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One of New York's most beloved pianists and vocalists brings his trio to The Side Door for an unforgettable evening Loston Harris is a singular force in the world of jazz — a pianist whose playing has been described as "percussive" and "incredibly fluid," and a vocalist whose delivery is unmistakably "suave." His musical journey [...]
Every Saturday, 4-7
Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
One of jazz guitar's most distinctive voices brings his quartet to The Side Door — joined by the extraordinary Troy Roberts on tenor sax Dave Stryker – Guitar Troy Roberts – Tenor Saxophone Jared Gold – Organ Steve Johns – Drums Whether you've heard guitarist Dave Stryker leading his own group or as a featured [...]
Presented by The Hartford Jazz Society, the 59th Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series will be held in Bushnell Park for six consecutive Monday evenings beginning Monday, July 6 and concluding on Monday, August 10, 2026. The series, honoring the late, great bassist and series founder, Paul Brown, is referenced in the Library of Congress [...]
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.
Few artists embody the heart and soul of their city like Trombone Shorty. Perhaps the most recognizable ambassador for New Orleans music working today, Shorty has spent his entire life not only carrying the torch for Crescent City culture, but also propelling it forward into the 21st century with his ecstatic live performances and intoxicating [...]
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 [...]
The Duo performs a wide variety of traditional and contemporary jazz, as well as smooth jazz instrumentals. Jim and Bill have brought their many years of musical experience together to form this unique jazz guitar duo. Jim Schribert is a graduate of the Hartford Conservatory of Music, studying both jazz and pop guitar styles and [...]
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.
6:00pm – Michael Carabello 8:00pm – The Lost Tribe 10:00pm – Nelson Bello featuring Luisito Quintero & Antologia
A uniquely dynamic saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader brings his quintet to The Side Door Mark Zaleski - Saxophone Andrew Wilcox - Piano Cecil Alexander-Guitar Matt Dwonszyk - Bass Kenneth Salters - Drums Mark Zaleski is one of the most distinctive and versatile voices on the New England jazz scene — a Boston-based saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, [...]
2:30pm – Deric Dyer & David Foster and the Shaboo All Stars 4:30pm – Jessy J 6:30pm – Andréa Lisa & Rebecca Jade 8:30pm – GHFJ All Stars featuring Brian Simpson, Kim Waters, Jazmin Ghent, and Ragan Whiteside Throughout the Weekend – DJ Q-Boogie & Art Frm Da Hart – Dance and Spoken Word Performances
Every Saturday, 4-7
Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
The Afro Bop Alliance brings their boundary-crossing sound to The Side Door for an intimate evening of Afro-Latin jazz at its finest Joe McCarthy - Leader/Drums Alex Norris - Trumpet Alejandro Aviles - Tenor Saxophone Juanga Lakunza - Trombone Zaccai Curtis - Piano Luques Curtis - Bass The Afro Bop Alliance is the intimate counterpart [...]
2:30pm – The GHFJ Generations Big Band featuring Nicole Zuraitis and Chris Lewis 4:30pm – Hey Love… Collective featuring YunieMo & DJOOOChild 6:30pm – Lakecia Benjamin and Phoenix 8:30pm – Carl Allen presents A Jazz Message: Music of The Jazz Messengers featuring Donald Harrison (Saxophone), Bill Pierce (Saxophone), Benny Green (Pianist), Alexander Claffy (Bass), Carl Allen [...]
Presented by The Hartford Jazz Society, the 59th Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series will be held in Bushnell Park for six consecutive Monday evenings beginning Monday, July 6 and concluding on Monday, August 10, 2026. The series, honoring the late, great bassist and series founder, Paul Brown, is referenced in the Library of Congress [...]
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.
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 [...]
Friday – Opening Night July 24 5:30 PM Opening Night Gala - Music by Litchfield Jazz Camp Stars 7:45 PM Don Braden & The Litchfield Jazz Fest Dectet Jen Allen, piano, Sean Pentland, bass, Anton Kot, drums, Dave Ballou, trumpet, Peter McEachern, trombone, Melinda Rodriguez, vocals, Albert Rivera, Kris Allen, Andrew Hadro, Don Braden, saxophones [...]
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 [...]
One of the most unique and captivating voices in jazz brings his quartet to The Side Door. Hendrik Meurkens – Harmonica & Vibraphone Steve Ash – Piano Joe Fitzgerald – Bass Ben Bilello – Drums Hendrik Meurkens is a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and the vibraphone — widely regarded as the most important [...]
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