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Donald Vega - Piano David DeJesus - Alto Saxophone Brandon Lee - Trumpet Raul Reyes - Bass Carlos "Carly" Maldonado - Percussion Jerome Jennings - Drums Grammy®-nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega brings his new project, Legacy, to the stage — celebrating the power of mentorship and the timeless ways communities pass stories and traditions [...]
For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo 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 [...]
Last Monday of every month, 7:30-10:30 PM The New Haven Improvisers Collective is dedicated to bringing improvised music to New Haven. Bring your instrument to the next NHIC improvised music workshop. Visit the website below and send your contact information to info@nhic-music.org https://www.nhic-music.org
Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month.
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! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
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 [...]
Enjoy the vibrant and smooth sounds of the 18 piece Al Fenton Big Band. Their open rehearsal gives you a behind-the scenes look at their musical process, followed by a performance that will have you dancing on the beautiful wooden dance floor. BYOB: Enhance your evening by bringing your own beverages and food. Relax and [...]
November 14: Otherlands Trio November 21: Jon Irabagon Quintet December 5: Matt Mitchell & Sara Serpa December 12: Tyshawn Sorey Trio December 19: Ingrid Laubrock's Grammy Season + + DoYeon Kim Tickets are $20 for the 8:30pm performance and $15 for 10:00pm. All tickets can be purchased online or, subject to availability, at the box [...]
Steve Davis - Trombone Abena Koomson-Davis - Vocals Rick Germanson - Piano Matt Dwonszyk - Bass Jonathan Barber - Drums Steve Davis “Stevie-D” nickname given to him by the late Jackie McLean Born in Worcester, MA in 1967, Davis was raised in Binghamton, NY and graduated in 1989 from Hartt School’s Jackie McLean Institute. It [...]
Every Saturday, 4-7
The Bob Ahern Quartet featuring Jazz drummer Bob Ahern will be performing the last Saturday of every month for 2025 at the legendary Lighthouse Inn in New London. Each month, Bob features a different Jazz celebrity. Great jazz venue and restaurant.
Craig Handy - Saxophone Mike LeDonne - Piano Nat Reeves - Bass Mike Clark - Drums Mike Clark gained worldwide recognition as one of America's foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with Herbie Hancock's group in the early 1970s. Mike became known as a major innovator through his incisive playing on Hancock's Thrust album, [...]
Dr. G's Jazz Brunch held on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro's Italian Restaurant: All events will also include jazz masters Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums &/or trumpet. "Dr. G" will provide guitar accompaniment.
Celebrate the season as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with the Creole Christmas concert series. Join as the band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist.
For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo 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 [...]
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! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
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 [...]
Joe Morris / Stephen Haynes / Matt Rouseau GoBruCcio (Bob Gorry / Pete Brunelli / Peter Riccio)
November 14: Otherlands Trio November 21: Jon Irabagon Quintet December 5: Matt Mitchell & Sara Serpa December 12: Tyshawn Sorey Trio December 19: Ingrid Laubrock's Grammy Season + + DoYeon Kim Tickets are $20 for the 8:30pm performance and $15 for 10:00pm. All tickets can be purchased online or, subject to availability, at the box [...]
Join us for Laroo/Byrd Funky4, where we bring our signature blend of jazz, funk, and blues “to the max”. Expect soulful improvisations, groovy rhythms, and feel-good vibes that just might move you from your seat to the dance floor if the spirit calls you!
New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month.
Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith is known for his rich tone, soulful style, and blues-driven melodies. A genre-hopping musician with six Grammys and decades of performances at the world’s top venues, Ian currently tours with The Roots and plays on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Ian has recorded or toured with artists including The Roots, Sharon [...]
Jazz history is filled with stirring torch songs and ballads — brilliant expressions of suffering after love has gone awry. The jazz record shelf even contains some classic album-long explorations of melancholy. But it’s hard to find precedent in pianist Christian Sands’ new Embracing Dawn, his fifth full-length effort for Mack Avenue Records. Sands’ LP [...]
Every Saturday, 4-7
Performers include Grammy winner Dan Pugach with his Jazz Orchestra with guest vocalist Grammy winner Nicole Zuraitis. Also vocalist Vanish Gould with the Alex Nakhimovsky Trio, Jonathan Barber with Vision Ahead, the Liviu Pop group, the Hall Monitors and Grass Routes Bluegrass. Additional performers include award winning Hall High School and Timothy Edwards Middle School [...]
Real Art Ways welcomes trombonist, composer and arranger Papo Vázquez back to Hartford for our annual concert and holiday parranda. Bring an instrument and get in free! Otherwise, general admission is $10. Please note, the venue for this event will be Black Eyed Sally’s at 350 Asylum Street in Hartford. Parranda de aguinaldo (Christmas folk [...]
The Hartford Jazz Society invites you to an unforgettable evening of jazz, community, and celebration at their 2nd "Celebrating Jazz & Community" event on Saturday, December 6th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This exciting event will be held at the Artists Collective Ballroom, located at 1200 Albany Avenue in Hartford. Immerse yourself in the [...]
Sara Serpa (voice), Matt Mitchell (piano) Sara Serpa and Matt Mitchell are long-time collaborators. The duo appears on Ingrid Laubrock's new release, Purposing the Air, featuring the poetry of Erica Hunt. “Serpa possesses a preternatural cool, injecting weightless sophistication and melodic grace into everything she touches.” - Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader A native from Lisboa, [...]
Jazz history is filled with stirring torch songs and ballads — brilliant expressions of suffering after love has gone awry. The jazz record shelf even contains some classic album-long explorations of melancholy. But it’s hard to find precedent in pianist Christian Sands’ new Embracing Dawn, his fifth full-length effort for Mack Avenue Records. Sands’ LP [...]
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