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SUMMARY:Fridays with Frank
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for BYOB “Fridays with Frank.”  Happy Hour jazz listening sessions are held every Friday from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven.  Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library’s extensive collection.  Discussion follows.  BYOB and please give a modest donation towards the IL’s spiraling utilities. A $5.00 contribution is welcome.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/fridays-with-frank/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Three Sheets
DESCRIPTION:New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-at-three-sheets-2-2/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Three Sheets\, 372 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT
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SUMMARY:New Black Eagles Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:A cabaret concert with the New Black Eagle Jazz Band \n(pub menu\, desserts\, and beverages available separately) \nLouis Armstrong was one of the most influential figures in the history of American music. With a career spanning five decades\, he was a cross-genre sensation\, a member of the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame\, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame\, and the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame. From “Hello\, Dolly” to “Stompin’ at the Savoy” to “When the Saints Go Marching in”\, everybody has a favorite tune by Satchmo. It’s no wonder he also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His music is still performed today by any jazz group that is serious about their art. \nThe New Black Eagle Jazz Band brings faithful recreations of Armstrong’s music to the Berkshires\, performing ten of his most notable numbers in this cabaret concert (dancing optional; to some\, it will be inevitable). The concert takes place in Proprietor’s Lodge music hall\, on the shores of Lake Pontoosuc\, 22 Waubeek Road\, Pittsfield. Light snacks {charcuterie for all) are included in the ticket price; pub menu and dessert menus will also be available starting at 6:30pm. \nFor more than 50 years\, from Symphony Hall to Singapore\, the New Black Eagle Jazz Band has been delighting audiences worldwide with its infectious\, soulful and uplifting style of traditional New Orleans jazz. Paying homage to the greatest musicians of the early jazz era\, the band has also developed its own eclectic sound\, incorporating spirituals\, and 1920’s and 30’s popular music. They have played for Berkshires Jazz three times over the years\, and we’re delighted to be welcoming them back. \nAnd now\, here’s your chance to hear that marvelous music performed by –as the New York Times wrote– a band that is “… “so far ahead of other traditional bands… there is scarcely any basis for comparison”.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/new-black-eagles-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Proprietor’s Lodge\, 22 Waubeek Road\, Pittsfield\, MA
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SUMMARY:Waberi Jordan & Friends
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWaberi studied and played with Horace Tapscott along with The Pan Afrikan People’s Arkestra and The Great Voice of UGMAA (Union of God’s Musicians and Artists’ Ascension)\, many notable performers and scholars like Dr. Art Hillary\, McCoy Tyner\, Azar Lawrence\, Nate Morgan\, Pharoah Sanders and many more. \nWaberi has also performed around the world with various bands and ensembles\, from SoulBop (an L.A. based collective of jazz musicians)\, R&B to West African Drum and Dance bands; 50-piece Jazz arkestras in L.A. and Europe to solo acapella sets. She has also been featured on numerous recordings\, including the Jazz CD “Living Water” by extraordinary vocalist DWIGHT TRIBLE\, and classic Reggae CD “Good’s Gonna Happen” Sahra Indio. \nIn 2009 Waberi released her debut album\, The Trajectory of Starah. The accompanying video\, Sunflowers in my Garden premiered the same year\, to critical acclaim. The song has become beloved worldwide. Her second video release\, Put it Right There was released in 2014\, and as an added bonus\, was co-directed and shot by Tim Russ\, noted for his role as Tuvok in Star Trek: Voyager. \n2015 saw Waberi exchanging the West Coast for the East Coast and settling into playing shows in NYC with Grammy nominated artists and local artists alike. \nAn opportunity came to play in Salt Lake City\, Utah in 2017\, during the Sundance Film Festival. Two on Tour was born\, as a duo with long-time friend and collaborator Shena Verrett. They met almost a decade ago in Los Angeles when Alt Rocker Shena performed there and later presented Jazz Songstress Waberi as a featured musical artist for a festival in NYC called The Urb Alt Festival. \n“The IDEA of Two On Tour came about in an organic and cosmic manner\, beginning in 2008 when Shena and I first met. Her lyricism\, accompanied with her bad-ass stage persona was so inspiring and I think the feeling was mutual. I wanted her to write for me and I was kinda embarrassed to ask. Then and there\, in 2008\, we decided that somehow we would play and sing together.” \nWaberi has been embraced by the East Coast jazz and live music community\, with residencies at The Buttonwood tree and at The Middletown Music Festival. With shows booked well into 2020 and beyond\, Waberi Jordan is looking forward – once the tide has turned on this most urgent occurrence of our lifetimes – to live performance\, collaborative in-person projects\, and the joy that life offers.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/waberi-jordan-friends/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center\, 605 Main Street\, Middletown\, CT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cyrus Chestnut Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special night of jazz with Pianist Cyrus Chestnut and his Trio! \n\n\n\n\nCyrus Chestnut is one of the most gifted and innovative jazz pianists of his generation. With a musical style that effortlessly combines the influences of gospel\, classical music\, and straight-ahead jazz\, Chestnut has garnered acclaim from critics and peers alike for his soulful\, virtuosic playing. His career spans decades of performances and recordings\, establishing him as a pivotal figure in contemporary jazz. \nRaised in the heart of Baltimore in a musical family\, Chestnut’s gospel roots have been a key influence on his musical development. His father\, a pianist\, and his mother\, a singer\, were both deeply involved in the church\, where Chestnut first encountered the powerful\, emotional connection between music and spirituality. This early exposure to gospel music provided him with a rich\, emotive foundation that continues to permeate his jazz performances\, infusing them with a soulful\, dynamic energy that resonates deeply with audiences. Chestnut has often described how the gospel tradition taught him not only how to play the piano but also how to connect with listeners on a deeper\, more emotional level. He has said\, “I want to spread some feel good… I want to be able to spread the feel good”—a sentiment that echoes the uplifting\, transformative nature of gospel music. \nChestnut’s talent is further showcased in his upcoming album\, Rhythm\, Melody\, and Harmony\, released on April 25\, 2025\, via HighNote Records. This piano quartet recording demonstrates his signature blend of rhythmic precision\, emotive expression\, and improvisational mastery. Joined by saxophonist Stacy Dillard\, bassist Gerald Cannon\, and drummer Chris Beck\, Chestnut continues to push boundaries with his original compositions\, which form the core of this album. The album adds to his already impressive discography\, which includes critically acclaimed works like Kaleidoscope and My Father’s Hands. \nIn addition to his recording career\, Chestnut has performed with a diverse array of artists and ensembles\, spanning the genres of jazz and classical music. He has recently graced the stage with classical groups such as the Cecilia Chorus of New York and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra\, further showcasing his versatility as an artist and his ability to bridge genres. Whether performing in intimate jazz settings or collaborating with large orchestras\, Chestnut’s music continues to captivate audiences with its depth and complexity. \nAs a Steinway Artist\, Chestnut joins an esteemed group of musicians known for their artistry and technical skill\, further solidifying his reputation as a master of the piano. \nA graduate of the renowned Baltimore School for the Arts\, Chestnut’s early exposure to both jazz and classical music shaped his unique approach to the piano. His career as a sideman has included collaborations with jazz giants such as Wynton Marsalis\, Betty Carter\, and Donald Harrison\, while his leadership of the Cyrus Chestnut Trio has solidified his place as one of the foremost jazz pianists today. \nChestnut’s contributions to the jazz world have earned him widespread praise\, with JazzTimes describing his playing as “virtuosic” and Down Beat calling him “one of the finest jazz pianists of his generation.” His music remains a testament to the power of jazz as an expressive and transformative art form\, deeply rooted in the spiritual and emotional traditions of gospel\, while extending outward into new musical horizons
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/cyrus-chestnut-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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