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  • Ted Rosenthal Trio

    Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

    One of jazz's most celebrated pianists, Ted Rosenthal brings his trio to The Side Door for a night of exceptional music. Ted Rosenthal · Piano Noriko Ueda · Bass David Alvarez III · Drums Ted Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianists of his generation — described by The New Yorker as "a musician's [...]

    $28

  • Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series

    Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
    Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CT

    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. The complete season calendar can be viewed [...]

    $15 – $20

  • Attention (panel discussion)

    Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CT

    ATTENTION brings together a diverse group of scholars and artists for a two hour public discussion at Firehouse 12 about attention: what it is, how to cultivate it, why it matters, and what gets in its way. Reserve your free seat, and join us for the discussion from 1 - 3 PM on Saturday, May [...]

    Free

  • Blue Lion Trio

    Blue Lion Trio
    Open Door Tea 3552 Main Street, Stratford, CT

    Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue

  • Emmet Cohen Trio

    Veronica Hagman Concert Hall - WCSU 43 Lake Avenue Ext., Danbury, CT

    Creator of Live from Emmet’s Place, the most-viewed online jazz show in the world, and winner of the American Jazz Pianist Competition, Emmet Cohen has gained a reputation for connecting with audiences through his artistry and commitment to intergenerational exchange. Free tickets for WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the [...]

    $23 – $30

  • Ralph Alessi Quartet

    Community Music School of Springfield 127 State St., Springfield, MA

    Ralph Alessi (trumpet), Matt Mitchell (piano), John Hébert (bass), Ches Smith (drums) Ralph Alessi is an ECM recording artist and acclaimed American jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator known for his distinctive and innovative approach to jazz improvisation and composition. Born in San Rafael, California, in 1963, he was raised in a musical family. His father, [...]

    $20

  • Ralph Alessi Quartet

    Community Music School of Springfield 127 State St., Springfield, MA

    Ralph Alessi (trumpet), Matt Mitchell (piano), John Hébert (bass), Ches Smith (drums) Ralph Alessi is an ECM recording artist and acclaimed American jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator known for his distinctive and innovative approach to jazz improvisation and composition. Born in San Rafael, California, in 1963, he was raised in a musical family. His father, [...]

    $20

  • Darryl Yokley Quartet

    Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

    Grammy-winning saxophonist Darryl Yokley is coming to The Side Door — and this is not one to miss. Darryl Yokley- Saxophones Zaccai Curtis- Piano Luques Curtis- Bass Wayne Smith Jr.- Drums Darryl Yokley has drawn praise from the New York Times, Downbeat Magazine, and beyond for a sound that resists easy labels. Jazz critic Brent [...]

    $28

  • Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch

    Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
    Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT

    Dr. G's Jazz Brunch held on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro's Italian Restaurant: All events will also include jazz masters Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums &/or trumpet. "Dr. G" will provide guitar accompaniment.

  • Instantiations Monthly Music Series at Real Art Ways

    Real Art Ways 56 Arbor St, Hartford, CT

    Instantiations, formerly known as Improvisations Now, is a monthly series of concerts conceived and programmed by Joe Morris (guitarist, bassist, improviser, composer-wearer of many hats). Joe invites dynamic, innovative musicians - important members of the global improvised music scene - and performs with them. The music is completely improvised. Every concert, every instance is a [...]

    $8 – $15

  • Tuxedo Junction

    Tuxedo Junction
    Guilford VFW Post 9666 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT

    For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums), WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison, CT. Pat soon joined on [...]

  • Glenn Miller Orchestra

    Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

    “In The Mood” for swing music? The most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Old Saybrook for an evening of swing music at The Kate! The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “American Patrol”, “A String Of Pearls”, “Little Brown [...]

    $75

  • Glenn Miller Orchestra

    Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

    “In The Mood” for swing music? The most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Old Saybrook for an evening of swing music at The Kate! The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “American Patrol”, “A String Of Pearls”, “Little Brown [...]

    $75

  • Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra

    Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
    The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CT

    It's a funky Big Band thang, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorious, Steely Dan, The Yellow Jackets, Bob Berg.....You'll want to see them again and again! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/

  • Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Mentorship XII: String of Pearls

    Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
    Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CT

    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 [...]

  • New Haven Improvisers Collective

    Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CT

    Mike Brooks (guitar), Paul McGuire (Sax), Peter Riccio (drums), Conor Perreault (electronics) and Knox Chandler (bass or cello).

  • Fridays with Frank

    Fridays with Frank
    Institute Library 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

    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 [...]

    Free

  • Laroo/Byrd Funky4

    The Flying Monkey 2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT

    Join us for a vibrant evening of jazz, funk, soul and feel-good grooves at The Flying Monkey! Internationally acclaimed trumpeter and vocalist Saskia Laroo and Hartford-born pianist/vocalist Warren Byrd bring their energetic Funky4 to Newington for a night full of rhythm, improvisation and musical connection. Whether you come to listen, dine or groove — this promises to be a warm and uplifting night [...]

  • Allison, Cardenas, & Nash

    Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

    Three of New York's finest bring their acclaimed drummerless trio to The Side Door for a night of intimate, conversational jazz. Ben Allison · Bass Steve Cardenas · Guitar Ted Nash · Saxophone Modeled after the intimate, drummerless trios of Jimmy Giuffre in the 1950s, Allison, Cardenas & Nash have spent over a decade building [...]

    $28

  • Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series

    Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
    Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CT

    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. The complete season calendar can be viewed [...]

    $15 – $20

  • Blue Lion Trio

    Blue Lion Trio
    Open Door Tea 3552 Main Street, Stratford, CT

    Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue

  • Blue Lion Trio

    Open Door Tea 3552 Main Street, Stratford, CT

    Joe Carter – guitar Jeff Fuller – bass Richard Sylvester - drums

  • Ed Fast & Conga Bop

    Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

    Ten world-class musicians, one intimate room — Ed Fast & Conga Bop bring their Afro-Cuban jazz to The Side Door. Ed Fast · Drums Dina DiMarco · Vocals Steve Davis · Trombone Josh Bruneau · Trumpet Wayne Escoffery · Tenor Saxophone Amy Millan · Piano Gianni Gardner · Guitar Matt Dwonszyk · Bass Jorge Fuentes [...]

    $33

  • Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (theater)

    Ivoryton Playhouse 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT

    Step back in time to South Philadelphia in 1959. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill is a Tony award-winning play that brings to life the soul and struggles of jazz legend, Billie Holiday. Featuring a selection of Billie’s iconic songs including “Strange Fruit” and “God Bless the Child”, this acclaimed play with music transports [...]

    $25 – $60

  • Tuxedo Junction

    Tuxedo Junction
    Guilford VFW Post 9666 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT

    For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums), WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison, CT. Pat soon joined on [...]

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