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There is a reason these songs have never gone out of style. The Great American Songbook was built to last, and the Silk City Jazz Band plays it as they know it. Based in Manchester, Connecticut, this ensemble specializes in the music of the Big Band era: the swing standards, the timeless ballads, and the [...]
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 [...]
Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
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 [...]
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 [...]
7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $37 The Yoko Miwa Trio returns to the Poli Club with Special Guest Vocalist Mikayla Shirley. Internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Yoko Miwa is one of the most powerful and compelling performers on the scene today. Her trio, with its remarkable telepathy and infectious energy, has brought audiences to their feet [...]
A true jazz legend and Grammy-nominated saxophonist brings his acclaimed quartet to The Side Door Bobby Watson – Alto Saxophone Curtis Lundy – Bass Jordan Williams – Piano Victor Jones – Drums Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kansas and raised in Kansas City, Watson trained formally [...]
A true jazz legend and Grammy-nominated saxophonist brings his acclaimed quartet to The Side Door Bobby Watson – Alto Saxophone Curtis Lundy – Bass Jordan Williams – Piano Victor Jones – Drums Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kansas and raised in Kansas City, Watson trained formally [...]
Every Saturday, 4-7
Joe Carter - guitar Jeff Fuller - bass Graciliano Zambonin -drums
Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
Terry Jenoure (violin, vocals, compositions), Angelica Sanchez (piano), Brandon Ross (guitar), Wayne Smith (cello), Avery Sharpe (bass), Joe Fonda (bass), Reggie Nicholson (drums) Unlocked: Homage to the Prisoner and the Key That Frees Terry Jenoure’s high-powered Septet, The Portal, leads us into a rich terrain of sound. From poetry and art songs to guided soundscapes [...]
A true jazz legend and Grammy-nominated saxophonist brings his acclaimed quartet to The Side Door Bobby Watson – Alto Saxophone Curtis Lundy – Bass Jordan Williams – Piano Victor Jones – Drums Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kansas and raised in Kansas City, Watson trained formally [...]
A legendary jazz supergroup brings decades of history and mastery to The Side Door for one unforgettable night. Eddie Henderson – Trumpet David Weiss – Trumpet Donald Harrison – Alto Saxophone Azar Lawrence – Tenor Saxophone George Cables – Piano Cecil McBee – Bass Billy Hart – Drums The Cookers take their name from Night [...]
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 [...]
Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
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 [...]
After a summer hiatus, the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra returns to The Side Door for their season opener. Saxes: Erik Elligers Nigel Regan Matt Parker Josh Thomas Jim Antonucci Trumpets: Don Clough Seth Bailey Luke Wingfield Haneef Nelson Trombones: Sean Nelson Leroy Loomer Evan Gray Wes Mayhew Rhythm: Earl MacDonald - piano Dan Liparini - [...]
The Isaac Monts Collective playing "HEART" from the album "Since the Beginning" https://www.isaacmontsmusic.com/videos Alto Sax: Dakota Austin Keys: Ron Hurt Jr. Bass: Joel Hewitt Guitar: Raymond Clark III Drums: Isaac Monts
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 [...]
New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month.
In this concert, hosted by Noah Baerman as part of the interactive Jazz Up Close series, vocalist Andrea Wolper performs with Baerman on piano, Henry Lugo on bass, and Jocelyn Pleasant on drums. Vocalist/composer Andrea Wolper is a mainstay of the New York jazz scene, having appeared in top clubs including the Blue Note, Dizzy’s [...]
Sept. 18 - Jeff Fuller & Friends Oct. 16 - Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band Jan. 22 - Steve Nelson Quartet Feb. 12 - Sarah Hanahan Quartet
A two-time Grammy nominated vocalist and boundary-pushing creative force brings her quartet to The Side Door. Thana Alexa: Voice/Loops/FX/Percussion Alejandra Sofia: Keys/Voice JC Maillard: Guitar/Voice Jacqueline Acevedo: Percussion/Voice Thana Alexa is one of the most inventive voices in jazz today, a vocalist, composer, arranger, and producer whose music pushes the boundaries of the genre while [...]
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out [...]
Every Saturday, 4-7
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