David Chesnut Jazz Festival

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Historic New England and Mandorla Music invite you to be part of the first annual David Chesnut Jazz Festival at the Eustis Estate. The outdoor festival features a range of jazz styles performed by an eclectic group of professional musicians from across the greater Boston area. Family-friendly activities will be available throughout the day.

Performances during the day feature:

  • Astronomico – keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums
  • Jerry Bergonzi Quartet – tenor saxophone, trumpet/flugelhorn, bass, and drums
  • Continuum Dance Project – presents an immersive dance-theater work
  • Lemuel Marc Quartet – trumpets, bass, and drums
  • Andrew Stern – solo guitar
  • Zahili Zamora Trio – piano, bass, and drums

David Chesnut was a coachman and chauffeur who worked at the Eustis Estate from the 1890s until 1905. He had a lifelong passion for music as both a performer and connoisseur, and he was active in the community. 

Members $15; Nonmembers $20. 

Bring your own chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Festival is outdoors so dress appropriately for the weather.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

In conjunction with the festival will be an exhibition featuring artifacts from the Chesnut family collection and an in-depth look at their story. Entry into the museum is included with festival ticket.