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Bethel Jazz at La Zingara Restorante
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CT3rd Thursday of the month
aRT
Holyoke Media 1 Court Plaza, Holyoke, MAPheeroan akLaff (drums), Scott Robinson, (reeds), Dr. Julian Thayer (bass) The trio known as aRT – akLaff, Robinson, Thayer – is a highly adventurous group of creative minds that has been performing new and startling music since 1988. aRT has appeared at jazz festivals, art galleries, and scientific conferences here and abroad, and has produced [...]
Make Music Connecticut
Make Music Connecticut offers all native and newcomer residents of the Constitution State the opportunity to add a chorus to the rich musical history of Connecticut. On June 21, Connecticuters will celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, with song. We invite artists of all ages and genres, amateur and professional alike, [...]
Jazz 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, CTCurtis Brothers Quartet
Artists Collective 1200 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CTDamian Curtis (piano), Zaccai Curtis (piano), Luques Curtis (bass) and Reinaldo DeJesus (percussion) come together to bring us the Curtis Brothers Quartet. Their music blends blues harmonies with swing and latin rhythms for a modern latin jazz and afro-cuban sound. Tickets are FREE but seats should be reserved using Eventbrite
Benito Gonzalez Trio w/ Buster Williams & Lenny White
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesBenito Gonzalez - Piano Buster Williams - Bass Lenny White - Drums Pianist Benito Gonzalez “Two times Grammy nominee”is an internationally beloved artist who combines a long lineage of American jazz traditions with rhythms from around the world. He’s worked with dozens of the greats, and he always brings some of the best rhythm section [...]
Demolition Brass Band (outdoors)
Greenwich Historical Society 47 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CTThis year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Greenwich Historical Society will offer fun and learning for the whole family. Browse the curated market in the Tavern Garden, highlighting local businesses. Relax on the great lawn with lawn games and jazz music from the Demolition Brass Band. Enjoy a plate of delicious food from Soul Tasty. Kids of [...]
Subliminals
Mystic Shipyard 100 Essex Street, Mystic, CTThe Subliminals are an instrumental jazz/ groove project from southeastern CT. The group is a collective of diverse musicians whose talent is truly amazing , bringing years of experience to each performance. Party jazz is a way of describing the band’s sound, by taking on compositions from Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Roy Hargove, John Scolfield [...]
Nat Reeves Quartet
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CTJuneteenth Celebration Featuring Jazz and Poetry Free event, no advance reservation required Between 1670 and 1826 upwards of 300 enslaved African-descended and indentured Indigenous people labored in the historic town of Lyme. Today, Witness Stones mark former sites of enslavement and indentured servitude. Join us for a Juneteenth celebration on the Museum’s north grounds featuring [...]
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.
Jerry Bergonzi Quintet
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesJerry Bergonzi - Saxophone Phil Grenadier - Trumpet Sheryl Bailey - Guitar Harvie S. - Bass Luther Gray - Drums Tenor saxophonist, Jerry Bergonzi, is an internationally recognized jazz performer, composer, author and educator. His music is renowned for its innovation, mastery, and integrity. Relentless drive, inner fire, total command, awesome technique, elastic lyricism, rich [...]
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.
Kenny G
Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield , CTAfter a sold out show in 2022, jazz icon Kenny G returns to the Playhouse by popular demand! With global sales totaling more than 75 million records, Grammy and American Music Award Winner Kenny G is the best-selling instrumental musician of all time. To add to his accolades, Kenny G has both the best-selling instrumental [...]
Jazz 201 Workshop
Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) - Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CTFour local musicians present hands-on Jazz workshops. Every Monday night from May 6th - July 1, excluding Memorial Day. Join us from 6 - 8 pm in the Center for Contemporary Culture, 500 Main Street, Hartford.
Jazz at Parkville Market
Parkville Market 1400 Park Street, HartfordJazz is back in The Local every other Monday! Kick back, grab a drink with your friends, and enjoy the smooth sounds of the evening!
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 at Elicit Brewery
Elicit Brewery 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CTHartford's premier 16 piece Big Band Jazz Orchestra with monthly special guest artist series.
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. Archive of past events Improvisers Teach How To Listen NHIC Records
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.
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Port of Call 15 Water Street, Mystic, CTThe Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The [...]
John Pizzarelli Trio
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CTAcclaimed guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the 40th anniversary of his debut album with a collection of classic songs from Broadway and Hollywood Stage & Screen, due out April 21, 2023 via Palmetto Records, features songs spanning nearly a century, given new life by Pizzarelli, bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. World-renowned guitarist and [...]
Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTBlack-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Alexis Robbins & Click Tracks
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 [...]
Interstellar Medium Band
The Blue Room at CitySpace 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MAThe interstellar Medium band features 6 up and coming young jazz musicians playing standards and some originals. Avery Join’s vocalist leads the band along with Michael Carabello piano,Aeneas Strozier bass, Danny Trainor alto and Ian Behrstock trumpet. Avery studied at the New School and William Paterson, Michael just graduated from Hart and performs regularly in [...]
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 [...]
Samara Joy
College Street Music Hall 238 College Street, New Haven, CTCome be swept away by the soulful sounds of two time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist, Samara Joy. Still in her early 20’s, Samara’s soulful voice channels the essence of jazz legends like Sarah, Ella, and Billie, creating a fusion of classic vibes and contemporary flair. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the golden age of jazz, as [...]
Montreal Jazz Fest Weekend 2024
I am happy to once again offer a bus trip to the Montreal Jazz Festival for 2024!!!!! I hope you will consider joining me for this wonderful weekend of jazz! 😊 -Tonya Knight Recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest jazz festival on the planet, the Festival has been synonymous with musical passion and [...]
Randall Kane Quartet
New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CTEnjoy live music on Thursday nights all summer long, with a front-row seat to the best view of Walnut Hill Park. Cocktails, snacks, sandwiches, and salads are available for purchase in our Museum Café. New this year: there will be a specialty cocktail each Thursday.
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