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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/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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SUMMARY:Al Di Meola
DESCRIPTION:Al Di Meola occupies a rare and enduring position in contemporary music as a living legend whose work continues to define the present moment. For more than five decades\, he has shaped the language of modern instrumental music through an unmistakable synthesis of jazz\, rock\, Latin\, Mediterranean\, and world traditions—marked by rhythmic sophistication\, compositional intelligence\, and extraordinary precision. \nWidely regarded as one of the most respected composers in contemporary music\, Di Meola’s artistry extends far beyond virtuosity. His compositions are distinguished by intricate rhythmic structures\, lyrical melodic architecture\, and a deep engagement with global musical traditions. This ability to merge technical mastery with emotional clarity has made his work both enduring and widely studied. \nA GRAMMY Award–winning artist\, Di Meola is the recipient of the Miles Davis Lifetime Achievement Award and the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a seven-time recipient of Guitar Player Magazine’s Best Guitarist award and a multi-year winner of DownBeat Magazine’s Readers Poll. His standing among the Greatest Guitarists of All Time is consistently affirmed by leading international publications and cultural institutions. \nAl Di Meola’s performances stand as living expressions of mastery\, cultural depth\, and enduring artistic relevance. \nBefore the show\, enjoy a tasting with Foley Family Wines & Spirits in our lobby! \nVisit Brasserie St. Germain for dinner before the show and enjoy a free glass of house wine with your entrée when you present your tickets! \nVIP INFO / DISCOUNTS / PROMOTIONS\nVIP Experience: \nAccess to Al Di Meola’s soundcheck which provides an intimate insight into how he prepares for each show (cameras permitted\, no flash. No video recording) \nMeet Al after the soundcheck for a personal chat\, photograph (taken with your personal camera or phone) and an autograph opportunity (up to 2 pieces of personal memorabilia). In addition\, guests will receive an Al Di Meola item that will also be signed by Al at this time.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/al-di-meola/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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SUMMARY:Kevin Hays Trio
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-winning pianist Kevin Hays comes home to Connecticut for a very special night at The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nKevin Hays – Piano \nRick Rosato – Bass \nJimmy Macbride – Drums \nRaised in Greenwich\, CT\, Hays began playing professionally in New York while still in high school and has since built one of the most acclaimed careers in jazz. A true original whose music spans hard-swinging piano trio jazz\, intimate singer-songwriter recordings\, and ambitious collaborative projects\, Hays has consistently defied easy categorization while earning the respect of the music’s greatest voices. \nHis many recordings have received critical praise from the New York Times\, Downbeat Magazine\, and JazzTimes\, as well as the “Coup de Coeur” award from the Académie Charles Cros in France. He recorded three critically acclaimed albums for Blue Note Records\, and his Seventh Sense was named one of the “Top 40 Jazz Releases of the Year” by Musician Magazine. Notable collaborations include a piano duo project with Brad Mehldau (Modern Music – Nonesuch)\, world tours with Sonny Rollins\, John Scofield\, Roy Haynes\, and James Taylor\, and co-writing credits on the Steve Gadd Band’s 2019 Grammy Award-winning album for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. \nIn addition to his celebrated work as a pianist and composer\, Hays has become increasingly recognized as a gifted singer-songwriter\, releasing the widely lauded New Day (Sunnyside\, 2015) and the piano-guitar collaboration Hope (2019) with Beninese guitarist Lionel Loueke. John Scofield has called him “all encompassing — phenomenally so\,” while Brad Mehldau describes him as “a true original. Everything he plays has a deep intelligence and swing.” The New Yorker named him one of the best of the year\, calling his playing “a jolt of joy.” \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/kevin-hays-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-2/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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