In early 1966, Varty Haroutunian, manager of the Jazz Workshop on Boylston Street, saw the writing on the wall. It...
The Brief Life of Varty’s Jazz Room
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Ray Santisi: Last of the Stablemates
Pianist Ray Santisi, who died October 28, 2014 at age 81, was a working musician for almost 65 years. He was also a...
Charlie Mariano: “Let’s Start a Jazz Workshop”
In March 1953, Charlie Mariano had an idea for a “jazz workshop.” He suggested to Varty Haroutunian, Herb Pomeroy, and...
March 23, 1922: Varty Haroutunian Born
An unsung hero of Boston jazz, Varty Haroutunian, was born in Everett, Mass. on March 23, 1922. Even as a high school...