Although located slightly off the beaten path (in Acton, MA, neighboring historic Concord), the Acton Jazz Cafe regularly hosts many of the Boston area’s most established professionals. Local saxophone legend and jazz guru Jerry Bergonzi leads his trio here every Wednesday night, and Thursday-Sunday features a diverse array of talent from the greater Boston area. In addition to being steadfastly dedicated to the preservation of live music performance, the AJC (as it’s known locally) is a fully functional restaurant and bar.

Acton Jazz Café Information

• Public Transportation: Poor
• Handicapped Accessibility: Good
• Performances/Programs: About 500 performances annually
• Ticket Prices: $5-$12 with a discount for advance online ticket purchase (most shows).