Jocko’s Jazz

Specialties

Jocko’s Jazz specializes in providing world class jazz entertainment and has for almost 20 years. Jocko’s Jazz has an atmosphere that puts you close to the artists in a quiet setting without a lot of audience chit-​chat.

History

Established in 1998.

Jazz aficionado Jocko Arcidiacono has had a love affair with jazz all his life and over the years he frequented the Boston area jazz clubs where he came to know many of the artists. In 1998 he decided to start a venue for jazz artists to showcase their talent and he has been doing it ever since. With over 10 years in the current Methuen location, Jocko’s Jazz has had world class artists such as saxophonists Scott Hamilton, Phil Woods and Harry Allen, trumpeter Claudio Roditi, bassist Marshall Wood (Tony Bennett), guitarist Gray Sargent (Tony Bennett), pianist Mike Renzi (Tony Bennett), drummer Mark Walker (Paquito D’Rivera), bassist Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D’Rivera), pianist Tim Ray (Lyle Lovett), pianist Jetro daSilva (Whitney Houston), and others too numerous to mention. The venue has a cozy dinner theater atmosphere and the clientele are quiet and appreciative of the artists. Jocko invites you to come to Jocko’s Jazz to see, hear and judge for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!

Meet the Business Owner

Jocko A.

Business Owner

Jocko A. is an aficionado of jazz music and artists. He started Jocko’s Jazz as a venue for local jazz musicians to perform in an appreciative atmosphere more like dinner theater than jazz club. This concept flourished and the success has gained momentum for almost 20 years. His excellent reputation allows him to book world class musicians from around the country and the world as he is known as a top notch promoter. Jocko’s passion for jazz is evident in the clientele that he draws and the artists who love playing this venue and respect his knowledge of jazz and it’s history.