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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,
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to […]
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.
New Haven Improvisers Collective (workshop)
New Haven Improvisers Collective (workshop)
Last Monday of every month, 7:30-10:30 PM The New Haven Improvisers Collective is dedicated to bringing improvised music to New Haven. Bring your instrument to the next NHIC improvised music workshop. Visit the website below and send your contact information to info@nhic-music.org https://www.nhic-music.org
3 events,
New Years Eve with Giacomo Gates – Midnight Toast Set
“Mr. Gates is a solid example of a performer who is doing something that no one else does. He evokes an age (that I would hope is not so terribly bygone) when musicians were entertainers and entertainers were musicians, and a sense of humor was as important as a sense of rhythm.” — Will Friedwald *Show […]
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 […]
New Years Eve with Giacomo Gates – Early Set
New Years Eve with Giacomo Gates – Early Set
“Mr. Gates is a solid example of a performer who is doing something that no one else does. He evokes an age (that I would hope is not so terribly bygone) when musicians were entertainers and entertainers were musicians, and a sense of humor was as important as a sense of rhythm.” — Will Friedwald *Show […]
3 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,
2 events,
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.
New Muse4tet
New Muse4tet
Gwen Laster (violin), Melanie Dyer (viola), Teddy Rankin Parker (cello), Andrew Drury (drums) “The members of New MUSE4tet rocket us into the fourth dimension on this beautiful invitation to openness.. These 21st century messengers of enlightenment, engagement and healing are firmly rooted in the wisdom of the ancients. But they also pose the fundamental questions […]
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.
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Join us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, […]
Matt & Atla DeChamplain & The Hot Club of New England
Matt & Atla DeChamplain & The Hot Club of New England
Headed by pianist Matt DeChamplain and his wife Atla, The Hot Club of New England is a musical collective featuring the top swing, gypsy, and hot jazz musicians in the New England area. Matt is a virtuoso pianist with a range that swings from delicate and intimate to energetic and powerful. His wife Atla has […]
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
Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to […]
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 […]
3 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 […]
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 […]
4 events,
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.
2 events,
Peter McEachern Quintet
Peter McEachern Quintet
7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $37 Peter McEachern, a Connecticut native, has toured and recorded three CDs for Polygram with Blues legend Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown; has worked and recorded with minimalist composer Lamonte Young, and is featured on several important CDs: "Insomnia" with the Thomas Chapin Trio on Knitting Factory Works and "Song for […]
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.
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.
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Join us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, […]
2 events,
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to […]
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 […]
2 events,
Phil Haynes’ Double Trumpet Trios
Phil Haynes’ Double Trumpet Trios
Spontaneous: Thomas Heberer (trumpet), Ken Filiano (bass) & Phil Haynes (drums) ~ Three Shamans: Herb Robertson (trumpet), Ken Filiano (bass) & Phil Haynes (drums) Thomas Heberer (born September 24, 1965, in Schleswig, Germany) is a trumpeter, quarter-tone trumpeter, cornetist, keyboardist and composer, primarily focused on jazz, creative improvised music and contemporary chamber music, has lived […]
2 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 […]
2 events,
Brian Torff Group
Brian Torff Group
The Brian Torff Group revitalizes the essence of essential Black American music that has shaped our nation’s cultural identity. Torff, a renowned musician, author and educator, combines guitar, voice, harmonica, saxophones and drums in an unusual and exciting blend, stating, “Through our performances, we aim to illuminate the enduring legacy of Blues and Jazz while celebrating the […]
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.
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 […]
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Join us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, […]
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
Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to […]
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,
1 event,
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.
Shane Allessio Trio
Shane Allessio Trio
Shane Allessio plays hard hitting, heavy swinging, modern original jazz. Drawing from Mingus, George Russell, Stan Kenton, etc, boundaries are pushed while a respect for swing and the jazz tradition is upheld. Screaming crashing dissonances, virtuosic bowed bass solos and foot stomping grooves are to be expected at every show.
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.
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Baby Grand Jazz at Hartford Public Library
Join us for the 21st season of the Baby Grand Jazz series, beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The free series runs from January to April, except Easter Sunday, April 20. Enjoy Sunday afternoon concerts at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.) at the Downtown Library's Center for Contemporary Culture at 500 Main Street, […]
3 events,
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Your Swing Dance Band There is nothing like dancing in front of a live band. When the sounds of swing fill the air, people from every generation tap their feet, get on the dance floor, and forget their cares. Composed of 18 skillful musicians, Tuxedo Junction has earned its reputation as Connecticut’s most energizing swing band. So come out to […]
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.
New Haven Improvisers Collective (workshop)
New Haven Improvisers Collective (workshop)
Last Monday of every month, 7:30-10:30 PM The New Haven Improvisers Collective is dedicated to bringing improvised music to New Haven. Bring your instrument to the next NHIC improvised music workshop. Visit the website below and send your contact information to info@nhic-music.org https://www.nhic-music.org
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 […]
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Sarah Jane Cion
Sarah Jane Cion
7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $37 Sarah Jane Cion is a 1st Place Winner of the internationally acclaimed 17th Annual Great American Jazz Piano Competition. The judges were Horace Silver, Kenny Barron, Ellis Marsalis, Benny Green and Bill Charlap. Ms. Cion’s trio has performed in Japan at the prestigious Fukuoka Blue Note and Sarah […]
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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