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SUMMARY:Ed Fast & Conga Bop
DESCRIPTION:Ten world-class musicians\, one intimate room — Ed Fast & Conga Bop bring their Afro-Cuban jazz to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nEd Fast · Drums\nDina DiMarco · Vocals\nSteve Davis · Trombone\nJosh Bruneau · Trumpet\nWayne Escoffery · Tenor Saxophone\nAmy Millan · Piano\nGianni Gardner · Guitar\nMatt Dwonszyk · Bass\nJorge Fuentes · Congas\nAnthony Carrillo · Timbales \nA Hartford Courant favorite and a fixture of the Connecticut jazz scene for over two decades\, Ed Fast & Conga Bop fuse Afro-Cuban rhythms and hard-bop harmony into a sound that is impossible to sit still for. The band grooves through a rich palette of Latin rhythms — rumba\, cha cha cha\, son\, and Afro-Cuban 6/8 — drawing on the music of legends like Cal Tjader\, Tito Puente\, and Hilton Ruiz alongside Fast’s own soulful originals. \nBandleader Ed Fast is a Hartt School-trained multi-instrumentalist equally at home on drums\, timbales\, congas\, and vibraphone. His career has taken him from the pit orchestras of Broadway road shows touring Russia\, China\, Japan\, and South Korea\, to backup bands accompanying Aretha Franklin\, Paul Anka\, and Chita Rivera at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun\, to the stage of New York’s Iridium Jazz Club. The Hartford Courant called him “a celebrated figure in town” and Latin Beat Magazine has praised the band’s unique sound. \nJoining Fast is an exceptional cast of musicians. Vocalist Dina DiMarco brings an electrifying presence and a wide-ranging repertoire spanning jazz standards and Broadway classics. Trombonist Steve Davis is one of the most recorded and respected voices in jazz\, with credits spanning Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers lineage and dozens of acclaimed recordings as a leader. Tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery has established himself as one of the most in-demand voices in contemporary jazz\, with a long association with the Mingus Big Band and Tom Harrell. Rounding out the ensemble are some of the region’s finest rhythm section players and percussionists\, creating the kind of layered\, infectious groove that has made Conga Bop one of New England’s most beloved live acts. \nThis is a big band experience in an intimate room — the kind of night that gets people out of their seats. \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/ed-fast-conga-bop/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Lion Trio
DESCRIPTION:Joe Carter – guitar\nJeff Fuller – bass\nRichard Sylvester – drums
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/blue-lion-trio-5/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
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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-4/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
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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/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
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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-2/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T233000
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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-2/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T223000
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SUMMARY:Allison\, Cardenas\, & Nash
DESCRIPTION:Three of New York’s finest bring their acclaimed drummerless trio to The Side Door for a night of intimate\, conversational jazz. \nBen Allison · Bass\nSteve Cardenas · Guitar\nTed Nash · Saxophone \nModeled after the intimate\, drummerless trios of Jimmy Giuffre in the 1950s\, Allison\, Cardenas & Nash have spent over a decade building one of the most distinctive sounds in jazz — deeply conversational\, rooted in blues and folk\, and wide open to wherever the music leads. The trio arrives fresh off the April release of Triological on Sunnyside Records — their most personal album yet\, featuring original compositions from each member for the first time. \nIn a career spanning over 30 years\, Ben Allison has developed an instantly identifiable sound as a bassist\, composer\, producer\, and educator. JazzTimes recognized him as “a visionary composer\, adventurous improviser\, and strong organizational force on the New York City jazz scene.” He founded the Jazz Composers Collective at just 25\, has appeared on over 100 albums\, and composed the theme for NPR’s On the Media\, heard by 1.5 million listeners a week. \nSteve Cardenas began his musical career in Kansas City and has been a fixture of the New York jazz scene since 1995. A longtime member of the Paul Motian Electric Bebop Band\, Charlie Haden Liberation Music Orchestra\, and Steve Swallow Quintet\, he is also a respected educator on faculty at The New School and co-author of the Thelonious Monk Fakebook — the first time all of Monk’s compositions were assembled in a single volume. \nA two-time Grammy Award winner and longtime member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis\, Ted Nash has had an extraordinary career as a performer\, composer\, and conductor. DownBeat called him “one of the most together saxophonists of his generation.” His 2017 big band album Presidential Suite\, inspired by great political speeches of the 20th century\, earned him two Grammys and the Jazz Journalists Association’s Composer of the Year award. \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/allison-cardenas-nash/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T213000
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SUMMARY:Laroo/Byrd Funky4
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a vibrant evening of jazz\, funk\, soul and feel-good grooves at The Flying Monkey! \nInternationally 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. \nWhether you come to listen\, dine or groove — this promises to be a warm and uplifting night out in the neighborhood. \nSaskia Laroo – trumpet\, sax\, vocals\nWarren Byrd – keys\, vocals\, bongos\nDoug “Basszilla” Long – bass\nAlvin Benjamin Carter – drums
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/laroo-byrd-funky4-4/
LOCATION:The Flying Monkey\, 2095 Berlin Turnpike\, Newington\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
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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/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Improvisers Collective
DESCRIPTION:Mike Brooks (guitar)\, Paul McGuire (Sax)\, Peter Riccio (drums)\, Conor Perreault (electronics) and Knox Chandler (bass or cello).
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/new-haven-improvisers-collective-2/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T220000
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Mentorship XII: String of Pearls
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-10-9-21/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T220000
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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/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
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CREATED:20260412T122838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T122838Z
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SUMMARY:Glenn Miller Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:“In The Mood” for swing music? \nThe most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Old Saybrook for an evening of swing music at The Kate! \nThe 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 Jug”\, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”\, Tuxedo Junction”\, and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade” as they continue their national tour. \nThe 15 member orchestra\, their lead singers\, and vocal group will perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. It is a show that continues to transport audiences back in time and is as nostalgic as it is exciting. \nTouring continuously since 1956\, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is featured in over 200 concerts and dances per year. Each performance includes the timeless classics that made them famous the world over in a show that has moved audiences for generations.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/glenn-miller-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center\, 300 Main Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T213000
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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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T210000
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SUMMARY:Glenn Miller Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:“In The Mood” for swing music? \nThe most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Old Saybrook for an evening of swing music at The Kate! \nThe 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 Jug”\, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”\, Tuxedo Junction”\, and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade” as they continue their national tour. \nThe 15 member orchestra\, their lead singers\, and vocal group will perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. It is a show that continues to transport audiences back in time and is as nostalgic as it is exciting. \nTouring continuously since 1956\, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is featured in over 200 concerts and dances per year. Each performance includes the timeless classics that made them famous the world over in a show that has moved audiences for generations.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/glenn-miller-orchestra/
LOCATION:Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center\, 300 Main Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
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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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
CREATED:20260422T231936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T232052Z
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SUMMARY:Instantiations Monthly Music Series at Real Art Ways
DESCRIPTION: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 unique experience. Season finale. \nSelendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson\, a versatile multi-instrumentalist whose career is defined by an intuitive\, self-taught mastery of diverse sounds\, currently centers her work on the vibraphone and trombone\, although her musical journey spans the clarinet\, flute\, saxophone\, and bass guitar. She will be playing the vibraphone in this trio. \nLemuel Marc is a composer and trumpet player from Boston who improvises regularly throughout New England with Evan Palmer\, Yoona Kim\, Brittany Karlson\, Michael Larocca\, and the Hivemind Brass Quintet. Lemuel’s debut solo album\, “Replace the Population\,” was released last year on Relative Pitch Records. \nGuitarist\, bassist\, improviser\, composer\, and educator Joe Morris curates this monthly series and invites improvisers (many based in New England\, some from all over the country) for an afternoon of deep listening\, experimentation\, and intentional communication. Morris will play bass in this final installment of the season. \nGeneral Admission $15 / Members $12 / Students $8 \nJoin us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/instantiations-monthly-music-series-at-real-art-ways-6/
LOCATION:Real Art Ways\, 56 Arbor St\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
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SUMMARY:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch held on the 1st\, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant:\n\n\n\nAll events will also include jazz masters Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums &/or trumpet. “Dr. G” will provide guitar accompaniment.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/dr-gs-jazz-brunch-3-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar\, 14 Water Street\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T223000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
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SUMMARY:Darryl Yokley Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-winning saxophonist Darryl Yokley is coming to The Side Door — and this is not one to miss. \nDarryl Yokley- Saxophones\nZaccai Curtis- Piano\nLuques Curtis- Bass\nWayne Smith Jr.- Drums\n\nDarryl Yokley has drawn praise from the New York Times\, Downbeat Magazine\, and beyond for a sound that resists easy labels. Jazz critic Brent Black put it best: Yokley is someone who “side steps standard categorization with ease\,” while Downbeat’s Dave Cantor described him as “nakedly shuttling emotion through his instrument.” However you try to define it\, the consensus is the same — there is no one else who sounds quite like him. \nThe son of an African-American father and a first-generation Mexican mother\, Yokley has woven his multicultural background into a compositional voice all his own. After touring with Motown legends the Four Tops\, the Temptations\, and the O’Jays\, he moved to New York and quickly established himself as both a compelling bandleader and in-demand sideman\, performing at venues including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. He has shared the stage with Eddie Palmieri\, Orrin Evans\, Ralph Peterson Jr.\, and Nasheet Waits\, among many others. \nHis latest album\, Un Mundo en Soledad\, pays homage to Gabriel García Márquez’s beloved masterpiece One Hundred Years of Solitude\, with song titles drawn from passages in the book and ordered according to the story’s chronology. The record landed on multiple Best of 2024 lists and earned Yokley some of the strongest reviews of his career. \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/darryl-yokley-quartet/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
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SUMMARY:Ralph Alessi Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Ralph Alessi (trumpet)\, Matt Mitchell (piano)\, John Hébert (bass)\, Ches Smith (drums) \nRalph 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\, Joseph Alessi\, was a classical trumpeter and his mother\, Maria Leone\, an opera singer. In addition\, his brother Joe Alessi is a world renowned classical trombonist. His upbringing in this environment laid the foundation for his deep connection to music. \nHe studied at the California Institute of the Arts\, where he pursued both classical and jazz music\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (and master’s degree in jazz bass). Alessi’s versatility in different musical traditions has contributed to his unique sound\, blending classical precision with avant-garde jazz. \nAlessi relocated to New York City in 1991\, and since then has collaborated with many prominent musicians\, such as Steve Coleman\, Ravi Coltrane\, Jason Moran\, Don Byron\, Fred Hersch and Uri Caine. His own ensembles and recordings showcase his skill as both a bandleader and a composer\, with 13 albums as a leader. This include Baida (2013)\, released on ECM Records\, receiving widespread acclaim for its complex\, lyrical compositions and improvisations. Baida was shortlisted by several publications as one of the best jazz albums of the year. His latest ECM release in 2024 was It’s Always Now which writer Jim Macnie proclaimed as having a “poignant lyricism.” In 2025\, he will record and release his 5th album on ECM records featuring Matt Mitchell\, John Hebert\, Ches Smith and his brother Joe\, appearing together on record for the first time. \nIn addition to his performance career\, Alessi is also a committed educator. He has been on the faculty at institutions such as the Eastman School of Music and the New England Conservatory\, and currently the founder and director of the School for Improvisational Music in Brooklyn\, New York as well as on faculty at the Hochschule der Künste Bern in Switzerland. His teaching emphasizes creative exploration and improvisation\, influencing a new generation of jazz musicians.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/ralph-alessi-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Community Music School of Springfield\, 127 State St.\, Springfield\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
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SUMMARY:Ralph Alessi Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Ralph Alessi (trumpet)\, Matt Mitchell (piano)\, John Hébert (bass)\, Ches Smith (drums) \nRalph 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\, Joseph Alessi\, was a classical trumpeter and his mother\, Maria Leone\, an opera singer. In addition\, his brother Joe Alessi is a world renowned classical trombonist. His upbringing in this environment laid the foundation for his deep connection to music. \nHe studied at the California Institute of the Arts\, where he pursued both classical and jazz music\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (and master’s degree in jazz bass). Alessi’s versatility in different musical traditions has contributed to his unique sound\, blending classical precision with avant-garde jazz. \nAlessi relocated to New York City in 1991\, and since then has  collaborated with many prominent musicians\, such as Steve Coleman\, Ravi Coltrane\, Jason Moran\, Don Byron\, Fred Hersch and Uri Caine. His own ensembles and recordings showcase his skill as both a bandleader and a composer\, with 13 albums as a leader. This include  Baida (2013)\, released on ECM Records\, receiving widespread acclaim for its complex\, lyrical compositions and improvisations. Baida was shortlisted by several publications as one of the best jazz albums of the year. His latest ECM release in 2024 was It’s Always Now which writer Jim Macnie proclaimed as having a “poignant lyricism.” In 2025\, he will record and release his 5th album on ECM records featuring Matt Mitchell\, John Hebert\, Ches Smith and his brother Joe\, appearing together on record for the first time. \nIn addition to his performance career\, Alessi is also a committed educator. He has been on the faculty at institutions such as the Eastman School of Music and the New England Conservatory\, and currently the founder and director of the School for Improvisational Music in Brooklyn\, New York as well as on faculty at the Hochschule der Künste Bern in Switzerland. His teaching emphasizes creative exploration and improvisation\, influencing a new generation of jazz musicians.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/ralph-alessi-quartet/
LOCATION:Community Music School of Springfield\, 127 State St.\, Springfield\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
CREATED:20260421T005331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T005331Z
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SUMMARY:Emmet Cohen Trio
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFree tickets for WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase** \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $20 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $30.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/emmet-cohen-trio/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall – WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Ext.\, Danbury\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
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-4/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
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/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
CREATED:20251116T031948Z
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-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
CREATED:20260429T032046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T032046Z
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SUMMARY:Attention (panel discussion)
DESCRIPTION: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 2\, followed by a reception in the Bar at Firehouse 12 from 3 – 5 PM. \nThis event is the second in a series of public discussions curated by Megan Craig and John Lysaker at Firehouse 12\, following MAKING THINGS: A conversation about Creativity in 2024.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/attention-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T233000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
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-2/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T223000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
CREATED:20260429T004117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T004117Z
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SUMMARY:Ted Rosenthal Trio
DESCRIPTION:One of jazz’s most celebrated pianists\, Ted Rosenthal brings his trio to The Side Door for a night of exceptional music. \nTed Rosenthal · Piano\nNoriko Ueda · Bass\nDavid Alvarez III · Drums \nTed Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianists of his generation — described by The New Yorker as “a musician’s musician who balances technique and taste” and by the Los Angeles Times as “a pianist of rarest skill.” A winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition\, he has performed with Gerry Mulligan\, Art Farmer\, Phil Woods\, Bob Brookmeyer\, and James Moody\, and has been the pianist of choice for vocalists including Kurt Elling\, Ann Hampton Callaway\, and Helen Merrill. \nRosenthal has released 19 albums as a leader\, ranging from straight-ahead jazz to inventive reimaginings of the Great American Songbook and classical repertoire. His Rhapsody in Gershwin reached #1 on both iTunes and Amazon jazz charts. He is on faculty at both The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music\, where he has taught and mentored some of the most prominent jazz pianists of the younger generation. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is one of Connecticut’s premier jazz listening rooms\, located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn at 85 Lyme Street. Doors open at 7:15 PM\, show begins at 8:00 PM. Ticket holders receive 10% off dinner at the Old Lyme Inn — reservations recommended by 6:00 PM.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/ted-rosenthal-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
CREATED:20250809T210305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031646Z
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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-3/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Three Sheets\, 372 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T195741
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/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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