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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 [...]
Every Saturday, 4-7
Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
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 [...]
Presented by The Hartford Jazz Society, the 59th Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series will be held in Bushnell Park for six consecutive Monday evenings beginning Monday, July 6 and concluding on Monday, August 10, 2026. The series, honoring the late, great bassist and series founder, Paul Brown, is referenced in the Library of Congress [...]
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 [...]
Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
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 [...]
Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month.
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/
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 [...]
Anthony Rokosa is a musician from the Greater Hartford area that plays electric and upright bass across a variety of genres. He began his musical life as a trumpet player in grade school, but it was while he was at Bloomfield High School that his love of jazz and swing music began to flourish. He [...]
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 [...]
The Lost Tribe with an opening set by the Artists Collective's Youth Orchestra
Every Saturday, 4-7
Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
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.
Presented by The Hartford Jazz Society, the 59th Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series will be held in Bushnell Park for six consecutive Monday evenings beginning Monday, July 6 and concluding on Monday, August 10, 2026. The series, honoring the late, great bassist and series founder, Paul Brown, is referenced in the Library of Congress [...]
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 [...]
Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
Grace Kelly, an unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer, and band leader, has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 15 acclaimed albums, and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. In 2022, [...]
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/
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 [...]
This is a free event, but registration is required due to room capacity.
Tickets $20 in advance online / $25 at the door August 6 - Nat Reeves August 13 - Joe Carter (Jazz Guitar) and Laura Volpintesta (Vocals and Percussion), known as Balanco em Dois, celebrate the music of Brazil August 20 - Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd
Deanna has been performing for over 20 years, performing all over the East Coast, including Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. She has recorded in Nashville, Tennessee as well as performed on Nickelodeon's musical television series in Hollywood. With over 10 years of professional experience, Jeremy Galloway has established himself as a versatile [...]
The Side Door hosts its first jam session of the summer, led by the Avery Wyman Quintet featuring trombonist Steve Davis Avery Wyman - Drums Steve Davis - Trombone Anthony Bolden - Tenor Sax Zaccai Curtis - Piano Gavin Gray - Bass The evening opens with a full 60-minute set from the Avery Wyman Quintet, [...]
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