Join Blues to Green on Saturday, February 22nd at 52 Sumner in Springfield, for Fat Tuesday Jazz Night, a spirited Mardi Gras celebration filled with live music, Creole cuisine, and a joyful community atmosphere — all to support Blues to Green - the organizers of our iconoc annual Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival!
Schedule of Events
• 6:00 PM: Grammy and Emmy Award winner Badia Farha presents “From Ella to Amy”, an unforgettable tribute to jazz icons.
• 8:15 PM: New Orleans-inspired Jazz, Funk, and Mardi Gras tunes with Local Favorite Samirah Evans and Her Handsome Devils, capturing the soulful, celebratory spirit of New Orleans with every note!
Plus, enjoy authentic Creole/Cajun cuisine by the one and only Chef Wayne, bringing the flavors of Louisiana and Mardi Gras to Springfield.
Blues to Green Mission
The event will help support Blues to Green, an organization inspired by the life and music of Charles Neville, the saxophonist brother of the Neville Brothers band from New Orleans. Through music and the arts, we celebrate the cultures of the African diaspora, foster multicultural community, and empower action for positive change in Springfield, MA, and beyond.
Our mission focuses on providing free, high-quality arts programs to communities with limited access while promoting cultural and economic revitalization. From the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival to the Legacy Education Project and Arts for Racial & Climate Justice, our initiatives bring people together, engage them in vital causes, and strengthen the heart of Springfield.
By attending Fat Tuesday Jazz Night, you’re helping us continue this important work while enjoying a night of incredible music, delicious Creole/Cajun cuisine, and joyful connection.
