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Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
3 events,
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz is back in The Local every other Monday! Kick back, grab a drink with your friends, and enjoy the smooth sounds of the evening!
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Hartford's premier 16 piece Big Band Jazz Orchestra with monthly special guest artist series.
2 events,
Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The […]
2 events,
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
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 […]
4 events,
Jan Jungden Trio
Jan Jungden Trio
The Jan Jungden Trio will be playing jazz at the William Benton Museum of Art for the Opening reception for the exhibitions David LaChapelle: All of a Sudden, Prussian Blue, and Encounters with the Collection: Art and Human Rights. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, FREE admission (Suggested donation $5) RSVP Appreciated but not required.
Mass-Conn-Fusion Duo
Mass-Conn-Fusion Duo
Enjoy live music on Thursday nights all summer long, with a front-row seat to the best view of Walnut Hill Park. Cocktails, snacks, sandwiches, and salads are available for purchase in our Museum Café. New this year: there will be a specialty cocktail each Thursday. In case of inclement weather, call ahead. Most nights, we […]
Kylah Aleda / Mark Templeton / Jeff Fuller
Kylah Aleda / Mark Templeton / Jeff Fuller
Local talent, Kylah Aleda…a jazz and blues phenom! Taking inspirations from Julie London, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Etta Jones to name a few. A show you won’t want to miss.
2 events,
1 event,
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Come enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with the area's finest players. Sit in with the band and show off your chops or just sit and enjoy a cold drink while the music creates the vibe.
3 events,
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
2 events,
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Hartford's premier 16 piece Big Band Jazz Orchestra with monthly special guest artist series.
3 events,
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine and the New Haven Jazz Underground present TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, a rotation of local and special guest musicians and bands will play a house set from 7-8pm. After the house band set host bands will open the stage for a jazz jam session from 8-10pm.
Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The […]
3 events,
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Michael Zsoldos Quintet
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Michael Zsoldos Quintet
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 […]
Stanley Street Big Band
Stanley Street Big Band
The Stanley Street Big Band is an 18-piece band composed of outstanding musicians from the Greater Hartford and Springfield areas. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the band performs the best in swing, classic, and contemporary big band music. C'mon down to Kinsmen Brewing Company and enjoy a custom brew, great food and swinging big […]
1 event,
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
A new music series at Never Ending Books on the 2nd Thursday of every month. It will feature groups and ad hoc combinations of New Haven Improvisers Collective folks. If you would like to join COMBO NHIC, show up and be ready by 7pm.
4 events,
Yoko Miwa Trio
Yoko Miwa Trio
7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $37 “Yoko Miwa displays unpretentious melodies, elegant phrasing, and the lyrical sensibility of a jazz poet.” – Jazziz Joining Miwa will be bassist Will Slater and drummer Scott Goulding. Miwa’s musicianship evokes the harmonic finesse and rhythmic brilliance of key influences like Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner and Oscar Peterson. Her […]
3 events,
Jazz Up Close
Jazz Up Close
Drummer/composer Donald Edwards will present and discuss his compositions in a quartet accompanied by Henry Lugo on bass, host and Jazz Up Close series curator Noah Baerman on piano, and special guest Abraham Burton on saxophone. A longtime mainstay of the New York and Philadelphia jazz scenes Donald Edwards’s drumming is steeped in the rich […]
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Come enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with the area's finest players. Sit in with the band and show off your chops or just sit and enjoy a cold drink while the music creates the vibe.
1 event,
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
4 events,
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz is back in The Local every other Monday! Kick back, grab a drink with your friends, and enjoy the smooth sounds of the evening!
Valley Jazz Voices – Open Rehearsals
Valley Jazz Voices – Open Rehearsals
Valley Jazz Voices is the only community jazz vocal ensemble in the Pioneer Valley. Under the direction of Jeff Olmsted, we sing in four-part harmony from the Great American Songbook, as well as Brazilian and original songs by Olmsted. No audition is required, but experience singing in a choir is helpful, and a passion to […]
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
2 events,
Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The […]
3 events,
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Green Street Trio
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Green Street Trio
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 […]
1 event,
Steve Bulmer’s Hall Monitors and UConn Jazz Combo Septet
Steve Bulmer’s Hall Monitors and UConn Jazz Combo Septet
The Hartford Jazz Society is proud to be a sponsor of the jazz stage at Willimantic Third Thursday Street Fest on Thursday, Sept 19 6-9PM. The FREE event will feature a Jazz Combo from UConn Music starting at 6PM followed by Steven Bulmer's Hall Monitors Jazz Quintet headlining around 7:30PM until 9PM, performing on the […]
5 events,
Waberi Jordan & Friends
Waberi Jordan & Friends
Waberi Jordan is a vocalist and songwriter whose signature is rooted in the Leimert Park Jazz Community of Los Angeles. Raised on a steady diet of straight-ahead jazz, at a time when R&B dominated the airwaves, Waberi’s sound bridges two pivotal eras of artistic expression. Waberi studied and played with Horace Tapscott along with The […]
1 event,
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Come enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with the area's finest players. Sit in with the band and show off your chops or just sit and enjoy a cold drink while the music creates the vibe.
4 events,
Jazz Brunch w/ Eddie Allen Quintet
Jazz Brunch w/ Eddie Allen Quintet
Jazz Brunch returns to the Palace Theater Poli Club on Sunday September 22 with the Eddie Allen Quintet. Trumpeter, composer, arranger, author, educator Eddie Allen plays everything from big band jazz to R&B/pop to Latin, symphonic, Broadway and everything in between. Always entertaining, Eddie performs jazz standards and originals in the tradition of Art Blakey, […]
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
Improvisations Now at Real Art Ways
Improvisations Now at Real Art Ways
Improvisations Now is a monthly series of concerts programmed by Joe Morris. Joe invites a diverse group of dynamic, innovative musicians, all important members of the global improvised music scene, and performs with them. The music is completely improvised. Every concert is different. The full season is as follows: Sunday, 9/22, 2:30 pm: Nicole Mitchell-flute; Joe Morris-guitar […]
3 events,
Valley Jazz Voices – Open Rehearsals
Valley Jazz Voices – Open Rehearsals
Valley Jazz Voices is the only community jazz vocal ensemble in the Pioneer Valley. Under the direction of Jeff Olmsted, we sing in four-part harmony from the Great American Songbook, as well as Brazilian and original songs by Olmsted. No audition is required, but experience singing in a choir is helpful, and a passion to […]
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Hartford's premier 16 piece Big Band Jazz Orchestra with monthly special guest artist series.
3 events,
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine and the New Haven Jazz Underground present TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, a rotation of local and special guest musicians and bands will play a house set from 7-8pm. After the house band set host bands will open the stage for a jazz jam session from 8-10pm.
Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The […]
3 events,
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Nick Biello
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Nick Biello
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 […]
Stanley Street Big Band
Stanley Street Big Band
The Stanley Street Big Band is an 18-piece band composed of outstanding musicians from the Greater Hartford and Springfield areas. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the band performs the best in swing, classic, and contemporary big band music. C'mon down to Kinsmen Brewing Company and enjoy a custom brew, great food and swinging big […]
1 event,
Terence Blanchard: Flow
Terence Blanchard: Flow
Terence Blanchard, trumpet, synthsAaron Parks, piano, keyboard, synthsBrice Winston, tenor saxDavid Ginyard, electric bassKendrick Scott, drums(guitar TBD) “Blanchard’s body of work is one of the broadest and most imposing of any living jazz musician.” — The New York TimesWe welcome the first in this season’s phenomenal lineup of national and international acts to our mainstage […]
7 events,
Northampton Jazz Festival – Jazz Strut
Northampton Jazz Festival – Jazz Strut
Stroll, sip and dine your way through downtown Northampton to the sounds of jazz ensembles at establishments across town. The Jazz Strut features free evening jazz performances in breweries, bars and restaurants throughout downtown Northampton. Each ensemble starts at 30-minute intervals and plays for two hours, so you can be sure to catch a lot of live jazz and […]
Jim Royle ’s Caribbean Jazz Connection
Jim Royle ’s Caribbean Jazz Connection
Jim Royle's name has become synonymous with jazz in the New England club circuit and his articulate playing is documented on several CDs, including Storm Before the Calm on the Sea Breeze Jazz label (2000), as well as the more recent Jazz By Coogan, showcasing Jim's small- group talents. Jim is the drummer for the […]
4 events,
Northampton Jazz Festival – “Jazz Without Borders”
Northampton Jazz Festival – “Jazz Without Borders”
This year, we’re bringing artists and music from all over the world to infuse downtown with a cultural melting pot of sound, uniting people through the vibrant diversity of jazz. The FREE music lineup features jazz musicians from nations around the globe performing in downtown venues throughout the day, culminating in a special evening with Anat Cohen […]
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Come enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with the area's finest players. Sit in with the band and show off your chops or just sit and enjoy a cold drink while the music creates the vibe.
Bob Ahern Quartet
Bob Ahern Quartet
The Bob Ahern Quartet featuring drummer Bob Ahern will be performing the last Saturday of every month for the balance of 2024 at the legendary Lighthouse Inn in New London. Each month, Bob features a different Jazz celebrity. Great jazz venue and restaurant.
2 events,
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
JHunter Group
JHunter Group
Live Jazz, Blues and other grooves and Great Food Lisa Marien vocalist Steve Marien saxophonist Rufus Davis pianist James Hunter bassist Randy Cloutier drums
3 events,
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz is back in The Local every other Monday! Kick back, grab a drink with your friends, and enjoy the smooth sounds of the evening!
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Hartford Jazz Orchestra at Elicit Brewery
Hartford's premier 16 piece Big Band Jazz Orchestra with monthly special guest artist series.
2 events,
Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The […]
2 events,
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
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 […]
1 event,
Benjamin Simmons Trio
Benjamin Simmons Trio
The ensemble is led by tenor saxophonist Benjamin Simmons. Drawing inspiration from jazz greats such as Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, the Hartford based trio specializes in straight ahead jazz. The group’s repertoire consists of songbook standards, modern jazz compositions, and originals by members of the band.
4 events,
1 event,
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Come enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with the area's finest players. Sit in with the band and show off your chops or just sit and enjoy a cold drink while the music creates the vibe.
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