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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

One of the most powerful and compelling pianists on the scene today brings her trio to The Side Door for an unforgettable evening of jazz. Yoko Miwa - Piano Will Slater - Bass Scott Goulding - Drums Born in Kobe, Japan, Yoko Miwa grew up playing classical piano before discovering jazz through Minoru Ozone, a [...]

The Glenn Hansen big-band orchestra, joined by the 1st & 2nd Company Governor's Foot Color Guard, will give us a rousing concert in honor of our national July 4th celebration and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The 18-piece orchestra is a full big band featuring highly skilled and talented vocalist performers [...]