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Making Things: A Conversation About Creativity
Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New HavenWill Alexander (poet/essayist/playwright/visual artist), Megan Craig (philosopher/essayist/artist), Howard el-Yasin (visual artist), Hong Hong (visual artist), John Lysaker (philosopher/writer), Meghan O'Rourke (poet/author/speaker), and Matthew Shipp (jazz pianist/composer/bandleader) "Making Things: A Conversation About Creativity" is a moderated public discussion among artists from different disciplines, taking place in the live room at Firehouse 12. We will be talking [...]
Custom Groove
Meriden Public Library 105 Miller Street, MeridenA mix of great instrumental and vocal jazz tunes by artists such as Chuck Mangione, Bob James, and Spyro Gyra, with arrangements of classic pop tunes and timeless standards. David Stangarone on flugelhorn and trumpet Jim Stavris on drums Ed Morcaldi on bass Debra Cipollini Morcaldi on vocals Loren Evarts on keys and vocals https://lorenevarts.com/custom-groove
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New HavenCome 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.
Bob Ahern Quartet
Lighthouse Inn 6 Guthrie Pl, New LondonThe Bob Ahern Quartet featuring drummer Bob Ahern will be performing the last Saturday of every month for the balance of 2024 at the legendary Lighthouse Inn in New London. Each month, Bob features a different Jazz celebrity. Great jazz venue and restaurant.
Craig Harris and Tailgater’s Tales Perform the Music of Sam Rivers
Crowell Concert Hall - Wesleyan University 283 Washington St, MiddletownTrombonist, composer, and bandleader Craig Harris has performed around the world with a wide range of progressive jazz luminaries, including Sam Rivers, Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Charlie Haden, Muhal Richard Abrams, Henry Threadgill, and Oliver Lake, since 1976. Harris co-composed the score for the Academy Award-winning film Judas and the Black Messiah (2021), which was [...]
Leala Cyr Group
Jazzy's Cabaret 4 Orange Street, New HavenJoin us for a night of dinner, cocktails, & smooth jazz vibes with The Leala Cyr Group in the heart of the city! Leala’s music is a smooth blend of jazz, Brazilian influences, and original pop music. Joining singer and trumpetist Leala will be Jeff Fuller on bass, will be Matt Parker on sax, Ben [...]
JazzRules
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center 605 Main Street, MiddletownThis group is a spin-off of TBT favorite Secondary Messengers. Don Anderson (trumpet, flugelhorn, EVI) hails from Virginia and moved to Massachusetts to embrace the icy winters. He enjoys playing a variety of styles and has played with numerous groups including Right Time (World Beat), Dr. Burma (R&B), Hip Socket, New England Transcendental Brass Band, [...]
Nick Finzer – JJ Johnson Tribute
Side Door Jazz Club 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeHailed as a “Rising Star” in the world of jazz (DownBeat Critics Poll), Nick Finzer is making waves in the music industry with his dynamic original compositions and trombone artistry. Finzer has toured the globe as a bandleader as well as sharing the stage with some of the most respected names in jazz. As both [...]
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