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SUMMARY:The Levin Brothers
DESCRIPTION:Two of music’s most storied careers\, one stage — the Levin Brothers come to The Side Door. \n\n\n\nTony Levin · Bass \nPete Levin · Keys \nPat LaBarbera · Saxophone & Flute \nJeff Siegel · Drums \nTrained in Classical music\, Pete and Tony Levin were also influenced by the 1950’s jazz recordings by bassist Oscar Pettiford. Both were encouraged by high school music faculty to pursue music careers. Pete went to The Juilliard School in New York City\, Tony to The Eastman School of Music in Rochester\, NY. After graduating\, Tony also moved to New York City. By the 1970’s both were active in the New York City music scene. \nStyle-wise\, Tony and Pete have had divergent careers. Their musical paths have crossed many times\, backing other artists and playing in each other’s bands. In the late ‘70s they toured together with Paul Simon. But other than a 1976 recording by their first group – “The Clams” – the Levin Brothers band was their first time developing a project together. \nWhile their 2014 debut album “Levin Brothers” was rooted in ‘50s-era jazz\, over the years they’ve added a lot of eclectic material to the band’s repertoire\, drawing from Classical\, Pop and Prog Rock genres and adapting it to the band’s jazz style. Performances now include compositions by Paul Simon\, Peter Gabriel\, King Crimson\, Ennio Morricone\, Ralph Towner\, Astor Piazzolla and Jimi Hendrix\, as well as originals by Pete and Tony. \nOver the last 10 years the quartet has toured the U.S. and internationally\, releasing 4 more albums. While Woodstock drummer Jeff Siegel has been with them from the beginning\, the 4th member has varied over the years: saxophonist Erik Lawrence\, guitarists David Spinozza and Jeff Ciampa\, flautist Ali Ryerson and saxophonist Ken Gioffre. In 2024-25 they are joined by iconic saxophonist Pat Labarbera. \nTony has become the bass and Chapman Stick voice for Peter Gabriel\, King Crimson and BEAT. He has played on notable recordings for John Lennon\, Pink Floyd\, Lou Reed\, Alice Cooper\, Dire Straits\, Carly Simon\, Judy Collins\, Buddy Rich\, Gary Burton\, Chuck Mangione\, Herbie Mann and many others. He currently records and tours with Peter Gabriel\, King Crimson\, Stick Men and BEAT. \nIn the 1970s\, Pete switched to keyboards\, becoming a synthesizer specialist in the New York City recording studio scene. Over the years\, he has graced hundreds of jazz and pop recordings and performances with artists including Gil Evans\, Jimmy Giuffre\, David Sanborn\, Miles Davis\, Joe Louis Walker\, Annie Lennox\, Jaco Pastorius and Wayne Shorter. He has released 19 solo albums. He currently leads the “Gil Evans Remembered” band\, an 11-piece group made up of alumni of the Gil Evans Orchestra of the 1970’s. \nDrummer/Composer/Educator Jeff Siegel is a veteran of the New York Jazz Scene. A member of Sir Roland Hanna’s Trio from 1994-99\, Jeff has performed and recorded with jazz legends including Ron Carter\, Kenny Burrell\, Jack DeJohnette\, Benny Golson\, Frank Foster\, Helen Merrill and Mose Allison. For many years he was a member of legendary pianist Lee Shaw’s recording and touring trio. He currently tours “The Professors” a jazz group made up of four members of the SUNY music faculty. \nAmerican-born Canadian jazz tenor sax player\, Pat Labarbera is best known as a long-time featured soloist in Buddy Rich’s band and Elvin Jones’ quartet. Pat comes from a musical \nfamily\, sharing jazz history along with his two brothers\, John (Buddy Rich) and Joe (Bill Evans\, Tony Bennett). Pat also played in groups led by Woody Herman\, Louie Bellson and Carlos Santana. Living in Toronto\, Ontario since 1974\, Pat has played a major role in the development of a generation of Canadian saxophonists. Pat joined the Levin Brothers quartet in 2024\, appearing with them for four shows at the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/the-levin-brothers/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T163000
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SUMMARY:Zaccai Curtis
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-winning pianist and composer Zaccai Curtis is a dynamic force in contemporary Latin jazz and beyond. Celebrated for his masterful leadership of the Zaccai Curtis Quintet and Sonido Solar\, Curtis earned the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album and continues to push musical boundaries with his highly anticipated 2025 release\, Sonoluminescence. A visionary artist and co-founder of the TRRcollective label\, Curtis has collaborated with legends including Santana\, Eddie Palmieri\, Christian Scott\, and Donald Harrison. His innovative compositions and arrangements have earned him three ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards and prestigious grants\, while his educational impact reaches students at the University of Hartford and Western Connecticut State University. A compelling performer and prolific composer\, Curtis embodies the vibrant spirit of modern jazz — blending tradition and innovation to create a sound that captivates and inspires audiences worldwide.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/zaccai-curtis/
LOCATION:South Church – New Britain\, 90 Main Street\, New Britain\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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SUMMARY:Secular Music Group
DESCRIPTION:Chris Ruggiero: Tape loops\, synthesizer\, piano. Greg LaPine: Woodwinds\, piano. Ted Morcaldi: guitars\, synthesizer Will Berman: percussion\, piano\, guitar Yannis Panos: trumpet\, flugelhorn\, piano \nSecular Music Group (SMG) is a Connecticut-based ensemble working in the soft margins of jazz\, free improvisation and minimalism. Their recordings explore the boundaries between structure and improvisation and between musical sound and atmosphere. The Secular Music Group will be performing selections from their forthcoming LP “Volume 3“\, out on Love All Day Records.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/secular-music-group-3/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T040015Z
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SUMMARY:Secular Music Group
DESCRIPTION:Chris Ruggiero: Tape loops\, synthesizer\, piano. Greg LaPine: Woodwinds\, piano. Ted Morcaldi: guitars\, synthesizer Will Berman: percussion\, piano\, guitar Yannis Panos: trumpet\, flugelhorn\, piano \nSecular Music Group (SMG) is a Connecticut-based ensemble working in the soft margins of jazz\, free improvisation and minimalism. Their recordings explore the boundaries between structure and improvisation and between musical sound and atmosphere. The Secular Music Group will be performing selections from their forthcoming LP “Volume 3“\, out on Love All Day Records.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/secular-music-group-2/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T223000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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SUMMARY:Mike Rodriguez Quintet
DESCRIPTION:A Grammy-winning trumpeter from the highest levels of jazz comes to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nMike Rodriguez – Trumpet \nNicole Glover – Sax \nGary Versace – Piano \nJoe Martin – Bass \nEle Howell – Drums \nMike Rodriguez is one of the most in-demand trumpeters in jazz today — a Queens-born musician whose career has taken him to the very top of the music. A Grammy Award winner as part of Chick Corea’s Spanish Heart Band\, he has performed and recorded alongside Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra\, Gonzalo Rubalcaba\, Joe Lovano\, Quincy Jones\, Wynton Marsalis\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Kenny Barron\, Carla Bley\, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He is currently a member of the internationally acclaimed SFJazz Collective and serves on the faculty at NYU and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. \nRodriguez’s playing is rooted in the hard bop tradition but reaches comfortably across the full spectrum of jazz — from straight-ahead to Latin\, from chamber settings to large ensembles. His recordings as a leader\, Reverence (Criss Cross) and Pathways (2021)\, showcase a mature voice that is at once lyrical\, searching\, and deeply swinging. Alongside his brother\, pianist Robert Rodriguez\, he has recorded five albums as the Rodriguez Brothers — a long-running creative partnership that has earned Grammy nominations and international acclaim. \nAt The Side Door\, Rodriguez brings his own quintet — an intimate format that puts his voice front and center in a room built for exactly this kind of music. \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 restaurant prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/mike-rodriguez-quintet/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T213000
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SUMMARY:June Bisantz Quartet
DESCRIPTION:An evening of great jazz at the River Room –  Willimantic’s fabulous new music venue with \nJune Bisantz – voice\nAlex Nakhimovsky – piano\n& the great\nHarvie S – bass \nSpace is limited\, so reserve now! \n$33.85 | $23.18 students
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/june-bisantz-quartet/
LOCATION:River Room\, 50 Riverside Drive\, Willimantic\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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-4/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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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/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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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-2/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T233000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
CREATED:20260316T035547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T035629Z
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SUMMARY:Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe complete season calendar can be viewed here. \nMarch 20: GEORGE\nMarch 27: Dave Fiuczynski’s KiF\nApril 3: Sun of Goldfinger\nApril 10: Amanda Monaco’s Deathblow\nApril 17: Caroline Davis\, Solo\nApril 24: David Berkman Quartet\nMay 1: Mary Halvorson: Canis Major\nMay 8: Anna Badkhen Dezron Douglas Duo\nMay 15: Jerome Sabbagh Quartet\nMay 22: Allison\, Cardenas & Nash\nMay 29: Marta Sanchez (Solo Piano)\nJune 5: Max Johnson Sextet\nJune 12: Curtis Hasselbring’s The Curhachestra \nAll 13 shows are on sale now at firehouse12.com. Tickets are $20 for the 8:30pm performance and $15 for 10:00pm. The complete Season Pass is $225. All tickets can be purchased online or\, subject to availability\, at the box office on the night of the show.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/firehouse-12-spring-jazz-series-2/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031036Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Fuller & Friends
DESCRIPTION:One of Connecticut’s most celebrated jazz musicians brings his quintet home to The Side Door.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jeff-fuller-friends-2/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
CREATED:20260412T123128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T123128Z
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SUMMARY:Frank Vignola’s Birdland Guitar Trio
DESCRIPTION:The incredibly versatile guitarist Frank Vignola teams up with rising jazz guitar star Pasquale Grasso to create an unique and intimate musical experience unlike any other… \nFrank Vignola\, born December 30th\, 1965\, is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians\, including Ringo Starr\, Madonna\, Donald Fagen\, John Lewis\, Tommy Emmanuel\, Lionel Hampton\, the Boston Pops\, the New York Pops\, and guitar legend Les Paul\, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List:” for the Wall Street Journal. \nFrank Vignola is one of the most popular and sought after guitarists on the international music scene. His dynamic genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents – and still growing – performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues\, including the Sydney Opera House\, Carnegie Hall\, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco\, New York’s Lincoln Center\, The Blue Note\, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall\, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza\, Italy. \nVignola has recorded over 30 CD’s as a leader and has been a guest on hundreds of recordings. Vignola has written over 18 educational music books\, recorded the critically acclaimed\, “Vignola Plays Gershwin” CD\, and recorded 2 DVD’ for Mel Bay Publications. He has also produced 42 full length video teaching courses for TrueFire.com\, for all levels. His on-line One on One private lessons and online Jazz Studio continue to thrive\, having reached thousands of jazz guitar enthusiasts throughout the globe. \nCurrently\, Frank Vignola holds residency every Wednesday night at the world famous Birdland Jazz Club Theatre in New York City. “Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night” has featured some of the finest talent on the planet including Mike Stern\, Pasquale Grasso\, Peter Bernstein\, Houston Person and more. \nPasquale Grasso – It was the kind of endorsement most rising guitarists can only dream of\, and then some. In his interview for Vintage Guitar magazine’s February 2016 cover story\, Pat Metheny was asked to name some younger musicians who’d impressed him. “The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now\, Pasquale Grasso\,” said the jazz-guitar icon and NEA Jazz Master. “This guy is doing something so amazingly musical and so difficult. “Mostly what I hear now are guitar players who sound a little bit like me mixed with a little bit of [John Scofield] and a little bit of [Bill Frisell]\,” he continued. “What’s interesting about Pasquale is that he doesn’t sound anything like that at all. In a way\, it is a little bit of a throwback\, because his model—which is an incredible model to have—is Bud Powell. He has somehow captured the essence of that language from piano onto guitar in a way that almost nobody has ever addressed. He’s the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many\, many years.” \nAs he’s done with many rising jazz stars\, Metheny later invited Grasso over to his New York pad to jam and share some wisdom. He’s since become a generous presence in Grasso’s life\, and his assessment of Grasso’s playing is—no surprise—spot-on. Born in Italy and now based in New York City\, the 30-year- old guitarist has developed an astounding technique and concept informed not by jazz guitarists so much as by bebop pioneers like Powell\, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie and the classical-guitar tradition. His new digital-only EP series\, available beginning in June from Sony Masterworks\, showcases Grasso in the solo-guitar format\, where his intensive studies of both midcentury jazz and classical meld into a signature mastery that is\, remarkably\, at once unprecedented and evocative. \nHis unique innovative style is hypnotizing to watch as his nimble fingers appear to change the 6 guitar strings into 88 piano keys. When not performing solo or with his trio\, Grasso has been a frequent collaborator with vocalist Samara Joy. He was a special guest on several songs on Joy’s two time Grammy award winning album Linger Awhile. Grasso has also graced prestigious stages worldwide including Montreal Jazz Festival\, Newport Jazz Festival\, Jazz at Lincoln Center\, Monterey Jazz Festival and has appeared live on NBC’s Today Show.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/frank-vignolas-birdland-guitar-trio/
LOCATION:Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center\, 300 Main Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
CREATED:20260521T163628Z
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SUMMARY:Frank Gordon Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Trio features Frank Gordon on bass\, Jerrod Cattey on drums and Sean Simmons on guitar. They play a mix of jazz standards as well as original compositions.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/frank-gordon-trio/
LOCATION:2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge\, 524 Main Street\, Winsted\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
CREATED:20260423T231402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T231402Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Anthony Carabello
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-10-9-24/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
CREATED:20251116T023901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T023902Z
UID:10007115-1779822000-1779829200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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-3/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
CREATED:20260524T041053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T041053Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Improvisers Collective workshop
DESCRIPTION:The New Haven Improvisers Collective meets every month to explore the nexus of improvisation across all genres of music. Our workshops are open to anyone who’s interested – from sqronking saxophonists to knob-twisting laptop rockers; our members have improvised on everything from vocals to theremins to African drums (and yes\, we actually had these last two jamming together at a workshop – and it was awesome!) The New Haven Improvisers Workshop is a great place to network with like-minded musicians\, to test out new composition ideas\, and to learn to play your instrument in new ways. We get a few new faces every time\, so come on down! You don’t need to be able to read music to be able to play! All you need is a pair of ears and a sense of adventure. \nThe Collective meets on the last Monday of every month at 810 State St.\, New Haven\, CT.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/new-haven-improvisers-collective-workshop-5/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Never Ending Books/Vol. 2\, 810 State Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
CREATED:20260506T002822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T002822Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Improvisers Collective workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/new-haven-improvisers-collective-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Never Ending Books/Vol. 2\, 810 State Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
CREATED:20251217T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142857Z
UID:10007465-1779737400-1779744600@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Hartford Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/hartford-jazz-orchestra/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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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/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T223000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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SUMMARY:Billy Childs Trio
DESCRIPTION:A six-time Grammy winner and one of the most celebrated pianists and composers of his generation comes to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nBilly Childs · Piano \nMatt Penman · Bass \nAri Hoenig · Drums \nBilly Childs stands in a category of his own in contemporary jazz. A pianist\, composer\, arranger\, and conductor whose music moves effortlessly between jazz and the classical tradition\, he has garnered six Grammy Awards and seventeen nominations — including back-to-back wins for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for Rebirth (2018) and The Winds of Change (2024). The Guggenheim Foundation\, the Doris Duke Foundation\, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters have all recognized his work. DownBeat simply calls him “one of the foremost American composers of his era.” \nChilds began his career in the late 1970s apprenticing alongside Freddie Hubbard and J.J. Johnson — two of jazz’s all-time giants. Since then he has performed and collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma\, Wynton Marsalis\, Wayne Shorter\, Sting\, Esperanza Spalding\, Dianne Reeves\, the Kronos Quartet\, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, among many others. His compositions have been commissioned by the LA Philharmonic\, the Detroit Symphony\, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra\, and the LA Master Chorale. \nAt The Side Door\, he brings the piano trio format down to its most intimate — just three musicians in a room\, playing at the highest level. This is a rare opportunity to hear one of jazz’s true masters in close quarters. \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 restaurant prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/billy-childs-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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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-4/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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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/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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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-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T233000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
CREATED:20260316T035547Z
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SUMMARY:Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe complete season calendar can be viewed here. \nMarch 20: GEORGE\nMarch 27: Dave Fiuczynski’s KiF\nApril 3: Sun of Goldfinger\nApril 10: Amanda Monaco’s Deathblow\nApril 17: Caroline Davis\, Solo\nApril 24: David Berkman Quartet\nMay 1: Mary Halvorson: Canis Major\nMay 8: Anna Badkhen Dezron Douglas Duo\nMay 15: Jerome Sabbagh Quartet\nMay 22: Allison\, Cardenas & Nash\nMay 29: Marta Sanchez (Solo Piano)\nJune 5: Max Johnson Sextet\nJune 12: Curtis Hasselbring’s The Curhachestra \nAll 13 shows are on sale now at firehouse12.com. Tickets are $20 for the 8:30pm performance and $15 for 10:00pm. The complete Season Pass is $225. All tickets can be purchased online or\, subject to availability\, at the box office on the night of the show.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/firehouse-12-spring-jazz-series-2/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T223000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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SUMMARY:Tierney Sutton  & Tamir Hendelman
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most-lauded jazz vocalists of her generation.”\n–The New York Times  \nNine-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton ’86 will present an intimate duo performance with world-renowned pianist Tamir Hendelman\, performing tunes from their new release\, “Spring” (2026)\, as part of Wesleyan’s Reunion + Commencement Weekend. After decades of collaboration\, Sutton and Hendelman share an intuitive\, nearly telepathic connection. \nCelebrated as a compelling jazz storyteller and for her ability to use her impeccable voice as a true instrument\, Sutton first discovered jazz music while she was an undergraduate at Wesleyan. She has since performed at Lincoln Center\, Birdland\, Carnegie Hall\, the Hollywood Bowl\, and the Montreal Jazz Festival\, with reviews appearing in The New York Times\, JazzTimes\, Variety\, Chicago Sun Times\, and L.A. Daily News. \nBorn in Tel Aviv\, pianist\, composer\, and arranger Tamir Hendelman has made Southern California his home\, though his career is truly global. A longtime member of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, he has recorded with Barbra Streisand\, Natalie Cole\, and Paul McCartney\, performed with jazz greats Benny Golson and Terell Stafford\, and appeared as a guest artist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the Winston-Salem Symphony.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/tierney-sutton-tamir-hendelman/
LOCATION:Crowell Concert Hall – Wesleyan University\, 283 Washington St\, Middletown\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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SUMMARY:Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:The Herbie Hancock Institute’s National Peer-to-Peer Jazz Quintet\, comprising five of the country’s most accomplished young jazz musicians\, conclude their tour of performing in high schools across America in an effort to develop jazz audiences for the future. They will be featured alongside internationally renowned jazz saxophone recording artist Antonio Hart and jazz & blues vocalist extraordinaire Lisa Henry. Black-Eyed Sally’s will be the group’s only jazz club hit. This is a free event!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/herbie-hancock-institute-of-jazz-night/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T223000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
CREATED:20260429T005718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T005718Z
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SUMMARY:Reggie Watkins Quintet
DESCRIPTION:One of Pittsburgh’s most distinctive voices on trombone brings an all-star quintet to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nReggie Watkins · Trombone \nMatt Parker · Saxophones \nOrrin Evans · Piano \nMatt Dwonszyk · Bass \nByron Landham · Drums \nReggie Watkins is one of the most compelling trombonists working in jazz today — a musician whose playing Hot House Magazine describes as marked by “originality and creativity avoiding clichés and predictable phrases in an entirely distinctive trombone style.” Rooted in the Pittsburgh jazz tradition that gave the world Art Blakey\, Billy Strayhorn\, and Ahmad Jamal\, Watkins has spent over two decades pushing jazz forward on his own terms. \nHis résumé spans the full range of the music. He served as trombonist and musical director for Maynard Ferguson for six years\, has been a longtime member of the Grammy-nominated Orrin Evans Captain Black Big Band\, and has shared the stage with Aretha Franklin\, Arturo Sandoval\, Dianne Reeves\, and Trombone Shorty\, among many others. His most recent album\, Rivers (2025)\, recorded with a Pittsburgh-based quartet\, draws on his deep roots in the Steel City while pushing confidently toward the future. \nAt The Side Door\, Watkins brings a hand-picked quintet featuring some of the finest players on the scene today — including pianist Orrin Evans\, a longtime collaborator and one of the most creative voices in contemporary jazz. \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 restaurant prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/reggie-watkins-quintet/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T193806
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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/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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