Events for May 15, 2024 - May 15, 2024

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. [...]

Donald 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 [...]

The 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

In 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 [...]

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 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. [...]

The 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 [...]

Improvised 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 [...]

Discover 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 [...]

Hendrik 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 [...]

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 [...]

With prior commitments, his usual trio is not available, but he's bringing a vocalist, and possibly others, so while a little different that what we are used to, we have no doubt it will be a great evening, as it always is with T.J.

Led by saxophonist and composer Alexa Tarantino, the Quintet engages their audience through Tarantino's original compositions and modern takes on classic standards and favorites. With a wide range of inspiration, the Quartet's repertoire remains refreshing with uplifting elements of creative improvisation and musical interaction. This is sure to be an exhilarating evening of jazz on [...]

Hailed by Downbeat magazine as “a new and important compositional voice,” and by allaboutjazz.com as “a composer of great ambition and skill,” Victor Gould has earned distinction as a pianist, composer and first-call sideman for such artists as vocalist Jazzmeia Horn, whose Grammy-nominated recordings A Social Call and Liberation feature Gould prominently. His first album, [...]