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Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTMichael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]
Jazz at La Zingara
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CTBlack Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – College Showcase
Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CTLocated 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 [...]
Coalition Jazz Band – jam session
The Juke 500 South Main Street, Deep River, CTThe Coalition Jazz Band will kick off a new series of Jazz jam sessions at "The Juke”. Performance followed by a jam session. Bring your instrument or voice and sit in.
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards & Blues Ensemble
Charles Garner Recital Hall - Engleman Hall - Southern CT State University 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CTCome hear some mid-week music! SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, & Blues Ensemble
Charles Garner Recital Hall - Engleman Hall - Southern CT State University 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CTCome hear some mid-week music! SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
Kevin Saint James Band
Owl Shop 268 College Street, New Haven, CTThe Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven. FREE. No cover charge.
Trevor Davis & The Central City Stompers
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center 605 Main Street, Middletown, CT, United StatesJazz at the Inishmor
The Inishmor 20 Main Street, Colchester, CTFirst Friday of the month, 6-9
Jazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTDavid Chevan: I'll be playing a set of Latin Jazz with students from my Latin Jazz Ensemble at SCSU. We’re going to feature some Latin classics interspersed with a few tunes from Brazil. That set is from 6-7 and that is followed directly at 7:30 by a jam session that lasts until 9 pm. I’ll [...]
Sean Nelson & New London Big Band: Album Release Show
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesLed by trombonist Sean Nelson, the New London Big Band is a "full bodied and polished brassy big band" (Jazz Weekly) made up of 17 of the finest musicians in New England. They present music from their new record, "Don't Stop Now," featuring unrecorded compositions by Thad Jones that he wrote for Harry James in [...]
Firehouse 12 Weekly Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CTFirehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April [...]
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CTThe Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.
Advancing on a Wild Pitch
Hawks & Reed 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MAMoppa Elliot (bass), Charles Evans (saxophone), Sam Kulik (trombone), Danny Fox (piano), Christian Coleman (drums) Matthew “Moppa” Elliott was born and raised by two music-loving parents in Pennsylvania. In 1996 he attended the prestigious Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts and in 1997 enrolled in Oberlin College and Oberlin Conservatory of music, completing degrees in biology [...]
John Pizzarelli Trio
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CTAcclaimed guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the 40th anniversary of his debut album with a collection of classic songs from Broadway and Hollywood. Stage & Screen via Palmetto Records, features songs spanning nearly a century, given new life by Pizzarelli, bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has dedicated [...]
JHunter Group
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesCollin Larkin - Saxophone Rufus Davis - Piano Chris Leigh - Guitar James Hunter - Bass Randy Cloutier - Drums Bassist James Hunter recently completed interning with pianist Emery Smith studying expected bass lines. With P, B, & J, on Sundays keeping Jazz music alive. You can hear him in the bass section of the [...]
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar 14 Water Street, Guilford, CTUpcoming "special guests" for Dr. G's Jazz Brunch held on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro's Italian Restaurant: 1/19- Ben Bilello -bebop drummer 2/02- Naomi Wharry- jazz vocal & trombone 2/16- Billy Cofrances- alto saxophone 3/02- Giacomo Gates-world renown jazz vocalist 3/16- Harvey Martin- trombone 4/06- John Brasile [...]
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Bezanson Recital Hall - University of Massachusetts 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MAMitch Chakour, director
Improvisations Now at Real Art Ways
Real Art Ways 56 Arbor St, Hartford, CTImprovisations Now is a monthly series of concerts programmed by Joe Morris. Joe invites a diverse group of dynamic, innovative musicians, all important members of the global improvised music scene, and performs with them. The music is completely improvised. Every concert is different. The full season is as follows: Sunday, 9/15, 2:30 pm: Nicole Mitchell-flute; Joe Morris-guitar Sunday, 10/20, [...]
Improvisations Now at Real Art Ways
Real Art Ways 56 Arbor St, Hartford, CTImprovisations Now is a monthly series of concerts programmed by Joe Morris. Joe invites a diverse group of dynamic, innovative musicians, all important members of the global improvised music scene, and performs with them. The music is completely improvised. Every concert is different. The 2024-2025 season begins on Sunday, September 22, 2024, and goes through May [...]
Jazz Ensemble I & Studio Orchestra
Bowker Auditorium-Stockbridge Hall 80 Campus Center Way, Amherst MAJeffrey W. Holmes, director/conductor $15/5
Tuxedo Junction
Guilford VFW Post 9666 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CTYour Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to [...]
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
Elicit Brewery 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CTEvery Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.
Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTMichael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]
Jazz at La Zingara
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CTBlack Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CTLocated 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 [...]
Toneburst Electroextravaganza
World Music Hall - Wesleyan University 40 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CTWesleyan’s Toneburst Laptop and Electronic Arts Ensemble, under the direction of Professor of Music and Director of Graduate Studies Paula Matthusen, performs new works written for and by the ensemble.
Kevin Saint James Band
Owl Shop 268 College Street, New Haven, CTThe Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven. FREE. No cover charge.
Jazz at The Cannon
The Cannon 135 Dwight Street, New HavenPresented by New Haven Jazz Underground, every other Thursday, 7-9
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
Never Ending Books/Vol. 2 810 State Street, New Haven, CTA new music series at Never Ending Books on the 2nd Thursday of every month. It will feature groups and ad hoc combinations of New Haven Improvisers Collective folks. If you would like to join COMBO NHIC, show up and be ready by 7pm.
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