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2 events,Friday – Opening Night July 24 5:30 PM Opening Night Gala - Music by Litchfield Jazz Camp Stars 7:45 PM Don Braden & The Litchfield Jazz Fest Dectet Jen Allen, piano, Sean Pentland, bass, Anton Kot, drums, Dave Ballou, trumpet, Peter McEachern, trombone, Melinda Rodriguez, vocals, Albert Rivera, Kris Allen, Andrew Hadro, Don Braden, saxophones [...]
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The Glenn Hansen big-band orchestra, joined by the 1st & 2nd Company Governor's Foot Color Guard, will give us a rousing concert in honor of our national July 4th celebration and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The 18-piece orchestra is a full big band featuring highly skilled and talented vocalist performers [...]
Free
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4 events,Presented by The Hartford Jazz Society, the 59th Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series will be held in Bushnell Park for six consecutive Monday evenings beginning Monday, July 6 and concluding on Monday, August 10, 2026. The series, honoring the late, great bassist and series founder, Paul Brown, is referenced in the Library of Congress [...]
Free
For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums), WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison, CT. Pat soon joined on [...]
Free
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2 events,It's a funky Big Band thang, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorious, Steely Dan, The Yellow Jackets, Bob Berg.....You'll want to see them again and again! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/ |
1 event,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,
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Anthony Rokosa is a musician from the Greater Hartford area that plays electric and upright bass across a variety of genres. He began his musical life as a trumpet player in grade school, but it was while he was at Bloomfield High School that his love of jazz and swing music began to flourish. He [...] |
3 events,Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for BYOB "Fridays with Frank." Happy Hour jazz listening sessions are held every Friday from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library’s extensive collection. Discussion follows. BYOB [...]
Free
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The Lost Tribe with an opening set by the Artists Collective's Youth Orchestra
Free
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4 events,The Bob Ahern Quartet will be performing the last Saturday of each month at the legendary Lighthouse Inn from 6-9. The group features Lisa Marien on vocals and Bob Ahern on drums along with various Jazz artists each month. Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue |
3 events,Dr. G's Jazz Brunch held on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays from 12pm (noon) until 3pm at Quattro's Italian Restaurant: All events will also include jazz masters Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums &/or trumpet. "Dr. G" will provide guitar accompaniment. |
3 events,Presented by The Hartford Jazz Society, the 59th Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series will be held in Bushnell Park for six consecutive Monday evenings beginning Monday, July 6 and concluding on Monday, August 10, 2026. The series, honoring the late, great bassist and series founder, Paul Brown, is referenced in the Library of Congress [...]
Free
For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums), WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison, CT. Pat soon joined on [...]
Free
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2 events,
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Grace Kelly, an unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer, and band leader, has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 15 acclaimed albums, and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. In 2022, [...]
$52
It's a funky Big Band thang, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorious, Steely Dan, The Yellow Jackets, Bob Berg.....You'll want to see them again and again! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/ |
1 event,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,
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This is a free event, but registration is required due to room capacity.
Free
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Deanna has been performing for over 20 years, performing all over the East Coast, including Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. She has recorded in Nashville, Tennessee as well as performed on Nickelodeon's musical television series in Hollywood. With over 10 years of professional experience, Jeremy Galloway has established himself as a versatile [...]
Free
Tickets $20 in advance online / $25 at the door August 6 - Nat Reeves August 13 - Joe Carter (Jazz Guitar) and Laura Volpintesta (Vocals and Percussion), known as Balanco em Dois, celebrate the music of Brazil August 20 - Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd
$20 – $25
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4 events,Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for BYOB "Fridays with Frank." Happy Hour jazz listening sessions are held every Friday from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library’s extensive collection. Discussion follows. BYOB [...]
Free
New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month. |
4 events,
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A trio of jazz titans comes to The Side Door, two-time Grammy nominee Benito Gonzalez joined by legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. Benito Gonzalez - Piano Buster Williams - Bass Lenny White - Drums Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Benito Gonzalez grew up immersed in traditional Venezuelan folk music before discovering jazz through the playing [...]
$39
The Bob Ahern Quartet will be performing the last Saturday of each month at the legendary Lighthouse Inn from 6-9. The group features Lisa Marien on vocals and Bob Ahern on drums along with various Jazz artists each month. |
1 event,
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Haneef Nelson (trumpet), Nigel Regan (sax), Ben Bilello (drums), Jeff Fuller (bass), Darren Litzie (piano)
Free
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3 events,Presented by The Hartford Jazz Society, the 59th Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series will be held in Bushnell Park for six consecutive Monday evenings beginning Monday, July 6 and concluding on Monday, August 10, 2026. The series, honoring the late, great bassist and series founder, Paul Brown, is referenced in the Library of Congress [...]
Free
For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums), WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison, CT. Pat soon joined on [...]
Free
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3 events,It's a funky Big Band thang, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorious, Steely Dan, The Yellow Jackets, Bob Berg.....You'll want to see them again and again! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/ |
2 events,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 [...] |
3 events,
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Summer @ The Well is a summer social series presented at The Well, the pub located on the lower level of Yale Schwarzman Center, featuring live music and opportunities for social gathering. For this installment, Yale Schwarzman Center will present the Jeff Brock Trio. Yale Professor Jeff Brock is an accomplished jazz musician, and will perform [...]
Free
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The Trio features Frank Gordon on bass, Jerrod Cattey on drums and Sean Simmons on guitar. They play a mix of jazz standards as well as original compositions. This really is a special trio who have been playing here for years, and make every performance special. There is no cover charge, and we do encourage [...]
Free
Tickets $20 in advance online / $25 at the door August 6 - Nat Reeves August 13 - Joe Carter (Jazz Guitar) and Laura Volpintesta (Vocals and Percussion), known as Balanco em Dois, celebrate the music of Brazil August 20 - Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd
$20 – $25
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3 events,Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for BYOB "Fridays with Frank." Happy Hour jazz listening sessions are held every Friday from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library’s extensive collection. Discussion follows. BYOB [...]
Free
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7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - $37 Tad Shull is a veteran of the New York City jazz scene with two generations of experience. Shull is master of the classic tenor sax sound, combining hard swing with an orchestral approach to the horn. His style combines the lush tone quality of the classic tenor saxophonists [...]
$37
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Nat Reeves brings his sextet to The Side Door, the same all-star group from his new album Now in Time. Nat Reeves – Bass Eric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone Steve Davis – Trombone Eddie Henderson – Trumpet Caelan Cardello – Piano Jeff "Tain" Watts – Drums For over 40 years, Nat Reeves has been one [...]
$39
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7 events,The Bob Ahern Quartet will be performing the last Saturday of each month at the legendary Lighthouse Inn from 6-9. The group features Lisa Marien on vocals and Bob Ahern on drums along with various Jazz artists each month. Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue |
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2 events,For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums), WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison, CT. Pat soon joined on [...]
Free
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1 event,It's a funky Big Band thang, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorious, Steely Dan, The Yellow Jackets, Bob Berg.....You'll want to see them again and again! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/ |
1 event,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,
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Myron Yousman, this time performing with Nick Nolte on drums. As it always is with Myron in any of his iterations, we are sure this is going to be a great evening of jazz and other related styles. There is no cover charge, and we do encourage reservations, which can be made by calling or emailing us [...]
Free
Tickets $20 in advance online / $25 at the door August 6 - Nat Reeves August 13 - Joe Carter (Jazz Guitar) and Laura Volpintesta (Vocals and Percussion), known as Balanco em Dois, celebrate the music of Brazil August 20 - Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd
$20 – $25
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3 events,Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for BYOB "Fridays with Frank." Happy Hour jazz listening sessions are held every Friday from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library’s extensive collection. Discussion follows. BYOB [...]
Free
New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month.
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DownBeat's #1 Rising Star altoist brings her quartet to The Side Door for an electrifying night of modern jazz. Sarah Hanahan is one of the most exciting young voices in jazz today. Raised in Marlborough, Massachusetts, she picked up the alto saxophone at age eight, introduced to music by her father, a drummer who passed [...]
$28
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4 events,The Bob Ahern Quartet will be performing the last Saturday of each month at the legendary Lighthouse Inn from 6-9. The group features Lisa Marien on vocals and Bob Ahern on drums along with various Jazz artists each month. Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue |
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2 events,For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums), WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison, CT. Pat soon joined on [...]
Free
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2 events,It's a funky Big Band thang, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorious, Steely Dan, The Yellow Jackets, Bob Berg.....You'll want to see them again and again! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/ |
1 event,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 [...] |
0 events,
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3 events,Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for BYOB "Fridays with Frank." Happy Hour jazz listening sessions are held every Friday from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library’s extensive collection. Discussion follows. BYOB [...]
Free
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A true torchbearer of the jazz piano tradition comes to The Side Door for an intimate evening of solo piano Benny Green – Solo Piano Benny Green is one of the most exciting, hard-swinging pianists to emerge from the legacy of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Born in New York and raised in Berkeley, California, Green [...]
$28
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6 events,The Bob Ahern Quartet will be performing the last Saturday of each month at the legendary Lighthouse Inn from 6-9. The group features Lisa Marien on vocals and Bob Ahern on drums along with various Jazz artists each month. |
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0 events,
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3 events,For over 24 years, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. Tuxedo Junction was started in 1989 by Pete Jacobs (trumpet) and Will Tayler (drums), WWII veterans who set up an 8-piece Dixieland jazz band in the basement of the senior citizens center in Madison, CT. Pat soon joined on [...]
Free
The New Haven Improvisers Collective meets every month to explore the nexus of improvisation across all genres of music. Our workshops are open to anyone who's interested - from sqronking saxophonists to knob-twisting laptop rockers; our members have improvised on everything from vocals to theremins to African drums (and yes, we actually had these last [...] |
1 event,It's a funky Big Band thang, a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorious, Steely Dan, The Yellow Jackets, Bob Berg.....You'll want to see them again and again! https://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/ |
1 event,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 [...] |
0 events,
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2 events,Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for BYOB "Fridays with Frank." Happy Hour jazz listening sessions are held every Friday from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library’s extensive collection. Discussion follows. BYOB [...]
Free
New England Jazz Underground presents jazz on the 1st and 3rd Friday every month. |
3 events,The Bob Ahern Quartet will be performing the last Saturday of each month at the legendary Lighthouse Inn from 6-9. The group features Lisa Marien on vocals and Bob Ahern on drums along with various Jazz artists each month. Every Saturday Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue |
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