David Chesnut Jazz Festival

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David Chesnut Jazz Festival Presented by <a href="https://bostix.org/organization/mandorla-music-series/">Mandorla Music</a> at <a href="https://bostix.org/venue/eustis-estate/">Eustis Estate</a>, Milton MA Aug 15 2026 <img src="https://bostix.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/bostix.org/images/2026/07/event-featured-david-chesnut-jazz-festival-1784740895.png"> Historic New England and Mandorla Music&nbsp;present the fourth annual David Chesnut Jazz Festival on 8/15 at the Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Abe, Milton MA. This outdoor music festival features a range of jazz styles performed by an eclectic group of professional musicians from across the Boston area. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., music starts at 3:00 p.m.. 3:00 p.m.: <a href="https://asarunefeltmusic.com/">Åsa Runefelt</a>&nbsp;Quintet (Åsa Runefelt: voice, Allan Chase: saxophones, Brian Friedland: keyboard, Bruno Raberg: bass, Austin McMahon: drums). With her ethereal, crystalline voice and lyrics celebrating the wonder natural world, vocalist Åsa Runefelt and her amazing band will open day’s lineup. 4:00 p.m.: <a href="https://college.berklee.edu/faculty/witness-matlou">Witness Matlou</a>&nbsp;Quartet (Witness Matlou: piano, Lihi Haruvi: saxophone, John Lockwood: bass, Lee Fish: drums). Pianist Witness Matlou’s approach to jazz is influenced by&nbsp;traditional sounds from his native South Africa as well as folk, gospel, and western classical music. 5:p.m.: <a href="https://www.erichofbauer.com/">Eric Hofbauer’s</a>&nbsp;EHX (Eric Hofbauer: guitar, Temidayo Balogun: saxophone, Ana Ospina: cello, Tony Leva: bass, Miki Matsuki: drums, Hayley Thompson-King: vocals on select tunes). The repertoire of Eric Hofbauer’s “Gen X post-style” ensemble EHX&nbsp;includes interpretations of music by such diverse artists as Radiohead, Joni Mitchell, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Abbey Lincoln, and Eddie Harris. 6:00 p.m.: <a href="https://www.jaredsims.com/">Jared Sims</a>&nbsp;&amp; Aftershock (Jared Sims: saxophones, Steve Fell: guitar, Jeffrey Lockhart: guitar, Jef Charland: bass, Charles Haynes: drums). 2025 Boston Music Awards winner Jared Sims will debut an all-star jazz-funk band to get everyone out of their seats and dancing as we close the 2026 David Chesnut Jazz Festival! Bring your own chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside alcohol is not permitted. The festival is rain or shine and takes place outdoors; please dress appropriately for the weather. Family-friendly activities are provided by <a href="https://www.bopn.org/">Boston Outdoor Preschool Network</a>. General Admission $30. HIstoric New England Members $20. Children under 18 free. EB/SNAP cardholders $10. David Chesnut—a coachman and chauffeur at the Eustis Estate from the 1890s until 1905, and an active member of the community—had a lifelong passion for music as both a performer and connoisseur. Inspired by his legacy, the festival promotes a more inclusive history of the Eustis Estate while celebrating the power of art and community.

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