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Grammy-winning pianist Kevin Hays comes home to Connecticut for a very special night at The Side Door. Kevin Hays - Piano Rick Rosato - Bass Jimmy Macbride - Drums Raised in Greenwich, CT, Hays began playing professionally in New York while still in high school and has since built one of the most acclaimed careers [...]
Performances are on Friday nights at 8:30pm and 10:00pm. Tickets for each performance can be purchased individually, with prices at $20 for our early shows and $15 for our late shows. Our Season Pass is available for $225, which provides 1 ticket to all sets of the 13 performances. The complete season calendar can be viewed [...]
Every Saturday, 4-7
Led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter/vocalist Saskia Laroo and US pianist/vocalist Warren Byrd, this dynamic band brings an irresistible mix of original music, infectious rhythms and uplifting improvisation. Expect feel-good vibes, tight grooves and a warm connection with the audience — perfect for a night out with friends, great food and live music. Saskia Laroo – [...]
Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
Winner of the 2024 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition, April May Webb brings Sounds of April & Randall to The Side Door. April May Webb: Vocals Randall Haywood: Trumpet Yayoi Ikawa: Piano Tyler Sherman: Bass Dr. Nathan Webb: Drums Winner of the 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, April May Webb brings her award-winning ensemble [...]
Atla & Matt DeChamplain on vocals and piano, and Ben Bilello on drums, Jeff Fuller on bass.
For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums), WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison, CT. Pat soon joined on [...]
Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
April, 2026, marks the 33 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over [...]
The Bad Plus has been a band for 26 years. That’s quite a long time! As we enter into year 27 – after a great deal of soul searching and consideration – we have decided to bring this chapter to a close. 2026 will be the final year of The Bad Plus. We share this [...]
It's a funky Big Band thang, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorious, Steely Dan, The Yellow Jackets, Bob Berg.....You'll want to see them again and again! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
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 [...]
Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for BYOB "Fridays with Frank." Happy Hour jazz listening sessions are held every Friday from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library’s extensive collection. Discussion follows. BYOB [...]
New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month.
Jazz pianist and composer Noah Baerman dedicates an evening to the music of one of his (and jazz music’s) biggest heroes, Wayne Shorter (1933-2023). On this night join Noah and his quartet, featuring Matt Steckler (woodwinds), Amanda Monaco (guitar), Henry Lugo (bass), and Ryan Sands (drums). Noah Baerman is a jazz pianist, composer, educator, and [...]
Jazz pianist and composer Noah Baerman dedicates an evening to the music of one of his (and jazz music’s) biggest heroes, Wayne Shorter (1933-2023). On this night join Noah and his quartet, featuring Matt Steckler (woodwinds), Amanda Monaco (guitar), Henry Lugo (bass), and Ryan Sands (drums). Noah Baerman is a jazz pianist, composer, educator, and [...]
One of the most celebrated saxophonists of his generation brings his quartet to The Side Door for a night of world-class jazz. Jaleel Shaw – Alto/Soprano Saxophone Lawrence Fields – Piano Alex Claffy – Bass Nasheet Waits – Drums Born and raised in Philadelphia, alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw came up on one of America's most [...]
Every Saturday, 4-7
Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
There is no one in jazz quite like Edmar Castañeda — and he's bringing his quartet to The Side Door Edmar Castañeda – Harp Andrea Tierra – Vocals Birsa Chatterjee – Tenor Saxophone Julian Miltenberger – Drums Colombian-born and New York-based, Edmar Castañeda has single-handedly redefined what the harp can do in jazz. Playing bass [...]
Bokani Dyer (piano, vocals), Timothy Norton (bass), Lumanyano Mzi (drums) Bokani Dyer is a multi-award-winning South African pianist, composer, and producer whose work traverses the intersections of jazz, soul, electronic music, and African rhythm. A deeply thoughtful and boundary-pushing artist, Dyer has spent over a decade cultivating a sound that is both deeply rooted in [...]
One of jazz's most celebrated composer-pianists brings his quintet to The Side Door for a rare and intimate performance Guillermo Klein - Piano/Vocals Vinicius Gomes - Guitar Sebastian De Urquiza - Bass Rogerio Boccato - Percussion Rodrigo Recabarren - Drums Born in Buenos Aires and trained at Berklee College of Music, Argentine pianist and composer [...]
For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums), WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison, CT. Pat soon joined on [...]
Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month.
It's a funky Big Band thang, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorious, Steely Dan, The Yellow Jackets, Bob Berg.....You'll want to see them again and again! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
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 [...]
Montreal Jazz Weekend - June 25-28, 2026 Recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest jazz festival on the planet, the Festival has been synonymous with musical passion and memorable moments for over 40 years. It's where living legends rub shoulders with the finest up-and-coming artists, and jazz explodes at the crossroads of genres and [...]
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