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SUMMARY:Lew Tabackin Trio
DESCRIPTION:One of jazz’s most distinctive voices on two instruments\, Lew Tabackin brings his trio to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nLew Tabackin is one of those rare musicians who has built two completely distinct artistic personalities on two instruments. On tenor saxophone\, his playing is forceful and hard-driving — rooted in the tradition of Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster\, marked by wide intervals\, abrupt shifts in mood\, and an unmistakable sense of conviction. On flute\, he transforms entirely — virtuosic\, delicate\, and deeply informed by the classical tradition and the music of Asia. Critic Scott Yanow put it simply: Tabackin is “one of the few jazz musicians who has been able to develop completely different musical personalities on two instruments.” \nBorn in Philadelphia\, Tabackin studied at the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music before making his way through the New York scene\, working alongside Elvin Jones\, Donald Byrd\, Tal Farlow\, and Chuck Israels. He later served as the principal soloist in the celebrated Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra for three decades\, one of the most acclaimed large ensembles in jazz history. He has also been associated with George Wein’s Newport All-Star Band\, the New York Jazz Giants\, and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. In smaller settings\, his trio recordings have drawn praise for their freedom\, intimacy\, and the depth of conversation between the players. \nAt 85 years old\, Tabackin remains one of the most compelling live performers in jazz — this is a rare opportunity to hear a true master up close. \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 restaurant prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/lew-tabackin-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
DESCRIPTION:Performances are on Friday nights at 8:30pm and 10:00pm.  Tickets for each performance can be purchased individually\, with prices at $20 for our early shows and $15 for our late shows.  Our Season Pass is available for $225\, which provides 1 ticket to all sets of the 13 performances. \nThe complete season calendar can be viewed here. \nMarch 20: GEORGE\nMarch 27: Dave Fiuczynski’s KiF\nApril 3: Sun of Goldfinger\nApril 10: Amanda Monaco’s Deathblow\nApril 17: Caroline Davis\, Solo\nApril 24: David Berkman Quartet\nMay 1: Mary Halvorson: Canis Major\nMay 8: Anna Badkhen Dezron Douglas Duo\nMay 15: Jerome Sabbagh Quartet\nMay 22: Allison\, Cardenas & Nash\nMay 29: Marta Sanchez (Solo Piano)\nJune 5: Max Johnson Sextet\nJune 12: Curtis Hasselbring’s The Curhachestra \nAll 13 shows are on sale now at firehouse12.com. Tickets are $20 for the 8:30pm performance and $15 for 10:00pm. The complete Season Pass is $225. All tickets can be purchased online or\, subject to availability\, at the box office on the night of the show.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/firehouse-12-spring-jazz-series-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:Brian Torff Group
DESCRIPTION:Brian Torff Group will perform songs from our new album Southern Exposure.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/brian-torff-group/
LOCATION:Pequot Library\, 720 Pequot Avenue\, Southport\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T001907Z
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SUMMARY:Valley Jazz Voices
DESCRIPTION:Valley Jazz Voices\, the Pioneer Valley’s longest-running community jazz vocal ensemble\, will perform a spring concert at the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity The program features selections from the Great American Songbook\, bringing a blend of swing\, Latin\, and pop-influenced arrangements highlighting themes of love\, all arranged and sung in the group’s signature four‑part jazz harmony. Valley Jazz Voices\, now 40-singers strong\, is directed by Jeff Olmsted and accompanied by a jazz trio led by pianist Dylan Walter\, with Wes Brown on bass and Miguel Gomba on drums. \nValley Jazz Voices appeals to a wide audience\, from devoted jazz fans to family-friendly live music-lovers. The expressive storytelling\, vibrant rhythms and contagious joy of singing attracts a diverse audience. \nTickets are $20 in advance or at the door; children under 12 are free. \nLearn more about Valley Jazz Voices at https://www.valleyjazzvoices.org/about or on YouTube at @valleyjazzvoices8965 or on Facebook @valleyjazzvoices
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/valley-jazz-voices-2/
LOCATION:Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity\, 130 Pine Street\, Northampton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
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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-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
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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/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000
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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-4/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T230000
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SUMMARY:Theoretical Minimum
DESCRIPTION:Yuseok Seol: Piano\, Billy Stark: Bass\, Grant Beale: Guitar\, Teté Leguía: Bass\, Michael Larocca: Drums \nTheoretical Minimum is a concert series based in New Haven\, wherein contemporary classical music and improvised music are presented together\, curated by Grant Beale. In this concert Composition No. 1 by Anthony Braxton and Prae by Grant Beale\, both written for solo piano\, will be played by Yuseok Seol. Bassist Billy Stark will play On Tuning by Stefano Scodanibbio and Western Lands by Teté Leguía. Following the composed works\, Grant Beale\, Teté Leguía \, and Michael Larocca will play a set of improvised music.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/theoretical-minimum/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T220000
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SUMMARY:Brad Mehldau
DESCRIPTION:One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano\, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path\, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration\, classical romanticism and pop allure. From critical acclaim as a bandleader to major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny\, Renee Fleming\, and Joshua Redman\, Mehldau continues to garner numerous awards and admiration from both jazz purists and music enthusiasts alike. His forays into melding musical idioms\, in both trio and solo settings\, has seen brilliant re-workings of songs by contemporary songwriters like The Beatles\, Cole Porter\, Radiohead\, Paul Simon\, Gershwin and Nick Drake; alongside the ever-evolving breadth of his own significant catalogue of original compositions. With his self-proclaimed affection for popular music and classical training\, “Mehldau is the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years” (The New York Times). \nBefore the show\, enjoy a tasting with Freixenet in our lobby! \nVisit TerraSole for dinner before the show and enjoy a free glass of house wine with your entrée when you present your tickets!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/brad-mehldau/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T223000
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SUMMARY:Rene McLean Sextet: Tribute to Jackie McLean\, Music of the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:A global musical journey\, a legendary bloodline\, and a sound completely his own — René McLean comes to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nRene McLean – Saxophone\, Flute \nJosh Evans – Trumpet \nSteve Davis – Trombone \nHubert Eaves III – Piano \nNat Reeves – Bass \nRonnie Burrage – Drums \nRené McLean‘s story is inseparable from jazz royalty — but his music has always been entirely his own. The son of the legendary alto saxophonist Jackie McLean\, René began his musical training at age nine under his father’s guidance\, and by 16 was already leading his own bands. He went on to study privately with some of the most formidable figures in jazz history\, including Sonny Rollins\, George Coleman\, Barry Harris\, Frank Foster\, and Hubert Laws — a lineage that shaped one of the most wide-ranging musical minds in the contemporary jazz world. \nA true multi-instrumentalist\, McLean moves fluently between alto\, tenor\, and soprano saxophones as well as flute\, ney\, and shakuhachi — instruments that reflect a career spent not just playing jazz but absorbing musical traditions from around the globe. He has performed and recorded alongside Jackie McLean\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Lionel Hampton\, Tito Puente\, Horace Silver\, Woody Shaw\, Hugh Masekela\, Miriam Makeba\, Abbey Lincoln\, Dexter Gordon\, Yusef Lateef\, and Jaco Pastorius\, among many others. \nSince 1985\, McLean has been based in South Africa\, where he has spent decades performing\, teaching\, and researching African musical traditions — bringing that depth of perspective back to every performance. He is currently Professor of African-American Music at the Jackie McLean Institute at The Hartt School in Hartford\, CT\, making this a particularly meaningful homecoming for Connecticut jazz fans. \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 restaurant prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/rene-mclean-sextet-tribute-to-jackie-mclean-music-of-the-spirit/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
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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/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
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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/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T220000
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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/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T220000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
CREATED:20260423T231306Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Matt Pearl
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-10-9-23/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
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SUMMARY:Pink Martini
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 31st year\, Pink Martini is an unstoppable engine of joy that continues to bring founderThomas Lauderdale’s mission of multi-cultural connection and inclusion to legendary concert stages on six continents. Presenting a mélange of catchy old-fashioned pop\, global color\, foot-tapping big band sound\, and Hollywood glamour\, Oregon’s famous “little orchestra” performs music intended to appeal to everyone\, regardless of age or background. The band features a dozen musicians sharing songs in over 25 languages\, and collaborates with a wide variety of gifted singers in performance and across the band’s 10 studio albums. \nThis show will feature: Thomas M. Lauderdale (bandleader and piano)\, Storm Large (lead vocals)\, Jimmie Herrod (guest vocals)\, Thomas Barber (trumpet)\, Antonis Andreou (trombone)\, Phil Baker (upright bass)\, Dan Balmer (guitar)\, Nicholas Crosa (violin)\, Anthony Jones (drums)\, Miguel Bernal (percussion)\, and Timothy Nishimoto (percussion and vocals). \nVisit TerraSole for dinner before the show and enjoy a free glass of house wine with your entrée when you present your tickets! \nBefore the show\, enjoy a tasting with Two Roads Brewing Company in our lobby!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/pink-martini/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T210000
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CREATED:20260511T224019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T142309Z
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SUMMARY:Noah Baerman Trio
DESCRIPTION:The show begins at 7:30\, one long-ish set\, with a reception (free food!) preceding it at 6:00. Tickets can be reserved here – there is no admission charge\, though donations are suggested/welcome to help the venue continue/further their mission. I suspect walk-ins will be possible too\, but why take the chance?
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/noah-baerman-trio/
LOCATION:The Wood Memorial Library & Museum\, 783 Main Street\, South Windsor\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
CREATED: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/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T223000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
CREATED:20260429T005718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T005718Z
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SUMMARY:Reggie Watkins Quintet
DESCRIPTION:One of Pittsburgh’s most distinctive voices on trombone brings an all-star quintet to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nReggie Watkins · Trombone \nMatt Parker · Saxophones \nOrrin Evans · Piano \nMatt Dwonszyk · Bass \nByron Landham · Drums \nReggie Watkins is one of the most compelling trombonists working in jazz today — a musician whose playing Hot House Magazine describes as marked by “originality and creativity avoiding clichés and predictable phrases in an entirely distinctive trombone style.” Rooted in the Pittsburgh jazz tradition that gave the world Art Blakey\, Billy Strayhorn\, and Ahmad Jamal\, Watkins has spent over two decades pushing jazz forward on his own terms. \nHis résumé spans the full range of the music. He served as trombonist and musical director for Maynard Ferguson for six years\, has been a longtime member of the Grammy-nominated Orrin Evans Captain Black Big Band\, and has shared the stage with Aretha Franklin\, Arturo Sandoval\, Dianne Reeves\, and Trombone Shorty\, among many others. His most recent album\, Rivers (2025)\, recorded with a Pittsburgh-based quartet\, draws on his deep roots in the Steel City while pushing confidently toward the future. \nAt The Side Door\, Watkins brings a hand-picked quintet featuring some of the finest players on the scene today — including pianist Orrin Evans\, a longtime collaborator and one of the most creative voices in contemporary jazz. \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 restaurant prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/reggie-watkins-quintet/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T230000
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SUMMARY:Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:The Herbie Hancock Institute’s National Peer-to-Peer Jazz Quintet\, comprising five of the country’s most accomplished young jazz musicians\, conclude their tour of performing in high schools across America in an effort to develop jazz audiences for the future. They will be featured alongside internationally renowned jazz saxophone recording artist Antonio Hart and jazz & blues vocalist extraordinaire Lisa Henry. Black-Eyed Sally’s will be the group’s only jazz club hit. This is a free event!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/herbie-hancock-institute-of-jazz-night/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T223000
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SUMMARY:Tierney Sutton  & Tamir Hendelman
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most-lauded jazz vocalists of her generation.”\n–The New York Times  \nNine-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton ’86 will present an intimate duo performance with world-renowned pianist Tamir Hendelman\, performing tunes from their new release\, “Spring” (2026)\, as part of Wesleyan’s Reunion + Commencement Weekend. After decades of collaboration\, Sutton and Hendelman share an intuitive\, nearly telepathic connection. \nCelebrated as a compelling jazz storyteller and for her ability to use her impeccable voice as a true instrument\, Sutton first discovered jazz music while she was an undergraduate at Wesleyan. She has since performed at Lincoln Center\, Birdland\, Carnegie Hall\, the Hollywood Bowl\, and the Montreal Jazz Festival\, with reviews appearing in The New York Times\, JazzTimes\, Variety\, Chicago Sun Times\, and L.A. Daily News. \nBorn in Tel Aviv\, pianist\, composer\, and arranger Tamir Hendelman has made Southern California his home\, though his career is truly global. A longtime member of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, he has recorded with Barbra Streisand\, Natalie Cole\, and Paul McCartney\, performed with jazz greats Benny Golson and Terell Stafford\, and appeared as a guest artist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the Winston-Salem Symphony.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/tierney-sutton-tamir-hendelman/
LOCATION:Crowell Concert Hall – Wesleyan University\, 283 Washington St\, Middletown\, CT
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T233000
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SUMMARY:Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
DESCRIPTION:Performances are on Friday nights at 8:30pm and 10:00pm.  Tickets for each performance can be purchased individually\, with prices at $20 for our early shows and $15 for our late shows.  Our Season Pass is available for $225\, which provides 1 ticket to all sets of the 13 performances. \nThe complete season calendar can be viewed here. \nMarch 20: GEORGE\nMarch 27: Dave Fiuczynski’s KiF\nApril 3: Sun of Goldfinger\nApril 10: Amanda Monaco’s Deathblow\nApril 17: Caroline Davis\, Solo\nApril 24: David Berkman Quartet\nMay 1: Mary Halvorson: Canis Major\nMay 8: Anna Badkhen Dezron Douglas Duo\nMay 15: Jerome Sabbagh Quartet\nMay 22: Allison\, Cardenas & Nash\nMay 29: Marta Sanchez (Solo Piano)\nJune 5: Max Johnson Sextet\nJune 12: Curtis Hasselbring’s The Curhachestra \nAll 13 shows are on sale now at firehouse12.com. Tickets are $20 for the 8:30pm performance and $15 for 10:00pm. The complete Season Pass is $225. All tickets can be purchased online or\, subject to availability\, at the box office on the night of the show.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/firehouse-12-spring-jazz-series-2/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
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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-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
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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/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
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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-4/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T223000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
CREATED:20260429T005902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T005902Z
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SUMMARY:Billy Childs Trio
DESCRIPTION:A six-time Grammy winner and one of the most celebrated pianists and composers of his generation comes to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nBilly Childs · Piano \nMatt Penman · Bass \nAri Hoenig · Drums \nBilly Childs stands in a category of his own in contemporary jazz. A pianist\, composer\, arranger\, and conductor whose music moves effortlessly between jazz and the classical tradition\, he has garnered six Grammy Awards and seventeen nominations — including back-to-back wins for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for Rebirth (2018) and The Winds of Change (2024). The Guggenheim Foundation\, the Doris Duke Foundation\, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters have all recognized his work. DownBeat simply calls him “one of the foremost American composers of his era.” \nChilds began his career in the late 1970s apprenticing alongside Freddie Hubbard and J.J. Johnson — two of jazz’s all-time giants. Since then he has performed and collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma\, Wynton Marsalis\, Wayne Shorter\, Sting\, Esperanza Spalding\, Dianne Reeves\, the Kronos Quartet\, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, among many others. His compositions have been commissioned by the LA Philharmonic\, the Detroit Symphony\, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra\, and the LA Master Chorale. \nAt The Side Door\, he brings the piano trio format down to its most intimate — just three musicians in a room\, playing at the highest level. This is a rare opportunity to hear one of jazz’s true masters in close quarters. \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 restaurant prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/billy-childs-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
CREATED:20251116T032622Z
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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/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191011
CREATED:20251217T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142857Z
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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/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191012
CREATED:20260506T002822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T002822Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Improvisers Collective workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/new-haven-improvisers-collective-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Never Ending Books/Vol. 2\, 810 State Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191012
CREATED:20260524T041053Z
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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-5/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Never Ending Books/Vol. 2\, 810 State Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191012
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-3/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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