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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-2/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:CT
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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/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T210000
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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-4/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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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/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20260510T155741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T155741Z
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SUMMARY:Trombone Shorty & New Orleans Avenue
DESCRIPTION: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 blend of rock\, funk\, soul\, jazz\, blues\, hip-hop\, and Caribbean influences. \nBorn Troy Andrews\, Shorty made his first appearance at New Orleans’ iconic Jazz Fest at the age of four\, when he took the stage for an impromptu performance with Bo Diddley. By six\, he was heading up his own brass band\, and by his early twenties\, he’d released the first in a string of critically acclaimed\, chart-topping albums that would lead to performances everywhere from the White House and the Grammy Awards to Madison Square Garden and the 2025 Super Bowl. Along the way\, Shorty would tour with artists as diverse as Jeff Beck and the Red Hot Chili Peppers; play Coachella\, Bonnaroo\, Lollapalooza\, the Roots Picnic\, and countless other festivals; perform alongside Juvenile on his instantly legendary NPR Tiny Desk Concert; earn his first Grammy Award; appear on The Tonight Show\, The Late Show\, Conan\, Jimmy Kimmel Live!\, Good Morning America\, Today\, CNN\, HBO’s Treme\, and even an episode of The Simpsons; and collaborate with an eclectic mix of stars including Pharrell\, Bruno Mars\, Mark Ronson\, Jon Batiste\, Lenny Kravitz\, Foo Fighters\, ZHU\, Zac Brown\, Normani and Ringo Starr. \nBefore the show\, enjoy a tasting with Two Roads Brewing in our lobby!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/trombone-shorty-new-orleans-avenue/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20251116T024008Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2-2/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20251103T042112Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-10-9/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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-2-2/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Three Sheets\, 372 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20251116T031948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031948Z
UID:10007181-1784390400-1784401200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, 4-7
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-jam-at-cafe-nine-2/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20260402T160437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160628Z
UID:10007701-1784401200-1784408400@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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-4/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20251217T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142857Z
UID:10007473-1784575800-1784583000@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/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20251103T042112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T042117Z
UID:10007047-1784746800-1784757600@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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-10-9/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20251116T031948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031948Z
UID:10007182-1784995200-1785006000@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, 4-7
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-jam-at-cafe-nine-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20260114T010844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T012526Z
UID:10007545-1785002400-1785013200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20260402T160437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160628Z
UID:10007702-1785006000-1785013200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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-4/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20251116T032622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T032844Z
UID:10007244-1785178800-1785184200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
CREATED:20260524T041053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T041053Z
UID:10007807-1785180600-1785187800@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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-5/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Never Ending Books/Vol. 2\, 810 State Street\, New Haven\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T023902Z
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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-3/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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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/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T220000
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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-10-9/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000
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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/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T163841
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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-2/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:CT
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