Upcoming Events

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  

Michael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]

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 [...]

Come hear some mid-week music! SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.

The Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven.  FREE.  No cover charge.

First Friday of the month, 6-9

Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground every Friday

The Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.

Upcoming "special guests" for Dr. G's Jazz Brunch held on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro's Italian Restaurant: 1/19- Ben Bilello -bebop drummer 2/02- Naomi Wharry- jazz vocal & trombone 2/16- Billy Cofrances- alto saxophone 3/02- Giacomo Gates-world renown jazz vocalist 3/16- Harvey Martin- trombone 4/06- John Brasile [...]

Improvisations Now is a monthly series of concerts programmed by Joe Morris. Joe invites a diverse group of dynamic, innovative musicians, all important members of the global improvised music scene, and performs with them. The music is completely improvised. Every concert is different. The 2024-2025 season begins on Sunday, September 22, 2024, and goes through May [...]

Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to [...]

Every Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.

Michael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]

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 [...]

The Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven.  FREE.  No cover charge.

Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground, every other Thursday, 7-9

A new music series at Never Ending Books on the 2nd Thursday of every month.  It will feature groups and ad hoc combinations of New Haven Improvisers Collective folks. If you would like to join COMBO NHIC,  show up and be ready by 7pm.

Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground every Friday

The Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.

Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to [...]

Every Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.

Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month.  

Michael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]