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Tuxedo Junction
Guilford VFW Post 9666 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CTYour Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to [...]
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.
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 [...]
Jazz at La Zingara
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CTBlack-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Akin Hobson
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 [...]
T.J. Thompson Trio
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge 524 Main Street, Winsted, CTThey describe themselves as "playing the soul, blues, and jazz, of New Orleans, Memphis, and more. This promises to be an amazing evening with this killer jazz trio. They've been here a number of times already, and it's always special. A true don't miss.
Jazz at The Cannon
The Cannon 135 Dwight Street, New HavenJazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTBy New Haven Jazz Underground
Larry Fuller Trio
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesBased out of New York City, Yamaha-endorsed Larry Fuller is one of the premier mainstream jazz pianists living today. Fuller has collaborated with the biggest names in jazz: Ray Brown, Ernestine Anderson, Jeff Hamilton and John Pizzarelli, and others. Harnessing his unique bandstand experience with the giants, Fuller leads the Larry Fuller Trio generating hard-swinging, emotive and [...]
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 Jazz drummer Bob Ahern will be performing the last Saturday of every month for 2025 at the legendary Lighthouse Inn in New London. Each month, Bob features a different Jazz celebrity. Great jazz venue and restaurant.
Shane Allessio Trio
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center 605 Main Street, Middletown, CT, United StatesShane Allessio plays hard hitting, heavy swinging, modern original jazz. Drawing from Mingus, George Russell, Stan Kenton, etc, boundaries are pushed while a respect for swing and the jazz tradition is upheld. Screaming crashing dissonances, virtuosic bowed bass solos and foot stomping grooves are to be expected at every show.
Larry Fuller Trio
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesBased out of New York City, Yamaha-endorsed Larry Fuller is one of the premier mainstream jazz pianists living today. Fuller has collaborated with the biggest names in jazz: Ray Brown, Ernestine Anderson, Jeff Hamilton and John Pizzarelli, and others. Harnessing his unique bandstand experience with the giants, Fuller leads the Larry Fuller Trio generating hard-swinging, emotive and [...]
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.
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) - Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CTJoin us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, [...]
Tuxedo Junction
Guilford VFW Post 9666 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CTYour Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to [...]
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 (workshop)
Never Ending Books/Vol. 2 810 State Street, New Haven, CTLast Monday of every month, 7:30-10:30 PM The New Haven Improvisers Collective is dedicated to bringing improvised music to New Haven. Bring your instrument to the next NHIC improvised music workshop. Visit the website below and send your contact information to info@nhic-music.org https://www.nhic-music.org
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 [...]
Jazz at La Zingara
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CTBlack Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Haneef Nelson Quintet & Birthday Bash
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 [...]
Pat Marafiote Trio
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge 524 Main Street, Winsted, CTThey also play a mix of jazz, blues, and soul. Pat's background includes several genres of music as a professional keyboard artist. His musical resume spans decades, including multiple tours with jazz, blues, R&B, and rock acts, including some of the best-known artists of our generation. Bassist Steve Clarke has performed with the two- time [...]
Jazz at The Cannon
The Cannon 135 Dwight Street, New HavenJazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTBy New Haven Jazz Underground
Sarah Jane Cion
Palace Theater Poli Club 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $37 Sarah Jane Cion is a 1st Place Winner of the internationally acclaimed 17th Annual Great American Jazz Piano Competition. The judges were Horace Silver, Kenny Barron, Ellis Marsalis, Benny Green and Bill Charlap. Ms. Cion’s trio has performed in Japan at the prestigious Fukuoka Blue Note and Sarah [...]
George Colligan Quartet
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesNicole Glover - Saxophone George Colligan - Piano Alex Claffy - Bass Kush Abeday - Drums George Colligan is not only one of the great jazz pianists of his generation, but he has earned an international reputation as a multi-instrumentalist (drums, trumpet, organ, keyboards), composer, accompanist, teacher, and bandleader, as well as popular blogger (jazztruth.blogspot.com) [...]
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.
Benito Gonzalez Trio
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 [...]
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