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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/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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SUMMARY:Isabella Mendes
DESCRIPTION:Singer\, songwriter\, composer\, pianist\, and educator Isabella Mendes is one of New Haven and Hartford County’s top Brazilian and Jazz entertainers in the industry and has earned an impressive list of accomplishments well beyond her years. Born in Sao Paulo\, Brazil\, Isabella started to study music at age four and hasn’t stopped since. She has been studying with Grammy Winner pianist Fabio Torres and Emmy Winner vocalist Michal Towber. Isabella is also the founder and owner of IMMusic Studio\, a private music school\, where she teaches piano and voice. She is an advocate for women and diversity in the arts\, and is leading workshops bringing diversity through music in schools and community events.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/isabella-mendes/
LOCATION:American Mural Project\, 90 Whiting Street\, Winsted\, CT
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SUMMARY:Mathew Pearl : Solo
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Pearl is a jazz tenor saxophonist and one of New York City’s rising young musicians. Matt received a Bachelor of Music degree in 2023 from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz (Hartt School\, University of Hartford) in Connecticut. He was awarded a scholarship for his talents in music and academics and studied jazz music\, history\, culture\, and performance while at the university. Matt studied with world renowned saxophonist Abraham Burton and has been mentored by professionals including Rene McLean\, Nat Reeves\, Javon Jackson\, Jonathan Barber\, Matt DeChamplain\, Steve Davis\, Haneef Nelson\, Matt Dwonszyk\, and Zaccai Curtis. \nOriginally from Marlborough\, Massachusetts\, Matt grew up listening to a lot of music\, especially jazz. Matt started playing the clarinet at the age of 10 and the tenor saxophone at the age of 12. Throughout high school and college\, Matt began gigging and performing all over New England. Some notable venues Matt has performed at include the Newport Jazz Festival\, Symphony Hall\, and the Side Door Jazz Club. \nRecently\, Matt has been focusing on performing\, especially in New York City. You might typically find him listening or playing at venues anywhere from Hartford to New York\, including Black Eyed Sally’s\, Cafe Nine\, and Smalls. \n\nInstagram – matthewpearlmusic \nFacebook – www.facebook.com/matthew.pearl.7 \nYouTube – www.youtube.com/@matthewpearlmusic
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/mathew-pearl-solo/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center\, 605 Main Street\, Middletown\, CT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rick Germanson Trio
DESCRIPTION:Rick Germanson – Piano\nNat Reeves – Bass\nWillie Jones III – Drums \nRick Germanson has been a highly in-demand pianist on the New York City Jazz scene for well over a decade. A native of Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, Rick relocated to New York City in 1998. Rick won the GRAND PRIZE at The American Pianists’ Association Jazz Piano Competition in 1996. He was awarded “Best of New Talent” in 2004 by All About Jazz NYC. \nRick has four recordings out as a leader: The first two are on Fresh Sound New Talent: “HEIGHTS” and “YOU TELL ME”. His recording “OFF THE CUFF” on Owl Studios reached #15 on the Jazz Radio Play Charts. The latest is on SmallsLive “RICK GERMANSON: LIVE AT SMALL’S”. Downbeat and JazzTimes magazines have given Rick’s recordings rave reviews. Rick has also been documented on over forty recordings as a sideman with many of the top musicians in jazz today. \nSince 2001 to the present\, Rick has been touring and recording with The Cannonball Legacy Band featuring Louis Hayes. From 2003-2008 Rick also toured with master guitarist Pat Martino. Currently\, Rick is also the pianist for guitarist Russell Malone\, bassist Nat Reeves\, vibraphonist Steve Nelson\, trombonist Papo Vazquez’s Mighty Pirates Troubadours among many others. \nRick has performed throughout the world\, at the top festivals\, concert halls and clubs with the following jazz artists: Elvin Jones’ Jazz Machine; Louis Hayes; Jimmy Cobb; Grady Tate; Pat Martino; Russell Malone; Dr. Eddie Henderson; Kyle Eastwood; Tom Harrell; Brian Lynch; Jeremy Pelt; Jim Rotondi; Duane Eubanks; Curtis Fuller; Slide Hampton; Papo Vazquez; Frank Lacy; Steve Davis; Delfeayo Marsalis; Cecil Payne; Charles Davis; Frank Morgan; Charles MacPherson; Donald Harrison; Vincent Herring; Sherman Irby; George Coleman; Javon Jackson; Eric Alexander; Craig Handy; Wayne Escoffrey; Steve Nelson; Marlena Shaw; Kevin Mohagany; Carolyn Leonhart; Regina Carter; Gerald Cannon; Jay Leonhart; Mingus Dynasty; Ray Mantilla and Space Station. \nRick is also an experienced educator\, having given clinics and master classes at such institutes as New York University; The Julliard School; Jazz at Lincoln Center. He is currently on faculty at The Jackie McLean Institute at The Hartt School of Music at The University of Hartford.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/rick-germanson-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
DESCRIPTION:Performances are on Friday nights at 8:30pm and 10:00pm.  Tickets for each performance can be purchased individually\, with prices at $20 for our early shows and $15 for our late shows.  Our Season Pass is available for $225\, which provides 1 ticket to all sets of the 13 performances. \nThe complete season calendar can be viewed here. \nMarch 20: GEORGE\nMarch 27: Dave Fiuczynski’s KiF\nApril 3: Sun of Goldfinger\nApril 10: Amanda Monaco’s Deathblow\nApril 17: Caroline Davis\, Solo\nApril 24: David Berkman Quartet\nMay 1: Mary Halvorson: Canis Major\nMay 8: Anna Badkhen Dezron Douglas Duo\nMay 15: Jerome Sabbagh Quartet\nMay 22: Allison\, Cardenas & Nash\nMay 29: Marta Sanchez (Solo Piano)\nJune 5: Max Johnson Sextet\nJune 12: Curtis Hasselbring’s The Curhachestra \nAll 13 shows are on sale now at firehouse12.com. Tickets are $20 for the 8:30pm performance and $15 for 10:00pm. The complete Season Pass is $225. All tickets can be purchased online or\, subject to availability\, at the box office on the night of the show.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/firehouse-12-spring-jazz-series-2/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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