Join us for a special night of jazz with Guitarist Diego Figueiredo and his Trio! GRAMMY NOMINATED GUITAR PLAYER ​ Diego 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 [...]

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 [...]

The workshop will be run by Mike Brooks and Paul McGuire. Notes and directions about The Sandbox. It's a great space, but has it's challenges.  Its on the second floor (with elevator). Door is locked so everyone will need to be let in,  Someone will check periodically. Parking is as follows  There is a paid [...]

The Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra returns — this month featuring drum legend Sherrie Maricle. Saxophone: Erik Elligers, Tyler Wilkins, Matt Parker, Malin Carta, Matt Schmidt Trumpet: Renee McGee, Seth Bailey, Luke Wingfield, Haneef Nelson Trombone: Sean Nelson, Leroy Loomer, Vince Yanovitch, Wes Mayhew Rhythm: Jen Allen, Gianni Gardner, Lou Bocciarelli, Sherrie Maricle The Sean Nelson [...]

Chris Ruggiero: Tape loops, synthesizer, piano. Greg LaPine: Woodwinds, piano. Ted Morcaldi: guitars, synthesizer Will Berman: percussion, piano, guitar Yannis Panos: trumpet, flugelhorn, piano Secular Music Group (SMG) is a Connecticut-based ensemble working in the soft margins of jazz, free improvisation and minimalism. Their recordings explore the boundaries between structure and improvisation and between musical [...]

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 [...]

One of jazz's most celebrated pianists, Ted Rosenthal brings his trio to The Side Door for a night of exceptional music. Ted Rosenthal · Piano Noriko Ueda · Bass David Alvarez III · Drums Ted Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianists of his generation — described by The New Yorker as "a musician's [...]

ATTENTION brings together a diverse group of scholars and artists for a two hour public discussion at Firehouse 12 about attention: what it is, how to cultivate it, why it matters, and what gets in its way. Reserve your free seat, and join us for the discussion from 1 - 3 PM on Saturday, May [...]

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. Free tickets for WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the [...]

Ralph Alessi (trumpet), Matt Mitchell (piano), John Hébert (bass), Ches Smith (drums) Ralph 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, [...]

Ralph Alessi (trumpet), Matt Mitchell (piano), John Hébert (bass), Ches Smith (drums) Ralph 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, [...]

Grammy-winning saxophonist Darryl Yokley is coming to The Side Door — and this is not one to miss. Darryl Yokley- Saxophones Zaccai Curtis- Piano Luques Curtis- Bass Wayne Smith Jr.- Drums Darryl Yokley has drawn praise from the New York Times, Downbeat Magazine, and beyond for a sound that resists easy labels. Jazz critic Brent [...]

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 [...]

“In The Mood” for swing music? The most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Old Saybrook for an evening of swing music at The Kate! The 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 [...]

“In The Mood” for swing music? The most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Old Saybrook for an evening of swing music at The Kate! The 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 [...]