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SUMMARY:Boss Baritones Ft Gary Smulyan & Frank Basile
DESCRIPTION:Gary Smulyan – Baritone Saxophone \nFrank Basile – Baritone Saxophone \nSteve Ash – Piano \nMike Karn – Bass \nJason Tiemann – Drums \nInspired by the rich history of the great 2-tenor pairings in jazz (think Lester Young & Herschel Evans\, Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt\, Lockjaw Davis & Johnny Griffin\, and Al Cohn & Zoot Sims)\, the Boss Baritones continue this tradition\, but with the pairing of the tenor saxophone’s lower pitched baritone brethren.​ \nSo who are these “Boss Baritones?” Locking horns in the front line are two of today’s finest exponents and practitioners of the baritone saxophone in jazz: Gary Smulyan and Frank Basile.​ \nGary Smulyan has been steadily polishing his craft for over 40 years and is all but unanimously regarded as today’s leading baritone saxophonist. Since filling the baritone chair in Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd in 1978\, Smulyan has gone on to perform with virtually every important name in jazz since. A sampling of this lofty company includes the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra\, the Gene Harris Superband\, B.B. King\, Joe Henderson\, Freddie Hubbard\, Michel Camilo\, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band\, Cedar Walton\, Joe Lovano\, George Coleman\, the Mingus Big Band\, and Dave Holland. A favorite of critics and peers alike\, Smulyan has consistently topped polls in Downbeat\, Jazz Times\, and with the Jazz Journalists Association for the past two decades. Smulyan is a 6-time Grammy winner. \nFrank Basile made his way on to the New York scene in 2001 after his studies at the University of North Texas and a brief stint at the Juilliard School. He has since forged his own path following in the footsteps of his mentors such as Smulyan. Dubbed a “prized sideman” by The New Yorker\, Basile has been called upon to perform with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra\, the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band\, the Jimmy Heath Big Band\, the Bob Mintzer Big Band\, the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra\, the Christian McBride Big Band\, the Count Basie Orchestra\, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. As a “rising star\,” Basile has consistently appeared in the Downbeat critic’s poll since 2014. \nThe Boss Baritones made their debut the weekend of March 6-7\, 2020 at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City. This was an auspicious start for the band\, but one week later\, the Coronavirus pandemic would officially put it all on hold. Since the easing of restrictions and the return of normal aspects to life\, the Boss Baritones have been regaining their momentum with performances in the New York City area (including numerous return engagements at Smalls) as well as their eponymous debut recording on Steeplechase Records.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/boss-baritones-ft-gary-smulyan-and-frank-basile/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T160000
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SUMMARY:Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Concerts will be held at HPL’s Downtown Library on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. from January through April\, excluding Easter Sunday on April 5. Performances will take place in the Center for Contemporary Culture\, 500 Main Street\, Hartford. Doors open at 2:00 p.m.\, and each concert lasts about an hour. Shows will also be streamed on Hartford Public Library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. \n2026 Lineup \n\nJanuary 4 – Iftah Kary Trio\nJanuary 11 – Lee Fish & Friends\nJanuary 18 – Koan\nJanuary 25 – Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet\n\n\nFebruary 1 – Matt Parker\nFebruary 8 – Meg Okura & The Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble\nFebruary 15 – Jen Allen and Heart Alchemy\nFebruary 22 – Jamile Trio\n\n\nMarch 1 – The Hartford Sound\nMarch 8 – Nigel Bello Band\nMarch 15 – Laszlo Gardony Trio\nMarch 22 – Rodney Jones\nMarch 29 – Ben Bilello Quartet\nApril 5 – No concert\nApril 12 – Japanese MicroJam\nApril 19 – Tyler Sherman and Friends\nApril 26 – Rene McLean: Music of the Spirit
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/baby-grand-jazz-at-hartford-public-library-2/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) – Hartford Public Library\, 500 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T223000
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SUMMARY:Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Uptown Jazz Orchestra’s mission is to promote the rich cultural legacy of American music through both entertaining and educational performances. Our educational shows are designed to give young people a greater awareness of important historical figures and musical traditions. All other shows are designed specifically with the intent of folks having a good time … hands clapping\, toes tapping and rump shaking! \n“The UJO sound [combines] the dance-first sensibility of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band crossed with Count Basie’s early riff bands and post-1952 ‘New Testament’ orchestras [and] the sophisticated dialects of Ellington\, Mingus\, Coltrane and Kenny Kirkland.” – Ted Panken\, DownBeat \nIn 2007\, NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award winning trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis formed the Uptown Jazz Orchestra (UJO) for the purpose of keeping important jazz music traditions alive; such as riff-playing\, spontaneous group improvisations\, and collective New Orleans instrumental polyphony. At the time\, Marsalis realized that the New Orleans music community was lacking the infusion of young homegrown talent outside of the great brass band tradition\, and chose to form an orchestra that could present traditional\, classic\, and modern compositions with authenticity. Since that time\, UJO has grown into one of the premier large ensembles in the world\, releasing three CDs to critical acclaim\, and touring locally\, nationally\, and internationally. \n“Delfeayo is\, in many ways\, the most fun of the Marsalises.” – The Buffalo News \nIn 2008\, Marsalis founded the educational program\, “Swinging with the Cool School” (a soft introduction to jazz for hip tots and adults)\, which was used as an experimental form of music therapy at the New Orleans Children Hospital. The Cool School has since expanded to introduce live instrumental jazz to students around the country\, with the intent of helping young people develop a relationship with music that has gradually disappeared from mainstream radio and media at large. Through these performances\, UJO is able to introduce students (and adults) to the wide emotional range of instrumental music. \nSince 2021\, UJO has produced the annual Jazz at Congo Square Festival (JACS) to celebrate New Orleans culture by presenting live performances of musicians\, poets\, dancers\, and Black Masking Indians to local and visiting audiences. JACS Festival also features local food\, arts & craft vendors. Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra plan to continue using the great legacy of American music to engage and hopefully inspire the younger generations for many years.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/delfeayo-marsalis-the-uptown-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T203000
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SUMMARY:Tuxedo Junction
DESCRIPTION:For over 24 years\, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night\, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. \nTuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums)\, WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison\, CT. Pat soon joined on piano. \nThe band quickly grew into a full swing band as Pete added big band arrangements and people joined: everyone from high school students to retired music teachers started to fill out the sections. Tuxedo Junction moved its practice home to the Westbrook Elks briefly\, and in 1997 Paul James suggested that Bill’s Seafood restaurant in Westbrook would be a great place to share the sounds of swing. After more than 20 years of Monday nights at Bill’s\, originally outnumbering the customers and staff before turning it into the most happening place on the Shoreline for a Monday night\, we moved outside to Town Greens\, Overlook Farm in Killingworth\, and the Guilford VFW. \nTuxedo Junction plays original big band arrangements from the 30’s through the present\, including charts from Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, Glenn Miller\, Sy Zentner\, Buddy Rich\, Frank Sinatra\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and more. We focus on danceable tunes from swing to waltz\, foxtrot to two-step\, Latin and even some rock. The band has weekly open rehearsals at local venues on the Eastern Connecticut shoreline. The public is invited to dance and listen in at no charge. We are also available for hire at public and private events throughout Connecticut. \nAfter more than 1\,001 performances\, Tuxedo Junction has become a musical success story. We are now eighteen passionate musicians\, men and women of all ages\, following the great jazz tradition and warmly welcoming visiting jazz musicians to sit in.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/tuxedo-junction/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T213000
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SUMMARY:Hartford Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/hartford-jazz-orchestra/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month. \n 
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-at-cafe-nine-2-2/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T220000
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SUMMARY:Michael Palin's Other Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:It’s a funky Big Band thang\, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power\, Frank Zappa\, The Brecker Brothers\, Jaco Pastorious\, Steely Dan\, The Yellow Jackets\, Bob Berg…..You’ll want to see them again and again! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/michael-palins-other-orchestra/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
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SUMMARY:Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
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URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/allen-lowe-the-all-stars-3/
LOCATION:Best Video Film and Cultural Center\, 1842 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T220000
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Maximilian Wilfinger
DESCRIPTION: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 special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce cookin’ of Hartford’s favorite BBQ joint. \nAfter a long hiatus due to the pandemic\, regularly scheduled jazz jams have returned to Black Eyed Sally’s every Wednesday. There will be a featured jazz ensemble followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe and be ready to jam! \nThe music begins at 7:00 PM\, jam session begins after 1st set. No cover charge most nights\, under 21’s welcome. \nPresented by the Hartford Jazz Society and Neefjazz Entertainment
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/black-eyed-sallys-jazz-jam-10-9-6/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000
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SUMMARY:Fridays with Frank
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for BYOB “Fridays with Frank.”  Happy Hour jazz listening sessions are held every Friday from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven.  Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library’s extensive collection.  Discussion follows.  BYOB and please give a modest donation towards the IL’s spiraling utilities. A $5.00 contribution is welcome.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/fridays-with-frank/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T210000
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Three Sheets
DESCRIPTION:New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-at-three-sheets-2-2/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Three Sheets\, 372 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T213000
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SUMMARY:Chris DePino Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A vibrant figure in the jazz harmonica world\, New Haven native Chris DePino blends technical mastery with a soulful narrative that resonates with audiences across genres and continents. \nGet ready for an unforgettable musical journey with Chris and the Just Jazz Quartet! Dive into the vibrant heart of the Connecticut jazz scene\, where Chris\, a master of the chromatic harmonica\, crafts electrifying performances with the finest local talent. This isn’t just jazz—it’s a one-of-a-kind experience\, blending soulful improvisation and dazzling artistry that will leave you spellbound. No two events are alike\, and neither are the quartets! Chris handpicks from a roster of Connecticut’s most exceptional musicians to create a custom ensemble tailored to the performance. \nChris was born in New Haven. He is a distinguished blues and jazz harmonica player\, music educator\, and session musician whose versatile career spans jazz\, blues\, and classical music. DePino has been a regular session player at Cafe Nine in New Haven. He has also made guest appearances with the George Baker Experience\, and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra\, where he was a featured soloist for two “Concerts in the Park”.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/chris-depino-quartet/
LOCATION:Milford Arts Council\, 40 Railroad Avenue S\, Milford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T223000
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SUMMARY:Haneef Nelson Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Haneef Nelson – Trumpet \nNathan Edwards – Tenor Saxophone \nAndrew Wilcox – Piano \nLuques Curtis – Bass \nAkin Hobson – Drums \nHaneef N. Nelson works as a Composer/Arranger\, Bandleader\, Sideman\, Musical Curator\, and Educator based out of Hartford\, CT. He was introduced to the trumpet at age 12 and has stuck with it ever since. His earliest education in Jazz came from the Jazzmobile where he studied with Eddie Preston\, Cecil Bridgewater\, and Donald Byrd among others. He also studied with Dave Burns at the Long Island High School of the Arts and then attended The Hartt School to study with Jackie McLean\, Raymond Williams\, Steve Davis and Nat Reeves as well as other faculty. \nHis passion for the music also brought him to the classroom to teach the cultural significance of the music known as Jazz. He has taught at The Hartt School\, UMASS Amherst\, Amherst College\, Keene State College and currently teaches at the University of Rhode Island. In addition to his own groups\, he is a long-standing member of several other bands in multiple genres. He has also had the honor of sharing the stage with the likes of Rene McLean\, Bill Saxton\, Jimmy Owens\, Donald Byrd\, William Cepeda\, Wilson “Chembo” Corniel\, Nat Reeves\, Steve Davis\, Yoron Israel\, Avery Sharpe\, Winard Harper\, Frank Lacy\, Bill Lowe\, Chico Freeman\, Helen Sung\, Wayne Escoffrey\, Kris Allen\, Abraham Burton\, E.J. Strickland\, Brandee Younger\, Dezron Douglas\, David Bryant\, Stacey Dillard\, Zaccai Curtis\, Luques Curtis\, Ray McMorrin\, Josh Evans\, Doobie Powell\, Billy “Church Boy” Powell\, Kevin Powell\, Ace Livingstone\, and Musiq Soulchild among many others.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/haneef-nelson-quintet/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T190000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, 4-7
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-jam-at-cafe-nine-2/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T220000
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SUMMARY:Zaccai Curtis Quintet - Cubop Lives! (livestream & in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Award–winning pianist Zaccai Curtis brings his celebrated Latin jazz quintet Cubop Lives! to the Vermont Jazz Center. Featuring piano\, bass\, and three master percussionists\, the ensemble blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with the harmonic language of bebop. Curtis performs with the same group that recorded the Grammy-winning album Cubop Lives!. Tickets are $25+ (sliding scale) and available at vtjazz.org or by phone at 802-254-9088 x1. \nZaccai Curtis: Piano\nLuques Curtis: Bass\nWillie Martinez: Timbales\nCamilo Molina: Congas/Pandero\nReinaldo De Jesus: Bongos/Percussion \nLIVESTREAMS: Showing Your Support From Home\nLivestreams of the in-person events can be found at www.vtjazz.org and Facebook Live. We ask that you make a tax-deductible donation in lieu of purchasing tickets. Your donation will go directly towards supporting the costs of providing world-class music and educational programs at the VJC. A ticket to the event is valued at $55-$60. \nIN-PERSON: Sliding Scale Policy and Description of Ticket Prices\nWe feel that good music should be available to all\, and that is why we have a sliding scale policy. The cost of production for a concert is from $55 to $60 a seat. In order to keep jazz accessible\, we start our ticket price at $25. We have kept our base ticket price at a subsidized level\, but are grateful to know that many listeners choose to purchase tickets at the actual cost of production. No matter what you choose\, we are grateful for your support and interest in live music. We look forward to seeing you at the next concert!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/zaccai-curtis-quintet-cubop-lives-livestream-in-person/
LOCATION:Vermont Jazz Center\, 72 Cotton Mill Hill #222\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T223000
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SUMMARY:Pat Bianchi Trio
DESCRIPTION:Pat Bianchi – Organ \nTroy Roberts – Saxophone \nColin Stranahan – Drums \nGrammy nominated organist Pat Bianchi has established himself as one of the premier organists on the international scene today. Bianchi is the winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2016 rising star poll\, Hot House 2019 poll and nominee of the 2024 Jazz Journalists Association as Keyboardist of the year. Known for fearlessly taking the jazz organ into new and exciting directions\, Pat’s playing blends tradition with forward-thinking creativity\, drawing inspiration from legends like Dr. Lonnie Smith and Joey DeFrancesco. With a career that includes touring with Steely Dan\, performing alongside icons like Pat Martino and Lou Donaldson\, and leading his own acclaimed trio\, Pat’s artistry is unmatched! \nJoining Bianchi is three-time GRAMMY nominated saxophonist\, Troy Roberts who is quickly becoming one of the most widely recorded touring artists of his time. As a go-to first call saxophonist\, his name adorns several essential recordings ranging from the legendary Joey DeFrancesco\, to Van Morrison\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Kurt Elling and Veronica Swift as well as numerous others. Drummer Colin Stranahan was one of the winners of the 2012 Thelonious Monk Drum Competition. Colin is among the most sought-after drummers in the world having worked with such artist as Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Jonathan Kreisberg\, Dr. Lonnie Smith\, Fred Hersch\, Terence Blanchard\, Dave Kikoski\, Kevin Hays\, Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter and many others. \nBianchi\, Roberts and Stranahan have defined their voices as individual artists and when they come together\, the musical result sets this group apart from most\, if not all of the organ trios on the scene today.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/pat-bianchi-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T230000
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SUMMARY:Mark Kaplan Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Mark Kaplan Quartet is an established luminary on the local and regional jazz scene. Mark Kaplan\, tenor saxophone; Martin Carter\, piano; Adam Anderson\, bass; and John Rispoli\, drums.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/mark-kaplan-quartet/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center\, 605 Main Street\, Middletown\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T150000
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SUMMARY:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch held on the 1st\, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant:\n\n\n\nAll events will also include jazz masters Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums &/or trumpet. “Dr. G” will provide guitar accompaniment.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/dr-gs-jazz-brunch-2-2/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar\, 14 Water Street\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20251202T203228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T020236Z
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SUMMARY:Instantiations Monthly Music Series at Real Art Ways
DESCRIPTION: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 unique experience. \nSunday\, 1/18\, 2:30 pm: Hidemi Akaiwa-piano; Hery Paz-tenor saxophone\, clarinet\, flute; Joe Morris-bass  \nSunday\, 2/15\, 2:30 pm: Adam Matlock-accordion; Diane Buettner-bass clarinet\, clarinet; Yoona Kim-Ajaeng; Joe Morris-guitar  \nSunday\, 3/15\, 2:30 pm: L. Mixashawn Rozie-tenor\, soprano saxophone\, mandolin\, voice; Michael Larocca-drums; Joe Morris-bass  \nSunday\, 4/12\, 2:30 pm: Melanie Dyer-viola; Solomon Caldwell-bass; Joe Morris-guitar  \nSunday\, 5/3\, 2:30 pm: Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson-vibraphone; Lemuel Marc-trumpet; Joe Morris-bass \nGeneral Admission $15 / Members $12 / Students $8 \nJoin us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/instantiations-monthly-music-series-at-real-art-ways/
LOCATION:Real Art Ways\, 56 Arbor St\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20251212T043225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T043228Z
UID:10007419-1768748400-1768752000@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Concerts will be held at HPL’s Downtown Library on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. from January through April\, excluding Easter Sunday on April 5. Performances will take place in the Center for Contemporary Culture\, 500 Main Street\, Hartford. Doors open at 2:00 p.m.\, and each concert lasts about an hour. Shows will also be streamed on Hartford Public Library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. \n2026 Lineup \n\nJanuary 4 – Iftah Kary Trio\nJanuary 11 – Lee Fish & Friends\nJanuary 18 – Koan\nJanuary 25 – Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet\n\n\nFebruary 1 – Matt Parker\nFebruary 8 – Meg Okura & The Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble\nFebruary 15 – Jen Allen and Heart Alchemy\nFebruary 22 – Jamile Trio\n\n\nMarch 1 – The Hartford Sound\nMarch 8 – Nigel Bello Band\nMarch 15 – Laszlo Gardony Trio\nMarch 22 – Rodney Jones\nMarch 29 – Ben Bilello Quartet\nApril 5 – No concert\nApril 12 – Japanese MicroJam\nApril 19 – Tyler Sherman and Friends\nApril 26 – Rene McLean: Music of the Spirit
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/baby-grand-jazz-at-hartford-public-library-2/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) – Hartford Public Library\, 500 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20251116T032622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T032844Z
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SUMMARY:Tuxedo Junction
DESCRIPTION:For over 24 years\, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night\, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. \nTuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums)\, WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison\, CT. Pat soon joined on piano. \nThe band quickly grew into a full swing band as Pete added big band arrangements and people joined: everyone from high school students to retired music teachers started to fill out the sections. Tuxedo Junction moved its practice home to the Westbrook Elks briefly\, and in 1997 Paul James suggested that Bill’s Seafood restaurant in Westbrook would be a great place to share the sounds of swing. After more than 20 years of Monday nights at Bill’s\, originally outnumbering the customers and staff before turning it into the most happening place on the Shoreline for a Monday night\, we moved outside to Town Greens\, Overlook Farm in Killingworth\, and the Guilford VFW. \nTuxedo Junction plays original big band arrangements from the 30’s through the present\, including charts from Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, Glenn Miller\, Sy Zentner\, Buddy Rich\, Frank Sinatra\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and more. We focus on danceable tunes from swing to waltz\, foxtrot to two-step\, Latin and even some rock. The band has weekly open rehearsals at local venues on the Eastern Connecticut shoreline. The public is invited to dance and listen in at no charge. We are also available for hire at public and private events throughout Connecticut. \nAfter more than 1\,001 performances\, Tuxedo Junction has become a musical success story. We are now eighteen passionate musicians\, men and women of all ages\, following the great jazz tradition and warmly welcoming visiting jazz musicians to sit in.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/tuxedo-junction/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20251217T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142857Z
UID:10007447-1768851000-1768858200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Hartford Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/hartford-jazz-orchestra/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20251116T034317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T034317Z
UID:10007279-1768939200-1768946400@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Michael Palin's Other Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:It’s a funky Big Band thang\, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power\, Frank Zappa\, The Brecker Brothers\, Jaco Pastorious\, Steely Dan\, The Yellow Jackets\, Bob Berg…..You’ll want to see them again and again! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/michael-palins-other-orchestra/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20251230T023957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T023958Z
UID:10004625-1769022000-1769032800@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Mentorship VII: Mike Carabello
DESCRIPTION: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 special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce cookin’ of Hartford’s favorite BBQ joint. \nAfter a long hiatus due to the pandemic\, regularly scheduled jazz jams have returned to Black Eyed Sally’s every Wednesday. There will be a featured jazz ensemble followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe and be ready to jam! \nThe music begins at 7:00 PM\, jam session begins after 1st set. No cover charge most nights\, under 21’s welcome. \nPresented by the Hartford Jazz Society and Neefjazz Entertainment
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/black-eyed-sallys-jazz-jam-10-9-7/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20251225T045046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T045046Z
UID:10007499-1769110200-1769117400@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Anna Webber Nonet
DESCRIPTION:Anna Webber (tenor sax\, flute)\, Yuma Uesaka (clarinets)\, Ingrid Laubrock (tenor and soprano sax)\, Ryan Easter (trumpet)\, DoYeon Kim (gayageum)\, Mary Halvorson (guitar)\, David Virelles (piano)\, Chris Tordini (bass)\, Ches Smith (drums) \nAnna Webber (b. 1984) is a flutist\, saxophonist\, and composer whose interests and work live in the aesthetic overlap between avant-garde jazz and new classical music. Her new album\, Shimmer Wince\, explores Just Intonation in a jazz setting\, and is a follow-up to her critically-acclaimed release Idiom. That album earned Webber the accolade of being named the top composer of the year by JazzTimes in 2021. Her music has been called called “visionary and captivating\,” (Wall Street Journal)\, and “heady music [that] appeals to the rest of the body” (NPR). Her album Clockwise was voted #6 Best Album of 2019 in the NPR Jazz Critics Poll\, and her 2020 release\, Both Are True (Greenleaf Music)\, coled with saxophonist/composer Angela Morris\, was named a top ten best release of 2020 by The New York Times.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/anna-webber-nonet/
LOCATION:Iron Horse\, 18 Center Street\, Northampton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20260119T123230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T123230Z
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SUMMARY:Anna Webber Nonet
DESCRIPTION:Anna Webber (tenor sax\, flute)\, Yuma Uesaka (clarinets)\, Ingrid Laubrock (tenor and soprano sax)\, Ryan Easter (trumpet)\, DoYeon Kim (gayageum)\, Mary Halvorson (guitar)\, David Virelles (piano)\, Chris Tordini (bass)\, Ches Smith (drums) \n“The music Webber writes is dizzying and convoluted in the best ways\, a jagged slalom of meticulously notated\, interlocking patterns and riffs that demands pinpoint concentration on the part of the musicians and great focus and openness on the part of listeners. The pieces generate a hurtling tension\, flying downhill with inexorable motion\, but rarely in a direct line—the performances feel like a deftly choreographed simulacrum of a pinball game.” -Peter Margasak \nAnna Webber (b. 1984) is a flutist\, saxophonist\, and composer whose interests and work live in the aesthetic overlap between avant-garde jazz and new classical music. Her new album\, Shimmer Wince\, explores Just Intonation in a jazz setting\, and is a follow-up to her critically-acclaimed release Idiom. That album earned Webber the accolade of being named the top composer of the year by JazzTimes in 2021. Her music has been called called “visionary and captivating\,” (Wall Street Journal)\, and “heady music [that] appeals to the rest of the body” (NPR). Her album Clockwise was voted #6 Best Album of 2019 in the NPR Jazz Critics Poll\, and her 2020 release\, Both Are True (Greenleaf Music)\, coled with saxophonist/composer Angela Morris\, was named a top ten best release of 2020 by The New York Times. \nThe band featured on Shimmer Wince is a new group\, consisting of Adam O’Farrill on trumpet\, Mariel Roberts on cello\, Elias Stemeseder on synthesizer\, and Lesley Mok on drums. A prolific bandleader\, Webber also has been working with her Simple Trio\, featuring John Hollenbeck and Matt Mitchell\, for over a decade\, as well as leading many other groups\, such as a large ensemble\, a septet\, and the afore-mentioned big band. She has performed and/or recorded with projects led by artists such as Dan Weiss\, Roscoe Mitchell\, Ranja Swaminathan\, Jen Shyu\, Dave Douglas\, Matt Mitchell\, Ches Smith\, John Hollenbeck\, and Trevor Dunn\, among others. \nWebber is originally from British Columbia. She is co-director of Jazz Studies at the New England Conservatory of Music.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/anna-webber-nonet-2/
LOCATION:Iron Horse\, 18 Center Street\, Northampton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20251210T225210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T225210Z
UID:10007370-1769188500-1769194800@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Fridays with Frank
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for BYOB “Fridays with Frank.”  Happy Hour jazz listening sessions are held every Friday from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven.  Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library’s extensive collection.  Discussion follows.  BYOB and please give a modest donation towards the IL’s spiraling utilities. A $5.00 contribution is welcome.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/fridays-with-frank/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20260107T043653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T043653Z
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SUMMARY:Christopher Casey
DESCRIPTION:Christopher Casey earned a bachelor’s degree from The Hartt School and studied under Jackie McLean\, Jackie Byard\, and Hotep Galeta. An active pianist\, composer and arranger\, Chris performs extensively throughout New England and the New York area. He has performed with such greats as Jackie McLean\, Nat Reeves\, Steve Davis\, Claudio Roditi\, Slide Hampton\, Houston Person\, Jacomo Gates\, Bob Berg\, Jimmy Greene\, and Greg Banaszak. His works have been commissioned by Jackie McLean\, Curtis Fuller\, Steve Davis\, PBS Television\, and The Polish National Chamber Orchestra of Slupsk. Recordings include “Double Vision”\, “Jazz in the Wild”\, “Sounds of Hartford”\, “Head over Heals”\, and “Imagination”.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/christopher-casey/
LOCATION:American Mural Project\, 90 Whiting Street\, Winsted\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20251229T160233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T160233Z
UID:10007509-1769198400-1769207400@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Tyreek McDole Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Tyreek McDole – Vocals & Keys \nDylan Band – Tenor & Soprano Saxophones \nJoe Block – Piano/Keys \nDan Finn – Bass \nGary Jones III – Drums \nTyreek McDole\, a 25-year-old Haitian-American vocalist from Florida\, is making waves on the New York and international music scenes. His artistry is rooted in the belief that music is the highest form of communication a powerful tool for healing\, reflection\, and collective dreaming. \nHe first gained attention at Jazz at Lincoln Centers 2018 Essentially Ellington Competition\, where he was awarded Outstanding Vocalist by Wynton Marsalis. Since then\, he’s performed alongside an impressive roster of artists including Rodney Whitaker\, Theo Croker\, Gary Bartz\, Maurice Brown\, Joey Alexander\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Nicholas Payton\, and many others. \nTyreek has appeared at many of the world’s most hallowed stages such as Blue Note New York\, Salle Pleyel\, Nublu\, Dizzy’s Jazz Club\, Ronnie Scott’s\, Birdland Jazz Club\, Jazz at Lincoln Center\, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier\, and major international festivals such as the Newport Jazz Festival\, Monterey Jazz Festival\, Jazz in Marciac\, and the Nice Jazz Festival. \nIn 2023\, he won the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition\, joining the ranks of standout vocalists like Cyrille Aimee\, Lucia Gutierrez Rebolloso\, and Samara Joy. \nHis debut album\, Open Up Your Senses\, released in June 2025 on Artwork Records\, is #1 on Jazz Week\, received 4 stars in DownBeat Magazine\, and is being celebrated as one of the most thoughtful and spiritually resonant jazz debuts in years. He hopes you enjoy.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/tyreek-mcdole-quintet/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101133
CREATED:20251116T031948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031948Z
UID:10007156-1769270400-1769281200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, 4-7
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-jam-at-cafe-nine-2/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:CT
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