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SUMMARY:Al Fenton Big Band directed by Kathy Neri
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the vibrant and smooth sounds of the 18 piece Al Fenton Big Band. Their open rehearsal gives you a behind-the scenes look at their musical process\, followed by a performance that will have you dancing on the beautiful wooden dance floor. \nBYOB: Enhance your evening by bringing your own beverages and food. Relax and enjoy a lively night out with great music and company. While you are at The Carousel Museum\, take some time to visit the museum’s exhibits before or after the rehearsal to discover the rich history and artistry of carousel. \nThursday\, March 27th\nThursday\, April 24\nThursday\, May 29\nThursday\, June 26\nThursday\, July 31\nThursday\, August 28\nThursday\, September 25th\nThursday\, October 30th (Boo Bash – Costumes Encouraged)\nThursday\, November 20\nThursday\, December 18th Holiday Spectacular \nAdmission Tickets available at the door.\nMembers: Free!\nAdults $15\nSeniors/Students $10\nKids 12 and Under: Free
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/al-fenton-big-band-directed-by-kathy-neri/2025-11-27/
LOCATION:The Carousel Museum\, 95 Riverside Avenue\, Bristol\, CT
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SUMMARY:Firehouse 12 Weekly Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:November 14: Otherlands Trio\nNovember 21: Jon Irabagon Quintet\nDecember 5: Matt Mitchell & Sara Serpa\nDecember 12: Tyshawn Sorey Trio\nDecember 19: Ingrid Laubrock’s Grammy Season + + DoYeon Kim \nTickets are $20 for the 8:30pm performance and $15 for 10:00pm. 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-weekly-concert-series/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T223000
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SUMMARY:Steve Davis Quintet Ft Abena Koomson-Davis
DESCRIPTION:Steve Davis – Trombone\nAbena Koomson-Davis – Vocals\nRick Germanson – Piano\nMatt Dwonszyk – Bass\nJonathan Barber – Drums\n\nSteve Davis “Stevie-D” nickname given to him by the late Jackie McLean \nBorn in Worcester\, MA in 1967\, Davis was raised in Binghamton\, NY and graduated in 1989 from Hartt School’s Jackie McLean Institute. It was with McLean’s guidance and recommendation that Davis landed his first major performance with Art Blakey in NYC. In 98’ Steve winning the TDWR (Rising Star) Trombone Category and later named consecutively as Trombonist of the Year by The JJA – (2010-2013). Widely regarded as one of today’s leading voices on the trombone. His lyrical\, hard-swinging style first gained him broad recognition. Steve has released 20 albums including: Think Ahead (2017)\, Say When (2015)\, For Real & Gettin’ It Done (2014) featuring his longtime musical colleagues Larry Willis and Nat Reeves along with drummer Billy Williams\, saxophonists Abraham Burton (For Real)\, Mike DiRubbo and trumpeter Josh Bruneau (Gettin’ It Done)\, in addition to over 100 recordings with names including: Chick Corea\, Freddie Hubbard\, Horace Silver\, Cedar Walton\, Hank Jones. In 2018 his original composition “Optimism” was included in Christian McBride’s Grammy Award winning album “Bringin’ it”. Steve Davis’ latest release with his sextet “Correlations” (label: Smoke Sessions Records) Steve features Joshua Bruneau\, trumpet; Wayne Escoffery\, tenor saxophone; Xavier Davis\, piano; Dexron Dougles\, bass; Johnathan Barber\, drums; Caro Baptista\, percussion on “Batista Revenge”. \nHe leads his groups All-Star quartet Larry Willis (Alone Together/Mapleshade 2006) and his exciting\, Outlook Quintet featuring rising stars Mike DiRubbo (alto sax)\, David Bryant (piano)\, Dezron Douglas (bass) and Eric McPherson (drums) regularly performing at Smoke and Smalls Jazz Club (NYC); The Greater Hartford Jazz Festival\, Baltimore’s Eubie Blake Center\, The Richmond Jazz Society\, Hartford Jazz Society. \nSteve performs internationally with Dizzy Gillespie’s All-Stars\, Jimmy Heath\, Ron Carter. Chick Corea & My Spanish Heart Band\, Origin\, he has appeared at The Jimmy Fallon with Steve Wonder\, at the White House Tribute to Ray Charles (PBS) and records with the collective unit One For All (Eric Alexander\, Jim Rotondi\, David Hazeltine\, John Webber and Joe Farnsworth)\, Larry Willis\, Harold Malberen.Widely regarded as one of today’s leading voices on the trombone. His lyrical\, hard-swinging style first gained him broad recognition.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/steve-davis-quintet-ft-abena-koomson-davis/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
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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-2/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20241228T012035Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Ahern Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Bob Ahern Quartet featuring Jazz drummer Bob Ahern will be performing the last Saturday of every month for 2025 at the legendary Lighthouse Inn in New London. Each month\, Bob features a different Jazz celebrity. Great jazz venue and restaurant.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/bob-ahern-quartet-2/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
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SUMMARY:Mike Clark Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Craig Handy – Saxophone\nMike LeDonne – Piano\nNat Reeves – Bass\nMike Clark – Drums \nMike Clark gained worldwide recognition as one of America’s foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with Herbie Hancock’s group in the early 1970s. Mike became known as a major innovator through his incisive playing on Hancock’s Thrust album\, which garnered him an international cult following. \nMike has performed with jazz greats such as Herbie Hancock\, Chet Baker\, Tony Bennett\, Wayne Shorter\, Joe Henderson\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Woody Shaw\, Larry Coryell\, Jack Wilkins\, Wallace Roney\, Geri Allen\, Billy Childs\, James Genus\, Bob Hurst\, Chris Potter\, Onaje Allan Gumbs\, Bobby McFerrin\, Al Jarreau\, Dave Liebman\, Nat Adderly\, Oscar Brown Jr.\, Bill Doggett\, Mose Allison\, Maxine Brown\, Gil Evans and his orchestra\, and did a stint with Brand X\, the acclaimed British fusion band\, founded by Phil Collins. He has performed throughout the world at all the major jazz venues and festivals. \nFeatured in Downbeat\, Musician\, International Musician & Recording World\, Modern Drummer\, Jazz Times\, Guitar Player\, Jazz Is and numerous jazz history and method books\, Mike is a former faculty member of Drummers Collective\, and is a popular and busy clinician around the country. His book Funk Drumming: Innovative Grooves & Advanced Concepts was published last year by Hal Leonard and is a best seller. \nCalled “the most sampled drummer in hip hop\,” Mike’s beats have been used on tracks by musicians as diverse as NWA\, Grandmaster Flash\, Britney Spears\, Prince and many others.\nHis numerous recording credits include albums with Herbie Hancock\, the Headhunters\, Brand X\, Eddie Henderson\, Jack Wilkins\, Mark Puricelli\, Mike Wolff\, and Alien Army\, a group led by guitar great Jack Wilkins. As a bandleader\, his release Give The Drummer Some was very enthusiastically received\, earning a rare four and a half stars in Downbeat\, as was The Funk Stops Here\, a joint effort with Hancock alumni Paul Jackson. In 2001\, his solo CD\, Actual Proof met with critical acclaim\, as did the 2003 acoustic jazz release\, Summertime\, featuring Chris Potter and Billy Childs\, which spent many weeks in the top ten charts. \nOther efforts included a compilation of his legendary\, innovative funk beat samples\, Mike Clark’s The Headhunter\, a re-release of the widely acclaimed Thrust album\, and\, in 1998\, The Return Of The Headhunters\, featuring Herbie Hancock. Next came Herbie Hancock’s Box Set\, featuring Headhunters classics “Actual Proof” and “Butterfly\,” from Thrust\, a few choice cuts from Manchild\, and also some historical tracks from the classic Flood\, previously only available in Japan. The Headhunters’ newest effort\, Evolution/Revolution\, released in 2003\, featured the latest Headhunter configuration\, with original founding members Mike\, Bill Summers and Paul Jackson\, joined by Donald Harrison\, Victor Atkins (Los Hombres Caliente)\, and Nicholas Payton.\nOf his latest endeavor\, a recording as a bandleader with Christian MacBride\, Donald Harrison\, Patrice Rushen\, Jed Levy and Christian Scott\, produced by Talking House Productions\, Mike said it promises to be “some of the most exciting music I’ve ever been involved with.” He’s also featured on Mike Wolff’s latest recording Love And Destruction\, and just got out of the studio with country blues legend Delbert McClinton. \nHis band Prescription Renewal\, which debuted in the winter of 2000\, electrified audiences across the country with an eclectic core of cross generational multi talents such as Charlie Hunter\, Fred Wesley\, Skerik\, Robert Walter\, and DJ Logic\, and always featured stellar special guests such as George Porter Jr. of Funky Meters’ fame\, Kyle Hollingsworth of String Cheese Incident\, Les Claypool\, Will Bernard\, Larry Goldings and fellow Headhunters alumni\, Bill Summers\, and proved a hit on the thriving young jam band scene. Touring concurrently that year and the next was the Roots Funk All Stars\, another hot ad hoc association that married Mike with James Brown trombonist Fred Wesley\, former Headhunter cohort and funk bassist legend Paul Jackson\, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Robben Ford. In 2004 he teamed up for a series of gigs with fellow drumming legend Lenny White in a two drummer powerhouse band called New Brew featuring music inspired by Miles Davis’ landmark recording Bitches Brew. \nMike is currently busy touring with his own Prescription Organ Trio / Duo\, featuring Jerry Z\, doing clinics and performing at clubs and concerts nationwide. He’s also a regular in pianist Mike Wolff’s band\, Impure Thoughts and continues to do Headhunters’ projects around the world. Mike just returned from the annual PASIC convention in Austin\, TX where he performed with fellow drummer Jim Payne to an enthusiastic full house. In 2007\, he has tours booked throughout Europe\, South America\, South Africa and Russia. \nMike’s work continues to influence successive generations of drummers since his explosive arrival on the music scene with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/mike-clark-quartet/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T150000
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SUMMARY:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch held on the 1st\, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant:\n\n\n\nAll events will also include jazz masters Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums &/or trumpet. “Dr. G” will provide guitar accompaniment.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/dr-gs-jazz-brunch-4/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar\, 14 Water Street\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T174702Z
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SUMMARY:Preservation Hall Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with the Creole Christmas concert series. Join as the band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/preservation-hall-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Infinity Hall – Hartford\, 32 Front Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T203000
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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/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T210000
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SUMMARY:Greg Bendian / Brett Bottomley / Diane Buettner / Bob Gorry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/greg-bendian-brett-bottomley-diane-buettner-bob-gorry/
LOCATION:Ely Center of Contemporary Art\, 51 Trumbull St\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
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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/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251202T143036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T143038Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Mentorship VI - Keenan Asbridge ft Chase Wohl & Nathan Ben-Ari
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-10-9-2/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251124T010921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T010921Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Morris / Stephen Haynes / Matt Rouseau / GoBruCcio
DESCRIPTION:Joe Morris / Stephen Haynes / Matt Rouseau\nGoBruCcio (Bob Gorry / Pete Brunelli / Peter Riccio)
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/joe-morris-stephen-haynes-matt-rouseau-gobruccio/
LOCATION:Ely Center of Contemporary Art\, 51 Trumbull St\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251114T205531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142446Z
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SUMMARY:Firehouse 12 Weekly Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:November 14: Otherlands Trio\nNovember 21: Jon Irabagon Quintet\nDecember 5: Matt Mitchell & Sara Serpa\nDecember 12: Tyshawn Sorey Trio\nDecember 19: Ingrid Laubrock’s Grammy Season + + DoYeon Kim \nTickets are $20 for the 8:30pm performance and $15 for 10:00pm. 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-weekly-concert-series/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251121T165245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T165245Z
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SUMMARY:Laroo/Byrd Funky4
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Laroo/Byrd Funky4\, where we bring our signature blend of jazz\, funk\, and blues “to the max”. Expect soulful improvisations\, groovy rhythms\, and feel-good vibes that just might move you from your seat to the dance floor if the spirit calls you!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/laroo-byrd-funky4-3/
LOCATION:The Flying Monkey\, 2095 Berlin Turnpike\, Newington\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20250809T210305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031646Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Three Sheets
DESCRIPTION:New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-at-three-sheets-3/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Three Sheets\, 372 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251126T160414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T160414Z
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SUMMARY:Ian Hendrickson-Smith & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith is known for his rich tone\, soulful style\, and blues-driven melodies. A genre-hopping musician with six Grammys and decades of performances at the world’s top venues\, Ian currently tours with The Roots and plays on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Ian has recorded or toured with artists including The Roots\, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings\, Amy Winehouse\, Mark Ronson\, Al Green\, Lady Gaga\, Ed Sheeran\, Bob Dylan\, Lizzo\, and many more. \nIan will perform with Al Street (guitar)\, Eric Finland (organ)\, and David Hawkins (drums) for one special performance at NMS
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/ian-hendrickson-smith-friends/
LOCATION:Neighborhood Music School\, 100 Audubon Streen\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251129T020252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T020252Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Sands Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jazz history is filled with stirring torch songs and ballads — brilliant expressions of suffering after love has gone awry. The jazz record shelf even contains some classic album-long explorations of melancholy. But it’s hard to find precedent in pianist Christian Sands’ new Embracing Dawn\, his fifth full-length effort for Mack Avenue Records. \nSands’ LP is nothing less than a cinematic narration of the stages of grief\, crafted by one of jazz’s finest young composers. It’s a “breakup record\,” to be sure — composed while Sands was experiencing the hurt that only a sudden absence of love can deliver — but it’s so much more. In its thoughtfully assembled nine tracks are a group therapy session\, a guide to healing\, and an understanding that Sands’ deeply personal angst could apply to any person who has lost a partner\, a job\, a loved one\, an opportunity\, the list goes on. In other words\, Embracing Dawn is for everyone. \n“I actually tried not to write this record\,” Sands says with a laugh. “It was painful. I was going through heartbreak\, and I didn’t know what to do — and so I decided to put it all into music. But I knew I wasn’t alone in this feeling. So why not create a safe space for people to go when they’re having this feeling\, when they’re having these thoughts or questions?” \nEmbracing Dawn trails 2023’s acclaimed Christmas Stories and 2020’s GRAMMY-nominated Be Water. Following that album’s release\, the New York Times commented\, “Equipped with a crisp but forceful touch\, he seems always to be flowing in new directions\, integrating elements of prog rock\, gospel and Western classical into a forward-tumbling jazz conception.” Embracing Dawn furthers Sands’ uniquely cultivated jazz language\, where agile post-bop meets soulful bluesy tinges and gorgeous swells of strings. Sands’ love of classical orchestration\, he explains\, is rooted in his lifelong obsession with film. \nUltimately\, Sands’ sound and philosophy are informed by two of his most essential mentors: bass maestro Christian McBride\, who\, as Sands’ longtime employer\, taught him the importance of always being yourself; and the late piano legend Dr. Billy Taylor\, who stressed how crucial it is to connect jazz to a wide-ranging audience. “I want Embracing Dawn to be something you gravitate toward because of the story\,” Sands says
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/christian-sands-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251116T031948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031948Z
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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-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20250108T233727Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester CT Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Performers include Grammy winner Dan Pugach with his Jazz Orchestra with guest vocalist Grammy winner Nicole Zuraitis. Also vocalist Vanish Gould with the Alex Nakhimovsky Trio\, Jonathan Barber with Vision Ahead\, the Liviu Pop group\, the Hall Monitors and Grass Routes Bluegrass. \nAdditional performers include award winning Hall High School and Timothy Edwards Middle School Jazz Combos. \nThe festival\, which has sold out for the past 3 years\, promises to be extraordinary! Look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/manchester-ct-jazz-festival-2/
LOCATION:Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall\, 177 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251113T054519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T054519Z
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SUMMARY:Papo Vásquez and his Mighty Pirate Troubadours
DESCRIPTION:Real Art Ways welcomes trombonist\, composer and arranger Papo Vázquez back to Hartford for our annual concert and holiday parranda. Bring an instrument and get in free! Otherwise\, general admission is $10. \nPlease note\, the venue for this event will be Black Eyed Sally’s at 350 Asylum Street in Hartford. \nParranda de aguinaldo (Christmas folk music)\, is an Afro-Indigenous musical form played during the holidays in various Caribbean and Latin American countries including Puerto Rico\, Cuba\, Trinidad\, and the coastal area of the states Aragua and Carabobo in Venezuela. \nPapo Vázquez is a trombonist\, composer\, and arranger with over 40 years of a career spanning Jazz\, Latin\, and Afro-Caribbean music. Papo is a National Endowment for the Arts Master Artist and Grammy Nominee and was featured in the 2020 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll. \n•Musical Director for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Orchestra\, (NYC/WABC) 2016\, 2017\, 2018\, 2019 •Commissioned by Wynton Marsalis to compose music for Jazz and Art series\, conducted and performed with J@LC orchestra\, CD release August 2019 •New York Pops Education\, Board of Education certified\, 2018 and 2019 •Commissioned new music for Afro Latin Jazz Alliance for “Nueva Musica” concert series •Grammy nominated for Papo Vázquez’ Mighty Pirates\, Marooned/Aíslado\, 2008 Papo was deeply moved by jazz at a young age. His appreciation and knowledge of the indigenous music of the Caribbean provides him with a unique ability to fuse Afro-Caribbean rhythms with freer melodic and harmonic elements of progressive jazz. Learn more about Papo by visiting his website. — Real Art Ways le da la bienvenida de regreso al trombonista\, compositor y arreglista Papo Vázquez a nuestro concierto anual y parranda navideña. Parranda de aguinaldo (música folclórica navideña)\, es una forma musical afro-indígena que se toca en temporada de vacaciones en varios países del Caribe y América Latina\, incluidos Puerto Rico\, Cuba\, Trinidad y la zona costera de los estados de Aragua y Carabobo en Venezuela. \n“En fin\, Vázquez junto a sus Mighty Pirates Troubadours e invitados exponen un proyecto exquisito y cadencioso que se transforma en un banquete para los amantes del género.” – El Vocero\, 2020 (In short\, Vázquez along with his Mighty Pirates Troubadours and guests present an exquisite and lilting project that becomes a banquet for lovers of the genre.) \nBand of Pirates: \nPapo Vázquez – Trombone\, Leader \nJose Mangual – Vocals\, Percussions \nIvan Renta – Tenor Saxophone \nSilvano Monasterios – Piano \nRaul Reyes Bueno – Bass \nAlvester Garnett – Drums \nCarlos Maldonado – Percussions \nJose Claussell – Percussions
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/papo-vasquez-and-his-mighty-pirate-troubadours/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20250920T141433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T161927Z
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SUMMARY:HJS - Celebrate the Holidays Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Hartford Jazz Society invites you to an unforgettable evening of jazz\, community\, and celebration at their 2nd “Celebrating Jazz & Community” event on Saturday\, December 6th\, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This exciting event will be held at the Artists Collective Ballroom\, located at 1200 Albany Avenue in Hartford. \nImmerse yourself in the captivating performance of Linda Ransom and Friends\, who will fill the air with classic jazz tunes and beloved favorites. This is a unique opportunity to experience exceptional live music in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. \nPlease join us as we honor percussionist Abu Alvin Carter with the Hartford Jazz Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award.  \nIn addition to the phenomenal music\, attendees can participate in a raffle with exciting prizes\, including: \n\nGift baskets\nJazz photos by Maurice Robertson\nBackstage passes to the Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series\nAnd much more!\n\nIndulge in delectable hors d’oeuvres prepared by East West Grill and enjoy the convenience of a cash bar throughout the evening. Ample parking is available. \nGet your tickets early – purchase by November 6th for a discounted rate. \n\n$40 HJS member\n$50 Non-Member\n$75 Includes ticket and HJS Membership\n\nAfter November 6th \n\n$50 Hartford Jazz Society Members\n$60 Non-Members\n$75 Includes ticket and HJS Membership\nTickets can be purchased at the door\n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite \nProceeds from this event will directly support the 2026 Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series and the Hartford Jazz Society’s Scholarship Fund\, which helps nurture the next generation of jazz musicians. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable community celebration of Jazz! \nAbout the Hartford Jazz Society: The Hartford Jazz Society is dedicated to cultivating an appreciation for jazz music\, culture\, and history. Founded in 1960\, it is the longest continuously operating jazz society in the country. Through live events\, educational programs\, and community outreach\, the Hartford Jazz Society enriches the Greater Hartford community and preserves the spirit of jazz.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/hjs-celebrate-the-holidays-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Artists Collective\, 1200 Albany Avenue\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251029T151110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T151110Z
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SUMMARY:Sara Serpa/Matt Mitchell Duo
DESCRIPTION:Sara Serpa (voice)\, Matt Mitchell (piano) \nSara Serpa and Matt Mitchell are long-time collaborators. The duo appears on Ingrid Laubrock’s new release\, Purposing the Air\, featuring the poetry of Erica Hunt. \n“Serpa possesses a preternatural cool\, injecting weightless sophistication and melodic grace into everything she touches.”\n– Peter Margasak\, Chicago Reader \nA native from Lisboa\, Portuguese Sara Serpa is a singer\, composer\, improviser\, who through her practice and performance\, explores the use of the voice as an instrument. Serpa has been working in the field of jazz\, improvised and experimental music\, since moving to New York in 2008. Literature\, film\, visual arts\, nature and history inspire Serpa in the creative process and development of her music. Described by the New York Times as “a singer of silvery poise and cosmopolitan outlook\,” and by the JazzTimes magazine as “a master of wordless landscapes\,” Serpa started her recording and performing career with jazz luminaries such as Grammy-nominated pianists\, Danilo Perez and Ran Blake\, and saxophonist Greg Osby. \nAs a leader\, she has produced and released over ten albums\, including Recognition (2021)\, a multi-disciplinary work that traces the historical legacy of Portuguese colonialism in Africa\, and Intimate Strangers (2021)\, a collaboration with Nigerian writer Emmanuel Iduma. Her latest recording\, Encounters and Collisions (2024)\, features Erik Friedlander\, Ingrid Laubrock and Angelica Sanchez. \nSerpa has been active in gender equity in music and is the co-founder (along with fellow musician Jen Shyu) of Mutual Mentorship for Musicians (M³)\, an organization created to empower and elevate women and non-binary musicians. \n“A pianist of burrowing focus and an indispensable fixture of the contemporary vanguard”\n– Nate Chinen\, The New York Times \nMatt Mitchell is a pianist\, composer\, and electronic musician interested in the intersections of various strains of acoustic\, electric\, composed\, and improvised new music. He has released several forward-thinking\, critically acclaimed\, and influential albums as a leader on Pi Recordings\, Screwgun Records\, and Out of Your Head Records\, and together with Kate Gentile he runs Obliquity Records. He leads the ensemble Phalanx Ambassadors and co-leads Snark Horse with Kate Gentile\, These and other bands he regularly presents feature many of the current foremost musicians and improvisers\, including Patricia Brennan\, Kim Cass\, Kate Gentile\, Jon Irabagon\, Ava Mendoza\, Miles Okazaki\, Mariel Roberts\, Sara Serpa\, Sara Schoenbeck\, Brandon Seabrook\, Ches Smith\, Chris Tordini\, Anna Webber\, Dan Weiss\, and Miguel Zenon. \nHe is an member of several significant and acclaimed creative music ensembles\, including Dan Weiss’s Starebaby\, Miles Okazaki’s Trickster\, Ches Smith’s We All Break\, Kate Gentile’s Find Letter X\, Anna Webber’s Simple Trio\, Jon Irabagon’s Outright!\, Sara Serpa’s IntimateStrangers\, and Yuhan Su’s Liberated Gesture. He has a longstanding association with Tim Berne\, and he has played extensively in the ensembles of many major figures in improvised music\, including Dave Douglas\, Steve Coleman\, David Binney\, John Hollenbeck\, Miguel Zenon\, Rudresh Mahanthappa\, Linda May Han Oh\, Jonathan Finlayson\, Mario Pavone\, and Darius Jones. \nHe has taught extensively with the Brooklyn-based School for Improvisational Music\, as well as at the New School\, NYU\, and the Siena Jazz Workshop. He is a 2015 receipient of a Doris Duke Impact Award and a 2012 recipient of a Pew Fellowship from the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/sara-serpa-matt-mitchell-duo/
LOCATION:Institute for the Musical Arts\, 165 Cape Street\, Goshen\, MA\, 01032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251129T020457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T020459Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Sands Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jazz history is filled with stirring torch songs and ballads — brilliant expressions of suffering after love has gone awry. The jazz record shelf even contains some classic album-long explorations of melancholy. But it’s hard to find precedent in pianist Christian Sands’ new Embracing Dawn\, his fifth full-length effort for Mack Avenue Records. \nSands’ LP is nothing less than a cinematic narration of the stages of grief\, crafted by one of jazz’s finest young composers. It’s a “breakup record\,” to be sure — composed while Sands was experiencing the hurt that only a sudden absence of love can deliver — but it’s so much more. In its thoughtfully assembled nine tracks are a group therapy session\, a guide to healing\, and an understanding that Sands’ deeply personal angst could apply to any person who has lost a partner\, a job\, a loved one\, an opportunity\, the list goes on. In other words\, Embracing Dawn is for everyone. \n“I actually tried not to write this record\,” Sands says with a laugh. “It was painful. I was going through heartbreak\, and I didn’t know what to do — and so I decided to put it all into music. But I knew I wasn’t alone in this feeling. So why not create a safe space for people to go when they’re having this feeling\, when they’re having these thoughts or questions?” \nEmbracing Dawn trails 2023’s acclaimed Christmas Stories and 2020’s GRAMMY-nominated Be Water. Following that album’s release\, the New York Times commented\, “Equipped with a crisp but forceful touch\, he seems always to be flowing in new directions\, integrating elements of prog rock\, gospel and Western classical into a forward-tumbling jazz conception.” Embracing Dawn furthers Sands’ uniquely cultivated jazz language\, where agile post-bop meets soulful bluesy tinges and gorgeous swells of strings. Sands’ love of classical orchestration\, he explains\, is rooted in his lifelong obsession with film. \nUltimately\, Sands’ sound and philosophy are informed by two of his most essential mentors: bass maestro Christian McBride\, who\, as Sands’ longtime employer\, taught him the importance of always being yourself; and the late piano legend Dr. Billy Taylor\, who stressed how crucial it is to connect jazz to a wide-ranging audience. “I want Embracing Dawn to be something you gravitate toward because of the story\,” Sands says
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/christian-sands-trio-2/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251116T021850Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch held on the 1st\, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant:\n\n\n\nAll events will also include jazz masters Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums &/or trumpet. “Dr. G” will provide guitar accompaniment.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/dr-gs-jazz-brunch-3-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar\, 14 Water Street\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20250108T233839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T052405Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester CT Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Performers include Grammy winner Dan Pugach with his Jazz Orchestra with guest vocalist Grammy winner Nicole Zuraitis. Also vocalist Vanish Gould with the Alex Nakhimovsky Trio\, Jonathan Barber with Vision Ahead\, the Liviu Pop group\, the Hall Monitors and Grass Routes Bluegrass. \nAdditional performers include award winning Hall High School and Timothy Edwards Middle School Jazz Combos. \nThe festival\, which has sold out for the past 3 years\, promises to be extraordinary! Look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/manchester-ct-jazz-festival-3/
LOCATION:Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall\, 177 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251129T020621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T020623Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Sands Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jazz history is filled with stirring torch songs and ballads — brilliant expressions of suffering after love has gone awry. The jazz record shelf even contains some classic album-long explorations of melancholy. But it’s hard to find precedent in pianist Christian Sands’ new Embracing Dawn\, his fifth full-length effort for Mack Avenue Records. \nSands’ LP is nothing less than a cinematic narration of the stages of grief\, crafted by one of jazz’s finest young composers. It’s a “breakup record\,” to be sure — composed while Sands was experiencing the hurt that only a sudden absence of love can deliver — but it’s so much more. In its thoughtfully assembled nine tracks are a group therapy session\, a guide to healing\, and an understanding that Sands’ deeply personal angst could apply to any person who has lost a partner\, a job\, a loved one\, an opportunity\, the list goes on. In other words\, Embracing Dawn is for everyone. \n“I actually tried not to write this record\,” Sands says with a laugh. “It was painful. I was going through heartbreak\, and I didn’t know what to do — and so I decided to put it all into music. But I knew I wasn’t alone in this feeling. So why not create a safe space for people to go when they’re having this feeling\, when they’re having these thoughts or questions?” \nEmbracing Dawn trails 2023’s acclaimed Christmas Stories and 2020’s GRAMMY-nominated Be Water. Following that album’s release\, the New York Times commented\, “Equipped with a crisp but forceful touch\, he seems always to be flowing in new directions\, integrating elements of prog rock\, gospel and Western classical into a forward-tumbling jazz conception.” Embracing Dawn furthers Sands’ uniquely cultivated jazz language\, where agile post-bop meets soulful bluesy tinges and gorgeous swells of strings. Sands’ love of classical orchestration\, he explains\, is rooted in his lifelong obsession with film. \nUltimately\, Sands’ sound and philosophy are informed by two of his most essential mentors: bass maestro Christian McBride\, who\, as Sands’ longtime employer\, taught him the importance of always being yourself; and the late piano legend Dr. Billy Taylor\, who stressed how crucial it is to connect jazz to a wide-ranging audience. “I want Embracing Dawn to be something you gravitate toward because of the story\,” Sands says
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/christian-sands-trio-3/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251206T175318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T175318Z
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SUMMARY:Damian Curtis Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Damian Curtis\, also known as “King Solomon\,” is a Connecticut-based jazz pianist who performs various genres\, including jazz\, Latin jazz\, salsa\, and hip-hop. \nHaving performed with renowned artists like Jackie McLean and Eddie Palmieri\, Damian Curtis has produced several albums\, and is an in-demand educator for young artists—our Loomis Chaffee students are so fortunate to work with Damian Curtis. \nDamian Curtis was featured in the film Diaspora Stories: Hartford where he described the intergenerational nature of Hartford’s African and African Diasporic arts community and its impact on his career. \nIf you’ve been to Monday Night Jazz in Bushnell Park or the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz\, you know Damian Curtis is a stalwart—and immensely inspiring– presence in today’s jazz world! \nHubbard Performance Hall
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/damian-curtis-ensemble/
LOCATION:Loomis Chaffee School\, 4 Batchelder Road\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251116T032622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T032844Z
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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/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120955
CREATED:20251116T024008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T024009Z
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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-2-2/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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