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Branford Jazz on the Green
Branford Town Green 1019 Main Street, Branford, CTThe mission of Branford Jazz-on-the-Green is to enrich, entertain, and educate the community by hosting a broad variety of live jazz performances. We pursue our mission through collaborative partnerships with local businesses and sponsors to enhance the quality of life for all. Branford Jazz Parking (directions for GPS~ use 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT. 06405) [...]
Hot Cat Jazz Band (outdoors)
The McAuley 275 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CTLaroo/Byrd Funky4
The Flying Monkey 2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CTMake your Monkey dinner really fly with Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd and their Funky4 bringing tasty jazzy funk, blues, reggae and Latin grooves!!
Jazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTBy New Haven Jazz Underground
Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum (outdoors)
Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CTJazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Every Friday in August, music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and the [...]
Bill’s All-Star Jazz Band
Bill's Seafood Restaurant 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CTMark Kaplan Quartet
Best Video Film and Cultural Center 1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CTThe Mark Kaplan Quartet is one of New England’s premier jazz ensembles! We are dedicated to the preservation of the classic bebop and post-bop genres, lovingly referred to as “Straight Ahead.” Each member is an established luminary on the local and regional jazz scene. We are: Mark Kaplan, tenor saxophone; Martin Carter, piano; Jeff Fuller, [...]
Charlie Apicella & Iron City
Palace Theater Poli Club 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $40 New York guitarist Charlie Apicella's musical voice runs historically deep, with his seven recordings to date highly focused on celebrating the elders of jazz, R&B, and the Blues. His band, Iron City, has been with him the whole way, providing a base context for all of his projects. [...]
Pat Bianchi Organ Trio
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesA modern ambassador of the mighty Hammond B3, Grammy nominated organist Pat Bianchi demonstrates a deep knowledge of jazz-organ history yet draws from a wide range of other musical influences. The result is a unique and creative voice that acknowledges the tradition while looking beyond at the same moment. His musical tenacity paved the way [...]
Women in Jazz Panel Discussion
Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) - Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CTWomen in Jazz Panel Discussion Featuring: Mary DiPaola, Jen Allen, Arcoiris Sandoval & Mimi Jones Women have always been present in Jazz however their contributions haven't always been appreciated, noted, or credited the way they should be. This panel will feature women in jazz from the local and national scene to talk about these various [...]
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CTCome enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with the area's finest players. Sit in with the band and show off your chops or just sit and enjoy a cold drink while the music creates the vibe.
Norwalk Summer Jazz Concert Series (outdoors)
August 3 concert is postponed. Calf Pasture Beach is located at 99 Calf Pasture Beach Rd, Norwalk, CT
Bill Charlap Trio
Music Mountain 225 Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, CTGrammy Award winning pianist “Bill Charlap approaches a song the way a lover approaches his beloved…no matter how imaginative or surprising his take on a song is, he invariably zeroes in on its essence” (Time Magazine)
Gerald Albright
Klein Memorial Auditorium 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CTGerald Albright, born and raised in Los Angeles, was an accomplished saxophonist well before he enrolled into Redlands University. Months after graduation he joined jazz pianist/ R&B singer Patrice Rushen and took the place of the bass player and finished up the tour with her playing both the saxophone and bass. He then became the [...]
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar 14 Water Street, Guilford, CTThis weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
Tuxedo Junction
Guilford VFW Post 9666 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CTDoors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Elicit Brewery 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CTHartford's premier 16 piece Big Band Jazz Orchestra with monthly special guest artist series.
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CTCafe Nine and the New Haven Jazz Underground present TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, a rotation of local and special guest musicians and bands will play a house set from 7-8pm. After the house band set host bands will open the stage for a jazz jam session from 8-10pm.
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Port of Call 15 Water Street, Mystic, CTThe Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The [...]
Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTJazz at La Zingara
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CTAllen Lowe & The All-Stars
Best Video Film and Cultural Center 1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CTAllen Lowe is a composer, saxophonist, and music historian. He was voted Artist of the Year in the 2021 Jazz Times Readers’ Poll. He has recorded as a leader with: Julius Hemphill, Gary Bartz, Marc Ribot, David Murray, Nels Cline, Matt Shipp, Roswell Rudd, Don Byron, Doc Cheatham, and others. “Allen Lowe is the tradition; [...]
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – TBD
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 [...]
Stanley Street Big Band
Kinsmen Brewing Company 409 Canal Street, Milldale, CTThe Stanley Street Big Band is an 18-piece band composed of outstanding musicians from the Greater Hartford and Springfield areas. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the band performs the best in swing, classic, and contemporary big band music. C'mon down to Kinsmen Brewing Company and enjoy a custom brew, great food and swinging big [...]
Branford Jazz on the Green
Branford Town Green 1019 Main Street, Branford, CTThe mission of Branford Jazz-on-the-Green is to enrich, entertain, and educate the community by hosting a broad variety of live jazz performances. We pursue our mission through collaborative partnerships with local businesses and sponsors to enhance the quality of life for all. Branford Jazz Parking (directions for GPS~ use 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT. 06405) [...]
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