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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 – Mae Czuba
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 [...]
Julian Lage
Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield , CTBlue 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 [...]
Bethel Jazz at La Zingara Restorante
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CT3rd Thursday of the month
Hall High School Pops ‘n Jazz
William H. Hall High School - West Hartford 975 North Main Street, West Hartford, CTPress 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 [...]
Bill’s All-Star Jazz Band
Bill's Seafood Restaurant 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CTChris Coogan Quintet
Palace Theater Poli Club 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT7:00 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 [...]
Stix Bones & The Bone Squad
Jazzy's Cabaret 4 Orange Street, New Haven, CTStix Bones & BONE Squad "Olimpik Soul" Album Release Party at Jazzy's Come join us for an unforgettable night of music and celebration at Jazzy's Cabaret! The talented Stix Bones & BONE Squad will be hosting their highly anticipated album release party for "Olimpik Soul." Get ready to groove to their soulful beats and catchy [...]
Hall High School Pops ‘n Jazz
William H. Hall High School - West Hartford 975 North Main Street, West Hartford, CTPress 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 [...]
Spyro Gyra
Infinity Hall - Hartford 32 Front Street, Hartford, CTOctober 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 Trio
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesTony 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. [...]
Firehouse 12 Concert Series
Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CTHappy Spring! We are proud to announce the Spring 2024 Concert Series at Firehouse 12, each show consisting of performances by some of the most active, innovative, and respected musicians in improvised music today. The Series will begin on March 15th with Ingrid Laubrock's Lilith (featuring David Adewumi, Adam Matlock, Yvonne Rogers, Eval Lawitts, and [...]
Stix Bones & The Bone Squad
Jazzy's Cabaret 4 Orange Street, New Haven, CTStix Bones & BONE Squad "Olimpik Soul" Album Release Party at Jazzy's Come join us for an unforgettable night of music and celebration at Jazzy's Cabaret! The talented Stix Bones & BONE Squad will be hosting their highly anticipated album release party for "Olimpik Soul." Get ready to groove to their soulful beats and catchy [...]
Hall High School Pops ‘n Jazz
William H. Hall High School - West Hartford 975 North Main Street, West Hartford, CTPress 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 [...]
Donald Vega Quartet
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesDonald Vega was trained classically in piano in his native Nicaragua. He emigrated to the United States at age 14 and found a musical home with the Colburn School of Performing Arts (CSPA). He began his studies there in classical piano with Teresa de Jong Pombo and Dr. Louis Lepley. Vega began learning the language [...]
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 – Matt DeChamplain 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 [...]
“Legacies” w/Terri & Thomas Chapin (Zoom)
For this zoom event, Abby and Lee will share the first episode of a proposed internet series, Legacies, which focuses on the musician/composer Thomas Chapin who passed away at the age of 40 in 1998 and the efforts of his widow, Terri Castillo Chapin, to preserve, protect and secure his archival legacy at Duke University’s [...]
Spyro Gyra’s 50th Anniversary
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CTSpyro Gyra has long been known to its peers in the contemporary jazz world as a “well oiled road machine” due to its relentless schedule of nearly 50 years of performing. To date, they have logged more than 10,000 shows on six continents and released 35 albums, garnering platinum and gold records along the way. [...]
Hermon Mehari & Peter Schlamb – UConn Master Class & Performance
UConn School of Music 875 Coventry Rd, Storrs, CTThe master class is scheduled for 5:00 PM, followed by the concert at 7:00 PM, both to be held in room 109 of the music building. No charge and open to the public. Award-winning trumpeter, composer and educator Hermon Mehari is a modern day Renaissance Master. Born in the United States of Eritrean parents who [...]
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. Brett Bottomley/Paul McGuire/ Diane Buettner, Bob Gorry/Nick DiMaria/Dan Klug and Combo NHIC. If you want to join Combo NHIC, Let me know and/or just show up and be ready to go at 7pm. Archive of past events Improvisers Teach [...]
“Bitter Crop” (book talk on Billie Holiday)
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore 413 Main Street, Middletown, CTDiscover the life of jazz icon Billie Holiday with master biographer, Paul Alexander. In his latest book, Bitter Crop: The Heartache and Triumph of Billie Holiday's Last Year, Alexander offers a unique perspective on Holiday's final year, shedding light on her remarkable resilience amidst adversity. Reserve your spot now for an evening celebrating literature and [...]
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, CTJobimfest ’24 – Joe Carter & Brazilian Jazz All Stars
Edgerton Center For The Performing Arts - Sacred Heart University 5151 Park. Avenue, Fairfield, CTHendrik Meurkens (SHU Faculty) – harmonica Joe Carter (SHU Faculty) – guitar Ali Ryerson – flute Harvie S – bass Samuel Martinelli – drums The Sacred Heart University Academic Music Program presents Prof. Joe Carter and the Brazilian Jazz All Stars in an annual tribute concert celebrating the music of Brazilian music composer, Antonio Carlos [...]
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