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Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTMichael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]
Jazz at La Zingara
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CTBlack Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CTLocated in downtown Hartford, for the aficionado, musician, or the curious first-timer, Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jams are the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosphere of Black-eyed Sally’s, these jam sessions will strike a chord as you hear what our local talent has to offer, with regular [...]
Kevin Saint James Band
Owl Shop 268 College Street, New Haven, CTThe Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven. FREE. No cover charge.
Jazz at the Inishmor
The Inishmor 20 Main Street, Colchester, CTFirst Friday of the month, 6-9
Jazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTPresented by New Haven Jazz Underground every Friday
Sally Terrell Quartet
Palace Theater Poli Club 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $37 Sally Terrell’s professional singing career may be a “second act” following thirty years as an English professor, but music has always been her first passion. A native of Youngstown, New York, she began playing piano and singing at age six, poking out melodies alongside her father, a classically [...]
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CTThe Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.
Aaron Shragge Whispering Worlds
Holyoke Media 1 Court Plaza, Holyoke, MAAaron Shragge (trumpet/shakuhachi), Luke Schwartz (guitar), Damon Banks (bass), Deric Dickens (drums) Whispering Worlds seamlessly integrates looping/live processing/sampling with the compelling melodic development found in Raga and the music of the shakuhachi. The quartet’s debut performance paid homage to Jon Hassell at Festival of New Trumpet Music in NY drawing praise from artistic director/trumpeter Dave Douglas: “Delving deeply into [...]
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) - Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CTJoin us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, [...]
Tuxedo 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
Elicit Brewery 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CTEvery Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CTPresented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month.
Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra
The Hungry Tiger 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTMichael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]
Jazz at La Zingara
La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CTBlack Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CTLocated in downtown Hartford, for the aficionado, musician, or the curious first-timer, Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jams are the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosphere of Black-eyed Sally’s, these jam sessions will strike a chord as you hear what our local talent has to offer, with regular [...]
Stanley Street Big Band
Kinsmen Brewing Company 409 Canal Street, Milldale, CTThe Stanley Street Big Band is an 18-piece band composed of outstanding musicians from the Greater Hartford and Springfield areas. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the band performs the best in swing, classic, and contemporary big band music. C'mon down to Kinsmen Brewing Company and enjoy a custom brew, great food and swinging big [...]
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards & Blues Ensemble
Charles Garner Recital Hall - Engleman Hall - Southern CT State University 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CTCome hear some mid-week music! SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
Kevin Saint James Band
Owl Shop 268 College Street, New Haven, CTThe Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven. FREE. No cover charge.
Jazz at The Cannon
The Cannon 135 Dwight Street, New HavenPresented by New Haven Jazz Underground, every other Thursday, 7-9
New 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. If you would like to join COMBO NHIC, show up and be ready by 7pm.
Camille Thurman & Darrell Green Quartet
Bowker Auditorium-Stockbridge Hall 80 Campus Center Way, Amherst MAComposer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the standard bearers for the form. Tickets $40-$30; Five College Students and Youth 17 & Under $15
Jazz at Three Sheets
Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CTPresented by New Haven Jazz Underground every Friday
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CTThe Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield , CTReturning after their sold out 2023 show, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band embodies the rich heritage of traditional New Orleans jazz. Founded in 1961, they celebrate and preserve the vibrant sounds of jazz through captivating performances. With a talented ensemble of musicians, the band honors classic jazz while infusing contemporary elements, offering audiences an unforgettable [...]
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 2024-2025 season begins on Sunday, September 22, 2024, and goes through May [...]
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar 14 Water Street, Guilford, CTUpcoming "special guests" for Dr. G's Jazz Brunch held on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro's Italian Restaurant: 1/19- Ben Bilello -bebop drummer 2/02- Naomi Wharry- jazz vocal & trombone 2/16- Billy Cofrances- alto saxophone 3/02- Giacomo Gates-world renown jazz vocalist 3/16- Harvey Martin- trombone 4/06- John Brasile [...]
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Center for Contemporary Culture (Main Floor) - Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CTJoin us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, [...]
Tuxedo 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
Elicit Brewery 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CTEvery Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.
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