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Jazz at JetNolo
Nolo 687 State Street, New Haven, CTAllen Lowe & The All-Stars
Best Video Film and Cultural Center 1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CTPlease join BVFCC and host Allen Lowe for a special Valentine’s edition of our Monthly Jazz Night with Allen Lowe & The All-Stars. There will be a coterie of musical guests assembled by our host each month in a relaxed setting with tables and chairs to truly sit back, relax, and enjoy the great vibe. [...]
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Angelina Kolobukhova
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 [...]
New Haven Jazz
NXTHVN 169 Henry Street, New Haven, CTNXTHVN PERFORMS: NEW HAVEN JAZZ Please register here to attend. In honor of Dixwell’s rich jazz history, which hosted world-renowned jazz artists alongside local legends in The Monterey throughout the 20th century, we bring together New Haven-based and more broadly Connecticut-based jazz legends for an intimate, intergenerational performance curated by the young and brilliant New Haven-bred [...]
Bethel Jazz at La Zingara Restorante
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CT3rd Thursday of the month
Bill’s All-Star Jazz Band
Bill's Seafood Restaurant 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CTRichard Baratta Sextet
Palace Theater Poli Club 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT$36 - 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and since February 14th falls on a Wednesday—not the best night for those who have to get up in the morning--Litchfield Jazz has declared Friday, February 16th the official holiday. Everyone knows sweethearts don't need any more cologne, overpriced roses, or [...]
Giacomo Gates Quartet
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesGiacomo Gates does more than sing “a bunch of songs.” He is truly an entertainer, for all ages and styles, as audiences enjoy the music, the interaction on the bandstand between him and his musicians, the spontaneity, the humor, the stories about the music and composers, along with their relation to everyday life. People are [...]
Diaspora Stories: Hartford – A Film Experience Incorporating Live Music
Hill-Stead Museum 35 Mountain Rd, Farmington, CTDiaspora Stories: Hartford highlights the history and intergenerational nature of Hartford’s African and African Diasporic arts community. The series focuses on the journey of different artists who have contributed to the development of Hartford’s thriving arts community over the years, with a combination of interviews and new performance footage featuring original music and arrangements by The [...]
Shawnn Monteiro Quartet
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesExciting, captivating and completely distinctive” is how most jazz cognoscenti describe Shawnn's pulsating lyric style. Whether in the intimacy of a club date or the glitter of a Las Vegas showroom, Shawnn has delighted audiences from USA to Europe with her highly popular jazz repertoire laced with blues-oriented improvisations. Evident in Shawnn's liveliness of lyrical [...]
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.
Baby Grand Jazz – Gianni Gardner Quintet
Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) - Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CTIn 2024, Baby Grand Jazz is celebrating its 20th season. Hartford Public Library is excited to host everyone back at the Downtown Library in the Center for Contemporary Culture (CCC). Enter through the Library's Arch Street entrance only. All concerts are from 3:00-4:00 p.m. with doors opening at 2:00 p.m. The concerts will also be [...]
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
Elicit Brewery 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CTNo cover
Celebration & Remembrance of Esdras Lubin
Woodmont United Church of Christ 1000 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CTCelebration and Remembrance of the Life of Esdras Lubin – the beloved late bassist from NYC and New Haven who recently passed away. Featuring Bruce Barrett on piano, Gary Grippo on guitar, Jeff Fuller on bass and others.
Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTJazz at JetNolo
Nolo 687 State Street, New Haven, CTBlack-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Peter Greenfogel
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 [...]
Bill Frisell Three ft Gregory Tardy & Rudy Royston
Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield , CTRecognized as one of America’s “21 most vital and productive performing artists” (Doris Duke Artist Awards), Bill Frisell is a jazz guitarist and composer whose career spans more than 40 years. Frequently noted for his versatility, Frisell tackles avant-jazz, Americana, and pop, all with his recognizable warm, bell-like tone. He has released over 85 albums [...]
Myron Yousman Trio
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge 524 Main Street, Winsted, CTThe trio consists of Myron Yousman - vocals and guitar, Tim Larson - upright bass, and Bob Nolte - drums. They play a mix of jazz, blues, latin, and funk.
Tomas Fujiwara’s 7 Poets Trio + Tomeka Reid Quartet
Northampton Arts Trust 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MATomas Fujiwara's 7 Poets Trio: Tomas Fujiwara (drums), Tomeka Reid (cello), Patricia Brennan (vibes) Tomeka Reid Quartet: Tomeka Reid (cello), Mary Halvorson (guitar), Jason Roebke (bass), Tomas Fujiwara (drums) 7 Poets Trio formed in April 2018 during Tomas Fujiwara’s residency at The Stone. The rapport was instantaneous and the trio’s debut was described by All [...]
Blue Note Quintet
Bowker Auditorium-Stockbridge Hall 80 Campus Center Way, Amherst MAWe didn’t have to think very hard about whether the Fine Arts Center should present this program. You shouldn’t have to think very hard about whether to attend. The correct answer is the same for you as it was for us: “Uh, yeah!”Our decision was driven in no small part by the deep connection of [...]
Bill’s All-Star Jazz Band
Bill's Seafood Restaurant 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CTAlexis Marcelo
Northampton Center for the Arts 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MAAlexis Marcelo (piano) Alexis Marcelo is a pianist from New York City with a deep love for music. He believes in the power of music as a positive and uplifting force. He is always looking to communicate those intimate parts of the soul through music. Alexis has been blessed to receive an extensive musical education [...]
Billy Martin & Selcouth Quartet
Infinity Hall - Hartford 32 Front Street, Hartford, CTMedeski Martin & Wood’s Billy Martin — percussionist, composer, educator, performing artist— will perform a solo set utilizing percussion instruments, found objects, voice, flutes, bird calls, and more! Designed for people of all ages and backgrounds, this mind-blowing, unique, and soulful performance will take you to places beyond the imagination. Selcouth Quartet is a dynamic [...]
Jimmy Greene Quintet
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesA native of Connecticut, Greene is considered one of the most respected saxophonists of his generation. His previous solo releases, Flowers: Beautiful Life Vol. 2 (Mack Avenue), the GRAMMY®-nominated Beautiful Life (Mack Avenue), Live at Smalls (SmallsLive), Mission Statement (RazDaz/Sunnyside), The Overcomers Suite (NuJazz), Gifts and Givers (Criss Cross), True Life Stories (Criss Cross), Forever [...]
Kris Davis
Northampton Center for the Arts 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MAKris Davis (piano) Pianist-composer Kris Davis’ project Diatom Ribbons was a breakthrough record incorporating elements of hip hop, rock, and groove featuring drummer and NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington, DJ Val Jeanty, and bassist Trevor Dunn. Davis and Carrington recently won a Grammy for Best Instrumental Jazz Album for Carrington’s album New Standards, Vol [...]
The Hall Monitors
The Packing House 156 River Rd, Willington, CTSteve Bulmer, bass Jen Allen, piano Matt Parker, sax/flute Nathan Edwards, saxes Ben Bilello, drums $20 Advance Sales/$25 at the door. Students w/ID $10. Show your HJS membership card at the door and receive a 10% discount! (not available online due to ticket system limitations, sorry!) The Packing House is a warm, historic venue for [...]
Jimmy Greene Quintet
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesA native of Connecticut, Greene is considered one of the most respected saxophonists of his generation. His previous solo releases, Flowers: Beautiful Life Vol. 2 (Mack Avenue), the GRAMMY®-nominated Beautiful Life (Mack Avenue), Live at Smalls (SmallsLive), Mission Statement (RazDaz/Sunnyside), The Overcomers Suite (NuJazz), Gifts and Givers (Criss Cross), True Life Stories (Criss Cross), Forever [...]
Jeff Fuller & Friends
Elm City Market 777 Chapel Street, New Haven, CTThe Jazz Brunch returns after a long Covid-induced pause! Future performances: 2/11 – Alan Bates, Darren Litzie; 2/25 – Allen Lowe, Gary Grippo, Barry Ries; 3/10 – Atla & Matt DeChamplain, Ben Bilello; 3/24 – Chris Morrison, Matt DeChamplain, Ben Bilello
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