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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
Lulufest grew out of the Wall Street Jazz Festival, in Kingston, NY and continues its founding mission of spotlighting women-led bands in Austin TX and in the Berkshires. By giving women artists the freedom to lead, choose their musicians, and present their own musical visions, the festival offers an important and distinctive platform for improvisational [...]
Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
An acclaimed German-born bassist and composer brings his quartet, featuring three of jazz's most respected musicians, to The Side Door. Martin Wind – Bass Scott Robinson – Saxophone Glenn Zaleski – Piano Matt Wilson – Drums Martin Wind was born in Flensburg, Germany in 1968 and moved to New York in 1996 to study at [...]
A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon, has produced, composed [...]
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.
A new series dedicated to unclassifiable, unrepeatable, original, new music in downtown New Haven. Building community in the middle of the city. Sponsored by the New Haven Improvisers Collective. The 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 [...]
Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month.
Pat Metheny is a globally acclaimed, genre-defying guitarist and composer. His honors include three gold albums, 20 Grammy Awards, an additional 39 nominations, and more than 20 million records sold worldwide. He has been inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame, recognized as an NEA Jazz Master, and honored by the Royal Swedish Academy of [...]
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 [...]
Baumer and Cattey combine jazz vocabulary with electronic looping and effects to create an exciting and unique sound. Listeners can expect a range of music from Classical to Jazz, Rock to Modern R&B emphasizing experimentation and extended jams throughout. As always, there is no cover charge, and we do encourage reservations, which can be made [...]
Julian Gerstin (percussion), Jason Robinson (sax), Paul Austerlitz (bass clarinet), Don Anderson (trumpet), Andrew Wilcox (piano), Wes Brown (bass), Ben James (drums) Yes to jazz, yes to world music. Yes to tradition, yes to new ideas. Yes to sophistication, yes to funk. Original music steeped in jazz and sparkling with rhythms and instruments from the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and the Arabic world. Melodic and driving, thoughtful [...]
A Grammy Award winning pianist and one of the true masters of the American songbook brings his trio to The Side Door for four unforgettable Bill Charlap – Piano David Wong – Bass Dennis Mackrel – Drums Bill Charlap was born in New York City into a deeply musical family, his father was Broadway composer [...]
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 [...]
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