Events for May 15, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Ulysses Owens Jr. - Drums/Leader  Ace Williams - Trumpet Langston Hughes - Saxophone Tyler Bullock - Piano Johnathan Muir Cotton - Bass Generation Y is a band concept that was conceived back in 2019 with the goal promoting the next generation of dynamic talent from the top music conservatories in NYC and beyond. Led by Ulysses Owens Jr. [...]

Vocalist and composer JACQUI NAYLOR celebrates the release of her twelfth album, Treasures of the Heart, featuring her deeply rich, soulful voice on a signature mix of standards, covers, and original music. Known for her ability to interpret a diverse repertoire, the vocalist attributes her unique sound to tight and spontaneous interplay with long-time pianist, [...]

When New York City pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011, his goal was simple: to remake the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday. Miley Cyrus became The Platters. Bruno Mars became Frank Sinatra. The Spice Girls became The Andrews Sisters. [...]

Matinee Half Show/Senior and Child Friendly PNJ 2024 Coming soon!  On line tickets available 2/12 @12AM In person Box office starts March 4 (Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (12-2:30), Wed (11-1) and all show nights starting at 6PM) Call box office with questions or problems: 860-929-5151  

Sam Newsome – Soprano Saxophone “Newsome expands the sound of a single soprano into a one-man band.” – All About Jazz Sam Newsome is a saxophonist, music professor, and accomplished writer. In 2023, his artistic endeavors manifested in two duo recordings: Soprano-Logues, a collaborative effort with saxophonist Dave Liebman, and Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged, where he [...]

“A stunning singer with an equally adept pen.” – The New York City Jazz Record Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY winning and two-time GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police), [...]

Anna Webber (saxophone), Adam O'Farrill (trumpet), Mariel Roberts (cello), Elias Stemeseder (synth), Lesley Mok (drums) Anna Webber (b. 1984) is a flutist, saxophonist, and composer whose interests and work live in the aesthetic overlap between avant-garde jazz and new classical music. In May 2021 she released Idiom, a double album featuring both a trio 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 [...]

Blue Note recording artist and three-time Grammy Nominee, Julian Lage is hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians” (New Yorker). He has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility. The [...]

Press Release Show dates: March 15-17, 21-23. Mark your calendars now! In person Box office starts March 4 (Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (12-2:30), Wed (11-1) and all show nights starting at 6PM) Call box office with questions or problems: 860-929-5151 PNJ 2024 Guest Artists: Friday, March 15: Emily Bautista; Bristow Big Band  Saturday, March [...]

7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $36 A Weston, Connecticut native, Chris leads the Chris Coogan Quintet, a jazz ensemble whose repertoire includes straight-ahead jazz, fusion jazz and boogie-woogie. He is also director of the Good News Gospel Choir. During his career, Chris has appeared with such eminent musicians as Stevie Van Zandt, Sal Salvador, Ronnie [...]

October 2019 witnessed the release of Spyro Gyra’s first album of new material in six years. Once again, they have upset expectations by recording an album of all cover songs. In a nod to drawing heavily from their earlier pop and rock influences, Vinyl Tap. It’s going to upset some expectations of a collection of [...]

Tony Davis is an internationally renowned guitarist and composer based in New York City. He regularly performs at esteemed venues, such as The Blue Note, Birdland, Mezzrow, and major festivals such as the Newport Jazz Festival. Davis leads several projects, including his band, 'Cloud Nova,' a Latin jazz ensemble, 'Querencia,' and his progressive jazz trio. [...]