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Jazz at JetNolo
Nolo 687 State Street, New Haven, CTBlack-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CTLocated 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 [...]
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, Guitar Ensemble, & Blues Ensemble
Charles Garner Recital Hall - Engleman Hall - Southern CT State University 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CTHear SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
Pat Marafiote Trio
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge 524 Main Street, Winsted, CTPat Marafiote's background includes several genres of music as a professional keyboard artist. His musical resume spans decades, including multiple tours with jazz, blues, R&B, and rock acts, including some of the best-known artists of our generation. Bassist Steve Clarke has performed with the two-time Grammy nominated jazz flautist Sherry Winston, Marion Meadows, TomBrown, Victor [...]
Jazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTBy New Haven Jazz Underground
Bill’s All-Star Jazz Band
Bill's Seafood Restaurant 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CTSteve Hunt & Friends
Norwich Arts Center 62 Broadway, Norwich, CTAn evening of Funk - Jazz- Fusion. Steve Hunt on keyboards, Jeff Lockhart on Guitar, Ervin Dhimo on Bass & Liviu Pop on Drums $25 Adults $23 Seniors/Military/Student; $20 Members
Firehouse 12 Concert Series
Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CTHappy Spring! We are proud to announce the Spring 2024 Concert Series at Firehouse 12, each show consisting of performances by some of the most active, innovative, and respected musicians in improvised music today. The Series will begin on March 15th with Ingrid Laubrock's Lilith (featuring David Adewumi, Adam Matlock, Yvonne Rogers, Eval Lawitts, and [...]
Mike McGinnis / Henry Lugo / Noah Baerman
Russell Library - Hubbard Room 123 Broad Street, Middletown, CTWe will be welcoming the wonderful saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer Mike McGinnis to perform with bassist Henry Lugo and pianist/host/curator Noah Baerman. Mike is a lyrical and highly eclectic musician whose performance credits range from avant-garde royalty to straight-ahead jazz to indie pop, with a healthy dose of interdisciplinary work with dance, film, and other [...]
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CTCome enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with the area's finest players. Sit in with the band and show off your chops or just sit and enjoy a cold drink while the music creates the vibe.
Jen Allen – Collective Breath
Parkville Sounds 30 Arbor Street, Hartford, CTCollective Breath is a new suite of music written with partial support from the the CT Office of the Arts that focuses on how the breath connects us to ourselves, one another and the world around us. Come experience this new sound including Erica Tracy on vocals, Tim Weisman on bass, Jocelyn Pleasant on percussion. [...]
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar 14 Water Street, Guilford, CTThis weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
Jazz 201 Workshop
Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) - Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CTFour local musicians present hands-on Jazz workshops. Every Monday night from May 6th - July 1, excluding Memorial Day. Join us from 6 - 8 pm in the Center for Contemporary Culture, 500 Main Street, Hartford.
Tuxedo Junction
Guilford VFW Post 9666 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CTDoors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Port of Call 15 Water Street, Mystic, CTThe Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The [...]
Madeleine Peyroux
Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield , CTMadeleine Peyroux is an American-born jazz singer and songwriter who, much like Edith Piaf, spent her early days busking on the streets of Paris. In her teenage years, she sang vintage jazz and blues songs before being discovered by an Atlantic Records talent agent. She found mainstream success with her album Careless Love, now certified as an [...]
Madeleine Peyroux
Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield , CTOpening Act: Joy Clark Join us in the lobby beginning at 6:30pm for wine specials and an art exhibit by a local artist! Madeleine Peyroux is an American-born jazz singer and songwriter who, much like Edith Piaf, spent her early days busking on the streets of Paris. In her teenage years, she sang vintage jazz and blues [...]
Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTJazz at JetNolo
Nolo 687 State Street, New Haven, CTBlack-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Taber Gable
Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CTLocated 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 [...]
Stanley Street Big Band
Kinsmen Brewing Company 409 Canal Street, Milldale, CTThe Stanley Street Big Band is an 18-piece band composed of outstanding musicians from the Greater Hartford and Springfield areas. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the band performs the best in swing, classic, and contemporary big band music. C'mon down to Kinsmen Brewing Company and enjoy a custom brew, great food and swinging big [...]
Toneburst Electroextravaganza
World Music Hall - Wesleyan University 40 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CTWesleyan’s Toneburst Laptop and Electronic Arts Ensemble, under the direction of Professor of Music Paula Matthusen, performs new works written for and by the ensemble.
Frank Gordon Trio
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge 524 Main Street, Winsted, CTThe Trio features Frank Gordon on bass, Jerrod Cattey on drums and Sean Simmons on guitar. They play a mix of jazz standards as well as original compositions. Come down and make them feel welcome!
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
Never Ending Books/Vol. 2 810 State Street, New Haven, CTA new music series at Never Ending Books on the 2nd Thursday of every month. It will feature groups and ad hoc combinations of New Haven Improvisers Collective folks. If you have a group you would like to bring, contact Bob Gorry at bob.gorry@nhic-music.org. It should feature improvisation in some way, but there are no [...]
NuMusWes24: Day I
Olin Library - Wesleyan University 252 Church Street, Middetown, CTFriday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - Various locations on the Wesleyan campus The first day of NuMusWes24 will feature opening remarks and two concerts including performances by Wesleyan’s Collegium Musicum, Javanese Gamelan Ensemble, and Experi-Pop Guitar Ensemble. Concert I: A Wesleyan Renaissance in Choral Music by Richard K. Winslow Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4pm Entrance of Olin [...]
Jazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTBy New Haven Jazz Underground
Bill’s All-Star Jazz Band
Bill's Seafood Restaurant 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CTLaurel Knight ft. Secondhand Silk
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center 605 Main Street, Middletown, CT, United StatesLaurel Knight is joined by Secondhand Silk, making together an atmospheric soundscape as the backdrop for intimate performance art involving a tour through an assortment of boxed collections, with the goal of assembling a bone throwing set. Laurel Knight makes videos on YouTube and this will be her third performance at the Buttonwood Tree. Laurel [...]
Sam Martinelli & Ken Peplowski
Palace Theater Poli Club 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $36 Brazilian drummer Sam Martinelli, presents a Brazilian Jazz concert featuring guest Ken Peplowski, “... arguably the greatest living jazz clarinetist.” BBC Ken has worked with names like Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman, George Shearing, Woody Allen, Cedar Walton, and many others. Brazilian music and Jazz have a [...]
Jazz Meets the Great Brazilian Songbook
Palace Theater Poli Club 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT$36 - 7 & 9 PM Sam Martinelli, a talented young Brazilian drummer recently teamed up with iconic American clarinetist/saxophonist Ken Peplowski to create a tribute to the music of Brazil. What they came up with became Jazz Meets the Great Brazilian Songbook, a recording that earned a 4-star DownBeat review. On Friday, May 10, [...]
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