One of jazz's most distinctive voices on two instruments, Lew Tabackin brings his trio to The Side Door. Lew Tabackin is one of those rare musicians who has built two completely distinct artistic personalities on two instruments. On tenor saxophone, his playing is forceful and hard-driving — rooted in the tradition of Coleman Hawkins and [...]

Brian Torff Group will perform songs from our new album Southern Exposure.

Valley Jazz Voices, the Pioneer Valley’s longest-running community jazz vocal ensemble, will perform a spring concert at the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity The program features selections from the Great American Songbook, bringing a blend of swing, Latin, and pop-influenced arrangements highlighting themes of love, all arranged and sung in the group’s signature four‑part [...]

Yuseok Seol: Piano, Billy Stark: Bass, Grant Beale: Guitar, Teté Leguía: Bass, Michael Larocca: Drums Theoretical Minimum is a concert series based in New Haven, wherein contemporary classical music and improvised music are presented together, curated by Grant Beale. In this concert Composition No. 1 by Anthony Braxton and Prae by Grant Beale, both written [...]

One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. From critical acclaim as a bandleader to major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming, and Joshua Redman, Mehldau continues to garner [...]

A global musical journey, a legendary bloodline, and a sound completely his own — René McLean comes to The Side Door. Rene McLean - Saxophone, Flute Josh Evans - Trumpet Steve Davis - Trombone Hubert Eaves III - Piano Nat Reeves - Bass Ronnie Burrage - Drums René McLean's story is inseparable from jazz royalty [...]

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 [...]

Now in its 31st year, Pink Martini is an unstoppable engine of joy that continues to bring founderThomas Lauderdale’s mission of multi-cultural connection and inclusion to legendary concert stages on six continents. Presenting a mélange of catchy old-fashioned pop, global color, foot-tapping big band sound, and Hollywood glamour, Oregon’s famous “little orchestra” performs music intended [...]

The show begins at 7:30, one long-ish set, with a reception (free food!) preceding it at 6:00. Tickets can be reserved here - there is no admission charge, though donations are suggested/welcome to help the venue continue/further their mission. I suspect walk-ins will be possible too, but why take the chance?

One of Pittsburgh's most distinctive voices on trombone brings an all-star quintet to The Side Door. Reggie Watkins · Trombone Matt Parker · Saxophones Orrin Evans · Piano Matt Dwonszyk · Bass Byron Landham · Drums Reggie Watkins is one of the most compelling trombonists working in jazz today — a musician whose playing Hot [...]

The Herbie Hancock Institute’s National Peer-to-Peer Jazz Quintet, comprising five of the country’s most accomplished young jazz musicians, conclude their tour of performing in high schools across America in an effort to develop jazz audiences for the future. They will be featured alongside internationally renowned jazz saxophone recording artist Antonio Hart and jazz & blues [...]

“One of the most-lauded jazz vocalists of her generation.” –The New York Times  Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton ’86 will present an intimate duo performance with world-renowned pianist Tamir Hendelman, performing tunes from their new release, “Spring” (2026), as part of Wesleyan’s Reunion + Commencement Weekend. After decades of collaboration, Sutton and Hendelman share [...]

A six-time Grammy winner and one of the most celebrated pianists and composers of his generation comes to The Side Door. Billy Childs · Piano Matt Penman · Bass Ari Hoenig · Drums Billy Childs stands in a category of his own in contemporary jazz. A pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor whose music moves effortlessly [...]

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 [...]