NSCS Jazz Concert Series - Phil Sargent & Ana Petrova at Newcastle Saranac Community Studio

The NSCS Jazz Concert Series returns Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, at the Newcastle Saranac Community Studio, located at 607 Columbus Avenue in Roxbury, in the heart of Boston’s historic Jazz Square. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the concert runs from 6:30–7:45 PM.
Phil Sargent and Ana Petrova are adventurous jazz artists whose work bridges modern improvisation with global influences. Guitarist and composer Sargent blends contemporary jazz language with the rhythmic complexity and modal colors of Balkan and Eastern traditions, performing with artists such as Dave Liebman, Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Moses, and Matt Wilson. Pianist and organist Ana Petrova brings an intuitive, groove-driven approach shaped by global jazz traditions; she has performed with Chris Potter, Lakecia Benjamin, Grace Kelly, and Dave Liebman. Based in New York and New England, Sargent and Petrova are active performers on the international jazz scene, appearing at major venues and festivals while contributing distinctive, forward-looking voices to today’s jazz landscape....

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The NSCS Jazz Concert Series returns Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, at the Newcastle Saranac Community Studio, located at 607 Columbus Avenue in Roxbury, in the heart of Boston’s historic Jazz Square. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the concert runs from 6:30–7:45 PM.
Phil Sargent and Ana Petrova are adventurous jazz artists whose work bridges modern improvisation with global influences. Guitarist and composer Sargent blends contemporary jazz language with the rhythmic complexity and modal colors of Balkan and Eastern traditions, performing with artists such as Dave Liebman, Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Moses, and Matt Wilson. Pianist and organist Ana Petrova brings an intuitive, groove-driven approach shaped by global jazz traditions; she has performed with Chris Potter, Lakecia Benjamin, Grace Kelly, and Dave Liebman. Based in New York and New England, Sargent and Petrova are active performers on the international jazz scene, appearing at major venues and festivals while contributing distinctive, forward-looking voices to today’s jazz landscape.
The NSCS Jazz Concert Series is a collaboration between Fenway Forward and New England Jazz Connections, designed to:
Foster meaningful connections between jazz fans, musicians, and presenters in the Boston area.
Highlight the incredible local talent that thrives in our community.
Build bridges between Fenway Forward’s low-income residents and the greater Boston arts scene.
Admission is $10 for students/seniors and $20 for general admission. Fenway Forward residents attend for free. Light snacks and soft drinks will be provided, and the venue is fully accessible.
This series celebrates Boston’s deep jazz heritage while creating new spaces for community, creativity, and connection.
Join us for an evening of world-class music and community spirit as we launch the NSCS Jazz Concert Series!

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