The Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra returns to the Side Door as part of their monthly residency with Guest Vocalist Leala Cyr Saxes Erik Elligers Matt Parker Josh Thomas Lisa LaDone Trombones Sean Nelson Leroy Loomer Vince Yanovitch Wes Mayhew Trumpets Don Clough Seth Bailey Luke Wingfield Haneef Nelson Rhythm Earl MacDonald Gianni Gardner Lou Bocciarelli [...]

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 [...]

For Lee Ritenour, there aren’t many ‘firsts’ left to achieve. During his dazzling five-decade career, the fabled LA guitarist has taken his music to the outer limits, alighting on every genre and occupying every position in the rock ‘n’ roll firmament. He’s been an enfant terrible of ’70s fusion, a crossover star of the ’80s [...]

Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, and educator Isabella Mendes is one of New Haven and Hartford County’s top Brazilian and Jazz entertainers in the industry and has earned an impressive list of accomplishments well beyond her years. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Isabella started to study music at age four and hasn't stopped since. She has [...]

Matthew Pearl is a jazz tenor saxophonist and one of New York City’s rising young musicians. Matt received a Bachelor of Music degree in 2023 from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz (Hartt School, University of Hartford) in Connecticut. He was awarded a scholarship for his talents in music and academics and studied jazz music, [...]

Rick Germanson - Piano Nat Reeves - Bass Willie Jones III - Drums Rick Germanson has been a highly in-demand pianist on the New York City Jazz scene for well over a decade. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rick relocated to New York City in 1998. Rick won the GRAND PRIZE at The American Pianists' [...]

The jazz group, Common Time, a stellar band of young jazz phenoms, will perform as part of the Chiropractic & Wellness Center’s Open House which begins at noon. As part of the Open House, the Center will be offering workshops in Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga w/Massage, Sound bath Reiki and Numerology from noon to 4:45 [...]

These outstanding musicians and teachers from Wesleyan University’s Music Department will perform together in various combinations as the featured artists of the 23rd annual Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra Weekend: Pheeroan akLaff on drums, Noah Baerman on piano, Eric Charry on guitar, Alcee Chriss on piano and organ, Giacomo Gates on vocals, Jay Hoggardon vibraphone, Darius Jones [...]

Join us for a special night of jazz with Guitarist Diego Figueiredo and his Trio! GRAMMY NOMINATED GUITAR PLAYER ​ Diego Figueiredo is a new star of the guitar world. He is only 39, and he has release 26 Cds, 3 DVDs, and he has playing in more than 60 contries around the world. He [...]

Concerts will be held at HPL’s Downtown Library on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. from January through April, excluding Easter Sunday on April 5. Performances will take place in the Center for Contemporary Culture, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., and each concert lasts about an hour. Concerts will be streamed on [...]

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 [...]

Creator of Live from Emmet’s Place, the most-viewed online jazz show in the world, and winner of the American Jazz Pianist Competition, Emmet Cohen has gained a reputation for connecting with audiences through his artistry and commitment to intergenerational exchange. Free tickets for WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the [...]