Darcy James Argue's Secret Society at Jazz Standard

At New England Conservatory, jazz runs hot in young musicians' veins. It means the blaze of improvisation and individual creativity, the warmth of interaction in small ensembles. Experimentation is encouraged. And that's cool!

This tradition goes back 40 years, when NEC launched the first fully accredited jazz studies program at a music conservatory. In celebrating the 40th anniversary of this creative first, NEC dips into the past, present, and future, with a week of club dates in New York. A similar series of club appearances set Boston's jazz clubs ablaze back in October.

The first of two evenings at the Jazz Standard is built around two sets by Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Led by Darcy James Argue '02 M.M., this "steampunk jazz" big band typically includes a number of NEC alumni....

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At New England Conservatory, jazz runs hot in young musicians' veins. It means the blaze of improvisation and individual creativity, the warmth of interaction in small ensembles. Experimentation is encouraged. And that's cool!

This tradition goes back 40 years, when NEC launched the first fully accredited jazz studies program at a music conservatory. In celebrating the 40th anniversary of this creative first, NEC dips into the past, present, and future, with a week of club dates in New York. A similar series of club appearances set Boston's jazz clubs ablaze back in October.

The first of two evenings at the Jazz Standard is built around two sets by Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Led by Darcy James Argue '02 M.M., this "steampunk jazz" big band typically includes a number of NEC alumni.

The Jazz Standard is located at 116 E. 27th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues. Tickets are $25, and are valid for one or both sets.

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