Events for May 13, 2024 - May 13, 2024

Please 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. [...]

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 [...]

NXTHVN 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 [...]

$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 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 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 [...]

Exciting, 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 [...]

In 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 [...]

Celebration 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.

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 [...]

Recognized 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 [...]

The 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: 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 [...]

We 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 [...]

Alexis 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 [...]

Medeski 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 [...]

Kris 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 [...]

Steve 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 [...]