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SUMMARY:New Haven Improvisers Collective workshop
DESCRIPTION:The New Haven Improvisers Collective meets every month to explore the nexus of improvisation across all genres of music. Our workshops are open to anyone who’s interested – from sqronking saxophonists to knob-twisting laptop rockers; our members have improvised on everything from vocals to theremins to African drums (and yes\, we actually had these last two jamming together at a workshop – and it was awesome!) The New Haven Improvisers Workshop is a great place to network with like-minded musicians\, to test out new composition ideas\, and to learn to play your instrument in new ways. We get a few new faces every time\, so come on down! You don’t need to be able to read music to be able to play! All you need is a pair of ears and a sense of adventure. \nThe Collective meets on the last Monday of every month at 810 State St.\, New Haven\, CT.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/new-haven-improvisers-collective-workshop-5/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Never Ending Books/Vol. 2\, 810 State Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T193000
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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/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T203000
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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/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T220000
DTSTAMP:20260720T004123Z
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SUMMARY:Benny Green Solo Piano
DESCRIPTION:A true torchbearer of the jazz piano tradition comes to The Side Door for an intimate evening of solo piano \n\n\n\n\nBenny Green – Solo Piano \nBenny Green is one of the most exciting\, hard-swinging pianists to emerge from the legacy of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Born in New York and raised in Berkeley\, California\, Green began classical piano studies at age seven\, drawn to jazz through his father’s record collection of Monk and Bird\, and his early talent led to a weekly trio gig at Yoshi’s while still in high school. \nAfter moving to New York\, Green studied with veteran pianist Walter Bishop Jr.\, who encouraged him to explore the full scope of jazz piano history to find his own voice. He went on to work with Betty Carter from 1983 to 1987\, then realized a lifelong dream by joining Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers\, remaining a member until Blakey’s passing in 1990. He went on to join Freddie Hubbard’s quintet\, and in 1993 became the first recipient of the City of Toronto’s Glenn Gould International Protégé Prize in Music\, selected personally by Oscar Peterson. That same year he joined Ray Brown’s trio\, remaining until 1997. \nGreen has been hailed as the bearer of a torch handed down to him personally by his mentors\, Betty Carter\, Art Blakey\, Freddie Hubbard\, and Ray Brown\, a living link to one of the great lineages of jazz piano. With a recording career spanning over one hundred sessions as both leader and sideman\, and decades of touring as a soloist and bandleader\, Green brings the full weight of that tradition to The Side Door for two nights of solo piano\, an intimate format that allows his extraordinary touch\, harmonic depth\, and hard-swinging spirit to take center stage. \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/benny-green-solo-piano-2/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T210000
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-4/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260114T012526Z
CREATED:20260114T010844Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T190000
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-2/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260720T004022Z
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SUMMARY:Benny Green Solo Piano
DESCRIPTION:A true torchbearer of the jazz piano tradition comes to The Side Door for an intimate evening of solo piano \n\n\n\n\nBenny Green – Solo Piano \nBenny Green is one of the most exciting\, hard-swinging pianists to emerge from the legacy of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Born in New York and raised in Berkeley\, California\, Green began classical piano studies at age seven\, drawn to jazz through his father’s record collection of Monk and Bird\, and his early talent led to a weekly trio gig at Yoshi’s while still in high school. \nAfter moving to New York\, Green studied with veteran pianist Walter Bishop Jr.\, who encouraged him to explore the full scope of jazz piano history to find his own voice. He went on to work with Betty Carter from 1983 to 1987\, then realized a lifelong dream by joining Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers\, remaining a member until Blakey’s passing in 1990. He went on to join Freddie Hubbard’s quintet\, and in 1993 became the first recipient of the City of Toronto’s Glenn Gould International Protégé Prize in Music\, selected personally by Oscar Peterson. That same year he joined Ray Brown’s trio\, remaining until 1997. \nGreen has been hailed as the bearer of a torch handed down to him personally by his mentors\, Betty Carter\, Art Blakey\, Freddie Hubbard\, and Ray Brown\, a living link to one of the great lineages of jazz piano. With a recording career spanning over one hundred sessions as both leader and sideman\, and decades of touring as a soloist and bandleader\, Green brings the full weight of that tradition to The Side Door for two nights of solo piano\, an intimate format that allows his extraordinary touch\, harmonic depth\, and hard-swinging spirit to take center stage. \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/benny-green-solo-piano/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
DTSTAMP:20251210T225210Z
CREATED:20251210T225210Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T220000
DTSTAMP:20251103T042117Z
CREATED:20251103T042112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T042117Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
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-10-9/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T220000
DTSTAMP:20251116T034317Z
CREATED:20251116T034317Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T210000
DTSTAMP:20251116T023902Z
CREATED:20251116T023901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T023902Z
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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-3/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T142857Z
CREATED:20251217T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142857Z
UID:10007478-1787599800-1787607000@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Hartford Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/hartford-jazz-orchestra/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T203000
DTSTAMP:20251116T032844Z
CREATED:20251116T032622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T032844Z
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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/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260720T003738Z
CREATED:20260720T003738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T003738Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260402T160628Z
CREATED:20260402T160437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160628Z
UID:10007706-1787425200-1787432400@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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-4/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260114T012526Z
CREATED:20260114T010844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T012526Z
UID:10007549-1787421600-1787432400@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T190000
DTSTAMP:20251116T031948Z
CREATED:20251116T031948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031948Z
UID:10007186-1787414400-1787425200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, 4-7
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-jam-at-cafe-nine-2/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T220000
DTSTAMP:20260720T003549Z
CREATED:20260720T003549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T003549Z
UID:10007887-1787342400-1787349600@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20251116T031537Z
CREATED:20251116T031536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031537Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
DTSTAMP:20251210T225210Z
CREATED:20251210T225210Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T154354Z
CREATED:20260722T154354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T154354Z
UID:10007894-1787250600-1787257800@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T220000
DTSTAMP:20251103T042117Z
CREATED:20251103T042112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T042117Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
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-10-9/2026-08-19/
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
CREATED:20251116T034317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T034317Z
UID:10007309-1787083200-1787090400@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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:20260817T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T142857Z
CREATED:20251217T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142857Z
UID:10007477-1786995000-1787002200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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
DTSTAMP:20251116T032844Z
CREATED:20251116T032622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T032844Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260720T003317Z
CREATED:20260720T003317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T003317Z
UID:10007886-1786824000-1786831200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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
DTSTAMP:20260510T160000Z
CREATED:20260510T160000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T160000Z
UID:10007788-1786824000-1786831200@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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
UID:10007871-1786820400-1786834800@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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: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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