Events for December 2025

Every Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.

Michael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]

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 Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven.  FREE.  No cover charge.

Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground, every other Thursday, 7-9

David Chevan: I'll be playing a set of Latin Jazz with students from my Latin Jazz Ensemble at SCSU. We’re going to feature some Latin classics interspersed with a few tunes from Brazil. That set is from 6-7 and that is followed directly at 7:30 by a jam session that lasts until 9 pm. I’ll [...]

The Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.

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: 1/19- Ben Bilello -bebop drummer 2/02- Naomi Wharry- jazz vocal & trombone 2/16- Billy Cofrances- alto saxophone 3/02- Giacomo Gates-world renown jazz vocalist 3/16- Harvey Martin- trombone 4/06- John Brasile [...]

Every Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.

Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month.  

Michael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]

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 Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven.  FREE.  No cover charge.

David Chevan: I'll be playing a set of Latin Jazz with students from my Latin Jazz Ensemble at SCSU. We’re going to feature some Latin classics interspersed with a few tunes from Brazil. That set is from 6-7 and that is followed directly at 7:30 by a jam session that lasts until 9 pm. I’ll [...]

The Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.

Every Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.

Michael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]

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 Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven.  FREE.  No cover charge.

Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground, every other Thursday, 7-9

David Chevan: I'll be playing a set of Latin Jazz with students from my Latin Jazz Ensemble at SCSU. We’re going to feature some Latin classics interspersed with a few tunes from Brazil. That set is from 6-7 and that is followed directly at 7:30 by a jam session that lasts until 9 pm. I’ll [...]

The Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.

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: 1/19- Ben Bilello -bebop drummer 2/02- Naomi Wharry- jazz vocal & trombone 2/16- Billy Cofrances- alto saxophone 3/02- Giacomo Gates-world renown jazz vocalist 3/16- Harvey Martin- trombone 4/06- John Brasile [...]

Every Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.

Presented by New Haven Jazz Underground on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month.  

Michael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]

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 Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven.  FREE.  No cover charge.

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. BYOB: Enhance your evening by bringing your own beverages and food. Relax and [...]

David Chevan: I'll be playing a set of Latin Jazz with students from my Latin Jazz Ensemble at SCSU. We’re going to feature some Latin classics interspersed with a few tunes from Brazil. That set is from 6-7 and that is followed directly at 7:30 by a jam session that lasts until 9 pm. I’ll [...]

The Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.

Last Saturday of the month

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.

Every Monday. No cover. Just Jazz. Join us in the craft bar (upstairs) to enjoy the Hartford Jazz Orchestra! Swing by to soak up the toe-tapping, sophisticated sounds of the HJO.

Michael Palin is the bassist and task-master of this adventurous 18-piece group that tackles all kinds of 'difficult' music, from Frank Zappa's "The Grand Wazoo" and Billy Cobham's "Crosswinds" to the Brecker Brothers' "Sponge," Weather Report's "Man in the Green Shirt" Miles Davis' "It's About That Time," Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hangups" and Jaco [...]

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 Kevin Saint James Band performs live every Wednesday evening from 9:00pm to midnight at the Owl Shop Cigar Lounge and Bar 268 College Street in downtown New Haven.  FREE.  No cover charge.