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New Haven Composers Spotlight
NXTHVN 169 Henry Street, New Haven, CTThe 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. [...]
Jukebox Saturday Night
Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield , CTFrom 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 [...]
Smooth Jazz for Scholars
Parsons Veterans Memorial Auditorium 70 West River Street, Milford, CTWorld 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 [...]
Clifton Anderson and Company
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesClifton 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 [...]
Subliminals
Daniel Packer Inne 32 Water Street, Mystic, CTDr. 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 – Rachel Therrien & Albert Marquès Duo
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
Stanley Street Big Band
Kinsmen Brewing Company 409 Canal Street, Milldale, CTThe 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, CTJazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTBy New Haven Jazz Underground
Bill’s All-Star Jazz Band
Bill's Seafood Restaurant 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CTWesleyan Jazz Orchestra & Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble Concert
Crowell Concert Hall - Wesleyan University 283 Washington St, Middletown, CTThe 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.
Alex Claffy Quartet
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesAlexander 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 [...]
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 [...]
Making Things: A Conversation About Creativity
Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CTWill 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 [...]
Custom Groove
Meriden Public Library 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CTA mix of great instrumental and vocal jazz tunes by artists such as Chuck Mangione, Bob James, and Spyro Gyra, with arrangements of classic pop tunes and timeless standards. David Stangarone on flugelhorn and trumpet Jim Stavris on drums Ed Morcaldi on bass Debra Cipollini Morcaldi on vocals Loren Evarts on keys and vocals https://lorenevarts.com/custom-groove
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CTCome enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with the area's finest players. Sit in with the band and show off your chops or just sit and enjoy a cold drink while the music creates the vibe.
Bob Ahern Quartet
Lighthouse Inn 6 Guthrie Pl, New London, CTThe Bob Ahern Quartet featuring drummer Bob Ahern will be performing the last Saturday of every month for the balance of 2024 at the legendary Lighthouse Inn in New London. Each month, Bob features a different Jazz celebrity. Great jazz venue and restaurant.
Craig Harris and Tailgater’s Tales Perform the Music of Sam Rivers
Crowell Concert Hall - Wesleyan University 283 Washington St, Middletown, CTTrombonist, composer, and bandleader Craig Harris has performed around the world with a wide range of progressive jazz luminaries, including Sam Rivers, Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Charlie Haden, Muhal Richard Abrams, Henry Threadgill, and Oliver Lake, since 1976. Harris co-composed the score for the Academy Award-winning film Judas and the Black Messiah (2021), which was [...]
Leala Cyr Group
Jazzy's Cabaret 4 Orange Street, New Haven, CTJoin us for a night of dinner, cocktails, & smooth jazz vibes with The Leala Cyr Group in the heart of the city! Leala’s music is a smooth blend of jazz, Brazilian influences, and original pop music. Joining singer and trumpetist Leala will be Jeff Fuller on bass, will be Matt Parker on sax, Ben [...]
JazzRules
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center 605 Main Street, Middletown, CT, United StatesThis group is a spin-off of TBT favorite Secondary Messengers. Don Anderson (trumpet, flugelhorn, EVI) hails from Virginia and moved to Massachusetts to embrace the icy winters. He enjoys playing a variety of styles and has played with numerous groups including Right Time (World Beat), Dr. Burma (R&B), Hip Socket, New England Transcendental Brass Band, [...]
Nick Finzer – JJ Johnson Tribute
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesHailed as a “Rising Star” in the world of jazz (DownBeat Critics Poll), Nick Finzer is making waves in the music industry with his dynamic original compositions and trombone artistry. Finzer has toured the globe as a bandleader as well as sharing the stage with some of the most respected names in jazz. As both [...]
Jeff Fuller & Friends
Elm City Market 777 Chapel Street, New Haven, CTThe Jazz Brunch returns after a long Covid-induced pause!
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.
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