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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 If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored.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
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 – Erez Aviram Ensemble
Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) - Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CTThe Erez Aviram Ensemble is a live experience that offers a unique blend of groovy, hip, and emotionally rich chamber music. The ensemble, with its distinctive instrumentation of piano, violin, cello, French horn, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, bass, and drums, creates a fresh sound that is a testament to the fusion of genres, incorporating lively [...]
Tomeka Reid Quartet | Tomas Fujiwara’s 7 Poets Trio
Real Art Ways 56 Arbor St, Hartford, CTTomeka Reid is one of the most original, versatile, and curious musicians to emerge from Chicago’s bustling jazz and improvised music community over the last decade. As a cellist, composer, and bandleader, Reid melds the Western classical tradition with modes rooted in the African diaspora and avant-garde to produce a rich and textured palette of [...]
Rob Schwimmer
Northampton Center for the Arts 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MARob Schwimmer inhabits the same universe as the “elusive” Triple Helix — one that doesn’t exist except for his own invention. He is the master of his own musical kingdom where he, playing alone, conjures a sound world created by his singular virtuosity at the piano, theremin (on which he’s considered to be one of the [...]
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
New Haven Improvisers Collective (open workshop)
Never Ending Books/Vol. 2 810 State Street, New Haven, CTImprovised Music Workshops on the last Monday of the month. Grab your instrument and join in. Improvisers Teach How To Listen NHIC Records
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.
Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTToneburst Sampler
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall - Wesleyan University 283 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CTWesleyan’s Toneburst Laptop and Electronic Arts Ensemble presents new and arranged works for live electronics under the direction of Professor of Music Paula Matthusen.
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