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Presented by The Hartford Jazz Society, the 59th Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series will be held in Bushnell Park for six consecutive Monday evenings beginning Monday, July 6 and concluding on Monday, August 10, 2026. The series, honoring the late, great bassist and series founder, Paul Brown, is referenced in the Library of Congress [...]
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.
Grace Kelly, an unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer, and band leader, has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 15 acclaimed albums, and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. In 2022, [...]
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 [...]
This is a free event, but registration is required due to room capacity.
Tickets $20 in advance online / $25 at the door August 6 - Nat Reeves August 13 - Joe Carter (Jazz Guitar) and Laura Volpintesta (Vocals and Percussion), known as Balanco em Dois, celebrate the music of Brazil August 20 - Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd
Deanna has been performing for over 20 years, performing all over the East Coast, including Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. She has recorded in Nashville, Tennessee as well as performed on Nickelodeon's musical television series in Hollywood. With over 10 years of professional experience, Jeremy Galloway has established himself as a versatile [...]
The Side Door hosts its first jam session of the summer, led by the Avery Wyman Quintet featuring trombonist Steve Davis Avery Wyman - Drums Steve Davis - Trombone Anthony Bolden - Tenor Sax Zaccai Curtis - Piano Gavin Gray - Bass The evening opens with a full 60-minute set from the Avery Wyman Quintet, [...]
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.
Adam Anderson's quartet, featuring trombonist and vocalist Naomi Wharry, brings a night of swinging jazz to The Side Door Adam Anderson - Bass Naomi Wharry - Trombone/Vocals Sam Mayer - Piano Russ Algera - Drums Adam Anderson is an eastern Connecticut native. Playing music since a young age, he recalls hearing his father playing chords [...]
A trio of jazz titans comes to The Side Door, two-time Grammy nominee Benito Gonzalez joined by legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. Benito Gonzalez - Piano Buster Williams - Bass Lenny White - Drums Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Benito Gonzalez grew up immersed in traditional Venezuelan folk music before discovering jazz through the playing [...]
Every Saturday, 4-7
Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
Haneef Nelson (trumpet), Nigel Regan (sax), Ben Bilello (drums), Jeff Fuller (bass), Darren Litzie (piano)
Presented by The Hartford Jazz Society, the 59th Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series will be held in Bushnell Park for six consecutive Monday evenings beginning Monday, July 6 and concluding on Monday, August 10, 2026. The series, honoring the late, great bassist and series founder, Paul Brown, is referenced in the Library of Congress [...]
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 [...]
Summer @ The Well is a summer social series presented at The Well, the pub located on the lower level of Yale Schwarzman Center, featuring live music and opportunities for social gathering. For this installment, Yale Schwarzman Center will present the Jeff Brock Trio. Yale Professor Jeff Brock is an accomplished jazz musician, and will perform [...]
Tickets $20 in advance online / $25 at the door August 6 - Nat Reeves August 13 - Joe Carter (Jazz Guitar) and Laura Volpintesta (Vocals and Percussion), known as Balanco em Dois, celebrate the music of Brazil August 20 - Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd
The Trio features Frank Gordon on bass, Jerrod Cattey on drums and Sean Simmons on guitar. They play a mix of jazz standards as well as original compositions. This really is a special trio who have been playing here for years, and make every performance special. There is no cover charge, and we do encourage [...]
Jon Batiste is a five-time Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer. Batiste released his eighth studio album, Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1), in November 2024 via Verve Records/Interscope. Marking the first installment in his new solo piano series, the project showcases Batiste’s interpolations of some of Beethoven’s most iconic works, reimagined [...]
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