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Jazz at JetNolo

Nolo 687 State Street, New Haven, CT

Event Series Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam

Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam

Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CT

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 [...]

Event Series Smooth Jazz for Scholars

Smooth Jazz for Scholars

Parsons Veterans Memorial Auditorium 70 West River Street, Milford, CT

World renowned jazz musician and composer Jay Rowe is eagerly looking forward to what he is calling ‘the best concert ever’ as he prepares for the 21st Annual ‘Smooth Jazz for Scholars’ performance. For the past 2 decades, Rowe has put together this incredible 2-night lineup, featuring professional jazz artists from across the country to [...]

$50

Manuel Valera and New Cuban Express

Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Manuel Valera - Piano John Ellis - Tenor and Soprano Saxophone Boris Kozlov - Bass Jimmy MacBride - Drums Based in New York City, Grammy nominated artist, pianist and composer Manuel Valera was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. Since arriving in NYC, he has become well known in the NYC modern jazz scene, garnering [...]

$25 – $45
Event Series Firehouse 12 Concert Series

Firehouse 12 Concert Series

Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CT

Happy 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 [...]

$15 – $20

New Haven Composers Spotlight

NXTHVN 169 Henry Street, New Haven, CT

The inaugural New Haven Composers Spotlight is dedicated to advancing artistic visions and stories specific to New Haven through the commissioning of three works by diverse and emerging local composers. The Spotlight will debut at NXTHVN on April 20th, thanks to founding support from the Mellon Foundation and the Arts Council of Greater New Haven. [...]

Free

Jukebox Saturday Night

Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield , CT

From the producers of the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, comes JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT – a Playhouse debut! Get ready to be transported back to America’s Swing Era with a musical review of the great Big Bands of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s. This energetic group of instrumentalists and vocalists will be performing the greatest [...]

$40 – $45
Event Series Smooth Jazz for Scholars

Smooth Jazz for Scholars

Parsons Veterans Memorial Auditorium 70 West River Street, Milford, CT

World renowned jazz musician and composer Jay Rowe is eagerly looking forward to what he is calling ‘the best concert ever’ as he prepares for the 21st Annual ‘Smooth Jazz for Scholars’ performance. For the past 2 decades, Rowe has put together this incredible 2-night lineup, featuring professional jazz artists from across the country to [...]

$50

Clifton Anderson and Company

Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Clifton Anderson - Trombone Antoine Roney - Saxophone Edsel Gomez - Piano Belden Bullock - Bass Steve Johns - Drums Victor See Yuen - Percussion  Clifton Anderson was born in Harlem, New York City into a musical family and from an early age showed an affinity for music, receiving his first trombone from his uncle [...]

$25 – $45

Subliminals

Daniel Packer Inne 32 Water Street, Mystic, CT

Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch

Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT

This 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.

Free
Event Series Baby Grand Jazz

Baby Grand Jazz – Rachel Therrien & Albert Marquès Duo

Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) - Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT

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 [...]

Free

Tuxedo Junction

Guilford VFW Post 9666 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT

Doors 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.

Jazz at Cafe Nine

Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CT

Cafe 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.

Jazz at JetNolo

Nolo 687 State Street, New Haven, CT

Event Series Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam

Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam

Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CT

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 [...]

Stanley Street Big Band

Kinsmen Brewing Company 409 Canal Street, Milldale, CT

The Stanley Street Big Band is an 18-piece band composed of outstanding musicians from the Greater Hartford and Springfield areas. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the band performs the best in swing, classic, and contemporary big band music. C'mon down to Kinsmen Brewing Company and enjoy a custom brew, great food and swinging big [...]

Subliminals

Stomping Ground 132 Main Street, Putnam, CT

Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra & Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble Concert

Crowell Concert Hall - Wesleyan University 283 Washington St, Middletown, CT

The Wesleyan University Jazz Orchestra, directed by Professor of Music and African American Studies Jay Hoggard ’76, MA ’91, and the Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble, directed by Noah Baerman, present an exciting evening of classic and contemporary jazz repertoire as the start of the 21st annual Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra Weekend.

Free

Alex Claffy Quartet

Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Alexander Claffy - Bass Matthew Rotker Lynn - Guitar  Aaron Goldberg - Piano  Joe Peri - Drums  Alexander Claffy is a jazz bassist, composer and arranger based in New York. He has played with artists including Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Harold Mabern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Christian Scott and Joey Alexander. In addition to an album of [...]

$25 – $45
Event Series Firehouse 12 Concert Series

Firehouse 12 Concert Series

Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CT

Happy 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 [...]

$15 – $20

Making Things: A Conversation About Creativity

Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CT

Will Alexander (poet/essayist/playwright/visual artist), Megan Craig (philosopher/essayist/artist), Howard el-Yasin (visual artist), Hong Hong (visual artist), John Lysaker (philosopher/writer), Meghan O'Rourke (poet/author/speaker), and Matthew Shipp (jazz pianist/composer/bandleader) "Making Things: A Conversation About Creativity" is a moderated public discussion among artists from different disciplines, taking place in the live room at Firehouse 12. We will be talking [...]

Free

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