On November 15, 2023, Joel Frahm (tenor saxophone) returned to his High School alma mater for a day of music and education as part of the Hartford Jazz Society Fall concert/workshop series. The day commenced with an afternoon workshop, open to the public, where Joel imparted some of his valuable wisdom and experience to our [...]
It's great to see our University of Hartford, Jackie McLean Institute graduates playing in one of the iconic New York City jazz clubs. That was the case a few weeks back when Sarah Hanahan (U of H class of 2019) appeared at Smalls Jazz Club on March 20, 2023 with the Joe Farnsworth Quartet and [...]
A wonderful Charles Mingus documentary was aired on PBS earlier this month. It features a performance by the Mingus Big Band interspersed with conversations on the life and music of this jazz icon. For Hartford jazz fans, you will recognize several familiar faces of University of Hartford alumni/faculty that have appeared around town over the [...]
After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, regularly scheduled jazz jams will be returning to Black Eyed Sally's. Beginning May 18, and then the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month Beginning September, every Wednesday 7-10PM there will be a featured jazz ensemble followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe and [...]
If there is a silver-lining to these pandemic years (2020-2021) it may be our ability to adapt to new realities in ways we hadn't imagined. One of those has been in finding new ways to present performance art. When it comes to live jazz, Internet streaming has become the "new norm". It took hold [...]
The Hartford Jazz Society, Matt Chasen, and The Library Studio proudly present: MAKE MUSIC: WINTER EDITION - JAZZ TRAIL Four bands, four hours of great jazz The lineup includes: Nigel Bello's "Latin Jazz" Quartet Matt Pearl Trio Latin Essence Jazz Quartet Maxx Meether Trio Performed live at Middletown's Library Studio In-person seating available for 20 [...]
Baby Grand Jazz Series at Hartford Public Library (2014-Present) Jazz Up Close Archive (2015-Present) Live At The Village Vanguard (2008-2014) Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (2007-2018) Roulette Concert Archive (1978-2021) Fillius Jazz Archive and on YouTube
Note! The final concert in this series featuring Walter Smith III has been rescheduled for April 22.Hartford's own Jonathan Barber presents a series of live concerts at Parkville Sounds. Check the poster below, and this link to the Hartford Jazz Societies calendar for more information and links to purchase tickets. Jonathan Barber Presents Parkville Sounds [...]
It is with great pleasure that the Hartford Jazz Society announces the rekindling of our partnership with The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme, CT to bring HJS members an exclusive discount to see world-class jazz here in Connecticut! For all shows going forward, HJS members receive a 10% discount on tickets. Please [...]
The Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz series returned to Bushnell Park live in 2021 after a year of virtual streaming due to Covid-19. This drone footage by Tré Davis captures the beauty of Bushnell Park and our wonderful audience during the concert on August 2, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtPvH3Nrx_Y no audio credit Tré Davis