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Brian Torff Group
Fairfield University 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CTThe new Live at the Levee music series will feature the Brian Torff Group on Thursday, October 10th and Thursday, November 14th from 7-9 pm. at the Levee on the Fairfield University campus. Dates are also planned for January, February, and March of 2025. The series will be, according to Torff, “Not a concert, but an [...]
Jazz at The Cannon
The Cannon 135 Dwight Street, New HavenNew 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. Chris Morrison (guitar), Jamie Finegan (Keys) Bob Gorry, Jeff Cedrone, Barry Seroff (Guitar Trio) COMBO NHIC (Paul McGuire, Angel Martinez + ?) This set is always [...]
Subliminals
The Stomping Ground 132 Main Street, Putnam, CTJazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTBy New Haven Jazz Underground
Jeff Fuller & Friends
Best Video Film and Cultural Center 1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CTBassist Jeff Fuller, guitarist Tony Lombardozzi and drummer Barry Ries
Kris Allen Trio
Palace Theater Poli Club 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT$37 - 7pm and 9pm Kris Allen is an American saxophonist, composer, educator and Recording Artist. Kris can be found touring widely as a leader or as part of the collaboratively-led “Triangle Offense” trio with Jonathan Barber and Matt Dwonszyk. He has also enjoyed a long career as a sought-after sideman, working in the groups [...]
Stella Katherine Cole
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts 2132 Hillside Road, Storrs, CTThis evening promises to be enchanted, indeed. Led by social media sensation Stella Katherine Cole and Emmy-nominated crooner Benny Benack III, Some Enchanted Evening leads audiences on a jazz-inspired journey through Broadway’s greatest hits from the Golden Age of yesterday to the freshest hits of today. From Hammerstein to Hamilton and everything in between, this [...]
DeChamplain Quintet: The Music of Ellington & Gershwin
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesPianist Matt DeChamplain grew up in Wethersfield, Connecticut. During high school Matt attended the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts studying under Jimmy Greene and Dave Santoro. He obtained his bachelors degree from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School in 2010 and graduated with his masters from the University of Toledo [...]
Firehouse 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 [...]
3’s Company
Grindstone Tavern 3 River Street, Canton, CTJazz brunch
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.
JazzRules
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center 605 Main Street, Middletown, CT, United StatesThe Buttonwood Tree presents the musical showcase of local jazz group JazzRules, a quintet featuring members of the well-known Secondary Messengers. Don Anderson (trumpet, flugelhorn, EVI) hails from Virginia and moved to Massachusetts to embrace the icy winters. He enjoys playing a variety of styles and has played with numerous groups including Right Time (World [...]
Masala Jazz & Friends
Ethel Barn 60 High Street, Southampton, MAAn Evening of Jazz, Blues, Funk, Tango, and More with Masala Jazz and Friends SiriNam Khalsa, guitar Noah Altman, bass Michel Moushabeck, percussion with special surprise guests Masala Jazz: Masala is a word used in South Asian cuisine to mostly describe a mixture of wonderful spices. Not unlike the mixture of the many spices in Indian cooking, Masala [...]
Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesJonathan Barber - Drums Matt Knoegel - Tenor Saxophone Tony Davis - Guitar Cameron Campbell - Piano Matt Dwonszyk - Bass International Recorded artist, composer, educator and bandleader Jonathan Barber was voted the #1 Up-and-Coming Drummer of 2018 in Modern Drummer. Barber has already recorded and toured worldwide with such artists as Pat Metheny, Terence [...]
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.
Improvisations Now at Real Art Ways
Real Art Ways 56 Arbor St, Hartford, CTImprovisations 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 full season is as follows: Sunday, 9/22, 2:30 pm: Nicole Mitchell-flute; Joe Morris-guitar [...]
Scott Gordley Quartet
Milestone 12 Water Street, Mystic, CTJeff Fuller (solo piano)
Cuckoo's Nest 1712 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CTTuxedo Junction
Guilford VFW Post 9666 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CTYour Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to [...]
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 [...]
Jazz at La Zingara
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CTAllen Lowe & The All-Stars
Best Video Film and Cultural Center 1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CTPlease join BVFCC and host Allen Lowe for our Monthly Jazz Night with Allen Lowe & The All-Stars. There will be a coterie of musical guests assembled by our host each month in a relaxed setting with tables and chairs to truly sit back, relax, and enjoy the great vibe. Of course, the BVCoffee Bar [...]
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Michael Farina
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 [...]
Brandon Seabrook
Holyoke Media 1 Court Plaza, Holyoke, MABrandon Seabrook (guitar, banjo) Brandon Seabrook is a guitarist, banjoist, and composer living in New York City where he has established himself as one of the most forward-thinking and versatile and guitarists of his generation. He has also made a name for himself as an influential banjo innovator, described by the New York Times as [...]
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.
Al Fenton Big Band
The Carousel Museum 95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol, CTTickets will be available at the door. This is an open rehearsal. It's a B.Y.O.B and B.Y.O.F event! Get ready to swing and sway to the smooth sounds of the Big Band! Bring your dancing shoes and show off your moves! Enjoy a BYOB experience and support a local arts organization at the beautiful Carousel [...]
Jazz at The Cannon
The Cannon 135 Dwight Street, New HavenAlex Pastrana Sotto & Friends
Real Art Ways 56 Arbor St, Hartford, CTTonight, we'll host Columbian pianist and Nord keyboards ambassador Alex Pastrana Sotto for his first performance in Hartford! Alex will be performing with Maria Escobar (vocals), Alex Apolo (upright bass), and Julian Miltenberger (drums) starting at 7.
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