5/6 Iara Magalhaes Quintet 7pm (Mad Monkfish Concert Series)

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The Mad Monkfish is happy to now offer live jazz concerts on select dates! For those who can't make it to the Jazz Baroness Room, Monkfish now streams live all of its performances on their Facebook page.

Iara Magalhães Quintet

Mad Monkfish Concert Series

May 6, 2026

7pm

Portuguese vocalist Iara Magalhães blends Jazz with her roots in compositions about family and self-growth.

Portuguese vocalist Iara Magalhães blends Jazz with her roots in compositions about family and self-growth. The presentation of her first album, "Algo Que Não Sei Guardar". A sound universe that is a confluence of cultural references.BIO:

Personnel:

Voice: Iara Magalhães

Piano: Tom Almeida

Bass: Kapees Sukhavasi

Drums: Seba Ramirez

Saxophone: Tyler White

NOTE:

Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we require a minimum spend of $25 per person, since all ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. If a guest spends less than $25, the difference will be added to the check—this small gesture helps us keep the restaurant running and the music flowing. We’re grateful for your support—it’s what keeps the spirit of live jazz alive here at The Mad Monkfish.

Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing!

BIO:

Iara Magalhães is a jazz vocalist and composer born in Porto, Portugal. She began her path in Porto in Academia de Música Valentim de Carvalho, where she studied voice and harp. In 2019, she was selected as one of the performers for the Abingdon Summer School for solo singers in England, in which she studied with Professors such as Christine Cairns and Margaret Humphrey Clark.In 2022, she was awarded a merit-based scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music, in the United States. In 2024, she was selected as a member of the Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice at Berklee, which allowed her to study with artists such as Farayi Malek. In the same year, she represented Portugal in the 38th International Folk Festival in Boston. In 2025, she was awarded the Division Achievement Award by the Voice Department in Berklee College of Music. In the same year, she graduated Suma Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelors of Music in Professional Music.

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