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SUMMARY:Wesleyan Jazz Faculty Concert
DESCRIPTION:These outstanding musicians and teachers from Wesleyan University’s Music Department will perform together in various combinations as the featured artists of the 23rd annual Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra Weekend: Pheeroan akLaff on drums\, Noah Baerman on piano\, Eric Charry on guitar\, Alcee Chriss on piano and organ\, Giacomo Gates on vocals\, Jay Hoggardon vibraphone\, Darius Jones on alto saxophone\, Tony Lombardozzi on guitar\, and Roy Wiseman on bass. \n$12 general public\, Wesleyan faculty/staff/alumni; $5 Wesleyan students\, non-Wesleyan students\, youth under 18
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/wesleyan-jazz-faculty-concert/
LOCATION:Crowell Concert Hall – Wesleyan University\, 283 Washington St\, Middletown\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
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SUMMARY:Blue Lion Trio
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday \nHost & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/blue-lion-trio-4/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T223000
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SUMMARY:Diego Figueiredo Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special night of jazz with Guitarist Diego Figueiredo and his Trio! \nGRAMMY NOMINATED GUITAR PLAYER\n​\nDiego Figueiredo is a new star of the guitar world. He is only 39\, and he has release 26 Cds\, 3 DVDs\, and he has playing in more than 60 contries around the world. He is winner of several important competitions like Montreux Jazz Competition\, and some others. Diego is presenting now his concert “ From the Classical to the Jazz”. It is a fusion between Jazz\, Bossa nova and Classical music. Diego has an unique interpretation\, with a lot of technique\, much emotion\, and his show has been a great sucsses about to the audience. \nDiego Figueiredo was born in Franca\, Brazil\, in 1980\, and at the age of 4\, he used to strike poses carrying his small guitar. At six\, he got a mandolin\, which was kept in a very special place in his house. Diego played many instruments before choosing the electric guitar when he was twelve\, playing in theaters and local pubs\, revealing the great art of improvising and harmonizing. At 15\, he conquered theaters and nightclubs in many different Brazilian states\, playing solo or with renowned musicians. \nBesides being a guitar player\, Diego is a producer\, arranger\, orchestrator\, and multi-instrumentalist. \nBrazil continuously fosters new stars that impress and amaze their audiences with their joy and exceptional technique. Diego Figueiredo makes new fans everytime he enters the stage\, and very few others play the guitar as expressively as he does. \nHaving received awards twice at the “MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL” as one of the greatest guitarists in the world\, Diego Figueiredo performs one amazing concert uniting technique and emotion in a fusion of Brazilian music and jazz. Diego Figueiredo presents the most requested show of Brazilian music. \nWith a variety of work already released\, Diego is doing shows on the most important stages around the world enchanting and charming the public wherever he goes with his unique touch. \nDiego has collaborated and performed with names like Gilberto Gil\, João Bosco\, Roberto Menescal\, Toquinho\, Janis Siegel\, Stanley Jordan\, Joao Donato\, Larry Coryell\, Ken Peplowski\, Lewis Nash\, John Clayton\, Cyrille Aimée\, Jeff Hamilton\, Terell Stafford\, Wycliffe Gordon\, Bill Cunliffe\, Dick Hyman and many others. \nAcclaimed by the critics as the newest sensation in the guitar world ! \n“Diego Figueiredo is one of the greatest guitarists I’ve seen in my whole life. The world needs to listen to his music”. (George Benson) \n“Diego Figueiredo is the new Baden Powell” (Jazzlive – Denmark)\n“I have seem and played with many wonderful guitar players like Joe Pass or Baden Powell\, but no one is like Diego. His ability and swing are unique”. (Flora Purim) \nHe has performed in great places like Montreux Jazz Festival\, Hong Kong Jazz Festival\, Rio das Ostras Jazz Festival ( Brazil) \, Oakville Jazz Festival ( Canada)\, La Paz Festijazz\, Jarasum Jazz Festival (Korea)\, Copenhage Jazz Festival\, Douro Jazz (Portugal)\, Vail Jazz Party\, Syracuse Jazz Festival\, Aspen Jazz Series\, Dizzy´s Club NY\, Birdland NY\, Joe´s Pub NY\, Jazz Alley\, Guanabara ( London)\, Harlem Jazz Festival ( Netherlands)\, Jazz Port Townsend\, Django Fest\, Zoellner Arts Center\, Centre Stage Reston\, Bourbon Street (Brazil)\, Onda Jazz\, Jazzhus Montmartre (Copenhage)\, Quasimodo ( Berlim)\, Zhuhai Jazz Festival (China)\, Vitello´s Jazz\, Miami Festival\, Jazz on the Platz\, Jazz Bali\, Guitar Masters ( German) and hundreds more.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/diego-figueiredo-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081530
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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. Concerts will be streamed on HPL’s Facebook page\, YouTube channel and Hartford Public Access TV. \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 – Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet + Tyler Sherman and Friends\nApril 26 – Jamile Trio + Rene McLean: Music of the Spirit
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/baby-grand-jazz-at-hartford-public-library-2-4-3/
LOCATION:Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) – Hartford Public Library\, 500 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081530
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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/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20251217T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142857Z
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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/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260423T231744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T231744Z
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SUMMARY:NHIC music open workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will be run by Mike Brooks and Paul McGuire. \nNotes and directions about The Sandbox.\nIt’s a great space\, but has it’s challenges.  Its on the second floor (with elevator).\nDoor is locked so everyone will need to be let in\,  Someone will check periodically. \nParking is as follows  There is a paid garage right at the building (see rates below)\, otherwise street parking\, mostly metered.  Similar costs.  There is some free parking on Lincoln st\, and a pathway at the end so you can walk directly to the building.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/nhic-music-open-workshop/
LOCATION:The Sandbox\, 70 Audubon Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20251116T023901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T023902Z
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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-3/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20251116T034317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T034317Z
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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/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260401T032014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T032016Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Mentorship XI: Will Gorman featuring Rony Kee
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-10-9-20/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260409T155736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T155736Z
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SUMMARY:Sherry Winston & Band
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/sherry-winston-band/
LOCATION:Hope Center for the Arts\, 150 Bridge Street\, Springfioeld\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20251210T225210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T225210Z
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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/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20250809T210305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031646Z
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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-3/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Three Sheets\, 372 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260316T035547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T035629Z
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SUMMARY:Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
DESCRIPTION:Performances are on Friday nights at 8:30pm and 10:00pm.  Tickets for each performance can be purchased individually\, with prices at $20 for our early shows and $15 for our late shows.  Our Season Pass is available for $225\, which provides 1 ticket to all sets of the 13 performances. \nThe complete season calendar can be viewed here. \nMarch 20: GEORGE\nMarch 27: Dave Fiuczynski’s KiF\nApril 3: Sun of Goldfinger\nApril 10: Amanda Monaco’s Deathblow\nApril 17: Caroline Davis\, Solo\nApril 24: David Berkman Quartet\nMay 1: Mary Halvorson: Canis Major\nMay 8: Anna Badkhen Dezron Douglas Duo\nMay 15: Jerome Sabbagh Quartet\nMay 22: Allison\, Cardenas & Nash\nMay 29: Marta Sanchez (Solo Piano)\nJune 5: Max Johnson Sextet\nJune 12: Curtis Hasselbring’s The Curhachestra \nAll 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 availability\, at the box office on the night of the show.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/firehouse-12-spring-jazz-series-2/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20251116T031948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031948Z
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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-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260114T010844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T012526Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Ahern Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Bob Ahern Quartet will be performing the last Saturday of each month at the legendary Lighthouse Inn from 6-9. The group features Lisa Marien on vocals and Bob Ahern on drums along with various Jazz artists each month.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/bob-ahern-quartet/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260402T160437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160628Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Lion Trio
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday \nHost & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/blue-lion-trio-4/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260421T005331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T005331Z
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SUMMARY:Emmet Cohen Trio
DESCRIPTION:Creator of Live from Emmet’s Place\, the most-viewed online jazz show in the world\, and winner of the American Jazz Pianist Competition\, Emmet Cohen has gained a reputation for connecting with audiences through his artistry and commitment to intergenerational exchange. \nFree tickets for WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase** \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $20 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $30.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/emmet-cohen-trio/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall – WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Ext.\, Danbury\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260329T233832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T000056Z
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SUMMARY:Ralph Alessi Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Ralph Alessi (trumpet)\, Matt Mitchell (piano)\, John Hébert (bass)\, Ches Smith (drums) \nRalph Alessi is an ECM recording artist and acclaimed American jazz trumpeter\, composer\, and educator known for his distinctive and innovative approach to jazz improvisation and composition. Born in San Rafael\, California\, in 1963\, he was raised in a musical family. His father\, Joseph Alessi\, was a classical trumpeter and his mother\, Maria Leone\, an opera singer. In addition\, his brother Joe Alessi is a world renowned classical trombonist. His upbringing in this environment laid the foundation for his deep connection to music. \nHe studied at the California Institute of the Arts\, where he pursued both classical and jazz music\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (and master’s degree in jazz bass). Alessi’s versatility in different musical traditions has contributed to his unique sound\, blending classical precision with avant-garde jazz. \nAlessi relocated to New York City in 1991\, and since then has  collaborated with many prominent musicians\, such as Steve Coleman\, Ravi Coltrane\, Jason Moran\, Don Byron\, Fred Hersch and Uri Caine. His own ensembles and recordings showcase his skill as both a bandleader and a composer\, with 13 albums as a leader. This include  Baida (2013)\, released on ECM Records\, receiving widespread acclaim for its complex\, lyrical compositions and improvisations. Baida was shortlisted by several publications as one of the best jazz albums of the year. His latest ECM release in 2024 was It’s Always Now which writer Jim Macnie proclaimed as having a “poignant lyricism.” In 2025\, he will record and release his 5th album on ECM records featuring Matt Mitchell\, John Hebert\, Ches Smith and his brother Joe\, appearing together on record for the first time. \nIn addition to his performance career\, Alessi is also a committed educator. He has been on the faculty at institutions such as the Eastman School of Music and the New England Conservatory\, and currently the founder and director of the School for Improvisational Music in Brooklyn\, New York as well as on faculty at the Hochschule der Künste Bern in Switzerland. His teaching emphasizes creative exploration and improvisation\, influencing a new generation of jazz musicians.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/ralph-alessi-quartet/
LOCATION:Community Music School of Springfield\, 127 State St.\, Springfield\, MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260423T232425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T232425Z
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SUMMARY:Ralph Alessi Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Ralph Alessi (trumpet)\, Matt Mitchell (piano)\, John Hébert (bass)\, Ches Smith (drums) \nRalph Alessi is an ECM recording artist and acclaimed American jazz trumpeter\, composer\, and educator known for his distinctive and innovative approach to jazz improvisation and composition. Born in San Rafael\, California\, in 1963\, he was raised in a musical family. His father\, Joseph Alessi\, was a classical trumpeter and his mother\, Maria Leone\, an opera singer. In addition\, his brother Joe Alessi is a world renowned classical trombonist. His upbringing in this environment laid the foundation for his deep connection to music. \nHe studied at the California Institute of the Arts\, where he pursued both classical and jazz music\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (and master’s degree in jazz bass). Alessi’s versatility in different musical traditions has contributed to his unique sound\, blending classical precision with avant-garde jazz. \nAlessi relocated to New York City in 1991\, and since then has collaborated with many prominent musicians\, such as Steve Coleman\, Ravi Coltrane\, Jason Moran\, Don Byron\, Fred Hersch and Uri Caine. His own ensembles and recordings showcase his skill as both a bandleader and a composer\, with 13 albums as a leader. This include Baida (2013)\, released on ECM Records\, receiving widespread acclaim for its complex\, lyrical compositions and improvisations. Baida was shortlisted by several publications as one of the best jazz albums of the year. His latest ECM release in 2024 was It’s Always Now which writer Jim Macnie proclaimed as having a “poignant lyricism.” In 2025\, he will record and release his 5th album on ECM records featuring Matt Mitchell\, John Hebert\, Ches Smith and his brother Joe\, appearing together on record for the first time. \nIn addition to his performance career\, Alessi is also a committed educator. He has been on the faculty at institutions such as the Eastman School of Music and the New England Conservatory\, and currently the founder and director of the School for Improvisational Music in Brooklyn\, New York as well as on faculty at the Hochschule der Künste Bern in Switzerland. His teaching emphasizes creative exploration and improvisation\, influencing a new generation of jazz musicians.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/ralph-alessi-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Community Music School of Springfield\, 127 State St.\, Springfield\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20251116T021850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T021852Z
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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-3-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar\, 14 Water Street\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260422T231936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T232052Z
UID:10007752-1777818600-1777825800@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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. Season finale. \nSelendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson\, a versatile multi-instrumentalist whose career is defined by an intuitive\, self-taught mastery of diverse sounds\, currently centers her work on the vibraphone and trombone\, although her musical journey spans the clarinet\, flute\, saxophone\, and bass guitar. She will be playing the vibraphone in this trio. \nLemuel Marc is a composer and trumpet player from Boston who improvises regularly throughout New England with Evan Palmer\, Yoona Kim\, Brittany Karlson\, Michael Larocca\, and the Hivemind Brass Quintet. Lemuel’s debut solo album\, “Replace the Population\,” was released last year on Relative Pitch Records. \nGuitarist\, bassist\, improviser\, composer\, and educator Joe Morris curates this monthly series and invites improvisers (many based in New England\, some from all over the country) for an afternoon of deep listening\, experimentation\, and intentional communication. Morris will play bass in this final installment of the season. \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-6/
LOCATION:Real Art Ways\, 56 Arbor St\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20251116T032622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T032844Z
UID:10007232-1777921200-1777926600@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260412T122649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T122649Z
UID:10007743-1777921200-1777928400@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Glenn Miller Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:“In The Mood” for swing music? \nThe most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Old Saybrook for an evening of swing music at The Kate! \nThe World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits\, including “In The Mood”\, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”\, “American Patrol”\, “A String Of Pearls”\, “Little Brown Jug”\, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”\, Tuxedo Junction”\, and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade” as they continue their national tour. \nThe 15 member orchestra\, their lead singers\, and vocal group will perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. It is a show that continues to transport audiences back in time and is as nostalgic as it is exciting. \nTouring continuously since 1956\, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is featured in over 200 concerts and dances per year. Each performance includes the timeless classics that made them famous the world over in a show that has moved audiences for generations.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/glenn-miller-orchestra/
LOCATION:Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center\, 300 Main Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20251217T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142857Z
UID:10007462-1777923000-1777930200@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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260412T122838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T122838Z
UID:10007744-1778007600-1778014800@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Glenn Miller Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:“In The Mood” for swing music? \nThe most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Old Saybrook for an evening of swing music at The Kate! \nThe World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits\, including “In The Mood”\, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”\, “American Patrol”\, “A String Of Pearls”\, “Little Brown Jug”\, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”\, Tuxedo Junction”\, and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade” as they continue their national tour. \nThe 15 member orchestra\, their lead singers\, and vocal group will perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. It is a show that continues to transport audiences back in time and is as nostalgic as it is exciting. \nTouring continuously since 1956\, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is featured in over 200 concerts and dances per year. Each performance includes the timeless classics that made them famous the world over in a show that has moved audiences for generations.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/glenn-miller-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center\, 300 Main Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20251116T034317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T034317Z
UID:10007294-1778011200-1778018400@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/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260423T231117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T231119Z
UID:10007036-1778094000-1778104800@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Mentorship XII: String of Pearls
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-10-9-21/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20251210T225210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T225210Z
UID:10007385-1778260500-1778266800@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/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081531
CREATED:20260316T035547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T035629Z
UID:10007649-1778272200-1778283000@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
DESCRIPTION:Performances are on Friday nights at 8:30pm and 10:00pm.  Tickets for each performance can be purchased individually\, with prices at $20 for our early shows and $15 for our late shows.  Our Season Pass is available for $225\, which provides 1 ticket to all sets of the 13 performances. \nThe complete season calendar can be viewed here. \nMarch 20: GEORGE\nMarch 27: Dave Fiuczynski’s KiF\nApril 3: Sun of Goldfinger\nApril 10: Amanda Monaco’s Deathblow\nApril 17: Caroline Davis\, Solo\nApril 24: David Berkman Quartet\nMay 1: Mary Halvorson: Canis Major\nMay 8: Anna Badkhen Dezron Douglas Duo\nMay 15: Jerome Sabbagh Quartet\nMay 22: Allison\, Cardenas & Nash\nMay 29: Marta Sanchez (Solo Piano)\nJune 5: Max Johnson Sextet\nJune 12: Curtis Hasselbring’s The Curhachestra \nAll 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 availability\, at the box office on the night of the show.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/firehouse-12-spring-jazz-series-2/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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