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SUMMARY:Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra with Guest Vocalist Leala Cyr
DESCRIPTION:The Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra returns to the Side Door as part of their monthly residency with Guest Vocalist Leala Cyr \nSaxes\nErik Elligers\nMatt Parker\nJosh Thomas\nLisa LaDone \nTrombones\nSean Nelson\nLeroy Loomer\nVince Yanovitch\nWes Mayhew \nTrumpets\nDon Clough\nSeth Bailey\nLuke Wingfield\nHaneef Nelson \nRhythm\nEarl MacDonald\nGianni Gardner\nLou Bocciarelli\nNathan Lassell \nThe Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra is a “full bodied and polished brassy big band” (Jazz Weekly) made up of 17 of the finest musicians in New England. Formed in 2016 as the New London Big Band\, for the past nine years they have played monthly for sold out crowds at the Social Bar + Kitchen in New London CT. The band has performed all over the country\, including the Kennedy Center (Washington DC)\, the Birdland Jazz Club (NYC)\, Monks Jazz Club (Austin TX)\, and Hallowed Halls (Portland OR). The band has released three albums\, the most recent of which\, “Don’t Stop Now: the lost music of Thad Jones for Harry James\,” reached #29 on the jazz radio charts. \nThe band’s sound is rooted in the Kansas City swing of Count Basie\, “swinging high\, hard\, and hot” (All About Jazz.) “Nelson…has assembled a youthful\, sharp\, hip 17-piece ensemble as dedicated as he is to the belief that big band sounds can provide a fine musical experience — one best served up live\, where the groove and excitement of the arrangements and instrumental interplay can energize and pack a dance floor across generations.” (The Day of New London) \nSean Nelson is the leader and founder of the band. By day\, he is enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard\, where he plays trombone with the Coast Guard Band’s concert band and jazz ensembles\, serves as staff arranger\, and is music director for the Guardians Big Band. \nNelson was music director and arranger for the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting with the Coast Guard’s Guardians Big Band\, creating over 500 pages of arrangements. This was performed in front of the White House and seen nationally on CBS. Sean was one of two composers that co-created the official song of the Space Force\, Semper Supra\, which is now part of every Armed Forces Medley. He also composed the official song for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officer corps (one of the eight federal uniformed services). He has won the National Band Association Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest and is a two­ time winner of Downbeat Magazine’s jazz arranging award. He currently works as the arranger for Sam Houston State University Bearkat Marching Band. Sean’s big band arrangements are published at iJazzmusic.com. \nA native of Dallas\, Texas\, Sean received a Bachelor of Music degree from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas. While at North Texas\, he was trombonist and composer for the One O’Clock Lab Band and sang with the Jazz Singers I. Sean’s trombone quartet won the International Trombone Association Quartet Contest. He spent his summers and winter breaks playing in house bands on cruise ships for Princess Cruises and Cunard Cruises. \nSean lives in Quaker Hill\, Connecticut\, with his wife Megan and children Lucinda\, Giles\, McCoy\, and Cab. \nSean is a performing artist for S.E. Shires trombones and Denis Wick mouthpieces and mutes. \nLeala Cyr is fast becoming one of the most sought-after jazz vocalists of her generation. A rare “double threat\,” Cyr complements her impeccable vocals with a warm\, golden tone on the trumpet. As a member of Esperanza Spalding’s “Radio Music and Chamber Music Societies\,” she has performed around the world and has appeared on The Late Show\, The Tonight Show\, The View\, The Daily Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, Austin City Limits\, and more.A native of Pulaski\, WI\, Leala now resides in CT\, where she is actively involved in a number of music scenes and is adjunct faculty at the Hartt School of Music and UConn.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/sean-nelson-jazz-orchestra-with-guest-vocalist-leala-cyr/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T210000
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SUMMARY:Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
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URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/allen-lowe-the-all-stars-5/
LOCATION:Best Video Film and Cultural Center\, 1842 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161528
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Steve Davis
DESCRIPTION:Located in downtown Hartford\, for the aficionado\, musician\, or the curious first-timer\, Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jams are the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosphere of Black-eyed Sally’s\, these jam sessions will strike a chord as you hear what our local talent has to offer\, with regular special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce cookin’ of Hartford’s favorite BBQ joint. \nAfter a long hiatus due to the pandemic\, regularly scheduled jazz jams have returned to Black Eyed Sally’s every Wednesday. There will be a featured jazz ensemble followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe and be ready to jam! \nThe music begins at 7:00 PM\, jam session begins after 1st set. No cover charge most nights\, under 21’s welcome. \nPresented by the Hartford Jazz Society and Neefjazz Entertainment
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/black-eyed-sallys-jazz-jam-10-9-19/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161528
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T122345Z
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SUMMARY:Lee Ritenour
DESCRIPTION:For Lee Ritenour\, there aren’t many ‘firsts’ left to achieve. During his dazzling five-decade career\, the fabled LA guitarist has taken his music to the outer limits\, alighting on every genre and occupying every position in the rock ‘n’ roll firmament. He’s been an enfant terrible of ’70s fusion\, a crossover star of the ’80s pop chart\, an honorary exponent of Brazilian jazz\, and the fingers behind ’90s supergroup\, Fourplay. Ritenour’s accolades include: 45 albums\, Grammy award winner\, plus 16 Grammy nominations\, Alumnus of the year at USC\, Los Angeles’ Jazz Society Honoree (2019)\, plus thousands of sessions with legends such as Frank Sinatra\, Pink Floyd\, B.B. King\, Tony Bennett\, among others.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/lee-ritenour/
LOCATION:Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center\, 300 Main Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161528
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T001914Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T233000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, 4-7
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-jam-at-cafe-nine-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
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SUMMARY:Bob Ahern Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Bob Ahern Quartet will be performing the last Saturday of each month at the legendary Lighthouse Inn from 6-9. The group features Lisa Marien on vocals and Bob Ahern on drums along with various Jazz artists each month.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/bob-ahern-quartet/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
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SUMMARY:Wesleyan Jazz Faculty Concert
DESCRIPTION:These outstanding musicians and teachers from Wesleyan University’s Music Department will perform together in various combinations as the featured artists of the 23rd annual Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra Weekend: Pheeroan akLaff on drums\, Noah Baerman on piano\, Eric Charry on guitar\, Alcee Chriss on piano and organ\, Giacomo Gates on vocals\, Jay Hoggardon vibraphone\, Darius Jones on alto saxophone\, Tony Lombardozzi on guitar\, and Roy Wiseman on bass. \n$12 general public\, Wesleyan faculty/staff/alumni; $5 Wesleyan students\, non-Wesleyan students\, youth under 18
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/wesleyan-jazz-faculty-concert/
LOCATION:Crowell Concert Hall – Wesleyan University\, 283 Washington St\, Middletown\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161528
CREATED:20260402T160437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160628Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Lion Trio
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday \nHost & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/blue-lion-trio-4/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161528
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SUMMARY:Diego Figueiredo Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special night of jazz with Guitarist Diego Figueiredo and his Trio! \nGRAMMY NOMINATED GUITAR PLAYER\n​\nDiego Figueiredo is a new star of the guitar world. He is only 39\, and he has release 26 Cds\, 3 DVDs\, and he has playing in more than 60 contries around the world. He is winner of several important competitions like Montreux Jazz Competition\, and some others. Diego is presenting now his concert “ From the Classical to the Jazz”. It is a fusion between Jazz\, Bossa nova and Classical music. Diego has an unique interpretation\, with a lot of technique\, much emotion\, and his show has been a great sucsses about to the audience. \nDiego Figueiredo was born in Franca\, Brazil\, in 1980\, and at the age of 4\, he used to strike poses carrying his small guitar. At six\, he got a mandolin\, which was kept in a very special place in his house. Diego played many instruments before choosing the electric guitar when he was twelve\, playing in theaters and local pubs\, revealing the great art of improvising and harmonizing. At 15\, he conquered theaters and nightclubs in many different Brazilian states\, playing solo or with renowned musicians. \nBesides being a guitar player\, Diego is a producer\, arranger\, orchestrator\, and multi-instrumentalist. \nBrazil continuously fosters new stars that impress and amaze their audiences with their joy and exceptional technique. Diego Figueiredo makes new fans everytime he enters the stage\, and very few others play the guitar as expressively as he does. \nHaving received awards twice at the “MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL” as one of the greatest guitarists in the world\, Diego Figueiredo performs one amazing concert uniting technique and emotion in a fusion of Brazilian music and jazz. Diego Figueiredo presents the most requested show of Brazilian music. \nWith a variety of work already released\, Diego is doing shows on the most important stages around the world enchanting and charming the public wherever he goes with his unique touch. \nDiego has collaborated and performed with names like Gilberto Gil\, João Bosco\, Roberto Menescal\, Toquinho\, Janis Siegel\, Stanley Jordan\, Joao Donato\, Larry Coryell\, Ken Peplowski\, Lewis Nash\, John Clayton\, Cyrille Aimée\, Jeff Hamilton\, Terell Stafford\, Wycliffe Gordon\, Bill Cunliffe\, Dick Hyman and many others. \nAcclaimed by the critics as the newest sensation in the guitar world ! \n“Diego Figueiredo is one of the greatest guitarists I’ve seen in my whole life. The world needs to listen to his music”. (George Benson) \n“Diego Figueiredo is the new Baden Powell” (Jazzlive – Denmark)\n“I have seem and played with many wonderful guitar players like Joe Pass or Baden Powell\, but no one is like Diego. His ability and swing are unique”. (Flora Purim) \nHe has performed in great places like Montreux Jazz Festival\, Hong Kong Jazz Festival\, Rio das Ostras Jazz Festival ( Brazil) \, Oakville Jazz Festival ( Canada)\, La Paz Festijazz\, Jarasum Jazz Festival (Korea)\, Copenhage Jazz Festival\, Douro Jazz (Portugal)\, Vail Jazz Party\, Syracuse Jazz Festival\, Aspen Jazz Series\, Dizzy´s Club NY\, Birdland NY\, Joe´s Pub NY\, Jazz Alley\, Guanabara ( London)\, Harlem Jazz Festival ( Netherlands)\, Jazz Port Townsend\, Django Fest\, Zoellner Arts Center\, Centre Stage Reston\, Bourbon Street (Brazil)\, Onda Jazz\, Jazzhus Montmartre (Copenhage)\, Quasimodo ( Berlim)\, Zhuhai Jazz Festival (China)\, Vitello´s Jazz\, Miami Festival\, Jazz on the Platz\, Jazz Bali\, Guitar Masters ( German) and hundreds more.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/diego-figueiredo-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161528
CREATED:20260416T163947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T164056Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Concerts will be held at HPL’s Downtown Library on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. from January through April\, excluding Easter Sunday on April 5. Performances will take place in the Center for Contemporary Culture\, 500 Main Street\, Hartford. Doors open at 2:00 p.m.\, and each concert lasts about an hour. Concerts will be streamed on HPL’s Facebook page\, YouTube channel and Hartford Public Access TV. \n2026 Lineup \n\nJanuary 4 – Iftah Kary Trio\nJanuary 11 – Lee Fish & Friends\nJanuary 18 – Koan\nJanuary 25 – Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet\n\n\nFebruary 1 – Matt Parker\nFebruary 8 – Meg Okura & The Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble\nFebruary 15 – Jen Allen and Heart Alchemy\nFebruary 22 – Jamile Trio\n\n\nMarch 1 – The Hartford Sound\nMarch 8 – Nigel Bello Band\nMarch 15 – Laszlo Gardony Trio\nMarch 22 – Rodney Jones\nMarch 29 – Ben Bilello Quartet\nApril 5 – No concert\nApril 12 – Japanese MicroJam\nApril 19 – Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet + Tyler Sherman and Friends\nApril 26 – Jamile Trio + Rene McLean: Music of the Spirit
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/baby-grand-jazz-at-hartford-public-library-2-4-3/
LOCATION:Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) – Hartford Public Library\, 500 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161528
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SUMMARY:Tuxedo Junction
DESCRIPTION:For over 24 years\, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night\, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. \nTuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums)\, WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison\, CT. Pat soon joined on piano. \nThe band quickly grew into a full swing band as Pete added big band arrangements and people joined: everyone from high school students to retired music teachers started to fill out the sections. Tuxedo Junction moved its practice home to the Westbrook Elks briefly\, and in 1997 Paul James suggested that Bill’s Seafood restaurant in Westbrook would be a great place to share the sounds of swing. After more than 20 years of Monday nights at Bill’s\, originally outnumbering the customers and staff before turning it into the most happening place on the Shoreline for a Monday night\, we moved outside to Town Greens\, Overlook Farm in Killingworth\, and the Guilford VFW. \nTuxedo Junction plays original big band arrangements from the 30’s through the present\, including charts from Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, Glenn Miller\, Sy Zentner\, Buddy Rich\, Frank Sinatra\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and more. We focus on danceable tunes from swing to waltz\, foxtrot to two-step\, Latin and even some rock. The band has weekly open rehearsals at local venues on the Eastern Connecticut shoreline. The public is invited to dance and listen in at no charge. We are also available for hire at public and private events throughout Connecticut. \nAfter more than 1\,001 performances\, Tuxedo Junction has become a musical success story. We are now eighteen passionate musicians\, men and women of all ages\, following the great jazz tradition and warmly welcoming visiting jazz musicians to sit in.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/tuxedo-junction/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161528
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SUMMARY:Hartford Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/hartford-jazz-orchestra/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month. \n 
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-at-cafe-nine-3/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T220000
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SUMMARY:Michael Palin's Other Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:It’s a funky Big Band thang\, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power\, Frank Zappa\, The Brecker Brothers\, Jaco Pastorious\, Steely Dan\, The Yellow Jackets\, Bob Berg…..You’ll want to see them again and again! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/michael-palins-other-orchestra/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T220000
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Mentorship XI: Will Gorman featuring Rony Kee
DESCRIPTION:Located in downtown Hartford\, for the aficionado\, musician\, or the curious first-timer\, Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jams are the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosphere of Black-eyed Sally’s\, these jam sessions will strike a chord as you hear what our local talent has to offer\, with regular special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce cookin’ of Hartford’s favorite BBQ joint. \nAfter a long hiatus due to the pandemic\, regularly scheduled jazz jams have returned to Black Eyed Sally’s every Wednesday. There will be a featured jazz ensemble followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe and be ready to jam! \nThe music begins at 7:00 PM\, jam session begins after 1st set. No cover charge most nights\, under 21’s welcome. \nPresented by the Hartford Jazz Society and Neefjazz Entertainment
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/black-eyed-sallys-jazz-jam-10-9-20/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161528
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SUMMARY:Sherry Winston & Band
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/sherry-winston-band/
LOCATION:Hope Center for the Arts\, 150 Bridge Street\, Springfioeld\, MA
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