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Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum (outdoors)

Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT

Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Every Friday in August, music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and the [...]

Free

Autumn Leaves Duo

Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center 605 Main Street, Middletown, CT, United States

Autumn Leaves is Ben Stern (piano) and Liz Reed (vocals). Ben majored in jazz piano at Skidmore, and has come back to his art in the last five or six years. Liz's roots are in folk and Americana, producing five albums of original songs in the folk genre. Liz developed a love for jazz standards [...]

$15

POSTPONED – Trance Macabre

Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CT

Due to unforseen circumstances, this show will be postponed. When a new date is chosen, you will receive an updated email. All customers who have purchased a ticket will receive a refund, please reach out to us at info@firehouse12.com if there are any issues. Wes Lewis: saxophone; Autumn Asbridge: flute; Vigilance Brandon: trumpet; Derek Lewis: [...]

$22

Aaron Goldberg Trio

Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Aaron Goldberg - Piano Bass - TBA Kendrick Scott - Drums “For over 20 years, pianist Aaron Goldberg has set himself apart as one of the most scintillating performers in jazz,” hails JazzTimes. Goldberg is widely heralded as one of the art form’s most compelling pianists, both leading his own trio and collaborating with such [...]

$25 – $45

Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine

Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New Haven, CT

Come enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with the area's finest players. Sit in with the band and show off your chops or just sit and enjoy a cold drink while the music creates the vibe.

The Lucky Five

Berkshire School of Art 66 Art School Rd, Monterey, MA

Join the the Board of the Directors at the Bidwell House for their annual fundraising party to benefit the Museum. The theme this year is All That Jazz and we will celebrate the Museum on the grounds of the historic Berkshire School of Art at 66 Art School Road, right next door to the Bidwell [...]

$150

Bousquet Jazz Festival

Bousquet Mountain Ski area 101 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield, MA

Featuring hillside performances with the Luke Franco Quartet, Samirah Evans and Her Handsome Devils, and –after an 11-year absence from the Berkshires-- the Brubeck Brothers Quartet. Bring your own blanket and chairs; picnic and soft drinks invited. Food and beverage services will also be available; all alcohol consumed on premises must be purchased on-site. Guitarist [...]

$25

Aaron Goldberg Trio

Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Aaron Goldberg - Piano Bass - TBA Kendrick Scott - Drums “For over 20 years, pianist Aaron Goldberg has set himself apart as one of the most scintillating performers in jazz,” hails JazzTimes. Goldberg is widely heralded as one of the art form’s most compelling pianists, both leading his own trio and collaborating with such [...]

$25 – $45

Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch

Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT

This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.

Free

Jazz at Parkville Market

Parkville Market 1400 Park Street, Hartford

Jazz is back in The Local every other Monday! Kick back, grab a drink with your friends, and enjoy the smooth sounds of the evening!

Tuxedo Junction

Guilford VFW Post 9666 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT

Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.

Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery

Elicit Brewery 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CT

Hartford's premier 16 piece Big Band Jazz Orchestra with monthly special guest artist series.

Free

Afro-Semitic Experience (outdoors)

Topstone Park 72 Topstone Road, Redding, CT

Rain Date August 21st. To see if performances were moved or cancelled due to weather forecasts, please call (203)938-5036 X 3.

Free

Adam Anderson Quartet

The Port of Call 15 Water Street, Mystic, CT

The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The [...]

Haneef Nelson

Bushnell Park 1 Jewell Street, Hartford, CT

Free

Jazz at La Zingara

La Zingara Restorante 8 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CT

Event Series Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam

Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Timothy Norton

Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CT

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 [...]

Branford Jazz on the Green

Branford Town Green 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT

The mission of Branford Jazz-on-the-Green is to enrich, entertain, and educate the community by hosting a broad variety of live jazz performances. We pursue our mission through collaborative partnerships with local businesses and sponsors to enhance the quality of life for all. Branford Jazz Parking (directions for GPS~ use 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT. 06405) [...]

Free

Laroo/Byrd Funky4

The Flying Monkey 2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT

Make your Monkey dinner really fly with Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd and their Funky4 bringing tasty jazzy funk, blues, reggae and Latin grooves!!

Jazz at Three Sheets

Three Sheets 372 Elm Street, New Haven, CT

By New Haven Jazz Underground

Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum (outdoors)

Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT

Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Every Friday in August, music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and the [...]

Free

Mark Kaplan Quartet

Best Video Film and Cultural Center 1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT

The Mark Kaplan Quartet is one of New England’s premier jazz ensembles! We are dedicated to the preservation of the classic bebop and post-bop genres, lovingly referred to as “Straight Ahead.” Each member is an established luminary on the local and regional jazz scene. We are: Mark Kaplan, tenor saxophone; Martin Carter, piano; Jeff Fuller, [...]

$10

Charlie Apicella & Iron City

Palace Theater Poli Club 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT

7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $40 New York guitarist Charlie Apicella's musical voice runs historically deep, with his seven recordings to date highly focused on celebrating the elders of jazz, R&B, and the Blues. His band, Iron City, has been with him the whole way, providing a base context for all of his projects. [...]

$37

Pat Bianchi Organ Trio

Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

A modern ambassador of the mighty Hammond B3, Grammy nominated organist Pat Bianchi demonstrates a deep knowledge of jazz-organ history yet draws from a wide range of other musical influences. The result is a unique and creative voice that acknowledges the tradition while looking beyond at the same moment. His musical tenacity paved the way [...]

$25 – $45

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