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Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search Finalists
Litchfield Community Center 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CTLitchfield Jazz Camp, the teaching arm of Litchfield Jazz Festival, will present its very first talent competition, the Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search. Twenty-three finalists, ages 13 to 17 selected from a pool of applicants on the basis of taped auditions, will compete live for scholarships to the renowned summer music camp. The Litchfield Jazz [...]
Ronnie Burrage and Holographic Principle
Drummer, percussionist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, band leader and music educator Ronnie Burrage was born on October 19, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri. His style draws most notably from the musical genres of “jazz”, “funk” and “soul”. Burrage sang in The St. Louis Cathedral Boys Choir from ages seven to eleven, and had the opportunity to [...]
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 – Thread City Jazz Trio
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 [...]
P B & J at the Steak Loft
Steak Loft 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT, United StatesThe Great American Song Book and Great FoodSteve Marion SaxPeter Davis PianoJames Hunter Bass ArchieDavis Guest Singer
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 If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored.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
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 – Avery Joi
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’s All-Star Jazz Band
Bill's Seafood Restaurant 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CTTimothy Norton Quintet
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesTimothy Norton - Bass Seth Trachy - Saxophone Patrick Brennan - Guitar Willerm Delisfort - Piano Jesse Simpson - Drums Bassist, composer, and educator Timothy Norton is a highly regarded sideman and bandleader known for his nuanced approach to post-bop and modern jazz. He made his debut as a leader with 2022's "Visions of Phaedrus." [...]
Sounds of The Seventies Revisited in the Key of Jazz
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center 605 Main Street, Middletown, CT, United StatesCharley Gerard is a saxophonist, author and composer. He is a 2019 recipient of the prestigious New Jazz Works grant from Chamber Music America with the generous support of the Doris Duke Foundation. Charley started The Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet in 2002. As of 2023 there are two lineups: one based in Brooklyn and the [...]
Tyreek McDole Group
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesTyreek McDole, an outstanding 24-year-old vocalist, has been making waves and enchanting audiences with his remarkable talent, characterized by a velvety tone and polished delivery. With a string of prestigious awards to his name, Tyreek shines as a rising star in the music world. It was during the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2018 Essentially [...]
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
Jazz Brunch w/Jay Leonhart Trio
Palace Theater Poli Club 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CTAcross his career, Jay Leonhart was named The Most Valuable Bassist in the recording industry three times by the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences, the presenter of the GRAMMYS. The bassist, singer, and songwriter has worked in jazz and popular music since he was 13 years old. Working in a Dixieland band in [...]
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
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 [...]
JHunter Group at the Steak Loft
Steak Loft 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT, United StatesLive Jazz, Blues and other grooves and Great Food Dawn Dumas vocalist Steve Marien saxophonist Rufus Davis pianist James Hunter bassist Randy Cloutier drums
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
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, CTJazz at JetNolo
Nolo 687 State Street, New Haven, CTBlack-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Anton Derevyanko
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 [...]
Andreas Blachere & Ameen Mokdad Jazz/Blues Duo
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge 524 Main Street, Winsted, CTAndreas is known for his guitar playing and songwriting skills. With diverse experience across a range of genres including rock, blues, jazz, classical and electronic, Andreas brings an authenticity to his art that is hard to find. He is committed to creating music that connects with people on a deep and personal level. Whether you’re [...]
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
Never Ending Books/Vol. 2 810 State Street, New Haven, CTBroken Robots, GoBruCcio and Combo NHIC. If you want to join Combo NHIC, let Bob Gorry know and/or just show up and be ready to go at 7pm. A new music series at Never Ending Books on the 2nd Thursday of every month. It will feature groups and ad hoc combinations of New Haven Improvisers [...]
Ingrid Laubrock’s Lilith
Hawks & Reed 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MAIngrid Laubrock (sax), Yvonne Rogers (piano), David Adewumi (trumpet), Adam Matlock (accordion, voice), Eva Lawitts (bass, voice), Henry Mermer (drums) Ingrid Laubrock is an experimental saxophonist and composer, interested in exploring the borders between musical realms and creating multi-layered, dense and often evocative sound worlds. A prolific composer, Laubrock was named a “true visionary” by pianist and [...]
Bill’s All-Star Jazz Band
Bill's Seafood Restaurant 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CTHJS is not responsible for changes or errors, so verify event with venue before attending.