Pianist and composer Isaiah J. Thompson is originally from West Orange, New Jersey. He began studying with pianist Alla Epelbaum at The Calderone School of Music and Bob Mikula from an early age and soon after enrolled in Jazz House Kids and NJPAC Jazz For Teens. He was later admitted to The Juilliard School where [...]

Jeff Fuller, bass, Rich Sylvester, drums and David Childs, piano $10 cover - includes a glass of wine

John Ellis - Saxophone Joel Ross - Vibes Ben Wolfe - Bass Aaron Kimmel - Drums New York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe’s music has been described as “Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann” (Ben Ratliff – The New York Times). With acclaim by some of the jazz world’s most respected critics, [...]

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 [...]

Jon Irabagon (reeds), Matt Mitchell (piano), Chris Lightcap (bass), Dan Weiss (drums), Nate Wooley (trumpet) First-generation Filipino-American Jon Irabagon (b. 1978, Chicago) has been influenced by the self-empowering and individualistic philosophies and aesthetic of the great AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) ensembles as well as the historic world-class tenor saxophone lineage from [...]

Donald Vega - Piano David DeJesus - Alto Saxophone Brandon Lee - Trumpet Raul Reyes - Bass Carlos "Carly" Maldonado - Percussion Jerome Jennings - Drums Grammy®-nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega brings his new project, Legacy, to the stage — celebrating the power of mentorship and the timeless ways communities pass stories and traditions [...]

Last Monday of every month, 7:30-10:30 PM The New Haven Improvisers Collective is dedicated to bringing improvised music to New Haven. Bring your instrument to the next NHIC improvised music workshop. Visit the website below and send your contact information to info@nhic-music.org https://www.nhic-music.org  

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 [...]

Steve Davis - Trombone Abena Koomson-Davis - Vocals Rick Germanson - Piano Matt Dwonszyk - Bass Jonathan Barber - Drums Steve Davis “Stevie-D” nickname given to him by the late Jackie McLean Born in Worcester, MA in 1967, Davis was raised in Binghamton, NY and graduated in 1989 from Hartt School’s Jackie McLean Institute. It [...]

Craig Handy - Saxophone Mike LeDonne - Piano Nat Reeves - Bass Mike Clark - Drums Mike Clark gained worldwide recognition as one of America's foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with Herbie Hancock's group in the early 1970s. Mike became known as a major innovator through his incisive playing on Hancock's Thrust album, [...]

Celebrate the season as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with the Creole Christmas concert series. Join as the band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist.

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 [...]

Joe Morris / Stephen Haynes / Matt Rouseau GoBruCcio (Bob Gorry / Pete Brunelli / Peter Riccio)

Join us for Laroo/Byrd Funky4, where we bring our signature blend of jazz, funk, and blues “to the max”. Expect soulful improvisations, groovy rhythms, and feel-good vibes that just might move you from your seat to the dance floor if the spirit calls you!

Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith is known for his rich tone, soulful style, and blues-driven melodies. A genre-hopping musician with six Grammys and decades of performances at the world’s top venues, Ian currently tours with The Roots and plays on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Ian has recorded or toured with artists including The Roots, Sharon [...]