Events for September 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024

Pheeroan akLaff (drums), Scott Robinson, (reeds), Dr. Julian Thayer (bass) The trio known as aRT – akLaff, Robinson, Thayer – is a highly adventurous group of creative minds that has been performing new and startling music since 1988. aRT has appeared at jazz festivals, art galleries, and scientific conferences here and abroad, and has produced [...]

Make Music Connecticut offers all native and newcomer residents of the Constitution State the opportunity to add a chorus to the rich musical history of Connecticut. On June 21, Connecticuters will celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, with song. We invite artists of all ages and genres, amateur and professional alike, [...]

Damian Curtis (piano), Zaccai Curtis (piano), Luques Curtis (bass) and Reinaldo DeJesus (percussion) come together to bring us the Curtis Brothers Quartet. Their music blends blues harmonies with swing and latin rhythms for a modern latin jazz and afro-cuban sound. Tickets are FREE but seats should be reserved using Eventbrite

Benito Gonzalez - Piano Buster Williams - Bass Lenny White - Drums Pianist Benito Gonzalez “Two times Grammy nominee”is an internationally beloved artist who combines a long lineage of American jazz traditions with rhythms from around the world. He’s worked with dozens of the greats, and he always brings some of the best rhythm section [...]

This year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Greenwich Historical Society will offer fun and learning for the whole family. Browse the curated market in the Tavern Garden, highlighting local businesses. Relax on the great lawn with lawn games and jazz music from the Demolition Brass Band. Enjoy a plate of delicious food from Soul Tasty. Kids of [...]

The Subliminals are an instrumental jazz/ groove project from southeastern CT.  The group is a collective of diverse musicians whose talent is truly amazing , bringing years of experience to each performance. Party jazz is a way of describing the band’s sound, by taking on compositions from Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Roy Hargove,  John Scolfield [...]

Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Jazz and Poetry Free event, no advance reservation required Between 1670 and 1826 upwards of 300 enslaved African-descended and indentured Indigenous people labored in the historic town of Lyme. Today, Witness Stones mark former sites of enslavement and indentured servitude. Join us for a Juneteenth celebration on the Museum’s north grounds featuring [...]

Jerry Bergonzi - Saxophone Phil Grenadier - Trumpet Sheryl Bailey - Guitar Harvie S. - Bass Luther Gray - Drums Tenor saxophonist, Jerry Bergonzi, is an internationally recognized jazz performer, composer, author and educator. His music is renowned for its innovation, mastery, and integrity. Relentless drive, inner fire, total command, awesome technique, elastic lyricism, rich [...]

After a sold out show in 2022, jazz icon Kenny G returns to the Playhouse by popular demand! With global sales totaling more than 75 million records, Grammy and American Music Award Winner Kenny G is the best-selling instrumental musician of all time. To add to his accolades, Kenny G has both the best-selling instrumental [...]

Acclaimed guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the 40th anniversary of his debut album with a collection of classic songs from Broadway and Hollywood Stage & Screen, due out April 21, 2023 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 [...]

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 [...]

The interstellar Medium band features 6 up and coming young jazz musicians playing standards and some originals. Avery Join’s vocalist leads the band along with Michael Carabello piano,Aeneas Strozier bass, Danny Trainor alto and Ian Behrstock trumpet. Avery studied at the New School and William Paterson, Michael just graduated from Hart and performs regularly in [...]

Come be swept away by the soulful sounds of two time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist, Samara Joy. Still in her early 20’s, Samara’s soulful voice channels the essence of jazz legends like Sarah, Ella, and Billie, creating a fusion of classic vibes and contemporary flair. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the golden age of jazz, as [...]

I am happy to once again offer a bus trip to the Montreal Jazz Festival for 2024!!!!! I hope you will consider joining me for this wonderful weekend of jazz! 😊 -Tonya Knight Recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest jazz festival on the planet, the Festival has been synonymous with musical passion and [...]

Enjoy live music on Thursday nights all summer long, with a front-row seat to the best view of Walnut Hill Park. Cocktails, snacks, sandwiches, and salads are available for purchase in our Museum Café. New this year: there will be a specialty cocktail each Thursday.