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SUMMARY:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch held on the 1st\, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant:\n\n\n\nAll events will also include jazz masters Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums &/or trumpet. “Dr. G” will provide guitar accompaniment.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/dr-gs-jazz-brunch-3-2/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar\, 14 Water Street\, Guilford\, CT
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SUMMARY:Silk City Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:There is a reason these songs have never gone out of style. The Great American Songbook was built to last\, and the Silk City Jazz Band plays it as they know it. Based in Manchester\, Connecticut\, this ensemble specializes in the music of the Big Band era: the swing standards\, the timeless ballads\, and the lively tunes that once filled the great dance halls and supper clubs of mid-century America. \nThe band takes its name from Manchester’s storied past as the Silk City\, home to the legendary Cheney Brothers mills that once made this town famous worldwide. That same pride in craft and local identity runs through every performance. This isn’t background music. It is an event\, full of charm\, elegance\, and infectious energy\, that defined an era when a great orchestra could make an entire room move. \nA night with the Silk City Jazz Band draws you in from the first note and brings the golden age of swing back to Connecticut\, with the warmth and joy that have kept this music alive for a century. \nThis is a live Big Band jazz experience rooted in community\, history\, and the timeless appeal of the Great American Songbook. \n*Prices may change. Grab yours early for the best price! \nTable Seat: $54\nGeneral Center Section Gold: $34\nGeneral Center Section Regular: $28\nGeneral Side Section Gold: $18\nGeneral Side Section Regular: $12 \n$2 Discount for Seniors\, Students\, or Military\nAdditional Discounts for Groups of 10 or More!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/silk-city-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall\, 177 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T203000
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SUMMARY:Tuxedo Junction
DESCRIPTION:For over 24 years\, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night\, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. \nTuxedo 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 piano. \nThe band quickly grew into a full swing band as Pete added big band arrangements and people joined: everyone from high school students to retired music teachers started to fill out the sections. Tuxedo Junction moved its practice home to the Westbrook Elks briefly\, and in 1997 Paul James suggested that Bill’s Seafood restaurant in Westbrook would be a great place to share the sounds of swing. After more than 20 years of Monday nights at Bill’s\, originally outnumbering the customers and staff before turning it into the most happening place on the Shoreline for a Monday night\, we moved outside to Town Greens\, Overlook Farm in Killingworth\, and the Guilford VFW. \nTuxedo Junction plays original big band arrangements from the 30’s through the present\, including charts from Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, Glenn Miller\, Sy Zentner\, Buddy Rich\, Frank Sinatra\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and more. We focus on danceable tunes from swing to waltz\, foxtrot to two-step\, Latin and even some rock. The band has weekly open rehearsals at local venues on the Eastern Connecticut shoreline. The public is invited to dance and listen in at no charge. We are also available for hire at public and private events throughout Connecticut. \nAfter more than 1\,001 performances\, Tuxedo Junction has become a musical success story. We are now eighteen passionate musicians\, men and women of all ages\, following the great jazz tradition and warmly welcoming visiting jazz musicians to sit in.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/tuxedo-junction/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T142857Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/hartford-jazz-orchestra/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T210000
DTSTAMP:20251116T024009Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month. \n 
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-at-cafe-nine-2-2/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T220000
DTSTAMP:20251116T034317Z
CREATED:20251116T034317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T034317Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Palin's Other Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: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! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/michael-palins-other-orchestra/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T220000
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
DESCRIPTION: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 special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce cookin’ of Hartford’s favorite BBQ joint. \nAfter a long hiatus due to the pandemic\, regularly scheduled jazz jams have returned to Black Eyed Sally’s every Wednesday. There will be a featured jazz ensemble followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe and be ready to jam! \nThe music begins at 7:00 PM\, jam session begins after 1st set. No cover charge most nights\, under 21’s welcome. \nPresented by the Hartford Jazz Society and Neefjazz Entertainment
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/black-eyed-sallys-jazz-jam-10-9/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T190000
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SUMMARY:Fridays with Frank
DESCRIPTION: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 and please give a modest donation towards the IL’s spiraling utilities. A $5.00 contribution is welcome.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/fridays-with-frank/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T230000
DTSTAMP:20260627T001257Z
CREATED:20260627T001257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T001257Z
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SUMMARY:Yoko Miwa Trio
DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM & 9:00 PM – $37 \nThe Yoko Miwa Trio returns to the Poli Club with Special Guest Vocalist Mikayla Shirley. \nInternationally acclaimed pianist/composer Yoko Miwa is one of the most powerful and compelling performers on the scene today. Her trio\, with its remarkable telepathy and infectious energy\, has brought audiences to their feet worldwide.  For more than a decade Miwa’s trio has played regularly at major jazz clubs in their home city of Boston\, as well as venues around the world. Yoko has performed and/or recorded with a wide range of jazz greats including Sheila Jordan\, Slide Hampton\, Arturo Sandoval\, Esperanza Spalding\, and Terri Lyne Carrington.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/yoko-miwa-trio-3/
LOCATION:Palace Theater Poli Club\, 100 East Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T220000
DTSTAMP:20260830T171030Z
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SUMMARY:Bobby Watson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A true jazz legend and Grammy-nominated saxophonist brings his acclaimed quartet to The Side Door \n\n\n\n\nBobby Watson – Alto Saxophone\nCurtis Lundy – Bass\nJordan Williams – Piano\nVictor Jones – Drums \nBobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kansas and raised in Kansas City\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami\, where his classmates included Pat Metheny\, Jaco Pastorius\, and Bruce Hornsby. After graduating in 1975\, he moved to New York City and became musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers from 1977 to 1981\, contributing to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings\, more than any other musician in the group’s 35 year history. He went on to work with jazz icons Max Roach\, Louis Hayes\, George Coleman\, and Sam Rivers\, along with legendary vocalists Joe Williams\, Lou Rawls\, Betty Carter\, Dianne Reeves\, and Carmen Lundy. \nIn the late 1980s\, Watson launched his acclaimed acoustic quintet Horizon alongside bassist Curtis Lundy and drummer Victor Lewis\, releasing a string of now classic recordings for Blue Note and Columbia. As a leader he has released nearly 30 albums and appeared on over 100 more as a sideman or co-leader\, along with composing more than 100 original works\, including music for the soundtrack of Robert De Niro’s directorial debut\, A Bronx Tale. He is also a founding member of the celebrated 29th Street Saxophone Quartet. A devoted educator\, Watson served as the first William D. and Mary Grant Distinguished Professor in Jazz Studies at the University of Missouri\, Kansas City\, transforming the program into one of the finest in the country over his 20 year tenure. His many honors include induction into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame\, the Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University\, and selection as one of the first inductees into Kansas City’s 18th and Vine Jazz Walk of Fame\, alongside Count Basie\, Charlie Parker\, Mary Lou Williams\, and Pat Metheny. \nJoining Watson is his longtime musical partner Curtis Lundy on bass\, along with pianist Jordan Williams and drummer Victor Jones\, an ensemble of extraordinary depth and history. This is a rare and unforgettable opportunity to hear a true jazz legend in an intimate setting. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/bobby-watson-quartet/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T220000
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SUMMARY:Bobby Watson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A true jazz legend and Grammy-nominated saxophonist brings his acclaimed quartet to The Side Door \n\n\n\n\nBobby Watson – Alto Saxophone\nCurtis Lundy – Bass\nJordan Williams – Piano\nVictor Jones – Drums \nBobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kansas and raised in Kansas City\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami\, where his classmates included Pat Metheny\, Jaco Pastorius\, and Bruce Hornsby. After graduating in 1975\, he moved to New York City and became musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers from 1977 to 1981\, contributing to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings\, more than any other musician in the group’s 35 year history. He went on to work with jazz icons Max Roach\, Louis Hayes\, George Coleman\, and Sam Rivers\, along with legendary vocalists Joe Williams\, Lou Rawls\, Betty Carter\, Dianne Reeves\, and Carmen Lundy. \nIn the late 1980s\, Watson launched his acclaimed acoustic quintet Horizon alongside bassist Curtis Lundy and drummer Victor Lewis\, releasing a string of now classic recordings for Blue Note and Columbia. As a leader he has released nearly 30 albums and appeared on over 100 more as a sideman or co-leader\, along with composing more than 100 original works\, including music for the soundtrack of Robert De Niro’s directorial debut\, A Bronx Tale. He is also a founding member of the celebrated 29th Street Saxophone Quartet. A devoted educator\, Watson served as the first William D. and Mary Grant Distinguished Professor in Jazz Studies at the University of Missouri\, Kansas City\, transforming the program into one of the finest in the country over his 20 year tenure. His many honors include induction into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame\, the Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University\, and selection as one of the first inductees into Kansas City’s 18th and Vine Jazz Walk of Fame\, alongside Count Basie\, Charlie Parker\, Mary Lou Williams\, and Pat Metheny. \nJoining Watson is his longtime musical partner Curtis Lundy on bass\, along with pianist Jordan Williams and drummer Victor Jones\, an ensemble of extraordinary depth and history. This is a rare and unforgettable opportunity to hear a true jazz legend in an intimate setting. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/bobby-watson-quartet-3/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, 4-7
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-jam-at-cafe-nine-2/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260114T012526Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T012526Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Ahern Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Bob Ahern Quartet will be performing the last Saturday of each month at the legendary Lighthouse Inn from 6-9. The group features Lisa Marien on vocals and Bob Ahern on drums along with various Jazz artists each month.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/bob-ahern-quartet/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260402T160628Z
CREATED:20260402T160437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160628Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Lion Trio
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday \nHost & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/blue-lion-trio-4/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260830T173828Z
CREATED:20260830T173828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T173828Z
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SUMMARY:Bobby Watson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A true jazz legend and Grammy-nominated saxophonist brings his acclaimed quartet to The Side Door \n\n\n\n\nBobby Watson – Alto Saxophone\nCurtis Lundy – Bass\nJordan Williams – Piano\nVictor Jones – Drums \nBobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kansas and raised in Kansas City\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami\, where his classmates included Pat Metheny\, Jaco Pastorius\, and Bruce Hornsby. After graduating in 1975\, he moved to New York City and became musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers from 1977 to 1981\, contributing to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings\, more than any other musician in the group’s 35 year history. He went on to work with jazz icons Max Roach\, Louis Hayes\, George Coleman\, and Sam Rivers\, along with legendary vocalists Joe Williams\, Lou Rawls\, Betty Carter\, Dianne Reeves\, and Carmen Lundy. \nIn the late 1980s\, Watson launched his acclaimed acoustic quintet Horizon alongside bassist Curtis Lundy and drummer Victor Lewis\, releasing a string of now classic recordings for Blue Note and Columbia. As a leader he has released nearly 30 albums and appeared on over 100 more as a sideman or co-leader\, along with composing more than 100 original works\, including music for the soundtrack of Robert De Niro’s directorial debut\, A Bronx Tale. He is also a founding member of the celebrated 29th Street Saxophone Quartet. A devoted educator\, Watson served as the first William D. and Mary Grant Distinguished Professor in Jazz Studies at the University of Missouri\, Kansas City\, transforming the program into one of the finest in the country over his 20 year tenure. His many honors include induction into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame\, the Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University\, and selection as one of the first inductees into Kansas City’s 18th and Vine Jazz Walk of Fame\, alongside Count Basie\, Charlie Parker\, Mary Lou Williams\, and Pat Metheny. \nJoining Watson is his longtime musical partner Curtis Lundy on bass\, along with pianist Jordan Williams and drummer Victor Jones\, an ensemble of extraordinary depth and history. This is a rare and unforgettable opportunity to hear a true jazz legend in an intimate setting. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/bobby-watson-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T213000
DTSTAMP:20260830T171401Z
CREATED:20260830T171401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T171401Z
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SUMMARY:The Cookers
DESCRIPTION:A legendary jazz supergroup brings decades of history and mastery to The Side Door for one unforgettable night. \n\n\n\n\nEddie Henderson – Trumpet\nDavid Weiss – Trumpet\nDonald Harrison – Alto Saxophone\nAzar Lawrence – Tenor Saxophone\nGeorge Cables – Piano\nCecil McBee – Bass\nBilly Hart – Drums \nThe Cookers take their name from Night of the Cookers\, the famous 1965 recorded trumpet summit between Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard at Brooklyn’s Club La Marchal. Formed by trumpeter and organizer David Weiss\, the group brings together some of the most storied musicians in jazz\, players who came up in the 1960s and 70s working alongside the very architects of the music. Drummer Billy Hart and trumpeter Eddie Henderson were both members of Herbie Hancock’s groundbreaking Mwandishi group. Bassist Cecil McBee anchored Charles Lloyd’s celebrated quartet alongside Keith Jarrett and Jack DeJohnette. Pianist George Cables held the piano chair in bands led by Sonny Rollins\, Joe Henderson\, Freddie Hubbard\, Dexter Gordon\, and Art Pepper. Saxophonist Donald Harrison\, a recently named NEA Jazz Master\, came up performing with Art Blakey\, Roy Haynes\, and Herbie Hancock. \nTogether these musicians have contributed to well over a thousand recordings across the history of jazz\, and the chemistry between them\, forged over decades of shared history on bandstands around the world\, is unmistakable. Critics have praised The Cookers for embodying the serious commitment it took to thrive on the New York jazz scene of decades past\, and audiences consistently describe their live performances as electrifying\, a rare opportunity to witness musicians who don’t simply play the music\, but live inside of it. This is a true once in a lifetime chance to experience some of the last living architects of modern jazz in an intimate room. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/the-cookers/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T203000
DTSTAMP:20251116T032844Z
CREATED:20251116T032622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T032844Z
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SUMMARY:Tuxedo Junction
DESCRIPTION:For over 24 years\, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night\, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. \nTuxedo 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 piano. \nThe band quickly grew into a full swing band as Pete added big band arrangements and people joined: everyone from high school students to retired music teachers started to fill out the sections. Tuxedo Junction moved its practice home to the Westbrook Elks briefly\, and in 1997 Paul James suggested that Bill’s Seafood restaurant in Westbrook would be a great place to share the sounds of swing. After more than 20 years of Monday nights at Bill’s\, originally outnumbering the customers and staff before turning it into the most happening place on the Shoreline for a Monday night\, we moved outside to Town Greens\, Overlook Farm in Killingworth\, and the Guilford VFW. \nTuxedo Junction plays original big band arrangements from the 30’s through the present\, including charts from Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, Glenn Miller\, Sy Zentner\, Buddy Rich\, Frank Sinatra\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and more. We focus on danceable tunes from swing to waltz\, foxtrot to two-step\, Latin and even some rock. The band has weekly open rehearsals at local venues on the Eastern Connecticut shoreline. The public is invited to dance and listen in at no charge. We are also available for hire at public and private events throughout Connecticut. \nAfter more than 1\,001 performances\, Tuxedo Junction has become a musical success story. We are now eighteen passionate musicians\, men and women of all ages\, following the great jazz tradition and warmly welcoming visiting jazz musicians to sit in.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/tuxedo-junction/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T142857Z
CREATED:20251217T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142857Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/hartford-jazz-orchestra/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T220000
DTSTAMP:20251116T034317Z
CREATED:20251116T034317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T034317Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Palin's Other Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: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! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/michael-palins-other-orchestra/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T220000
DTSTAMP:20251103T042117Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
DESCRIPTION: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 special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce cookin’ of Hartford’s favorite BBQ joint. \nAfter a long hiatus due to the pandemic\, regularly scheduled jazz jams have returned to Black Eyed Sally’s every Wednesday. There will be a featured jazz ensemble followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe and be ready to jam! \nThe music begins at 7:00 PM\, jam session begins after 1st set. No cover charge most nights\, under 21’s welcome. \nPresented by the Hartford Jazz Society and Neefjazz Entertainment
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/black-eyed-sallys-jazz-jam-10-9/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260830T171643Z
CREATED:20260830T171643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T171643Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra: Back in Action Season Opener
DESCRIPTION:After a summer hiatus\, the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra returns to The Side Door for their season opener. \n\n\n\n\nSaxes:\nErik Elligers\nNigel Regan\nMatt Parker\nJosh Thomas\nJim Antonucci \nTrumpets:\nDon Clough\nSeth Bailey\nLuke Wingfield\nHaneef Nelson \nTrombones:\nSean Nelson\nLeroy Loomer\nEvan Gray\nWes Mayhew \nRhythm:\nEarl MacDonald – piano\nDan Liparini – guitar\nLou Bocciarelli – bass\nNathan Lassell – drums \nSince its founding\, the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra has become one of The Side Door’s most beloved monthly traditions\, a seventeen-piece big band drawing together some of New England’s finest musicians for an evening of swinging\, large-ensemble jazz in the most intimate of settings. Led by trombonist and bandleader Sean Nelson\, the orchestra brings the full weight and power of a big band sound to a room built for close\, personal listening\, a combination that has made this residency a favorite among Side Door regulars. \nAfter a summer away from the club\, the orchestra returns for their season opener\, back in action and ready to kick off another year of monthly performances. Expect the same high-energy swing\, tight ensemble playing\, and infectious joy that has defined this residency since its start. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/sean-nelson-jazz-orchestra-back-in-action-season-opener/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
DTSTAMP:20251210T225210Z
CREATED:20251210T225210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T225210Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays with Frank
DESCRIPTION: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 and please give a modest donation towards the IL’s spiraling utilities. A $5.00 contribution is welcome.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/fridays-with-frank/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20251116T031537Z
CREATED:20251116T031536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031537Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Three Sheets
DESCRIPTION:New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-at-three-sheets-2-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Three Sheets\, 372 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260830T154500Z
CREATED:20260830T154500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T154500Z
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SUMMARY:Andrea Wolper
DESCRIPTION:In this concert\, hosted by Noah Baerman as part of the interactive Jazz Up Close series\, vocalist Andrea Wolper performs with Baerman on piano\, Henry Lugo on bass\, and Jocelyn Pleasant on drums. \nVocalist/composer Andrea Wolper is a mainstay of the New York jazz scene\, having appeared in top clubs including the Blue Note\, Dizzy’s Club\, Birdland\, Mezzrow\, the 55 Bar\, Zinc Bar\, and innumerable others. She tours in the U.S. and abroad\, and records and performs for other artists across jazz genres\, from holding a vocal chair with the straight ahead Heavenly Big Band to appearing in several performance and recording projects of free jazz bassist William Parker. She was a member of Jay Clayton’s Different Voices performing group\, and of the collective improvising trio\, TranceFormation\, with Connie Crothers and Ken Filiano. The critically acclaimed Wanderlust (Moonflower Music) is Wolper’s fourth and most recent album. \nThe Jazz Up Close format\, curated and hosted since 2015 by Baerman\, Director of the Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble and Private Lessons Instructor\, prioritizes deeper understanding of the music and the musicians’ practice\, with dialogue between musicians and attendees interspersed throughout the event. \nAdmission is free\, and everyone is welcome. \nWe encourage you to RSVP to help us with our planning and to get a reminder the day before this event. While RSVPs are not required for entry\, they are a big help! \nWhile you’re on campus\, we encourage you to visit the Center for the Arts to explore current art exhibitions and other programming.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/andrea-wolper/
LOCATION:Ring Family Performing Arts Hall – Wesleyan University\, 283 Washington Terrace\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260730T150316Z
CREATED:20260730T145922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T150316Z
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SUMMARY:Ellington Jazz Series
DESCRIPTION:Sept. 18 – Jeff Fuller & Friends \nOct. 16 – Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band \nJan. 22 – Steve Nelson Quartet \nFeb. 12 – Sarah Hanahan Quartet
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/ellington-jazz-series/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Morse Recital Hall – Yale University\, 470 College Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260830T174126Z
CREATED:20260830T171907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T174126Z
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SUMMARY:Thana Alexa
DESCRIPTION:A two-time Grammy nominated vocalist and boundary-pushing creative force brings her quartet to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nThana Alexa: Voice/Loops/FX/Percussion \nAlejandra Sofia: Keys/Voice \nJC Maillard: Guitar/Voice \nJacqueline Acevedo: Percussion/Voice \nThana Alexa is one of the most inventive voices in jazz today\, a vocalist\, composer\, arranger\, and producer whose music pushes the boundaries of the genre while remaining deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. Born in New York City to a Croatian family\, Alexa earned her BFA in Jazz and Contemporary Music from The New School\, and her use of the voice as both a lyrical and experimental instrument has drawn comparisons to some of the most creative vocalists working today. Billboard has praised her for “turning a style of scatting that’s become cliche into something entirely new\, evocative\, and exhilarating\,” while JazzTimes writes that “her voice is enthralling\, her compositions are heart warming and her arrangements are heart stopping.” \nAlexa’s 2020 album ONA\, meaning “she” in Croatian\, earned her two Grammy nominations\, including Best Jazz Vocal Album\, and was inspired by the cross generational stories of the immigrant women in her family\, evolving into an exploration of the experiences of contemporary women everywhere. She is an active member of her husband\, five time Grammy winner Antonio Sanchez’s touring ensemble Migration\, and formed the trio SONICA alongside fellow vocalist Nicole Zuraitis and bassist Julia Adamy. A former Downbeat cover artist and Downbeat Critics Poll Rising Star\, Alexa also serves as artistic director of the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival in Croatia and is deeply committed to uplifting female voices in jazz through her ongoing Founding Mothers of Jazz project. \nThis is a rare opportunity to experience one of the most original and fearless voices in jazz today in an intimate setting. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/thana-alexa/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000
DTSTAMP:20251116T031948Z
CREATED:20251116T031948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031948Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, 4-7
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-jam-at-cafe-nine-2/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260114T012526Z
CREATED:20260114T010844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T012526Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Ahern Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Bob Ahern Quartet will be performing the last Saturday of each month at the legendary Lighthouse Inn from 6-9. The group features Lisa Marien on vocals and Bob Ahern on drums along with various Jazz artists each month.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/bob-ahern-quartet/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260402T160628Z
CREATED:20260402T160437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160628Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Lion Trio
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday \nHost & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/blue-lion-trio-4/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260830T172059Z
CREATED:20260830T172059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T172059Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Wind Quartet
DESCRIPTION:An acclaimed German-born bassist and composer brings his quartet\, featuring three of jazz’s most respected musicians\, to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nMartin Wind – Bass\nScott Robinson – Saxophone\nGlenn Zaleski – Piano\nMatt Wilson – Drums \nMartin Wind was born in Flensburg\, Germany in 1968 and moved to New York in 1996 to study at NYU on a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service. He earned his diploma as an orchestral musician from the Music Conservatory in Cologne under Wolfgang Guettler\, former bassist of the Berlin Philharmonic\, before completing his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance and Composition at NYU under Mike Richmond\, Jim McNeely\, and Kenny Werner. In 1995 he placed third at the International Thelonious Monk Bass Competition in Washington\, D.C.\, and the following year his trio Dreiklang won the first Cognac Hennessy Blue Note Jazz Search in Germany\, leading to a recording for Blue Note Records. \nSince settling in New York\, Wind has become a fixture of the city’s jazz scene\, recording and performing with an extraordinary range of artists\, including Pat Metheny\, Toots Thielemans\, Clark Terry\, Phil Woods\, Slide Hampton\, Buddy DeFranco\, John Scofield\, Sting\, Kenny Barron\, and Houston Person\, along with regular appearances with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. He has released more than 20 albums as a leader or co-leader\, and is a longstanding member of ensembles led by pianists Bill Mays\, Dena DeRose\, and Ted Rosenthal\, as well as drummer Matt Wilson’s various groups. He is also on faculty at NYU and Hofstra University. \nJoining him for this performance is a formidable lineup\, saxophonist Scott Robinson\, pianist Glenn Zaleski\, and longtime collaborator and drummer Matt Wilson\, together forming a quartet of extraordinary depth\, versatility\, and swing. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/martin-wind-quartet/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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