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SUMMARY:Jazz at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month. \n 
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-at-cafe-nine-2/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Haneef Nelson Sextet
DESCRIPTION: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 special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce cookin’ of Hartford’s favorite BBQ joint. \nAfter a long hiatus due to the pandemic\, regularly scheduled jazz jams have returned to Black Eyed Sally’s every Wednesday. There will be a featured jazz ensemble followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe and be ready to jam! \nThe music begins at 7:00 PM\, jam session begins after 1st set. No cover charge most nights\, under 21’s welcome. \nPresented by the Hartford Jazz Society and Neefjazz Entertainment
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/black-eyed-sallys-jazz-jam-10-4/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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SUMMARY:Perfido / Humbert Duo
DESCRIPTION:The Perfido / Humbert Duo is comprised of Dominique Humbert performing on alto & soprano saxophones & Peter Perfido on drums\, gongs and some small percussion instruments. Our repertoire covers a fairly expansive musical palette that is multi-directional in concept. Influences range from tunes by some of the great modern jazz composers such as: Thelonious Monk\, Charlie Parker\, Wayne Shorter and Paul Motian. We also like to experiment with wide open improvised pieces\, exploring areas as diverse as meditative / minimal atmospheres to African-inspired folk sounds. There are also more energetic\, charged up excursions that come into play in our « terra incognito » explorations. We have a number of original pieces and a few compositions written by friends that are excellent composers. All this to say: we can cover a wide range of sounds in an exchange that is quite intimate between 2 instrumentalists who enjoy the challenge and sense of spaciousness in performing as a duo.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/perfido-humbert-duo/
LOCATION:Ely Center of Contemporary Art\, 51 Trumbull St\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T210000
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Three Sheets
DESCRIPTION:New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-at-three-sheets-2/
LOCATION:Three Sheets\, 372 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T223000
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Barber – Drums \nTony Davis – Guitar \nMatt Knoegel – Saxophone \nCameron Campbell – Piano  \nMatt Dwonszyk – Bass \nInternational Recorded artist\, composer\, educator and bandleader Jonathan Barber was voted the #1 Up-and-Coming Drummer of 2018 in Modern Drummer. Barber has already recorded and toured worldwide with such artists as Pat Metheny\, Terence Blanchard\, Christain McBride\, Erykah Badu\, Nicholas Payton\, Buster Williams\, Jimmy Greene\, Jeremy Pelt\, Wallace Roney\, Terrace Martin\, Gretchen Parlato\, Jennifer Holiday\, Steve Davis\, J.D. Allen\, Walter Smith III\, The Brooklyn Philharmonic and many more. \nIn addition to his first-call status as a sideman\, Barber has stepped forth as a composer and leader with his band Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead. Even with Barber’s history of high-profile gigs and recordings taken into consideration\, DownBeat magazine gave his latest album “Legacy Holder” 4.5 stars. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead is a powerful declaration of intent for a band that’s been making waves on the modern jazz scene. Barber’s blend of classic\, swinging jazz with elements of gospel\, rock\, soul\, and fusion is a compelling showcase of Barber’s broad stylistic range as a drummer\, performer and composer. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead was featured and headline the Rainy Days Jazz Festival held in St. Petersburg and Moscow\, Russia\, Hartford Jazz Festival\, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival\, Pittsburgh Jazz Festival as well jazz venues around the world. Since 2020\, Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead have been completed three National tours across the United States. \nBeing an independent artist Jonathan Barber has released 5 albums with Vision Ahead: Vision Ahead (2018)\, Legacy Holder (2020)\, Live at Jazz Standard (which is exclusively on Bandcamp\, 2020)\, Poetic (2022) and In Motion (2024). \nGearing up for their new album release “In Motion” Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead will embark upon their first International Tour performing at Musig Im Pflegidach (Muri\, Switzerland)\, Ronnie Scott’s (London\, U.K.) and Duc Des Lombards (Paris\, France). \nStepping into the role as a Drum Clinician\, Barber toured as solo clinician in Latin America and China Barber and has been featured artist at PASIC convention. \nBarber recently has been appointed as Jazz Drum Professor at the University of Connecticut. \n“I recognize my God given gift. Maximizing this gift to its full potential is the best thing you can do for yourself. Operating in this gift is how you give back to the world.”
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jonathan-barber-vision-ahead/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T223000
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SUMMARY:Alexander Claffy Quintet "The Music of Cole Porter"
DESCRIPTION:Eric Alexander – Saxophone \nMatthew Rotker Lynn – Guitar \nAdam Birnbaum – Piano \nAlexander Claffy – Bass \nAdam Arruda – Drums \nFrom birth\, Alexander Claffy was raised in a musical household (his father is a pianist\, his mother\, a vocalist)\, and had many of his earliest lessons on bandstands in the heart of Philadelphia. As a teenager\, Claffy was fortunate enough to find a mentor in many Philly natives\, and has continued his study of the double bass with some of the world’s finest musicians\, including Ron Carter\, Dwayne Burno and Orin O’Brien. Since moving to New York City in 2011\, he has had the honor of working with many of his living heroes\, including Jimmy Cobb\, Louis Hayes\, Harold Mabern\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Christian Scott\, Joey Alexander\, Wallace Roney and many more. In the past 3 years he has recorded for the Verve\, HighNote\, Positone\, RopeADope and LaReserve record labels.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/alexander-claffy-quintet-the-music-of-cole-porter/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T120000
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SUMMARY:Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming “special guests” for Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch held on the 1st\, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant:\n\n1/19- Ben Bilello -bebop drummer\n2/02- Naomi Wharry– jazz vocal & trombone\n2/16- Billy Cofrances– alto saxophone\n3/02- Giacomo Gates-world renown jazz vocalist\n3/16- Harvey Martin– trombone\n4/06- John Brasile &- drums & vocals\nFrancesca\n4/20- Michael Rabinowitz– jazz bassoon\n5/04- Valerie Rogers– vocals\n5/18- Tom Boates– trombone\n\n\n\nAll events will also include jazz masters Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums &/or trumpet. “Dr. G” will provide guitar accompaniment.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/dr-gs-jazz-brunch-2/
LOCATION:Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar\, 14 Water Street\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T213000
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SUMMARY:Steve Dyer Quartet - Freedom Melody
DESCRIPTION:Steve Dyer (saxophones)\, Aaron Rimbui (piano)\, tba (bass)\, tba (drums) \n“Steve Dyer …is a visionary\, a pioneer and a symbol of a new Africa.” -Vasco Zama Ndebele\, Cue magazine \nSteve Dyer believes that no single culture owns the monopoly on human wisdom. Every human life born into whatever culture\, ethnicity or spiritual belief system has the same value. \nSteve was born in Pietermaritzburg\, South Africa in 1960. His parents listened consistently to music of the Western classical masters. He also remembers maskandi musicians walking the streets as they played their guitars\, and the Soul Brothers and kwela” playing on the radio. He began composing music at the age of 10. Steve completed a B Mus degree in performance at the University of Natal in 1981\, majoring in saxophone and flute. Refusing military conscription into the SADF he left South Africa and lived in Botswana for 5 years. Here he came into contact with the exile sounds blowing through the horns of Hugh Masekela and Jonas Gwangwa. He helped form Shakawe” led by Jonas Gwangwa and played in the band for 3 years\, where he immersed himself in the mbaqanga music tradition. At this time Steve also listened to saxophonists such as John Coltrane and Winston Mankunku. In 1988 after a stint in the U.K. he settled in Zimbabwe where he formed the group Southern Freeway. Two albums were produced; Southern Freeway (1989) and Indlelayenkululeko (1992). Steve came into contact here with the more introspective and often rhythmically complex mbira based Shona music\, as well as reliving some Nguni based music playing with musicians that had Ndebele cultural roots. \nIn 1990 he joined the Amandla cultural ensemble of the A.N.C on a 7 week tour of Japan. With democracy on the horizon in 1993 Steve returned to South Africa. After studying briefly at the University of Natal\, he relocated to Johannesburg and directed the Soweto String quartet live performance that toured Europe and Australia/New Zealand. \nHe conceptualised\, directed and performed with the first ever substantive Southern African music collaboration Mahube” in 1997. Mahube toured Southern Africa and Europe and recorded recorded 2 albums: Music from Southern Africa 1998 (SAMA nomination)\, Qhubeka 2003 (Kora award)). Steve went on to produce 6 Oliver Mtukudzi albums between 1998 and 2002 including the seminal “Tuku music”. \nHe has released 8 solo albums since his return to S.A: Down South in Africa – 2000\, Son of the Soil – 2004\, Lifecycle 2006 (SAMA nomination) Native Art 2007 (SAMA nomination)\, IAP (U.S.A.) finalist)\, Ubuntu music 2012 (SAMA nomination)\, Confluence 2014 and Genesis of a Different World – 2019 (SAMA\, Mzansi jazz nominations)\, Revision 2021 (SAMA nomination) and Enhlizweni – song stories from my heartland (SAMA Award winner – Best Jazz Album of the year). Steve has also composed and performed for feature film and TV soundtrack\, for modern dance companies Moving into Dance and Tumbuka\, as well as conceptualising and directing numerous shows and collaborations\, and conducting improvising/music workshops. \nIn 2010 he composed and performed Rebirth\, a first African concerto for soprano saxophone\, orchestra with saxophones\, African percussion and marimbas. Rebirth premiered in Johannesburg on 1st May 2010 with an 118-piece Miagi youth orchestra. \nIn April 2014 Steve was musical director for the opening show at HIFA (Harare international festival of the arts). He conceptualised\, directed and performed in a groundbreaking multimedia work called Colour Me Human” – a new world musical” that premiered at Soweto theatre in May. The production also did a run at the Jo’burg theatre from 12th to 30th November. Colour Me Human was nominated for 5 Naledi theatre awards: Best ensemble\, music score\, music director\, choreographer\, animation/AV. \nSteve’s latest solo album – “Revision” also nominated for a SAMA award was released in September 2021. In April and May 2023 Steve toured the west and east coasts of the U.S.A. with Bokani Dyer in a series of duo concerts called Dyer-logue. He also performed at Dizzy’s Jazz club in New York with a 6-piece band performing the “Genesis of a different world” repertoire. In 2024 Dyertribe (co-led by Steve & Bokani Dyer) performed at a series of festivals in the US\, including Unity Festival\, NYC\, and Yerba Buena Gardens Festival\, San Francisco\, California. \nIn June 2024 his large-scale project\, Visions of Ubuntu\, was performed by an 8-piece band and a 40-strong Young People’s Chorus of New York City as part of the Summer for the City festival at Lincoln Center\, NY. The project is presented in September 2025 at Joy of Jazz Festival\, Johannesburg\, South Africa. Steve Dyer’s next project\, Freedom Melody\, co-commissioned by Lincoln Center\, will be performed at the Center in October 2025. Steve releases his 11th album as a leader entitled Multipolar in October 2025 on Ropeadope.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/steve-dyer-quartet-freedom-melody/
LOCATION:Community Music School of Springfield\, 127 State St.\, Springfield\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T210000
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SUMMARY:Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/allen-lowe-the-all-stars/
LOCATION:Best Video Film and Cultural Center\, 1842 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075743
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Mentorship Series led by Haneef Nelson
DESCRIPTION: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 special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce cookin’ of Hartford’s favorite BBQ joint. \nAfter a long hiatus due to the pandemic\, regularly scheduled jazz jams have returned to Black Eyed Sally’s every Wednesday. There will be a featured jazz ensemble followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe and be ready to jam! \nThe music begins at 7:00 PM\, jam session begins after 1st set. No cover charge most nights\, under 21’s welcome. \nPresented by the Hartford Jazz Society and Neefjazz Entertainment
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/black-eyed-sallys-jazz-jam-10-5/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T213000
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SUMMARY:Thread City Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Thread City Jazz Trio (Anthony Cornicello\, piano; Rick O’Neal\, bass; Matt Bronson\, drums) and special guest Steve Ohm\, guitar as they perform jazz classics\, original material\, and some surprises from the popular music repertoire.  This is a live recording session\, so the seating is limited.  Reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets to this performance are FREE but limited
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/thread-city-jazz-trio/
LOCATION:Eastern CT State University – Fine Arts Instructional Center\, 83 Windham Street\, Willimantic\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075743
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SUMMARY:Javon Jackson Band
DESCRIPTION:Javon Jackson – Tenor Saxophone \nJeremy Manasia – Piano \nDavid Williams – Bass \nMcClenty Hunter – Drums \nBorn on June 16\, 1965\, in Carthage\, Missouri\, Javon Jackson was raised in Denver\, Colorado and chose saxophone at the age of 10. At age 16 he switched from alto to tenor and later enrolled at the University of Denver before spending part of 1985–86 at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He left Berklee in 1986 to join Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers\, where he later played alongside pianist Benny Green\, trumpeter Philip Harper\, trombonist Robin Eubanks and bassist Peter Washington. Jackson remained a fixture in the Jazz Messengers until Blakey’s passing in 1990. \nIn 1991\, Jackson made his recording debut with Me and Mr. Jones\, featuring James Williams\, Christian McBride\, and master drummer Elvin Jones. He joined Jones’ group in 1992\, appearing on the great drummer’s albums Youngblood and Going Home. Jackson’s 1994 Blue Note debut\, When the Time Is Right\, was a straight-ahead affair produced by iconic jazz vocalist and bandleader Betty Carter. His subsequent four recordings for the Blue Note label through the ‘90s were produced by Craig Street and featured wildly eclectic programs ranging from Caetano Veloso\, Frank Zappa and Santana to Muddy Waters\, Al Green and Serge Gainsbourg. His subsequent four recordings for the Palmetto label had him exploring a blend of funk\, jazz and soul with such stellar sidemen as organist Dr. Lonnie Smith\, guitarists Mark Whitfield and David Gilmore\, trombonist Fred Wesley and drummer Lenny White. In 2009\, Javon was commissioned by the Syracuse International Film Festival to compose a full-length score for the Alfred Hitchcock film\, “The Lodger\,” a silent movie based on the hunt for Jack the Ripper. The original score had its debut at the festival\, performed live by Jackson’s band (featuring pianist Manasia) at the film’s screening in October 2010. \nIn 2012\, the saxophonist released a potent tribute to a towering influence\, Celebrating John Coltrane\, his inaugural release on his Solid Jackson Records which featured the venerable drummer and former Coltrane collaborator Jimmy Cobb. He followed later in 2012 with Lucky 13\, which featured the great soul-jazz keyboardist Les McCann and included a mellow instrumental rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing” along with a version of McCann’s 1969 hit\, “Compared to What.” That same remarkably productive year\, Jackson was the recipient of the prestigious Benny Golson Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. for recognition of excellence in jazz. Jackson’s debut on the Smoke Sessions label\, 2014’s Expression\, was a live quartet recording from the Smoke Jazz & Supper Club in Upper Manhattan. On February 18\, 2022\, Javon will release\, The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni\, his fifth album for his Solid Jackson Records label. \nJackson finished and received his undergraduate degree from the Berklee College of Music and obtained a master’s degree from the State University of New York at Purchase\, where he also taught. In 2013\, he accepted the position of Professor of Jazz Saxophone; Director of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz Studies at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music\, Theatre and Dance.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/javon-jackson-band/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075743
CREATED:20241228T012035Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Ahern Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Bob Ahern Quartet featuring Jazz drummer Bob Ahern will be performing the last Saturday of every month for 2025 at the legendary Lighthouse Inn in New London. Each month\, Bob features a different Jazz celebrity. Great jazz venue and restaurant.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/bob-ahern-quartet-2/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075743
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SUMMARY:Javon Jackson Band
DESCRIPTION:Javon Jackson – Tenor Saxophone \nJeremy Manasia – Piano \nDavid Williams – Bass \nMcClenty Hunter – Drums \nBorn on June 16\, 1965\, in Carthage\, Missouri\, Javon Jackson was raised in Denver\, Colorado and chose saxophone at the age of 10. At age 16 he switched from alto to tenor and later enrolled at the University of Denver before spending part of 1985–86 at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He left Berklee in 1986 to join Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers\, where he later played alongside pianist Benny Green\, trumpeter Philip Harper\, trombonist Robin Eubanks and bassist Peter Washington. Jackson remained a fixture in the Jazz Messengers until Blakey’s passing in 1990. \nIn 1991\, Jackson made his recording debut with Me and Mr. Jones\, featuring James Williams\, Christian McBride\, and master drummer Elvin Jones. He joined Jones’ group in 1992\, appearing on the great drummer’s albums Youngblood and Going Home. Jackson’s 1994 Blue Note debut\, When the Time Is Right\, was a straight-ahead affair produced by iconic jazz vocalist and bandleader Betty Carter. His subsequent four recordings for the Blue Note label through the ‘90s were produced by Craig Street and featured wildly eclectic programs ranging from Caetano Veloso\, Frank Zappa and Santana to Muddy Waters\, Al Green and Serge Gainsbourg. His subsequent four recordings for the Palmetto label had him exploring a blend of funk\, jazz and soul with such stellar sidemen as organist Dr. Lonnie Smith\, guitarists Mark Whitfield and David Gilmore\, trombonist Fred Wesley and drummer Lenny White. In 2009\, Javon was commissioned by the Syracuse International Film Festival to compose a full-length score for the Alfred Hitchcock film\, “The Lodger\,” a silent movie based on the hunt for Jack the Ripper. The original score had its debut at the festival\, performed live by Jackson’s band (featuring pianist Manasia) at the film’s screening in October 2010. \nIn 2012\, the saxophonist released a potent tribute to a towering influence\, Celebrating John Coltrane\, his inaugural release on his Solid Jackson Records which featured the venerable drummer and former Coltrane collaborator Jimmy Cobb. He followed later in 2012 with Lucky 13\, which featured the great soul-jazz keyboardist Les McCann and included a mellow instrumental rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing” along with a version of McCann’s 1969 hit\, “Compared to What.” That same remarkably productive year\, Jackson was the recipient of the prestigious Benny Golson Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. for recognition of excellence in jazz. Jackson’s debut on the Smoke Sessions label\, 2014’s Expression\, was a live quartet recording from the Smoke Jazz & Supper Club in Upper Manhattan. On February 18\, 2022\, Javon will release\, The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni\, his fifth album for his Solid Jackson Records label. \nJackson finished and received his undergraduate degree from the Berklee College of Music and obtained a master’s degree from the State University of New York at Purchase\, where he also taught. In 2013\, he accepted the position of Professor of Jazz Saxophone; Director of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz Studies at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music\, Theatre and Dance.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/javon-jackson-band-2/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T223000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Improvisers Collective (workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Last Monday of every month\, 7:30-10:30 PM \nThe 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 \nhttps://www.nhic-music.org \n 
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/new-haven-improvisers-collective-workshop/2025-10-27/
LOCATION:Ely Center of Contemporary Art\, 51 Trumbull St\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075744
CREATED:20250123T155746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T155746Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month. \n 
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-at-cafe-nine/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075744
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Mentorship Series
DESCRIPTION: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 special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce cookin’ of Hartford’s favorite BBQ joint. \nAfter a long hiatus due to the pandemic\, regularly scheduled jazz jams have returned to Black Eyed Sally’s every Wednesday. There will be a featured jazz ensemble followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe and be ready to jam! \nThe music begins at 7:00 PM\, jam session begins after 1st set. No cover charge most nights\, under 21’s welcome. \nPresented by the Hartford Jazz Society and Neefjazz Entertainment
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/black-eyed-sallys-jazz-jam-10-8/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075744
CREATED:20250927T015643Z
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SUMMARY:The Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra ft Atla DeChamplain
DESCRIPTION:Saxes\nErik Elligers\nTyler Wilkins\nMatt Parker\nJosh Thomas\nMatt Schmidt \nTrombones\nSean Nelson\nLeroy Loomer\nVince Yanovitch\nWes Mayhew \nTrumpets\nDon Clough\nSeth Bailey\nLuke Wingfield\nHaneef Nelson \nRhythm\nJen Allen – piano\nGianni Gardner – guitar\nLou Bocciarelli – bass\nNathan Lassell – drums \nAtla DeChamplain is a jazz vocalist\, lyricist\, and educator known for her compelling sound and sincere interpretations of jazz standards. A Connecticut native\, she studied at the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School of Music and earned her Master’s degree from the University of Toledo\, where she was mentored by the legendary vocalist Jon Hendricks. Specializing in vocalese—the art of setting lyrics to instrumental jazz solos—Atla is recognized for her original lyrics\, expressive phrasing\, vocal control\, and authenticity on stage. \nHer musical voice is a blend of American idioms\, drawing from jazz\, blues\, gospel\, and R&B. She credits her artistic development to the influence of Ella Fitzgerald\, Sarah Vaughan\, Jon Hendricks\, Louis Armstrong\, Kurt Elling\, Dianne Reeves\, Mel Tormé\, Bobby McFerrin\, José Feliciano\, and Nat King Cole\, as well as the lyrical legacies of Iola Brubeck\, Billy Strayhorn\, Burt Bacharach\, and Fred Rogers. Atla has performed with many of her musical heroes\, including Jon Hendricks\, Kurt Elling\, Lawrence Hobgood\, José Feliciano\, Paul Keller\, and Steve Davis. Atla acknowledges the privilege to follow such luminary artists in the traditions of Black American music. \nAlongside her husband\, jazz pianist Matt DeChamplain\, Atla co-leads a band that reimagines the Great American Songbook and presents original compositions. Together\, they have appeared at renowned venues and festivals across the country\, including Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola and the Louis Armstrong House Museum (NYC)\, the Bop Stop (Cleveland)\, the Provincetown Jazz Festival (Cape Cod)\, Steinway Gallery (Detroit)\, the Monterey Jazz Festival (CA)\, the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz (CT)\, and the American Stage Theatre Company (FL)\, among others. In 2015\, Atla released her debut album Pause\, which featured guest performance by Jon Hendricks. Her additional recording credits include work with Emmett Goods\, Earl MacDonald\, Norman Johnson\, Jeff Fuller\, Grayson Hugh\, Jason Anick\, and others. \nA devoted educator\, Atla serves as Associate Professor in Amplified Voice at the University of Rhode Island\, where she teaches jazz and gospel music. She also teaches for the Yale University Jazz Collective. Previously Atla has held adjunct teaching positions at the Hartt School of Music\, Western Connecticut State University\, Southern Connecticut State University\, and Capital Community College. She is a frequent clinician and advocate for inclusive\, student-centered jazz education\, and she authors a blog for aspiring jazz vocalists. Currently\, Atla is working on a book about learning\, writing\, and performing vocalese.The Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra is a “full bodied and polished brassy big band” (Jazz Weekly) made up of 17 of the finest musicians in New England. Formed in 2016 as the New London Big Band\, for the past nine years they have played monthly for sold out crowds at the Social Bar + Kitchen in New London CT. The band has performed all over the country\, including the Kennedy Center (Washington DC)\, the Birdland Jazz Club (NYC)\, Monks Jazz Club (Austin TX)\, and Hallowed Halls (Portland OR). The band has released three albums\, the most recent of which\, “Don’t Stop Now: the lost music of Thad Jones for Harry James\,” reached #29 on the jazz radio charts. \nThe band’s sound is rooted in the Kansas City swing of Count Basie\, “swinging high\, hard\, and hot” (All About Jazz.) “Nelson…has assembled a youthful\, sharp\, hip 17-piece ensemble as dedicated as he is to the belief that big band sounds can provide a fine musical experience — one best served up live\, where the groove and excitement of the arrangements and instrumental interplay can energize and pack a dance floor across generations.” (The Day of New London) \nSean Nelson is the leader and founder of the band. By day\, he is enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard\, where he plays trombone with the Coast Guard Band’s concert band and jazz ensembles\, serves as staff arranger\, and is music director for the Guardians Big Band. \nNelson was music director and arranger for the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting with the Coast Guard’s Guardians Big Band\, creating over 500 pages of arrangements. This was performed in front of the White House and seen nationally on CBS. Sean was one of two composers that co-created the official song of the Space Force\, Semper Supra\, which is now part of every Armed Forces Medley. He also composed the official song for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officer corps (one of the eight federal uniformed services). He has won the National Band Association Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest and is a two­ time winner of Downbeat Magazine’s jazz arranging award. He currently works as the arranger for Sam Houston State University Bearkat Marching Band. Sean’s big band arrangements are published at iJazzmusic.com. \nA native of Dallas\, Texas\, Sean received a Bachelor of Music degree from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas. While at North Texas\, he was trombonist and composer for the One O’Clock Lab Band and sang with the Jazz Singers I. Sean’s trombone quartet won the International Trombone Association Quartet Contest. He spent his summers and winter breaks playing in house bands on cruise ships for Princess Cruises and Cunard Cruises. \nSean lives in Quaker Hill\, Connecticut\, with his wife Megan and children Lucinda\, Giles\, McCoy\, and Cab.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/the-sean-nelson-jazz-orchestra-ft-atla-dechamplain/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T201500
DTSTAMP:20260424T075744
CREATED:20250301T012636Z
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SUMMARY:Al Fenton Big Band directed by Kathy Neri
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the vibrant and smooth sounds of the 18 piece Al Fenton Big Band. Their open rehearsal gives you a behind-the scenes look at their musical process\, followed by a performance that will have you dancing on the beautiful wooden dance floor. \nBYOB: Enhance your evening by bringing your own beverages and food. Relax and enjoy a lively night out with great music and company. While you are at The Carousel Museum\, take some time to visit the museum’s exhibits before or after the rehearsal to discover the rich history and artistry of carousel. \nThursday\, March 27th\nThursday\, April 24\nThursday\, May 29\nThursday\, June 26\nThursday\, July 31\nThursday\, August 28\nThursday\, September 25th\nThursday\, October 30th (Boo Bash – Costumes Encouraged)\nThursday\, November 20\nThursday\, December 18th Holiday Spectacular \nAdmission Tickets available at the door.\nMembers: Free!\nAdults $15\nSeniors/Students $10\nKids 12 and Under: Free
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/al-fenton-big-band-directed-by-kathy-neri/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:The Carousel Museum\, 95 Riverside Avenue\, Bristol\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075744
CREATED:20251004T140446Z
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SUMMARY:Hey Love... Collective ft. Yunie Mojica & DJ OOOChild
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to immerse yourself in a dynamic fusion of hip-hop\, R&B\, electronic music\, and jazz — bridging contemporary Black music with deep-rooted traditions. This special event celebrates the recent release of Hey Love… Presents: Volume 1\, the highly anticipated collective album by DJ OOOChild and YunieMo\, presented in collaboration with the independent label Sonic Messengers. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember. Don’t miss out on this unique experience! See you there! \nFree with RSVP
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/hey-love-collective-ft-yunie-mojica-dj-ooochild/
LOCATION:Artists Collective\, 1200 Albany Avenue\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075744
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SUMMARY:Russell Hall Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Mike Troy – Saxophone \nEsteban Castro – Piano \nLeo Larratt – Guitar \nRussell Hall – Bass \nMatt Lee – Drums \nBorn in Kingston\, Jamaica\, Russell Hall migrated to the United States in 2007 where his double bass studies progressed quickly through the rigorous programs of The Dillard Center for the Arts and The Juilliard School. Russell deeply understands the jazz tradition\, having studied with many of the double bass world’s most renowned artists including Ron Carter and Ben Wolfe. Still\, he is also an artist looking forward with his own distinct approach to the double bass. \nAs a first-call bassist in New York City\, Russell has performed with some of the biggest names in music including Joey Alexander\, Wayne Shorter\, Wynton Marsalis\, Branford Marsalis\, Jon Batiste\, Roy Hargrove\, Kathleen Battle\, Christian McBride\, Emmet Cohen\, Russell Malone\, George Coleman and many more. \nWell known for his work with the Emmet Cohen Trio alongside drummer Kyle Poole\, Russell also leads his own bands\, including Bessie and the Rainbowkids to much critical acclaim.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/russell-hall-quintet/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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