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New Muse4tet
New Muse4tet
Gwen Laster (violin), Melanie Dyer (viola), Teddy Rankin Parker (cello), Andrew Drury (drums) “The members of New MUSE4tet rocket us into the fourth dimension on this beautiful invitation to openness.. These 21st century messengers of enlightenment, engagement and healing are firmly rooted in the wisdom of the ancients. But they also pose the fundamental questions […]
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Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Join us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, […]
Matt & Atla DeChamplain & The Hot Club of New England
Matt & Atla DeChamplain & The Hot Club of New England
Headed by pianist Matt DeChamplain and his wife Atla, The Hot Club of New England is a musical collective featuring the top swing, gypsy, and hot jazz musicians in the New England area. Matt is a virtuoso pianist with a range that swings from delicate and intimate to energetic and powerful. His wife Atla has […]
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Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to […]
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Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Keenan Asbridge
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Keenan Asbridge
Located in downtown Hartford, for the aficionado, musician, or the curious first-timer, Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jams are the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosphere of Black-eyed Sally’s, these jam sessions will strike a chord as you hear what our local talent has to offer, with regular […]
Stanley Street Big Band
Stanley Street Big Band
The Stanley Street Big Band is an 18-piece band composed of outstanding musicians from the Greater Hartford and Springfield areas. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the band performs the best in swing, classic, and contemporary big band music. C'mon down to Kinsmen Brewing Company and enjoy a custom brew, great food and swinging big […]
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Myron Yousman Trio
Myron Yousman Trio
The Trio is Myron on vocals and guitar, Tim Larson on upright bass, and Bob Nolte on drums. They play a mix of jazz, blues, latin, and funk. They are a particularly fun and engaging trio, and we promise you'll have a great time.
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
A new music series at Never Ending Books on the 2nd Thursday of every month. It will feature groups and ad hoc combinations of New Haven Improvisers Collective folks. If you would like to join COMBO NHIC, show up and be ready by 7pm.
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
A new music series at Never Ending Books on the 2nd Thursday of every month. It will feature groups and ad hoc combinations of New Haven Improvisers Collective folks. If you would like to join COMBO NHIC, show up and be ready by 7pm. Joe Morris, Bob Gorry - Guitar Duets New Recording Vance Provey […]
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Peter McEachern Quintet
Peter McEachern Quintet
7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $37 Peter McEachern, a Connecticut native, has toured and recorded three CDs for Polygram with Blues legend Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown; has worked and recorded with minimalist composer Lamonte Young, and is featured on several important CDs: "Insomnia" with the Thomas Chapin Trio on Knitting Factory Works and "Song for […]
Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman Duo
Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman Duo
9-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton has received a “Best Jazz Vocal Album” Grammy nod for every project she has released in the last decade. Known for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook, Sutton is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller and her ability to use her […]
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Caity Gyorgy Group
Caity Gyorgy Group
Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is a 2 time JUNO award winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at jazz clubs and festivals across Canada, Mexico, Japan and the USA and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, Bryn Roberts and […]
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Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Join us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, […]
JHunter Group
JHunter Group
Live Jazz, Blues and other grooves and Great Food Cecil Carter vocalist Steve Marien saxophonist Rufus Davis pianist James Hunter bassist Randy Cloutier drums
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Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to […]
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Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Zach Adelman
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Zach Adelman
Located in downtown Hartford, for the aficionado, musician, or the curious first-timer, Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jams are the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosphere of Black-eyed Sally’s, these jam sessions will strike a chord as you hear what our local talent has to offer, with regular […]
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Nelson Bello & Friends
Nelson Bello & Friends
Conguero and Hartford native Nelson Bello is an all-around Latin percussionist who performs with bands throughout Connecticut, New York City, Boston, and in Puerto Rico. As a teenager, Bello performed in Cuba with the band Insight. He studied at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, the Hartford Conservatory, and under Jackie McLean at The […]
Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. […]
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Afro-Semitic Experience
Afro-Semitic Experience
We will be participating in a Martin Luther King service at Temple Beth David, 3 Main Street in Cheshire, Connecticut. We will also play a short set of music to honor Dr. King’s memory and legacy following the service. We hope you can join us as that evening is our 27th anniversary.
HJS Fundraiser w/Linda Ransom & Friends
HJS Fundraiser w/Linda Ransom & Friends
The Hartford Jazz Society invites you to an unforgettable evening of jazz, community, and celebration at their “Celebrating Jazz & Community” event on Friday, January 17th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This exciting event will be held at the Artists Collective, located at 1200 Albany Avenue in Hartford. Immerse yourself in the captivating performance […]
Waberi Jordan & Friends
Waberi Jordan & Friends
Waberi Jordan is a vocalist and songwriter whose signature is rooted in the Leimert Park Jazz Community of Los Angeles. Raised on a steady diet of straight-ahead jazz, at a time when R&B dominated the airwaves, Waberi’s sound bridges two pivotal eras of artistic expression. Waberi studied and played with Horace Tapscott along with The […]
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Brian Torff Group
Brian Torff Group
The Brian Torff Group revitalizes the essence of essential Black American music that has shaped our nation’s cultural identity. Torff, a renowned musician, author and educator, combines guitar, voice, harmonica, saxophones and drums in an unusual and exciting blend, stating, “Through our performances, we aim to illuminate the enduring legacy of Blues and Jazz while celebrating the […]
Brandee Younger Trio (onsite & livestream)
Brandee Younger Trio (onsite & livestream)
Progressive, original music influenced by Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. Known for her inspiring performances and innovative artistry, Brandee Younger continues to redefine the role of the harp in jazz. With Rashaan Carter, bass & Allan Mednard, drums. Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp, an instrument most of us don’t often think of as part […]
Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. […]
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Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Join us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, […]
Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. […]
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Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to […]
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Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Akin Hobson
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Akin Hobson
Located in downtown Hartford, for the aficionado, musician, or the curious first-timer, Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jams are the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosphere of Black-eyed Sally’s, these jam sessions will strike a chord as you hear what our local talent has to offer, with regular […]
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T.J. Thompson Trio
T.J. Thompson Trio
They describe themselves as "playing the soul, blues, and jazz, of New Orleans, Memphis, and more. This promises to be an amazing evening with this killer jazz trio. They've been here a number of times already, and it's always special. A true don't miss.
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Larry Fuller Trio
Larry Fuller Trio
Based out of New York City, Yamaha-endorsed Larry Fuller is one of the premier mainstream jazz pianists living today. Fuller has collaborated with the biggest names in jazz: Ray Brown, Ernestine Anderson, Jeff Hamilton and John Pizzarelli, and others. Harnessing his unique bandstand experience with the giants, Fuller leads the Larry Fuller Trio generating hard-swinging, emotive and […]
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Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
The Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.
Bob Ahern Quartet
Bob Ahern Quartet
The Bob Ahern Quartet featuring Jazz drummer Bob Ahern will be performing the last Saturday of every month for 2025 at the legendary Lighthouse Inn in New London. Each month, Bob features a different Jazz celebrity. Great jazz venue and restaurant.
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Improvisations Now at Real Art Ways
Improvisations Now at Real Art Ways
Improvisations Now is a monthly series of concerts programmed by Joe Morris. Joe invites a diverse group of dynamic, innovative musicians, all important members of the global improvised music scene, and performs with them. The music is completely improvised. Every concert is different. The 2024-2025 season begins on Sunday, September 22, 2024, and goes through May […]
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Join us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, […]
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Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to […]
New Haven Improvisers Collective (workshop)
New Haven Improvisers Collective (workshop)
Last Monday of every month, 7:30-10:30 PM The New Haven Improvisers Collective is dedicated to bringing improvised music to New Haven. Bring your instrument to the next NHIC improvised music workshop. Visit the website below and send your contact information to info@nhic-music.org https://www.nhic-music.org
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
Every Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.
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Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
Michael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]
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Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Haneef Nelson Quintet & Birthday Bash
Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Haneef Nelson Quintet & Birthday Bash
Located in downtown Hartford, for the aficionado, musician, or the curious first-timer, Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jams are the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosphere of Black-eyed Sally’s, these jam sessions will strike a chord as you hear what our local talent has to offer, with regular [...]
Kevin Saint James Band
Kevin Saint James Band
The Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven. FREE. No cover charge.
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Joe Carter Samba Rio Trio (in-person & Zoom)
Joe Carter Samba Rio Trio (in-person & Zoom)
Joe Carter – guitar Jeff Fuller – bass Jerrod Cattey – drums “His show is a gift to those who, tired of noise, want to listen to music played in a sensitive and intelligent way.” - Chico Nelson, Jornal Do Brasil, Brazil “One can feel that Joe Carter plays only to create beauty.” - Francois Postiff, [...]
Pat Marafiote Trio
Pat Marafiote Trio
They also play a mix of jazz, blues, and soul. Pat's background includes several genres of music as a professional keyboard artist. His musical resume spans decades, including multiple tours with jazz, blues, R&B, and rock acts, including some of the best-known artists of our generation. Bassist Steve Clarke has performed with the two- time [...]
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Sarah Jane Cion
Sarah Jane Cion
7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $37 Sarah Jane Cion is a 1st Place Winner of the internationally acclaimed 17th Annual Great American Jazz Piano Competition. The judges were Horace Silver, Kenny Barron, Ellis Marsalis, Benny Green and Bill Charlap. Ms. Cion’s trio has performed in Japan at the prestigious Fukuoka Blue Note and Sarah [...]
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