Events for January 2025

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Trio is 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. They are a particularly fun and engaging trio, and we promise you'll have a great time.

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. Joe Morris, Bob Gorry - Guitar Duets New Recording Vance Provey [...]

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 [...]

9-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton has received a “Best Jazz Vocal Album” Grammy nod for every project she has released in the last decade. Known for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook, Sutton is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller and her ability to use her [...]

Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is a 2 time JUNO award winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at jazz clubs and festivals across Canada, Mexico, Japan and the USA and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, Bryn Roberts and [...]

Live Jazz, Blues and other grooves and Great Food Cecil Carter           vocalist  Steve Marien    saxophonist Rufus Davis         pianist  James Hunter      bassist Randy Cloutier     drums

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 [...]

Conguero and Hartford native Nelson Bello is an all-around Latin percussionist who performs with bands throughout Connecticut, New York City, Boston, and in Puerto Rico. As a teenager, Bello performed in Cuba with the band Insight. He studied at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, the Hartford Conservatory, and under Jackie McLean at The [...]

Bill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. [...]

We will be participating in a Martin Luther King service at Temple Beth David, 3 Main Street in Cheshire, Connecticut.  We will also play a short set of music to honor Dr. King’s memory and legacy following the service. We hope you can join us as that evening is our 27th anniversary.

The Hartford Jazz Society invites you to an unforgettable evening of jazz, community, and celebration at their “Celebrating Jazz & Community” event on Friday, January 17th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This exciting event will be held at the Artists Collective, located at 1200 Albany Avenue in Hartford. Immerse yourself in the captivating performance [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Progressive, original music influenced by Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. Known for her inspiring performances and innovative artistry, Brandee Younger continues to redefine the role of the harp in jazz. With Rashaan Carter, bass & Allan Mednard, drums. Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp, an instrument most of us don’t often think of as part [...]

Bill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. [...]

Bill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. […]