Events for February 2, 2025 - February 2, 2025

Live Jazz, Blues and other grooves and Great Food Cecil Carter           vocalist  Steve Marien    saxophonist Rufus Davis         pianist  James Hunter      bassist Randy Cloutier     drums

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 [...]

Conguero and Hartford native Nelson Bello is an all-around Latin percussionist who performs with bands throughout Connecticut, New York City, Boston, and in Puerto Rico. As a teenager, Bello performed in Cuba with the band Insight. He studied at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, the Hartford Conservatory, and under Jackie McLean at The [...]

Bill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. [...]

We will be participating in a Martin Luther King service at Temple Beth David, 3 Main Street in Cheshire, Connecticut.  We will also play a short set of music to honor Dr. King’s memory and legacy following the service. We hope you can join us as that evening is our 27th anniversary.

The Hartford Jazz Society invites you to an unforgettable evening of jazz, community, and celebration at their “Celebrating Jazz & Community” event on Friday, January 17th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This exciting event will be held at the Artists Collective, located at 1200 Albany Avenue in Hartford. Immerse yourself in the captivating performance [...]

Waberi Jordan is a vocalist and songwriter whose signature is rooted in the Leimert Park Jazz Community of Los Angeles. Raised on a steady diet of straight-ahead jazz, at a time when R&B dominated the airwaves, Waberi’s sound bridges two pivotal eras of artistic expression. Waberi studied and played with Horace Tapscott along with The [...]

Bill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. [...]

The Brian Torff Group revitalizes the essence of essential Black American music that has shaped our nation’s cultural identity. Torff, a renowned musician, author and educator, combines guitar, voice, harmonica, saxophones and drums in an unusual and exciting blend, stating, “Through our performances, we aim to illuminate the enduring legacy of Blues and Jazz while celebrating the [...]

Progressive, original music influenced by Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. Known for her inspiring performances and innovative artistry, Brandee Younger continues to redefine the role of the harp in jazz. With Rashaan Carter, bass & Allan Mednard, drums. Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp, an instrument most of us don’t often think of as part [...]

Bill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. [...]

Bill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. [...]

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 [...]

They describe themselves as "playing the soul, blues, and jazz, of New Orleans, Memphis, and more.  This promises to be an amazing evening with this killer jazz trio. They've been here a number of times already, and it's always special. A true don't miss.

Based out of New York City, Yamaha-endorsed Larry Fuller is one of the premier mainstream jazz pianists living today. Fuller has collaborated with the biggest names in jazz:  Ray Brown, Ernestine Anderson, Jeff Hamilton and John Pizzarelli, and others. Harnessing his unique bandstand experience with the giants, Fuller leads the Larry Fuller Trio generating hard-swinging, emotive and [...]

Shane Allessio plays hard hitting, heavy swinging, modern original jazz. Drawing from Mingus, George Russell, Stan Kenton, etc, boundaries are pushed while a respect for swing and the jazz tradition is upheld. Screaming crashing dissonances, virtuosic bowed bass solos and foot stomping grooves are to be expected at every show.

Improvisations Now is a monthly series of concerts programmed by Joe Morris. Joe invites a diverse group of dynamic, innovative musicians, all important members of the global improvised music scene, and performs with them. The music is completely improvised. Every concert is different. The 2024-2025 season begins on Sunday, September 22, 2024, and goes through May [...]