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JHunter Group
Steak Loft 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT, United StatesLive Jazz, Blues and other grooves and Great Food Lisa Marien vocalist Steve Marien saxophonist Rufus Davis pianist James Hunter bassist Randy Cloutier drums
Jazz at Parkville Market
Parkville Market 1400 Park Street, HartfordJazz is back in The Local every other Monday! Kick back, grab a drink with your friends, and enjoy the smooth sounds of the evening!
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 If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored.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.
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Elicit Brewery 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CTHartford's premier 16 piece Big Band Jazz Orchestra with monthly special guest artist series.
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 [...]
Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTJazz at La Zingara
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, 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 [...]
Benjamin Simmons Trio
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge 524 Main Street, Winsted, CTThe ensemble is led by tenor saxophonist Benjamin Simmons. Drawing inspiration from jazz greats such as Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, the Hartford based trio specializes in straight ahead jazz. The group’s repertoire consists of songbook standards, modern jazz compositions, and originals by members of the band.
Jazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTBy New Haven Jazz Underground
Live Jazz at the Inishmor
The Inishmor 20 Main Street, Colchester, CTBill’s All-Star Jazz Band
Bill's Seafood Restaurant 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CTFirehouse 12 Concert Series
Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CTPerformances are on Friday nights, running from September 20th through December 20th, with sets at 8:30 and 10:00 pm. Our Season Pass is also available, which provides 1 ticket to all sets of the 13 performances. All 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 [...]
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.
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.
Giacomo Gates
Crowell Concert Hall - Wesleyan University 283 Washington St, Middletown, CTWesleyan students, faculty, and staff can RSVP on WesNest. Enjoy a rousing concert by Giacomo Gates, Jazz Vocal Instructor, who brings a masterful and fun approach to improvisation, entertaining as it is studied, and rooted in the bebop tradition of artists such as Jon Hendricks, Babs Gonzales, King Pleasure, and most of all Eddie Jefferson. [...]
Melissa Newman Trio
Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CTPlease join us for another delightful Sunday afternoon of music in our Connecticut's Own series, for a performance by vocalist Melissa Newman and her trio. In addition to being a vocalist, the multitalented Melissa is also a teacher, writer and artist who works primarily in porcelain and stoneware. She has shown her work in galleries [...]
Joseph Daley Tonal Colors Trio
Hawks & Reed 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MAJoseph Daley (piano, euphonium, tuba, drone flute, electronics), Ken Filiano (string bass, electronics), Shu Odamura (guitar, electronics) The Tonal Colors Trio is an exploration into the improvisational concepts of visionary Sam Rivers using expansive tonal colors. “This music colors/shades, reflects/deflects, echoes/contradicts, calls/responds, parries/thrusts and swirls about in a pastiche of joyous abandon and transcendent expression.” [...]
Scott Gordley Quartet
Daniel Packer Inne 32 Water Street, Mystic, CTTuxedo 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.
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Elicit Brewery 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CTHartford's premier 16 piece Big Band Jazz Orchestra with monthly special guest artist series.
Frank Varela – Steve Bulmer – Tom Devino
Wadsworth Mansion 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CTThe Greater Middletown Concert Association, who have presented many fine classical concerts in the Middlesex area are branching out into jazz, and we applaud them! Their inaugural concert features the wonderfully talented guitarist Frank Varela with bassist Steve Bulmer and drummer Tom Devino. The trio will perform original music by Varela, jazz renditions of Lennon/McCartney [...]
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CTCafe Nine and the New Haven Jazz Underground present TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, a rotation of local and special guest musicians and bands will play a house set from 7-8pm. After the house band set host bands will open the stage for a jazz jam session from 8-10pm.
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 [...]
Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTAll That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists (course)
Albert C. Fuller Music Center - University of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CTAll That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists Instructors: Javon Jackson and Matt DeChamplain Wednesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 3:20–4:50 p.m., Bliss Hall/Fuller Hall $80 Description: Women have always written, played and sung Jazz, that most American art form. But they haven't always gotten their due. You likely know Billie Holiday's voice, Sarah [...]
Jazz at La Zingara
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, 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 [...]
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 [...]
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards & Blues Ensemble
Charles Garner Recital Hall - Engleman Hall - Southern CT State University 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CTCome hear some mid-week music! SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
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