensembles in New England. Formed in 1975, the group has entertained hundreds of clients across the region and beyond, impressing enthusiastic crowds large and small at swing dances, gala celebrations, nonprofit fundraisers, music festivals, summer concerts series, historic performing arts centers, corporate &amp; private parties, and legendary Greater Boston area jazz venues. Their passion is combining tight ensemble musicianship, top vocalists, an extensive library of hip-but-approachable swing and jazz, and technical show production quality that impresses seasoned big band aficionados while inspiring newcomers to the genre to become avid fans.  Check out <a href="http://www.compaqbigband.com">www.compaqbigband.com</a> and <a href="http://www.anaisreno.com">www.anaisreno.com</a>.  FB: Compaq Big Band | Anaïs Reno | City Winery Boston IG compaqbigband | anaisreno | citywinerybos

City Winery Boston

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno at Concert & Mini-Master Class to Benefit David Bresnahan Scholarship for Music Education

On Saturday October 24th the 19-piece Compaq Big Band (CBB) and our (Very) Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno from New York City invite you to join us for a unique musical event benefitting a cause near and dear to all of us – music education. That afternoon and evening we’re helping raise funds for the David Bresnahan Scholarship Fund for Music Education established at Central High School in Manchester, New Hampshire. David Bresnahan's a former teacher, colleague, mentor, and friend to SO many in Granite State jazz circles, as well as a former longtime member of the CBB. We’re proud to now have him as a great sub, and he also gigs regularly with several other NH ensembles. Dave taught at Central (and then Memorial High School, also in Manchester) for many, many years, touching the lives of multiple generations of music students, particularly with his love of jazz. So it’s only fitting that Central has created a scholarship to help out graduating seniors entering college to major in music education. All this takes place in the Practical Arts Building of Central High School, located at 535 Beech Street, just a 4-block walk from the center of Manchester’s bustling downtown. There’s an evening concert 7:00-pm-9:00pm in beautiful 1500-seat McAllaster Auditorium, with the talented Central High School Jazz Ensemble (David Brien, Director) opening for the Compaq Big Band. Doors Open 6:30pm, General Admission, with a Suggested Donation of $20 per person (cash or credit card via QR code at door - QR code in advance). *BUT WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR WHAT COMES BEFORE THAT TO ‘SUPERCHARGE’ THIS SPECIAL SATURDAY!* That afternoon international jazz sensation Anaïs will be presenting a ‘mini-master class' on performing as a professional jazz vocalist. This will be held 4:00pm-5:00pm in Room A-19. Open Seating, with Doors Open 3:30pm, *AND IT WILL BE FREE TO ALL!* The goal of the session is simply to offer some insights from Anaïs’ dazzling early pro career that may be of interest to those thinking about performing jazz out in front of a band, perhaps already continuing into college with their jazz career begun in high school – or even beyond. Or maybe just reconfirm why this is such a cool niche within performing arts for those already doing it, via someone who at just 22 years old is already a seasoned veteran of New York City’s extremely competitive jazz scene, and who’s quickly gained fame for selling out iconic global jazz venues like Birdland in NYC and Ronnie Scott’s in London on a frequent basis. This session is absolutely NOT intended for ONLY high school jazz students! We of course want them, AND their parents, music educators, those in collegiate vocal ensembles, adult jazz singers, regional pro’s and ‘passionate amateurs’ - vocalists AND instrumentalists - and simply just plain fans of the genre (no matter their age), to all feel welcome to attend. Though the overwhelming amount of Anaïs’ performances are with small ensembles, she can also speak to what it's like to make the transition from a trio/quartet environment in an intimate NYC or London jazz club setting to fronting a 19-piece big band on a large stage, and back again, seamlessly. I've also 'volunteered' a quintet made up of the CBB rhythm section plus one of our tenor sax players that afternoon so that Anaïs a few 'live demos' woven into the class time. There'll be a little time for Q&amp;A, as well. Who knows where the next potential star to front a jazz ensemble/big band might come from? Maybe from that room on Saturday the 24th. Moving on to what to expect in the evening concert program (besides the great opening by the Central High School Jazz Ensemble), prepare to be WOWED by Anaïs with arrangements from the Great American Songbook as performed by Ella Fitzgerald with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, as well as other jazz classics as sung by Ella, plus selections taken from the books of Carmen McRae, Anita O’Day, and Helen O’Connell. And, we’ll round out the evening with a couple instrumentals from the books of greats such as Count Basie, Chris Walden, John Clayton, and others. It would *REALLY HELP US OUT A LOT* with planning if you would kindly fill out this very brief Google Form if you’re planning on attending one or both events October 24th [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLuNsQZFf02bhd-nSJS-2_Y4RA1b6eKufHv1yCAv8lJ0YhPw/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLuNsQZFf02bhd-nSJS-2_Y4RA1b6eKufHv1yCAv8lJ0YhPw/viewform) Walk-ins welcomed to both the evening and afternoon festivities – mini-master class seating maximum capacity approximately 125. You can read more about Anaïs at [www.anaisreno.com](https://www.anaisreno.com) and in the long-form bio below. She’s performed six times out in front of the Compaq Big Band, including this past August 23rd at City Winery Boston. Here’s a recent video (just a collage put together from unedited iPhone captured live at the Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, NH) of Anaïs performing with us [https://www.compaqbigband.com/video/cbb_20240921_AndresInstituteOfArt.mp4](https://www.compaqbigband.com/video/cbb_20240921_AndresInstituteOfArt.mp4) Anaïs Reno’s love affair with the Great American Songbook began at age ten, and her rise to prominence in the hugely competitive jazz scene that is NYC with shows at Birdland Jazz Club in Times Square beginning when she was thirteen. During her years at famed Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music &amp; Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan, and then while earning her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Jazz Performance from Purchase College (SUNY Purchase) in New York in May 2025 (as an Ella Fitzgerald Scholar), her career skyrocketed both nationally, as well as abroad. She has performed at storied venues such as Rose Hall at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Django, and Feinstein's 54 Below, plus Seneca One Auditorium in Buffalo, NY for International Jazz Day, as well as singing her own compositions with the New York Philharmonic in David Geffen Hall (Lincoln Center). Anaïs has also sung at Madison Square Garden, and at the Caramoor Jazz Festival. She delivered a stunning rendition of “America The Beautiful” on national television at Citi Field for the New York Mets/Yankees game on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. In addition to Birdland, Anaïs performs regularly at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London (SEVERAL sold out shows at both) at many other iconic jazz addresses (nearly always sellouts) such as Dizzy’s Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC) and One Flight Up in New York City, Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, PA, the Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, MO, the Valhalla Boat House Theatre in Lake Tahoe, CA, and PizzaExpress in London. She’s also made two consecutive appearances at the annual Edinburgh Jazz Festival, and just returned from her first gigs in Buenos Aires, Argentina. On her schedule for later 2026 and 2027 are gigs in Cambridge (UK), Muri (Switzerland), Paris, Prague, Gdansk (Poland), and Cologne (Germany). Central High School is located within walking distance of many affordable dining establishments in Downtown Manchester, so mini-master class attendees will have the time to walk to/from one of those to grab dinner (we do recommend making reservations somewhere that takes them, just to be sure you get back in time). There’s plenty of free on-street parking near Central High School – closer to downtown there is charged on-street parking that runs until 8:00pm. Lastly, PLEASE share this post/event out to others that you feel might be interested. That goes especially for already-involved or just-curious jazz vocal and instrumental students, parents, music educators, and simply fans of jazz. A special shout-out to ‘100% adult big band’ members out there from the New England region, especially vocalists. We’d love for you hear and meet Anaïs – EVERYONE can learn something from this tremendously impressive young lady. [www.compaqbigband.com](https://www.compaqbigband.com) | [www.anaisreno.com](https://www.anaisreno.com) FB: Compaq Big Band | Anais Reno IG: compaqbigband | anaisreno

Central High School - Practical Arts Building

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno at City Winery Boston

The 19-piece Compaq Big Band is absolutely *THRILLED* to return to one of our favorite venues, with one of everyone’s favorite jazz singers, as Summer 2026 winds down at prestigious City Winery Boston. On Sunday August 23rd we’re BACK with Anaïs Reno from New York City as our Special Guest Vocalist out front! If you’re looking for an escape from summer’s heat and humidity, or just to have a classy night on the town before vacation time’s over and school’s back in session, this is just the plan you’re looking for. Chill out in the air conditioned comfort of Boston’s premier entertainment and dining destination, mesmerized by Anaïs and the band. As a veteran star of many Compaq Big Band shows – including three memorable performances at City Winery Boston - Anaïs is guaranteed to *WOW* on arrangements from the Great American Songbook as performed by Ella Fitzgerald with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, as well as other jazz classics as sung by Ella, Carmen McRae, Anita O’Day, Helen O’Connell, and more. And, we’ll round out the evening with a few instrumentals, including a couple new-to-us, very hip instrumental charts from newcomers to big band arranging. The show runs 7:30pm-9:30pm. Reserved Seating only, with tickets $30 - $54 per person, depending on section selected – go to https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/compaq-big-band-w-special-guest-vocalist-anais-r-wfstrf. Walk-ins welcomed as space permits. Doors open 5:30pm. No minimum food/drink purchase during the show. IMPORTANT: *** DUE TO SCAMMERS THAT MAY CREATE VERY AUTHENTIC-LOOKING WEB SITES OR COMMENT ON FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM POSTS OFFERING TICKETS VIA PERSONAL SALE, BUY TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM THE VENUE AT <a href="https://WWW.CITYWINERY.COM/BOSTON">WWW.CITYWINERY.COM/BOSTON</a> ONLY! WE’LL TAKE DOWN FRAUDSTERS’ COMMENTS, AND BLOCK &amp; REPORT THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE *** Anaïs Reno’s love affair with the Great American Songbook began at age ten, and her rise to prominence in the hugely competitive jazz scene that is NYC with shows at Birdland Jazz Club in Times Square beginning when she was thirteen. During her years at famed Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music &amp; Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan, and then while earning her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Jazz Performance from Purchase College (SUNY Purchase) in New York in May 2025 (as an Ella Fitzgerald Scholar), her career skyrocketed both nationally, as well as abroad. She has performed at storied venues such as Rose Hall at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Django, and Feinstein's 54 Below, plus Seneca One Auditorium in Buffalo, NY for International Jazz Day, as well as singing her own compositions with the New York Philharmonic in David Geffen Hall (Lincoln Center). Anaïs has also sung at Madison Square Garden, and at the Caramoor Jazz Festival. She delivered a stunning rendition of “America The Beautiful” on national television at Citi Field for the New York Mets/Yankees game on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. In addition to Birdland, Anaïs performs regularly at many other iconic jazz addresses – many times selling out - such as Dizzy’s Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC), One Flight Up in New York City, Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, PA, the Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, MO, the Valhalla Boat House Theatre in Lake Tahoe, CA, and both PizzaExpress and Ronnie Scott’s (MULTIPLE sold out shows there) in London. She’s also made two consecutive appearances at the annual Edinburgh Jazz Festival. On her schedule for later 2026 and 2027 are gigs in Cambridge (UK), Muri (Switzerland), Paris, Prague, Gdansk (Poland), and Cologne (Germany). To get a tiny sample of what you’re in for on August 23rd, take a listen to an unedited iPhone collage of Anaiis live in front of the Compaq Big Band on September 21, 2024 at the Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, New Hampshire <a href="https://www.compaqbigband.com/video/cbb_20240921_AndresInstituteOfArt.mp4">www.compaqbigband.com/video/cbb_20240921_AndresInstituteOfArt.mp4</a> All three of Anaïs’ CDs will be available for purchase, with signed merchandise for sale (cash &amp; card) upon exit from the music room. If you don’t know City Winery, you should. Terrific sight lines, phenomenal sound system, chill atmosphere, and a great selection of sustenance &amp; libation - all brought to you by the coolest, nicest staff and management in Boston. They are located at 80 Beverly Street in the heart of Downtown Boston, close to familiar landmarks such as the Haymarket, the North End, TD Garden, and Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market. And, there are both Orange and Green Line ‘T’ station entrances one block away. <a href="https://www.compaqbigband.com">www.compaqbigband.com</a> | <a href="https://www.anaisreno.com">www.anaisreno.com</a> | <a href="https://www.citywinery.com/boston">www.citywinery.com/boston</a> FB: Compaq Big Band | Anaïs Reno (musician) | City Winery Boston IG: compabigband | anaisreno | citywinerybos

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Special Guest Vocalist Julia Danielle at FREE Concert at Hopkinton Center for the Arts

Start your Independence Day Weekend off with an entertainment bang! No, not the usual fireworks show, something BETTER. Share a fantastic *FREE*musical experience with family and friends when the 19-piece Compaq Big Band and our Special Guest Vocalist and 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Competition Winner Julia Danielle from New York City perform in concert at the beautiful Hopkinton Center for the Arts in Hopkinton, MA on Friday night July 3rd.&nbsp;This will be Julia Danielle’s second appearance with us, and we’re beyond thrilled to welcome her to Metro West for the first time. The HCA is located at 98 Hayden Rowe Street in historic Hopkinton, home of the starting line for the Boston Marathon – 35 miles west of Boston and only a few minutes from the I-90 (Mass Pike)/I-495 interchange.&nbsp;The concerts are Rain Or Shine, scheduled outdoors at the HCA amphitheater, and moving inside to the Performance Hall (air conditioned) in case of inclement weather.&nbsp;Plenty of free parking. The show runs 6:30pm-8:30pm. The HCA makes their summer concert concerts accessible to everyone, so there are no tickets sold to this event. Pay-What-You-Wish (PWYW) donations are welcomed, online in advance at <a href="https://canvas.hopartscenter.org/events/20">https://canvas.hopartscenter.org/events/20</a>, and at the show (cash and QR code). *** IMPORTANT *** Protect yourself against online ticket scams. This is NOT a ticketed event; however, scammers may create authentic-looking ticket sales web sites, or post Facebook or Instagram comments offering tickets via personal sale/resale. To avoid online donation scams, we recommend using ONLY the PWYW link we provided above.&nbsp;We'll make every effort to take down, block, and report ticket fraudsters' Facebook and Instagram posts/comments as quickly as possible. *** For performances outdoors, audience members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, and feel free to bring a picnic dinner from home or a local restaurant. No specific Doors Open time for outdoor concerts. Weather calls will be made by 12:00pm the day of and posted on the HCA web site and their social media.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the event is held in the Performance Hall, chairs will be provided (please leave lawn chairs and blankets in vehicles). Doors Open 6:00pm, and all seating will be General Admission. Please note the HCA indoor seated capacity for this concert will be 130.&nbsp; The HCA offers soft drinks, beer, and wine for purchase (cash &amp; card).&nbsp;No BYOB. &nbsp; We expect a large audience that evening – outdoors or indoors - so please arrive early for best seat selection. As is always the case with Compaq Big Band shows, we’ll have our state-of-the-art, professional sound reinforcement system and our full-time, expert engineer to ensure that wherever you sit you’ll hear every note Julia sings, as well as all our instrumentalists.&nbsp; Julia Danielle is a dynamic vocalist, arranger, educator, and composer making a significant impact in the scenes of Chicago and New York. In 2022, she won the prestigious International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, which propelled her into the spotlight, leading to performances at the esteemed Blues Alley Jazz Club in Washington, D.C., showcasing her unique voice and engaging stage presence. Her debut album, released in November 2024, has received critical acclaim, with Jazz Weekly describing it as “a fresh voice” with “a folksy wisp that floats with a bohemian glide.” Julia has collaborated with numerous celebrated artists, including Ben Paterson, Clark Sommers, and Sharel Cassity, enriching her musical experience and expanding her creative horizons. A 2024 Luminarts Winner and recognized by DownBeat Magazine as an "Outstanding Vocal Soloist" in its 46th annual Student Music Awards, Julia's talent is widely acknowledged in the community. Julia received a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in May 2026, where she had been mentored by renowned artists such as Charenee Wade, Gerald Cannon, Kenny Washington, Isaiah J. Thompson, and Elio Villafranca. Her studies focused on vocal interpretation, composition, and improvisation, further refining her artistry. Julia's performance history includes esteemed venues like The Jazz Showcase, Zinc Bar, Chris' Jazz Café, and festivals such as The Hyde Park Jazz Festival, establishing her as a prominent figure on the scene. With a foundation in classical training at Northwestern University and experiences such as touring with the Campanella Children's Choir and Chicago a Cappella, Julia's musical journey began early. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from DePaul University in 2023, where she explored Black American Music and pedagogy under the guidance of esteemed faculty such as Dana Hall, Scott Hesse, and Dennis Carroll. Julia Danielle continues to evolve as an artist and educator, poised to leave a lasting impact. On June 3rd she’ll be singing arrangements from the Great American Songbook as performed by Ella Fitzgerald, Diane Schuur, Carmen McRae, Natalie Cole, Tierney Sutton, and more. And, we’ll round out the evening with a few tasty instrumental arrangements from the likes of Benny Carter, Tom Kubis, Chris Walden, John Clayton, and Frank Foster, and maybe a holiday weekend surprise or two. Julia’s CD “Julia Danielle”will be available for purchase before the show, during intermission, and at the conclusion of the show – cash &amp; cards accepted. <a href="http://www.compaqbigband.com">www.compaqbigband.com</a> | <a href="http://www.juliadanielle.com">www.juliadanielle.com</a> | <a href="http://www.hopartscenter.org">www.hopartscenter.org</a> FB: Compaq Big Band | Julia Smulson | Hopkinton Center for the Arts IG: compaqbigband | juliadanielle | hopartscenter

Hopkinton Center for the Arts

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Cara Campanelli at Swing City

Spring Fever is about to hit New England full force (really, it WILL get warmer…)!&nbsp;We sure hope everyone gets infected, ‘cause the over-the-dance-floor cure available to all without a prescription is equal parts 19-piece big band, fabulous jazz vocalist, program of 100% swing arrangements, terrific sound system (and engineer), beginner lesson included in the very reasonable admission price, and optional separate-admission bootcamp…WOW!!!&nbsp;&nbsp; Get out and dance on Saturday June 13th when the Compaq Big Band with vocalist Cara Campanelli returns to New England’s longest running - and in our opinion *THE BEST* - public, commercial swing dance in the region, Swing City!&nbsp;&nbsp; NOTE: THIS DANCE WAS POSTPONED FROM THE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED DATE OF MAY 2ND! Vintage swing dress is always in vogue, but so is just dropping by in comfortable street clothes. Whatever you wear, please make the shoes are appropriate for the nice dance floor.&nbsp; Band 9:00pm-12:00am | Group-Friendly Swing Lesson 8:00pm&nbsp; Bootcamp 6:30pm (more info on that at www.swingcityboston.com) Dance-Only Admission $20pp | Dance+Bootcamp Admission $30pp (no entry between 8:15pm-9:00pm) Cash Only at the Door | Introductory Lesson Included with Admission Swing City is held at the Russell Youth Center (West Cambridge Youth Center) located at 680 Huron Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. That’s situated on the northwestern side of Cambridge, only 3.5 miles from the Alewife ‘T’ station, with easy access via Route 2 from points north, south, and west of Boston. There’s free parking, on-street or in the small municipal lot across the road. SC has a spacious dance floor, and water &amp; soft drinks are available for cash purchase.&nbsp; Both the workshop and lesson are led by expert instructors. Come early and stay all evening, or just drop by later for the last set or two if you’d like. Swing City is famous for being inclusive, welcoming singles, couples, groups, collegiate swing dance clubs, and meetups.&nbsp;Dancers of all ages and experience levels have flocked to SC for decades, and you’ll always find wonderful, patient partners, from novice to expert.&nbsp;Most importantly, just plain nice people.&nbsp;And, SC’s always been faithful to their rich tradition of booking terrific swing bands - from New England and beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp; Especially if you’re new to swing dancing – or even just want to take it on a short ‘test drive’ - Swing City is *THE* iconic dance environment to dip your toes in the water. Cara Campanelli is one of our rotation of Boston- and New York City-based jazz vocal stars. She’ll be out front channelin’ Diane Schuur, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, and more.&nbsp;Cara’s an award-winning vocalist and bandleader, whose petite frame conceals a powerful and deeply haunting voice. Her style harkens back to the great vocalists of the Big Band Era, evoking the glamour and sophistication of classic jazz as few modern vocalists can. Originally from New York, Cara began singing and performing in a variety of styles from a young age. She attended Boston College, where she delved into world music, continued her jazz vocal studies, and earned a BA in Music.&nbsp; Early on in her musical career, Cara was singled out by DownBeat magazine, who named her an Outstanding Vocalist. She went on to share the stage with jazz great Roberta Gamborini at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, and was named a "talent to watch" by the legendary trumpeter Wayne Bergeron following her vocal performance at the Elmhurst Jazz Festival. Her LP, “So Near”, received critical acclaim both in the states and abroad, earning international distribution. Cara's 2013 original single "Poor Heart” marked a maturing approach that reinterpreted the '40s torch song for a modern audience. Her video for the song went on to win Best Music Video at the New York City Independent Film Festival. Since graduating from Boston College, Cara’s become a dedicated, full-time music educator in Greater Boston, and has performed with a variety of jazz ensembles in the New England region, as well as her own Cara Campanelli Group.&nbsp; We’ll also be hittin’ the dancers with some of our best instrumental arrangements, too. Think Sammy Nestico, Frank Foster, Billy Strayhorn…&nbsp; Just as with our packed-house debut at the 'old' Swing City in the 1990s (the West Cambridge VFW at the same street address - with the rocket ship out front...) our sets will be *100% DANCEABLE SWING* – mostly medium, a few a little slower, some a bit faster.&nbsp;But, *NO BALLROOM, LATIN, OLDIES, ROCK, OR POP STYLES* mixed in.&nbsp; Those great sets will, of course, contain several original arrangements of compositions from the Golden Age of big bands to anchor the evening, but we’ll enhance the dance as only the Compaq Big Band can by mixing in some more progressive - and more hip - arrangements of the Great American Songbook and much more! It all adds up to approachable treatments of swingin' tunes you all know. Another hallmark of our swing dance performances is an organized, no-nonsense approach to minimizing the time between tunes. Dancers also appreciate that on every one of our gigs we utilize our own professional, comprehensive, state-of-the-art traveling sound system, operated from start to finish of the event by our very experienced, full-time engineer. That means you’ll hear Cara, the instrumental soloists, and the entire ensemble, very clearly.&nbsp;&nbsp; All of this is presented with the band’s passion for production excellence unmatched by other regional competitors. www.compaqbigband.com | www.caracampanelli.com FB: Compaq Big Band | Cara Campanelli | Swing City IG: compaqbigband | jazzcaramel

Russell Youth Center

19-Piece Compaq Big Band with Special Guest Vocalist Julia Smulson at Andres Institute of Art Fundraiser Concert

Hip jazz club style &amp; vibe, a rising jazz star in New York City &amp; Chicago that won the 2022 International Ella Fitzgerald Competition, PLUS a terrific full big band - all come together to support a great visual arts destination!&nbsp;That’s what’s in store on Saturday June 6th when the 19-piece Compaq Big Band and Special Guest Vocalist Julia Smulson perform at a fundraiser concert for the Andres Institute of Art (AIA) in Brookline, New Hampshire.&nbsp;This will be Julia Danielle’s premiere performance with us, and we’re beyond thrilled to welcome her to the Greater Boston area for the first time. The venue for this event is in the Big Bear Lodge AIA Welcome Center located at 106 Route 13 in Brookline.&nbsp;The show runs 7:00pm-9:00pm. *** IMPORTANT *** Protect yourself against online ticket scams. Scammers may create authentic-looking ticket sales web sites, or post Facebook or Instagram comments offering tickets via personal sale/resale. To avoid ticket scams, we recommend using ONLY the direct ticket link we have provided below to the venue.&nbsp;We'll make every effort to take down, block, and report ticket fraudsters' Facebook and Instagram comments as quickly as possible. *** Admission is just $25pp.&nbsp;WE EXPECT THIS SHOW TO SELL OUT, SO ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS *STRONGLY* ENCOURAGED!&nbsp;<a href="https://andresinstitute.org/store-2/compaq-big-band-concert-2026/">https://andresinstitute.org/store-2/compaq-big-band-concert-2026/</a> Capacity 130. Walk-ins permitted as space allows (cash &amp; cards accepted). All seating is General Admission – table sizes of 4-, 6-, and 8-people.&nbsp;Early arrival is encouraged to get best seats, and you will likely be asked to sit with unaffiliated parties unless you have enough in your party to fill a whole table - bring friends ;)&nbsp; Complimentary soft drinks and beer/wine will be offered – but please make a donation ($2 and $4, respectively – cash &amp; cards accepted).&nbsp;Feel free to bring your own food from home, dine in at nearby local restaurants (The Alamo Texas Barbecue &amp; Tequila Bar <a href="https://www.alamobarbecue.com/">https://www.alamobarbecue.com/</a> and Chrysanthi's Restaurant <a href="https://chrysanthisrestaurant.com/">https://chrysanthisrestaurant.com/</a> are GREAT nearby choices), or Brookline's Finest on-site <a href="https://www.fromgraciestable.com/">https://www.fromgraciestable.com/</a> &nbsp;&nbsp; Come earlier in the day to hike the sculpture park – explore 140 acres with 12 miles of trails - featuring over 100 creations. See <a href="http://www.andresinstitute.org">www.andresinstitute.org</a> for more information. Julia Danielle is a dynamic vocalist, arranger, educator, and composer making a significant impact in the scenes of Chicago and New York. In 2022, she won the prestigious International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, which propelled her into the spotlight, leading to performances at the esteemed Blues Alley Jazz Club in Washington, D.C., showcasing her unique voice and engaging stage presence. Her debut album, released in November 2024, has received critical acclaim, with Jazz Weekly describing it as “a fresh voice” with “a folksy wisp that floats with a bohemian glide.” Julia has collaborated with numerous celebrated artists, including Ben Paterson, Clark Sommers, and Sharel Cassity, enriching her musical experience and expanding her creative horizons. A 2024 Luminarts Winner and recognized by DownBeat Magazine as an "Outstanding Vocal Soloist" in its 46th annual Student Music Awards, Julia's talent is widely acknowledged in the community. Julia will receive a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in May 2026, where she has been mentored by renowned artists such as Charenee Wade, Gerald Cannon, Kenny Washington, Isaiah J. Thompson, and Elio Villafranca. Her studies focused on vocal interpretation, composition, and improvisation, further refining her artistry. Julia's performance history includes esteemed venues like The Jazz Showcase, Zinc Bar, Chris' Jazz Café, and festivals such as The Hyde Park Jazz Festival, establishing her as a prominent figure on the scene. With a foundation in classical training at Northwestern University and experiences such as touring with the Campanella Children's Choir and Chicago a Cappella, Julia's musical journey began early. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from DePaul University in 2023, where she explored Black American Music and pedagogy under the guidance of esteemed faculty such as Dana Hall, Scott Hesse, and Dennis Carroll. Julia Danielle continues to evolve as an artist and educator, poised to leave a lasting impact. On June 6th she’ll be singing arrangements from the Great American Songbook as performed by Ella Fitzgerald, Diane Schuur, Carmen McRae, Natalie Cole, Tierney Sutton, and more. And, we’ll round out the evening with a few tasty instrumental arrangements from the likes of Benny Carter, Tom Kubis, Chris Walden, John Clayton, and Frank Foster. Julia’s CD “Julia Danielle”will be available for purchase before the show, during intermission, and upon exit from the music room – cash &amp; cards accepted. <a href="http://www.compaqbigband.com">www.compaqbigband.com</a> | <a href="http://www.juliadanielle.com">www.juliadanielle.com</a> FB: Compaq Big Band | Julia Smulson | Big Bear Lodge - Andres Institute of Art | Andres Institute of Art IG: compaqbigband | juliadanielle | andresinstituteofart | bigbearlodgenh

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Ed Scheer from Boston's 'The Love Dogs' at Backbeat Brewing Company

The heck with puttin’ a little spring in your step – PUT SOME SINATRA IN YOUR SPRING! Actually, how ‘bout a bunch of Ol’ Blue Eyes, a couple sprigs of Michael Buble, a dash of Dean Martin, a pinch of Bobby Darin, a smidge of Johnny Mathis, and the zest of one very exciting ‘secret ingredient’ (see below)! That’ll all go down when the 19-piece Compaq Big Band returns to one of our favorite new-to-us-in-2025 venues on Monday March 23rd with vocalist Ed Scheer of Boston’s ‘The Love Dogs’ (TLD). The whole pack'll be at Backbeat Brewing Company (BBC) in Beverly, Massachusetts. In addition to treating audiences from Beverly and beyond to monthly performances from his all-star ‘house band’ - the Backbeat Big Band (BBB) - well-known New England trumpet player Jay Daly is again teaming up with BBC owner Pete Harkins to host regional guest big bands, too. FYI, after their December-January break, the BBB returns on Monday February 9th. And we’re not done yet with the March 23rd program yet – not by a long shot! You’ll also be treated to a terrific opening set by the accomplished North Reading (MA) High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ben Owens! They’ll be peelin’ the paint off the BBC walls beginning at 6:00pm with eight saxes, four trombones, five trumpets, bass, drums, guitar, keyboard, vocalists, AND vibes! There’s no cover charge for this show. We’re on 7:00pm-9:30pm. Doors Open 5:00pm. All seating is General Admission, and capacity is limited – SO GET THERE EARLY! Casual dress. BBC is located at 31A Park Street in downtown Beverly, just across from the MBTA commuter rail station – not very far off Route 128. There’s plenty of inexpensive parking adjacent to/near the venue, including at the MBTA parking garage at 100 Rantoul Street ($4 cash or card) and metered on-street spaces ($1/hour up until 8:00pm - quarters, card, or Passport Parking App) BBC offers a wide assortment of fresh craft beers brewed on premises, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. And, they serve great pizza and bar snacks. As is always the case when we perform, we’re bringing our complete, state-of-the-art professional sound reinforcement system and ultra-talented engineer to mix, so you’ll be able to hear everything from both big bands and their vocalists throughout the BBC space. Ed Scheer has been delighting New England audiences as the founder and front man of Boston’s ‘The Love Dogs’ for over 20 years. They do it ALL: jazz, blues, swing, jump blues, and jump swing. At home center stage as a premiere vocalist or great drummer back on the kit, Ed’s an Entertainer’s Entertainer. On March 23rd Ed will be croonin’ out classics performed by the ‘Chairman of the Board’ as arranged by Nelson Riddle, Sy Oliver, Quincy Jones, and Billy May. We’ll also draw on fabulous arrangements from Chris Walden, Bill Holman, Thad Jones, and Gordon Goodwin, too. And that ‘secret ingredient’? Why that’d be some ABSOLUTELY KILLER, custom, full big band orchestrations of hits from ‘The Love Dogs’, arranged by our very own Scott Tringali! <a href="https://www.compaqbigband.com">www.compaqbigband.com</a> | <a href="https://www.thelovedogs.com">www.thelovedogs.com</a> | <a href="https://www.backbeatbrewing.com">www.backbeatbrewing.com</a> | <a href="https://www.jaydalytrumpet.com">www.jaydalytrumpet.com</a> FB: Compaq Big Band | The Love Dogs | Backbeat Brewing Company | Jay Daly IG: compaqbigband | backbeatbrewing | jay.daly

Backbeat Brewing Company

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Elizabeth Embser at Greater Boston Vintage Society USO Swing Dance

The Greater Boston Vintage Society (GBVS) has ‘enlisted’ the 19-piece Compaq Big Band to help take you back in time to a bygone era – and certainly a different climate than mid-winter New England! Think warm breezes, palm trees, tiki drinks, and authentic Swing Era music of the day to transport you to the Officers’ Club at the United States Army Air Forces’ Hickam Field on the island of Oahu, Hawaii on the night of Saturday December 6, 1941. That’s what’s in store on Saturday night February 7th at the 1940s USO Vintage Dance presented as just ONE part of a FANTASTIC 4-DAY weekend that is the GBVS’ ‘Nor’easter Island Tropical Weekend’.&nbsp; The venue is the Sturbridge Host Hotel &amp; Conference center located at 366 Main Street in Sturbridge, MA (only one hour west of Boston – close to the I-90/I-84 interchange). Plenty of free parking and on-site/nearby food options. The band plays 9:00pm-11:00pm, and there’s an introductory, group-friendly swing lesson at 8:00pm. Singles, couples, groups, meetups, and dancers of all abilities welcome! Dance-only admission is $25pp. Online purchase of dance-only tickets and full weekend activities packages encouraged by going to <a href="http://www.noreasterisland.com">www.noreasterisland.com</a> in advance. Dance-only walk-ins as space permits. Vintage attire is encouraged – but not required. Fronting the band that evening will be ultra-talented Boston area jazz vocalist Elizabeth Embser. She and the ensemble will be performing a ton of swing, with some charts for other dance steps sprinkled in from The Billboard’s top tune lists of the 1930s and early 1940s. Check out <a href="http://www.compaqbigband.com">www.compaqbigband.com</a> and <a href="http://www.bostonvintage.org">www.bostonvintage.org</a> FB: Compaq Big Band | Elizabeth Embser | Greater Boston Vintage Society IG: compaqbigband | heymynames_elizabeth_embser | boston.vintage

Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center

19-Piece Compaq Big Band at 'Boston's Big Band Christmas' with Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno - Late

The Boston Pops’ Christmas concerts and ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet are timeless New England seasonal classics, but six years ago the 19-piece Compaq Big Band started a new tradition with ‘Boston’s Big Band Christmas’ at the fabulous City Winery – and we sold out well in advance! On Sunday December 21st we're not only keeping the now-popular two-show schedule, but we’ll be featuring the band’s Special Guest Vocalist, jazz sensation Anaïs Reno from New York City. Recently off a SOLD OUT (two months in advance) debut performance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, she’ll be singing many great arrangements as performed by the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald. As always, these will be amazing performances filled with seasonal favorites like you’ve never heard them before - exciting, inspirational, and just plain fun. Even the biggest Grinch can’t help but get in the Christmas spirit!  The afternoon matinee show runs 3:00pm-4:30pm (Doors Open 1:00pm), and the evening show runs 7:30pm-9:00pm (Doors Open 5:30pm). Ticket pricing, program, and options described below will be the same for both performances. Make the decision about which one of these shows to come to a ‘happy’ Thanksgiving table topic where everyone wins! Reserved Seating only, with tickets $25 - $45 per person, depending on section selected (see seating chart). Some previous City Winery Boston holiday shows have *SOLD OUT* well in advance, so we *STRONGLY* recommend early on-line ticket purchase by going to one of the following links: 3:00pm – 4:30pm <a href="https://citywinery.com/boston/events/compaq-big-band-a3iosl">https://citywinery.com/boston/events/compaq-big-band-a3iosl</a>  7:30pm – 9:00pm <a href="https://citywinery.com/boston/events/compaq-big-band-9qz8wo">https://citywinery.com/boston/events/compaq-big-band-9qz8wo</a>  Walk-Ins for both shows welcomed as space permits. IMPORTANT: *** DUE TO SCAMMERS THAT MAY CREATE VERY AUTHENTIC-LOOKING WEB SITES, AND/OR COMMENT TO THIS FACEBOOK POST OFFERING TICKETS VIA PERSONAL SALE, BUY TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM THE VENUE AT THE ABOVE LINKS ONLY! WE’LL TAKE DOWN FRAUDSTERS’ COMMENTS, AND BLOCK &amp; REPORT THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE *** Tickets to these shows are always THE unique Christmas ‘experience’ on everyone’s list, but for the perfect stocking stuffers we'll have Anaïs' CDs available for purchase. AND we'll have custom-labeled Artist Wine commissioned specially for the event on sale. AND we're offering separately-ticketed Meet &amp; Greets after each show where you can chat up Anaïs and get CDs and Artist Wine signed.  Note that City Winery has a $25 minimum spend for all concert ticket-holders. All food, beverage, and City Winery-branded merchandise purchased on premises the day of (but before the show ends) counts toward that minimum. This includes the Artist Wine mentioned above. If you don’t know CW, you should - check out <a href="http://www.citywinery.com/boston">www.citywinery.com/boston</a>. Terrific sight lines, phenomenal sound system, chill atmosphere, and a great selection of sustenance &amp; libation - all brought to you by the hippest, nicest staff and management in Boston. City Winery is located at 80 Beverly Street in the heart of Downtown Boston, close to familiar landmarks such as the Haymarket, the North End, TD Garden, and Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market. And, there are both Orange and Green Line ‘T’ station entrances one block away. Parking is available just one block sway at the Haymarket Garage for $16 <a href="https://www.pilgrimparking.com/boston-parking-garages/haymarket-garage">https://www.pilgrimparking.com/boston-parking-garages/haymarket-garage</a>.  The band always features the power of 14 horns plus a cookin’ rhythm section, and showcases top jazz vocalists from the Greater Boston and New York City areas. The styles you’ll hear on December 21st run the gamut from terrific swing and jazz treatments of holiday classics to very UNtraditional variations of jazz rock, ballad, samba, and jazz waltz – all high-energy arrangements from greats such as Gordon Goodwin, Count Basie, Tom Kubis, Sammy Nestico, Dave Metzger, and Bob Curnow.  Anaïs Reno’s love affair with the Great American Songbook began at age ten, and her rise to prominence in the hugely competitive jazz scene that is NYC with shows at Birdland Jazz Club in Times Square beginning when she was thirteen. During her years at famed Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music &amp; Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan, and then while earning her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Jazz Performance from Purchase College (SUNY Purchase) in New York in May 2025 (as an Ella Fitzgerald Scholar), her career skyrocketed with performances across the United States and in the United Kingdom.  She has performed at storied venues such as Rose Hall at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Django, and Feinstein's 54 Below, plus Seneca One Auditorium in Buffalo, NY for International Jazz Day, as well as singing her own compositions with the New York Philharmonic in David Geffen Hall (Lincoln Center). Anaïs has also sung at Madison Square Garden, and at the Caramoor Jazz Festival. She delivered a stunning rendition of “America The Beautiful” on national television at Citi Field for the New York Mets/Yankees game on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.  In addition to Birdland, Anaïs performs regularly at many other iconic jazz addresses – many times selling out - such as Dizzy’s Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC), Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, PA, the Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, MO, the Valhalla Boat House Theatre in Lake Tahoe, CA, and both PizzaExpress and Ronnie Scott’s in London. She’s also made two consecutive appearances at the annual Edinburgh Jazz Festival.  Her first album, “Lovesome Thing: Anaïs Reno sings Ellington &amp; Strayhorn”, debuted in 2021, and is a 12-song compilation of 100% Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn collaborations that rose quickly to #6 on the jazz charts. Her second album - “Anaïs Reno at PizzaExpress Live - in London“ - was recorded in Summer 2023 at the club’s trendy Soho flagship location. Her latest studio endeavor, “Lady Of The Lavender Mist”, was released in May 2025 under Club44 Records, featuring legendary guitarist Peter Bernstein, David Wong, and Joe Farnsworth.  The Compaq Big Band is one of the longest continuously operating large-format jazz ensembles in New England. Formed in 1975, the group has entertained hundreds of clients across the region and beyond, impressing enthusiastic crowds large and small at swing dances, gala celebrations, nonprofit fundraisers, music festivals, summer concerts series, historic performing arts centers, corporate &amp; private parties, and legendary Greater Boston area jazz venues. Their passion is combining tight ensemble musicianship, top vocalists, an extensive library of hip-but-approachable swing and jazz, and technical show production quality that impresses seasoned big band aficionados while inspiring newcomers to the genre to become avid fans.  Check out <a href="http://www.compaqbigband.com/">www.compaqbigband.com</a> and <a href="http://www.anaisreno.com/">www.anaisreno.com</a>.  FB: Compaq Big Band | Anaïs Reno | City Winery Boston IG compaqbigband | anaisreno | citywinerybos

19-Piece Compaq Big Band at 'Boston's Big Band Christmas' with Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno - Early

The Boston Pops’ Christmas concerts and ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet are timeless New England seasonal classics, but six years ago the 19-piece Compaq Big Band started a new tradition with ‘Boston’s Big Band Christmas’ at the fabulous City Winery – and we sold out well in advance! On Sunday December 21st we're not only keeping the now-popular two-show schedule, but we’ll be featuring the band’s Special Guest Vocalist, jazz sensation Anaïs Reno from New York City. Recently off a SOLD OUT (two months in advance) debut performance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, she’ll be singing many great arrangements as performed by the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald. As always, these will be amazing performances filled with seasonal favorites like you’ve never heard them before - exciting, inspirational, and just plain fun. Even the biggest Grinch can’t help but get in the Christmas spirit!&nbsp; The afternoon matinee show runs 3:00pm-4:30pm (Doors Open 1:00pm), and the evening show runs 7:30pm-9:00pm (Doors Open 5:30pm). Ticket pricing, program, and options described below will be the same for both performances. Make the decision about which one of these shows to come to a ‘happy’ Thanksgiving table topic where everyone wins! Reserved Seating only, with tickets $25 - $45 per person, depending on section selected (see seating chart).&nbsp;Some previous City Winery Boston holiday shows have *SOLD OUT* well in advance, so we *STRONGLY* recommend early on-line ticket purchase by going to one of the following links: 3:00pm – 4:30pm&nbsp;https://citywinery.com/boston/events/compaq-big-band-a3iosl&nbsp; 7:30pm – 9:00pm https://citywinery.com/boston/events/compaq-big-band-9qz8wo&nbsp; Walk-Ins for both shows welcomed as space permits. IMPORTANT: *** DUE TO SCAMMERS THAT MAY CREATE VERY AUTHENTIC-LOOKING WEB SITES, AND/OR COMMENT TO THIS FACEBOOK POST OFFERING TICKETS VIA PERSONAL SALE, BUY TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM THE VENUE AT THE ABOVE LINKS ONLY! WE’LL TAKE DOWN FRAUDSTERS’ COMMENTS, AND BLOCK &amp; REPORT THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE *** Tickets to these shows are always THE unique Christmas ‘experience’ on everyone’s list, but for the perfect stocking stuffers we'll have Anaïs' CDs available for purchase. AND we'll have custom-labeled Artist Wine commissioned specially for the event on sale. AND we're offering separately-ticketed Meet &amp; Greets after each show where you can chat up Anaïs and get CDs and Artist Wine signed.&nbsp; Note that City Winery has a $25 minimum spend for all concert ticket-holders. All food, beverage, and City Winery-branded merchandise purchased on premises the day of (but before the show ends) counts toward that minimum. This includes the Artist Wine mentioned above. If you don’t know CW, you should - check out www.citywinery.com/boston.&nbsp;Terrific sight lines, phenomenal sound system, chill atmosphere, and a great selection of sustenance &amp; libation - all brought to you by the hippest, nicest staff and management in Boston. City Winery is located at 80 Beverly Street in the heart of Downtown Boston, close to familiar landmarks such as the Haymarket, the North End, TD Garden, and Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market.&nbsp;And, there are both Orange and Green Line ‘T’ station entrances one block away. Parking is available just one block sway at the Haymarket Garage for $16 https://www.pilgrimparking.com/boston-parking-garages/haymarket-garage.&nbsp; The band always features the power of 14 horns plus a cookin’ rhythm section, and showcases top jazz vocalists from the Greater Boston and New York City areas. The styles you’ll hear on December 21st run the gamut from terrific swing and jazz treatments of holiday classics to very UNtraditional variations of jazz rock, ballad, samba, and jazz waltz – all high-energy arrangements from greats such as Gordon Goodwin, Count Basie, Tom Kubis, Sammy Nestico, Dave Metzger, and Bob Curnow.&nbsp; Anaïs Reno’s love affair with the Great American Songbook began at age ten, and her rise to prominence in the hugely competitive jazz scene that is NYC with shows at Birdland Jazz Club in Times Square beginning when she was thirteen. During her years at famed Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music &amp; Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan, and then while earning her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Jazz Performance from Purchase College (SUNY Purchase) in New York in May 2025 (as an Ella Fitzgerald Scholar), her career skyrocketed with performances across the United States and in the United Kingdom.&nbsp; She has performed at storied venues such as Rose Hall at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Django, and Feinstein's 54 Below, plus Seneca One Auditorium in Buffalo, NY for International Jazz Day, as well as singing her own compositions with the New York Philharmonic in David Geffen Hall (Lincoln Center). Anaïs has also sung at Madison Square Garden, and at the Caramoor Jazz Festival. She delivered a stunning rendition of “America The Beautiful” on national television at Citi Field for the New York Mets/Yankees game on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.&nbsp; In addition to Birdland, Anaïs performs regularly at many other iconic jazz addresses – many times selling out - such as Dizzy’s Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC), Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, PA, the Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, MO, the Valhalla Boat House Theatre in Lake Tahoe, CA, and both PizzaExpress and Ronnie Scott’s in London. She’s also made two consecutive appearances at the annual Edinburgh Jazz Festival.&nbsp; Her first album, “Lovesome Thing: Anaïs Reno sings Ellington &amp; Strayhorn”, debuted in 2021, and is a 12-song compilation of 100% Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn collaborations that rose quickly to #6 on the jazz charts. Her second album - “Anaïs Reno at PizzaExpress Live - in London“ - was recorded in Summer 2023 at the club’s trendy Soho flagship location. Her latest studio endeavor, “Lady Of The Lavender Mist”, was released in May 2025 under Club44 Records, featuring legendary guitarist Peter Bernstein, David Wong, and Joe Farnsworth.&nbsp; The Compaq Big Band is one of the longest continuously operating large-format jazz ensembles in New England. Formed in 1975, the group has entertained hundreds of clients across the region and beyond, impressing enthusiastic crowds large and small at swing dances, gala celebrations, nonprofit fundraisers, music festivals, summer concerts series, historic performing arts centers, corporate &amp; private parties, and legendary Greater Boston area jazz venues. Their passion is combining tight ensemble musicianship, top vocalists, an extensive library of hip-but-approachable swing and jazz, and technical show production quality that impresses seasoned big band aficionados while inspiring newcomers to the genre to become avid fans.&nbsp; Check out www.compaqbigband.com and www.anaisreno.com.&nbsp; FB: Compaq Big Band | Anaïs Reno | City Winery Boston IG compaqbigband | anaisreno | citywinerybos

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Juliana Bautista at Andres Institute Holiday Fundraiser Concert

Give an early stocking stuffer everyone on your gift list will remember with a unique experience Sunday December 14th!&nbsp;The 19-piece Compaq Big Band is returning to Southern New Hampshire’s great combination of hip jazz club style &amp; vibe in a warm &amp; rustic setting at a holiday fundraiser concert at the Andres Institute of Art (AIA) in Brookline.&nbsp;&nbsp; This will be an amazing evening filled with seasonal favorites like you’ve never heard them before - exciting, inspirational, and just plain fun.&nbsp;This year we’ll have our newest ultra-talented vocalist Juliana Bautista, a rising star in both her hometown of Montreal, Quebec and in Boston - she’ll be makin’ her AIA debut!&nbsp; The show runs 6:00pm-8:00pm. Admission is just $25pp.&nbsp;BOTH our first shows at the Andres Institute&nbsp;– including our ’24 Christmas Show – *SOLD OUT*, so don’t get Scrooged – advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged at https://andresinstitute.org/live-music-series-tickets/ !&nbsp;Walk-ins permitted as space allows (cash and card accepted). All seating is General Admission – table sizes of 4-, 6-, and 8-people.&nbsp;Early arrival is encouraged to get best seats, and you will likely be asked to sit with unaffiliated parties unless you have enough for a whole table - bring old friends or make new ones ;)&nbsp;Doors open 5:00pm. IMPORTANT: *** DUE TO SCAMMERS THAT MAY CREATE VERY AUTHENTIC-LOOKING WEB SITES, AND/OR COMMENT TO THIS FACEBOOK POST OFFERING TICKETS VIA PERSONAL SALE, BUY TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM THE VENUE OFF THEIR TICKETING LINK ABOVE ONLY! WE’LL TAKE DOWN FRAUDSTERS’ COMMENTS, AND BLOCK &amp; REPORT THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE *** The venue is the AIA Welcome Center located at 106 Route 13 in Brookline, with plenty of free parking on-site. Complimentary soft drinks and beer/wine will be offered – but please make a donation ($2 and $4, respectively – cash and cards accepted).&nbsp;Feel free to bring your own food from home, or local restaurants.&nbsp;Brookline’s Finest in the same building has GREAT meals, soups, and snacks www.fromgraciestable.com, and The Alamo Texas Barbecue &amp; Tequila Bar www.alamobarbecue.com is just across the street. While not specifically programmed as a ‘dance’, there will be a little floor space to do so if the Christmas spirit moves. The styles you’ll hear on December 14th run the gamut from traditional swing to very UNtraditional jazz rock, ballad, samba and jazz waltz tunes – dominated by high-energy instrumental arrangements from legendary big band arrangers such as Gordon Goodwin, Count Basie, Tom Kubis, Sammy Nestico, Dave Metzger, and John Clayton.&nbsp;&nbsp; Juliana Bautista will be channelin’ a lot of classic seasonal arrangements crafted for the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald , and much more. She’s a Montréal-born jazz vocalist, composer, and educator known for her warm tone, multilingual versatility, and dynamic stage presence.&nbsp;Juliana has performed at major venues and festivals across Québec and New England, including the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Boston’s Jordan Hall, and the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, Massachusetts. Currently based between Montréal and Boston, she is completing her undergraduate studies in Jazz Voice Performance at the New England Conservatory, where she has worked closely with acclaimed artists including Dominique Eade, Jason Moran and Sara Serpa. In addition to performing, Juliana is an active composer and educator. Her original music draws from the Great American Songbook, Latin jazz, and contemporary influences, and she teaches private voice and piano with a focus on creativity, confidence, and technical foundation.&nbsp; To get a tiny sample of what you’re in for, take a listen to the Tom Kubis Big Band performing the instrumental “Joy To The World” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Tx6lZEzNo.&nbsp; Check out www.compaqbigband.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FB: Compaq Big Band | Juliana Bautista | Andres Institute of Art IG: compaqbigband | julianabautistamusic | andresinstituteofart

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19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Maya Saturn at 'Sanctuary's Big Band Christmas'

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Guest Vocalist Julia Danielle at Andres Institute Holiday Fundraiser Concert

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Guest Vocalist Julia Danielle at Andres Institute Holiday Fundraiser Concert

19-Piece Compaq w/ Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno at 'Boston's Big Band Christmas' at City Winery

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno at Concert & Mini-Master Class to Benefit David Bresnahan Scholarship for Music Education

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno at City Winery Boston

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Special Guest Vocalist Julia Danielle at FREE Concert at Hopkinton Center for the Arts

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Cara Campanelli at Swing City

19-Piece Compaq Big Band with Special Guest Vocalist Julia Smulson at Andres Institute of Art Fundraiser Concert

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Ed Scheer from Boston's 'The Love Dogs' at Backbeat Brewing Company

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Elizabeth Embser at Greater Boston Vintage Society USO Swing Dance

19-Piece Compaq Big Band at 'Boston's Big Band Christmas' with Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno - Late

19-Piece Compaq Big Band at 'Boston's Big Band Christmas' with Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno - Early

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Juliana Bautista at Andres Institute Holiday Fundraiser Concert

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Elizabeth Embser at 'Sanctuary's Big Band Christmas'