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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.
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 If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored.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.
5 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.
Giacomo Gates
Giacomo Gates
Wesleyan students, faculty, and staff can RSVP on WesNest. Enjoy a rousing concert by Giacomo Gates, Jazz Vocal Instructor, who brings a masterful and fun approach to improvisation, entertaining as it is studied, and rooted in the bebop tradition of artists such as Jon Hendricks, Babs Gonzales, King Pleasure, and most of all Eddie Jefferson. […]
Melissa Newman Trio
Melissa Newman Trio
Please join us for another delightful Sunday afternoon of music in our Connecticut's Own series, for a performance by vocalist Melissa Newman and her trio. In addition to being a vocalist, the multitalented Melissa is also a teacher, writer and artist who works primarily in porcelain and stoneware. She has shown her work in galleries […]
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.
4 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.
Frank Varela – Steve Bulmer – Tom Devino
Frank Varela – Steve Bulmer – Tom Devino
The Greater Middletown Concert Association, who have presented many fine classical concerts in the Middlesex area are branching out into jazz, and we applaud them! Their inaugural concert features the wonderfully talented guitarist Frank Varela with bassist Steve Bulmer and drummer Tom Devino. The trio will perform original music by Varela, jazz renditions of Lennon/McCartney […]
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 […]
5 events,
All That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists (course)
All That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists (course)
All That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists Instructors: Javon Jackson and Matt DeChamplain Wednesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 3:20–4:50 p.m., Bliss Hall/Fuller Hall $80 Description: Women have always written, played and sung Jazz, that most American art form. But they haven't always gotten their due. You likely know Billie Holiday's voice, Sarah […]
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,
Myron Yousman Trio
Myron Yousman Trio
Myron on vocals and guitar, Tim Larson on upright bass, and Bob Nolte on drums. They play a mix of jazz, blues, latin, and funk.
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.
Brian Torff Group
Brian Torff Group
The new Live at the Levee music series will feature the Brian Torff Group on Thursday, October 10th and Thursday, November 14th from 7-9 pm. at the Levee on the Fairfield University campus. Dates are also planned for January, February, and March of 2025. The series will be, according to Torff, “Not a concert, but an […]
5 events,
Matt & Atla DeChamplain
Matt & Atla DeChamplain
7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $36 Atla & Matt are high school sweethearts that met when Atla was 15 & Matt was 16, and have been performing together ever since. They were both studying jazz music at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts and both loved the same musicians: Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Ray […]
Jonathan Barber + Vision Ahead
Jonathan Barber + Vision Ahead
In 2024, we’re reinventing the magic of The Parkville Sessions, hosting world-renowned artists in a charmingly transformed bakery-turned-music studio nestled in Parkville, Hartford, CT. Picture this: a select audience, all seated in the first two rows, experiencing the electrifying intimacy of live performances up close. Each show is professionally recorded and exclusively available to viewers […]
2 events,
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.
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.
Grace Kelly Quartet with Orchestra
Grace Kelly Quartet with Orchestra
Only 32 years old, saxophonist-songwriter-singer Grace Kelly has been on stage for more than half her life, and is recognized as an unequivocal musical prodigy. Her latest album, Grace Kelly with Strings: At the Movies, adapts classic and current movie themes for an orchestral setting, along the lines of the historic “Charlie Parker with Strings”. The […]
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 […]
4 events,
All That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists (course)
All That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists (course)
All That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists Instructors: Javon Jackson and Matt DeChamplain Wednesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 3:20–4:50 p.m., Bliss Hall/Fuller Hall $80 Description: Women have always written, played and sung Jazz, that most American art form. But they haven't always gotten their due. You likely know Billie Holiday's voice, Sarah […]
Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
Allen Lowe is a composer, saxophonist, and music historian. He was voted Artist of the Year in the 2021 Jazz Times Readers’ Poll. He has recorded as a leader with: Julius Hemphill, Gary Bartz, Marc Ribot, David Murray, Nels Cline, Matt Shipp, Roswell Rudd, Don Byron, Doc Cheatham, and others. “Allen Lowe is the tradition; […]
2 events,
Jason Robinson Ancestral Numbers
Jason Robinson Ancestral Numbers
Jason Robinson (sax), Michael Dessen (trombone), Joshua White (piano), Drew Gress (bass), Ches Smith (drums) Ancestry, like music, is a concept inextricable from the passage of time. In music, each performance is a convergence of past (influence, experience, practice) and present (emotion, atmosphere, improvisation). Each one of us represents a similar convergence, as our very […]
4 events,
Greg Abate Quartet
Greg Abate Quartet
Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. Greg recorded his first CD Live At Birdland […]
2 events,
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.
Laszlo Gardony / Christian Artmann
Laszlo Gardony / Christian Artmann
Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, pianist / composer Laszlo Gardony has been noted for his “fluid pianism” by The New York Times and three of his albums made DownBeat Magazine’s “Best of the Year” list, including his 2023 release, “Close Connection.” “A formidable improviser who lives in the moment” (JazzTimes), Laszlo has […]
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.
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 […]
John Scofield Trio ft Vicente Archer & Bill Stewart
John Scofield Trio ft Vicente Archer & Bill Stewart
About John Scofield: Aside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield is a creative artist that NPR called “one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation.” A three-time Grammy winner, Scofield has expressed himself in the vernacular of bebop, blues, jazz-funk, organ jazz, acoustic chamber […]
1 event,
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,
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 […]
4 events,
All That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists (course)
All That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists (course)
All That Jazz! Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and More Great Women Artists Instructors: Javon Jackson and Matt DeChamplain Wednesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 3:20–4:50 p.m., Bliss Hall/Fuller Hall $80 Description: Women have always written, played and sung Jazz, that most American art form. But they haven't always gotten their due. You likely know Billie Holiday's voice, Sarah […]
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,
4 events,
Rico Jones Quartet
Rico Jones Quartet
$37 - 7pm and 9pm Rico Jones is steadily becoming one of the top young saxophonists of his generation. A Colorado native, Rico has been deeply compelled by artistic expression since early childhood. Before music, Rico taught himself how to draw. His creativity similarly lent itself to music as he started his path as a […]
Max Roach Centennial Celebration ft. Makaya McCraven
Max Roach Centennial Celebration ft. Makaya McCraven
Makaya McCraven, drums and bandleaderMarquis Hill, trumpetGreg Ward, saxophoneJunius Paul, bassOthers TBANote: All personnel except Makaya McCraven subject to change We told you we had a banger of a jazz series happening for you. And this event, well let’s just say it packs a lot of bang. This fall, we’re joining colleagues from across the […]
5 events,
Awilda Sterling-Duprey: Aesthetics of dis-order
Awilda Sterling-Duprey: Aesthetics of dis-order
You're invited to NXTHVN's Public Performance by our Visiting Artist, Awilda Sterling-Duprey. For this performance, Sterling-Duprey will be in dialogue with local New Haven musicians providing improvisational jazz and bomba acoustics while she allows her body to feel and translate the music into rhythmic bodily movements articulated into bright pastel markings, lines, and textures onto […]
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.
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.
2 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!
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.
1 event,
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,
6 events,
DRIFT/LOOP: A 24-Hour Performance Installation
If you would like to participate in the DRIFT/LOOP performance, please watch this short overview videoand fill out this Google form to indicate your interest and availability. Come hear tones drift in and out of Olin Library throughout Homecoming Weekend. Over the course of twenty-four hours, the stacks will ring vibrantly with reverberated tones, shimmer […]
VJC Emerging Artist Festival (livestream)
VJC Emerging Artist Festival (livestream)
DAY 1: Friday, November 1 @ 118 Elliot St. Gallery 5:00 – 8:00 pm: Youth musicians perform as part of Gallery Walk (no reservations required) On Friday, November 1st, the VJC, in collaboration with 118 Elliot Gallery, will present a selection of student groups as part of Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk hosted by Downtown Brattleboro Alliance. […]
7 events,
Roxy Coss: Artistic Agency & Musical Improvisation (lecture + music)
Roxy Coss: Artistic Agency & Musical Improvisation (lecture + music)
Join Grammy–award winning musician, composer, educator, and activist Roxy Coss for a lecture-recital featuring a discussion of her background in artistic agency with live jazz improvisation. A renowned jazz saxophonist, Coss is the 2024-2025 Menakka and Essel Bailey ‘66 Distinguished Visiting Scholar, a Bailey College of the Environmental Think Tank fellow, and the founder and […]
VJC Emerging Artist Festival (livestream)
VJC Emerging Artist Festival (livestream)
Day 2: Saturday, November 2 @ Vermont Jazz Center Student group performances, Ekep Nkwelle clinic for student musicians & Concert with Ekep Nkwelle Quartet 11:00 to 4:00 pm: Student group performances. Location: Vermont Jazz Center Main Stage (New!) On Saturday the VJC, in association with area high schools & universities, will present student groups performing […]
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