Catch a glimpse into the world of Steve Bulmer, a man who wears many hats – a member of the HJS Board, a UCONN instructor, and a passionate musician. On April 4th, 2024, Bulmer joined Ruth Griggs on WHMP's radio show "All That Jazz" for an insightful interview. During the show, Bulmer delved into his [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]