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SUMMARY:Sarah Hanahan Quartet
DESCRIPTION:DownBeat’s #1 Rising Star altoist brings her quartet to The Side Door for an electrifying night of modern jazz. \n\n\n\n\nSarah Hanahan is one of the most exciting young voices in jazz today. Raised in Marlborough\, Massachusetts\, she picked up the alto saxophone at age eight\, introduced to music by her father\, a drummer who passed down his love of the music early on. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School\, studying under Abraham Burton\, Rene McLean\, Nat Reeves\, and Javon Jackson\, and went on to complete her master’s at The Juilliard School. \nHanahan was featured in the first-ever class of NPR’s Jazz Night in America Youngbloods series\, hosted by Christian McBride\, and has worked with Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Nat Reeves\, Steve Davis\, Billy Hart\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, and Marc Cary\, among many others. She plays regularly at Smalls Jazz Club\, Dizzy’s Club\, Smoke Jazz Club\, and Birdland\, and has performed with the Grammy-winning Mingus Big Band and the Sherrie Maricle and the Diva Orchestra. Her debut album Among Giants\, featuring Marc Cary\, Nat Reeves\, and Jeff “Tain” Watts\, earned five stars in DownBeat and was named one of their Top Albums of the Year in 2024. The following year\, she was named DownBeat’s #1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist\, an honor she has now claimed in consecutive years. \nWith a sound that blends lyrical nuance and an ebullient\, joyful stage presence\, Hanahan represents the very best of jazz’s next generation. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of the most acclaimed young musicians in jazz today in an intimate setting. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/sarah-hanahan-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T210000
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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-2-2/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Three Sheets\, 372 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
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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/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T154354Z
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SUMMARY:Myron Yousman / Nick Nolte
DESCRIPTION:Myron Yousman\, this time performing with Nick Nolte on drums. As it always is with Myron in any of his iterations\, we are sure this is going to be a great evening of jazz and other related styles. \nThere is no cover charge\, and we do encourage reservations\, which can be made by calling or emailing us (1-860-238-4500\, momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com).
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/myron-yousman-nick-nolte/
LOCATION:2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge\, 524 Main Street\, Winsted\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260728T171211Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Jazz at Underwater Kite
DESCRIPTION:Tickets $20 in advance online / $25 at the door \nAugust 6 – Nat Reeves \nAugust 13 – Joe Carter (Jazz Guitar) and Laura Volpintesta (Vocals and Percussion)\, known as Balanco em Dois\, celebrate the music of Brazil \nAugust 20 – Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/thursday-jazz-at-underwater-kite/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Underwater Kite\, 150 Broad Street\, Windsor\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T220000
DTSTAMP:20260811T165913Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - 03: Brian Simontacchi / Matt Dwonszyk / Corey Garcia
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-10-9-36/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T220000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T220000
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SUMMARY:Impossible Music Series
DESCRIPTION:A new series dedicated to unclassifiable\, unrepeatable\, original\, new music in downtown New Haven. Building community in the middle of the city.\nSponsored by the New Haven Improvisers Collective. \nThe inaugural event this Monday features Brett Bottomley on the Chapman Stick joined by the incredible duo of Chris Morrison and Jamie Finegan. The trio is celebrating the released of a new record – Firehouse Sessions\, Songs and Improvisations. Black Iron\, with Bob Gorry and Stephen Chillemi is also on the bill\, check out their record BLACK IRON. \nThe second installment\, in September\, will feature the CD release of RHINOCH\, power rhythm trio and a special solo set by Knox Chandler. \n8/17\nBrett Bottomley / Jamie Finnegan / Chris Morrison (CD release – Firehouse Sessions)\nBlack Iron (Bob Gorry / Stephen Chillemi)\n\n9/21\nRHINOCH (CD Release) Jeff Cedrone / Bob Gorry / Peter Riccio\nKnox Chandler (The Psychedelic Furs\, Siouxsie and the Banshees\, Golden Palominos) \n8/17\nBottomley/Finegan/Morrison just released a new CD\, Firehouse Sessions – Songs and Improvisations. Hypnotic with explorations and grooves.\nBrett Bottomley (Chapman Stick) The Stick is a guitar like instrument with 12 strings played by tapping on the fretboard. It has a very wide range from extremely low bass-notes to the more traditional guitar range. Brett is a Berkeley College of Music grad who gives Stick seminars around the country\, performs and records a range of music from traditional jazz to progressive rock to the more experimental sounds of electronhic. \nJamie Finegan (keyboards) is a composer and multi instrumentalist playing trumpet and piano and anything else he can get his hands on. His professional playing credits are myriad and diverse having recorded\, toured and performed all over the world\, with many great jazz and blues artists including: the late\, great Ella Fitzgerald\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Clark Terry\, Jim Hall\, Geri Mulligan\, Bob Brookmeyer\, Phil Guy Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown\, as well as Lucky Peterson\, Randy Brecker\, Don Braden and many others. Jamie is a long-time a music educator including at Fairfield University. \nChris Morrison (guitar) began performing early on with New Haven\, CT jazz organists Richard McCrae\, Bobby Buster and Eddie Buster. Chris has been fortunate to record and perform with many wonderful musicians\, including saxophonist Andrew Beals\, and the legendary guitarist\, Joe Diorio\, as his guitar duo partner. He was a member of the jazz faculty at Western Connecticut State University for 30 years and continues to play and teach. \nBob Gorry (guitar) is a guitarist/composer/bandleader living in and working out of New Haven\, CT where he curates the Impossible Music Series and leads the New Haven Improvisers Collective\, a group he founded that is now celebrating 21 years. Other current working bands include GoBruCcio\, The Light Upon Blight Ensemble\, RHINOCH\, and The Roundhouse Quartet. He has performed and recorded with Joe Morris\, Stephen Haynes\, Butch Morris\, Vance Provey\, Allen Lowe\, Greg Bendian\, Albee Balgochian\, Adam Matlock\, Brett Bottomley\, Michael Larocca\, and many more. \nStephen Chillemi (drums) – Multi-Instrumentalist and long-time New Haven Avant Garde Torch Bearer from Dr. Dark\, Doot\, Invisible Them and many more. Has played with everyone and played around the world\, from New York to LA to Zappanale in Bad Doberan\, Germany. \n9/21\nKnox Chandler’s career has spanned over four decades\, including long stints as a member of The Psychedelic Furs\, Siouxsie and the Banshees\, and the Cyndi Lauper band\, as well as extraordinary experiences in recording and performing live around the world on guitar\, bass\, and cello. Knox spent a decade residing in Berlin\, Germany\, while he explored sound-scaping. He developed a technique he calls “Soundribbons”\, which he recorded and performed in its own right as well as applying it to different genres and mediums. He composed\, recorded\, toured\, produced\, and wrote string arrangements for Herbert Grönemeyer\, Jesper Munk\, Pure Reason Revolution\, The Still\, TAU\, Miss Kenichi and the Sun\, Mars William’s Albert Ayler Xmas\, Rita Redshoes\, Them There\, The Night\, etc. \nRHINOCH – featuring drastic\, fantastic and elastic power trio; krautrock rhythms and skronks. A new CD will be available.\nBob Gorry (bass) is a guitarist/composer/bandleader living in and working out of New Haven\, CT where he curates the NHIC New Music series and leads the New Haven Improvisers Collective\, a group he founded over 20 years ago. Other current working bands include GoBruCcio\, The Light Upon Blight Ensemble\, RHINOCH\, and The Roundhouse Quartet. He has performed and recorded with Joe Morris\, Stephen Haynes\, Butch Morris\, Vance Provey\, Allen Lowe\, Greg Bendian\, Albee Balgochian\, Adam Matlock\, Brett Bottomley\, Michael Larocca\, and many more. \nJeff Cedrone (guitar) is a New Haven-based composer\, multi-instrumentalist\, and prominent figure in the Connecticut avant-garde music scene. Best known as the founder and leader of the experimental jazz collective Light Upon Blight\, his work bridges the gaps between free jazz\, drone\, prog rock\, and noise. He has an art rock trio\, douxreves\, and is a core member of the New Haven Improvisers Collective \nPeter Riccio (drums) acquired his first set of drums at the age of eight and has been involved in a constant stream of diverse performing groups and configurations ever since (indie rock\, punk\, jazz\, new music\, etc). He studied jazz drums at Berklee College of Music along the way. He has played in punk\, indie rock\, and jazz groups. Peter also plays rhythm guitar\, sings\, and writes songs for the Sawtelles and plays drums with Lys Guillorn’s Void Kittens.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/impossible-music-series/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Stella Blues\, 204 Crown Street\, New Haven
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T213000
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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/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T203000
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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/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T220000
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SUMMARY:Nat Reeves Sextet "Now in Time" Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Nat Reeves brings his sextet to The Side Door\, the same all-star group from his new album Now in Time. \n\n\n\n\nNat Reeves – Bass\nEric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone\nSteve Davis – Trombone\nEddie Henderson – Trumpet\nCaelan Cardello – Piano\nJeff “Tain” Watts – Drums \nFor over 40 years\, Nat Reeves has been one of the most respected bassists in jazz. Early in his career he performed with Jackie McLean\, Benny Golson\, Donald Byrd\, Art Taylor\, Mulgrew Miller\, Kenny Kirkland\, and Kenny Drew. He became a longtime member of Kenny Garrett’s group beginning in 1994\, and has worked and recorded with Pharoah Sanders\, George Coleman\, Harold Mabern\, George Cables\, and Joe Farnsworth\, among many others. He has released three albums as a leader\, State of Emergency\, Blue Ridge\, and now Now in Time\, released April 17\, 2026 on Cellar Live. \nNow in Time brings together an extraordinary lineup spanning multiple generations of jazz\, twelve tracks running just over an hour that move comfortably between Reeves’ own original compositions and a thoughtful selection of standards\, including “On Green Dolphin Street\,” “Alice in Wonderland\,” and a tribute to Marvin Gaye with “The Creator Has a Master Plan.” Throughout the record\, Reeves’ bass acts as a quiet narrator\, steering the music’s direction with the kind of unhurried confidence that comes from four decades on the bandstand. Critics have praised the album as a recording that rewards close\, attentive listening\, one that resists the pace of casual consumption and instead invites listeners to settle into a long evening built on the trust and shared musical language of these six players. \nThis is a rare chance to hear the album’s celebrated lineup perform the music live\, in an intimate setting. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/nat-reeves-sextet-now-in-time-album-release-show-2/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T220000
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SUMMARY:Glenn Miller Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to the Playhouse for their eighth career performance! The group is known as the most popular and sought after big band in the world today\, for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound\, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is one of the greatest bands of all time. Come hear Glenn Miller classics like “In the Mood\,” “Moonlight Serenade\,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo\,” and more! \nBefore the show\, enjoy a tasting with Foley Family Wines & Spirits in our lobby!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/glenn-miller-orchestra-3/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T230000
DTSTAMP:20260702T233127Z
CREATED:20260702T233127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T233127Z
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SUMMARY:Dezron Douglas Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Experience Dezron Douglas’ Quintet up close and personal in the studio: recording their newest Live Album! Experience something rare: a live album being recorded in the studio.\nJoin us at Parkville Sounds for an intimate evening with Dezron Douglas Quintet\, as they record their next album live in front of a small intimate audience.\n\nThis is not a typical concert. It’s a chance to witness the creative process as it happens — microphones up\, tape rolling\, and musicians capturing performances that will become part of their upcoming record. The music recorded this night will be released as Dezron’s next album\, meaning the energy in the room — including yours — becomes part of the recording itself. One day you may hear these songs pressed to vinyl\, streamed around the world\, or played for years to come… and remember you were there when it was made. Step inside the studio. Be part of the recording.\n\nEARLY SHOW: Doors: 6:30PM\, Show: 7:00PM\nLATE SHOW: Doors: 8:30PM\, Show: 9:00PM\n\nBassist Dezron Douglas\, a Hartford\, Connecticut native\, studied at the Hartford Conservatory of Music and The Hartt School under legendary saxophonist Jackie McLean. A celebrated bandleader and sideman\, he has released six albums and performed with artists including Ravi Coltrane\, Cyrus Chestnut\, Louis Hayes\, George Cables\, Brandee Younger\, and Beyoncé. A longtime member of the Ravi Coltrane Quartet\, Douglas was named DownBeat’s 2019 Rising Star Bassist and appeared on the magazine’s 2020 cover. In 2021\, he joined the Trey Anastasio Band\, succeeding the late Tony Markellis.\n\nSeating: This is a very intimate performance setting with an extremely limited number of tickets. General Admission seats are first come first served.\n\nPhoto/Video Release: These performances will be filmed. While the audience will not be filmed directly\, there is a chance audience members will be in the background of some footage. By purchasing a ticket you are granting Parkville Sounds & the artist permission to use your likeness in a photograph\, video\, or other digital media in any and all of its publications\, including web-based publications\, without payment or other consideration.There is no photo or video of any kind by any audience member allowed during the performance.\n\nParking is available in our lot on a first come first served basis. Please do not park in the spaces labeled “Residents Only”. There is FREE street parking on Park Street\, Chadwick\, and surrounding streets.\nPlease email contact@parkvillesounds.com with any questions.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/dezron-douglas-quintet/
LOCATION:Parkville Sounds\, 30 Arbor Street\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260802T173924Z
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SUMMARY:Zaccai Curtis Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Zaccai Curtis\, Piano; Luques Curtis\, Bass; Willie Martinez\, Timbales; and Reinaldo De Jesús\, Congas\, will showcase Afro-Cuban Jazz lineages.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/zaccai-curtis-quartet/
LOCATION:Music Mountain\, 225 Music Mountain Road\, Falls Village\, CT\, 06039
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260402T160628Z
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-4/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T210000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T190000
DTSTAMP: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-2/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T220000
DTSTAMP:20260720T003112Z
CREATED:20260720T003112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T003112Z
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SUMMARY:Nat Reeves Sextet "Now in Time" Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Nat Reeves brings his sextet to The Side Door\, the same all-star group from his new album Now in Time. \n\n\n\n\nNat Reeves – Bass\nEric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone\nSteve Davis – Trombone\nEddie Henderson – Trumpet\nCaelan Cardello – Piano\nJeff “Tain” Watts – Drums \nFor over 40 years\, Nat Reeves has been one of the most respected bassists in jazz. Early in his career he performed with Jackie McLean\, Benny Golson\, Donald Byrd\, Art Taylor\, Mulgrew Miller\, Kenny Kirkland\, and Kenny Drew. He became a longtime member of Kenny Garrett’s group beginning in 1994\, and has worked and recorded with Pharoah Sanders\, George Coleman\, Harold Mabern\, George Cables\, and Joe Farnsworth\, among many others. He has released three albums as a leader\, State of Emergency\, Blue Ridge\, and now Now in Time\, released April 17\, 2026 on Cellar Live. \nNow in Time brings together an extraordinary lineup spanning multiple generations of jazz\, twelve tracks running just over an hour that move comfortably between Reeves’ own original compositions and a thoughtful selection of standards\, including “On Green Dolphin Street\,” “Alice in Wonderland\,” and a tribute to Marvin Gaye with “The Creator Has a Master Plan.” Throughout the record\, Reeves’ bass acts as a quiet narrator\, steering the music’s direction with the kind of unhurried confidence that comes from four decades on the bandstand. Critics have praised the album as a recording that rewards close\, attentive listening\, one that resists the pace of casual consumption and instead invites listeners to settle into a long evening built on the trust and shared musical language of these six players. \nThis is a rare chance to hear the album’s celebrated lineup perform the music live\, in an intimate setting. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/nat-reeves-sextet-now-in-time-album-release-show/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T230000
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SUMMARY:Tad Shull Quartet
DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM & 9:00 PM – $37 \nTad Shull is a veteran of the New York City jazz scene with two generations of experience. Shull is master of the classic tenor sax sound\, combining hard swing with an orchestral approach to the horn. His style combines the lush tone quality of the classic tenor saxophonists with the risk-taking harmonic approach of hard bop and beyond. After studying with David Liebman and Joseph Allard\, Shull worked with the Widespread Depression Jazz Orchestra and the Smithsonian Jazz Repertory Ensemble. More recently he has fronted his own quartets. He has performed with Roy Eldridge\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Woody Herman\, Eddie Higgins\, Milt Hinton\, Dave McKenna\, Melvin Rhyne\, and many others.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/tad-shull-quartet/
LOCATION:Palace Theater Poli Club\, 100 East Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T190000
DTSTAMP:20251210T225210Z
CREATED: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/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260809T104321Z
CREATED:20260809T104321Z
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SUMMARY:Jon Batiste
DESCRIPTION:Jon Batiste is a five-time Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning singer\, songwriter\, and composer.\n\nBatiste released his eighth studio album\, Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series\, Vol. 1)\, in November 2024 via Verve Records/Interscope. Marking the first installment in his new solo piano series\, the project showcases Batiste’s interpolations of some of Beethoven’s most iconic works\, reimagined through an expansive lens. These reimagined classics embody the indomitable spirit of the blues\, and—true to Batiste’s “message of open-armed inclusivity” (New York Times)—embrace a broad genre spectrum.\n\nBeethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series\, Vol. 1) follows World Music Radio (released August 2023 via Verve)\, which draws inspiration from Batiste’s mission to create community and expand culture with the power of music. Featuring collaborators including Jon Bellion\, Lana Del Rey\, Lil’ Wayne\, and more\, the album received positive reviews from critics who praised the project for its universal message and genre-defying sound. Hailed by NPR as “a sprawling exploration of what global music can sound like\,” the album received a total of five Grammy nominations\, including Album of the Year. Batiste kicked off his first-ever headlining tour\, Uneasy Tour: Purifying the Airwaves for the People\, the following year.\n\nBatiste’s innovative score is featured in Jason Reitman’s SATURDAY NIGHT\, which released in theaters in October 2024. Depicting the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975\, the film is underscored by Batiste’s musical masterpiece\, which features a blend of jazz\, classical\, and contemporary elements. Batiste composed and produced the music live on the soundstage in front of the cast and crew\, perfectly capturing the intensity and unpredictability of the show’s debut episode.\n\nBatiste was the subject of Matthew Heineman’s moving 2023 documentary AMERICAN SYMPHONY\, released on Netflix in partnership with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground. Batiste and Grammy winner Dan Wilson penned the emotional song “It Never Went Away” for the film\, which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song and two Grammy nominations.\n\nIn 2021\, Batiste released We Are\, which was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards across seven different categories\, a first in Grammy history. He went on to win five Grammy Awards that evening\, including Album of the Year. In 2018\, he received a Grammy nomination for Best American Roots\, and in 2020\, he received two Grammy nods for the albums: CHRONOLOGY OF A DREAM: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD and MEDITATIONS (with Cory Wong). Batiste also composed and performed music for the Disney/Pixar film SOUL\, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Score alongside fellow composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. SOUL also earned Batiste a Golden Globe\, a BAFTA\, an NAACP Image Award\, and a Critic’s Choice Award. From 2015 until 2022\, Batiste served as the bandleader and musical director of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jon-batiste/
LOCATION:Westville Music Bowl\, 45 Yale Avenue\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T154120Z
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SUMMARY:Frank Gordon Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Trio features Frank Gordon on bass\, Jerrod Cattey on drums and Sean Simmons on guitar. They play a mix of jazz standards as well as original compositions.  This really is a special trio who have been playing here for years\, and make every performance special. \nThere is no cover charge\, and we do encourage reservations\, which can be made by calling or emailing us (1-860-238-4500\, momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com).
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/frank-gordon-trio-2/
LOCATION:2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge\, 524 Main Street\, Winsted\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260728T171211Z
CREATED:20260728T171211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T171211Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Jazz at Underwater Kite
DESCRIPTION:Tickets $20 in advance online / $25 at the door \nAugust 6 – Nat Reeves \nAugust 13 – Joe Carter (Jazz Guitar) and Laura Volpintesta (Vocals and Percussion)\, known as Balanco em Dois\, celebrate the music of Brazil \nAugust 20 – Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/thursday-jazz-at-underwater-kite/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Underwater Kite\, 150 Broad Street\, Windsor\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T230000
DTSTAMP:20260519T220913Z
CREATED:20260519T220913Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Brock Trio
DESCRIPTION:Summer @ The Well is a summer social series presented at The Well\, the pub located on the lower level of Yale Schwarzman Center\, featuring live music and opportunities for social gathering. For this installment\, Yale Schwarzman Center will present the Jeff Brock Trio. \nYale Professor Jeff Brock is an accomplished jazz musician\, and will perform with his trio for our last Summer @ The Well before the start of the new academic year. Brock is Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science and the William S. Massey Professor of Mathematics and Professor of Statistics & Data Science.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jeff-brock-trio/
LOCATION:Yale Schwarzman Center\, 168 Grove Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T220000
DTSTAMP:20260811T165600Z
CREATED:20260811T165600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T165600Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Peyton Edwards
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-10-9-35/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260807T145001Z
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SUMMARY:Sherry Winston Band
DESCRIPTION:$30 parking
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/sherry-winston-band-2/
LOCATION:Calf Pasture Beach\, Calf Pasture Beach Rd\, Norwalk\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T220000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T184826Z
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SUMMARY:Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/allen-lowe-the-all-stars-8/
LOCATION:Best Video Film and Cultural Center\, 1842 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T210000
DTSTAMP:20251116T024009Z
CREATED:20251116T024008Z
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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-2-2/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T142857Z
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/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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