Hartford Jazz Society

The Fred Ward Story

by Leslie Manselle Summer 2021 (photos by Maurice D. Robertson) You know, sometimes you meet people who just strike you as interesting, real interesting. You want to know more about them. Well, this person· is real humble, confident, quiet; low key, low profile; very giving, very generous. He's older and kind of private, so no [...]

By |December 15th, 2023|Categories: Hartford Jazz Society|Comments Off on The Fred Ward Story

HJS Fall Concert and Workshop with Joel Frahm

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 [...]

By |November 28th, 2023|Categories: Concert Reviews, Education, Hartford Jazz Society|Comments Off on HJS Fall Concert and Workshop with Joel Frahm

Notable Releases from 2022 (podcast)

As we turn our calendar to the New Year, it's always a fun to look back at some of the best jazz releases from the previous year. As the current webmaster to the Hartford Jazz Society and now a resident of San Diego California, I have a hand in each of these cities jazz scenes. [...]

By |January 4th, 2023|Categories: Album Reviews, Hartford Jazz Society|Comments Off on Notable Releases from 2022 (podcast)

2023 NEA Jazz Masters Announced

Congratulations to the NEA Jazz Masters recipients for 2023. Among the highest honors bestowed upon jazz musicians, journalists or producers is the National Endowments of the Arts, Jazz Masters. The artists honored this year were all raised in Detroit, Michigan, and have gone on to make extraordinary contributions within jazz. These honorees will be [...]

By |August 3rd, 2022|Categories: Hartford Jazz Society, Jazz History|Comments Off on 2023 NEA Jazz Masters Announced

Make Music: Winter 2022

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 [...]

By |January 8th, 2022|Categories: Concert Reviews, Fundraiser, Hartford Jazz Society|Comments Off on Make Music: Winter 2022

HJS Revitalizes its Instagram Posts

Social media has become an essential element in any organization's messaging with its base. Instagram is quickly becoming the platform of choice for many of today's jazz musicians and fans. While the Hartford Jazz Society has been active on Facebook for many years, it's Instagram posts have been somewhat ignored. Well, all that is [...]

By |December 29th, 2021|Categories: Apps, Hartford Jazz Society, Media|Comments Off on HJS Revitalizes its Instagram Posts

HJS Receives Grant From CT Humanities

The Hartford Jazz Society Receives CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities BLOOMFIELD, CT (December 28, 2021) — Connecticut Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded The Hartford Jazz Society (“HJS”) a $10,700 CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant (CTCFOSG). The funding from the CTCFOSG [...]

By |December 29th, 2021|Categories: Fundraiser, Hartford Jazz Society, Press Release|Comments Off on HJS Receives Grant From CT Humanities

JB’s Parkville Sounds Live Series

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 [...]

By |November 4th, 2021|Categories: Concert Reviews, Hartford Jazz Society|Comments Off on JB’s Parkville Sounds Live Series

Side Door Jazz Club discount for members

  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 [...]

By |October 30th, 2021|Categories: Concert Reviews, Hartford Jazz Society|Comments Off on Side Door Jazz Club discount for members
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