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SUMMARY:Brad Mehldau
DESCRIPTION:One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano\, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path\, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration\, classical romanticism and pop allure. From critical acclaim as a bandleader to major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny\, Renee Fleming\, and Joshua Redman\, Mehldau continues to garner numerous awards and admiration from both jazz purists and music enthusiasts alike. His forays into melding musical idioms\, in both trio and solo settings\, has seen brilliant re-workings of songs by contemporary songwriters like The Beatles\, Cole Porter\, Radiohead\, Paul Simon\, Gershwin and Nick Drake; alongside the ever-evolving breadth of his own significant catalogue of original compositions. With his self-proclaimed affection for popular music and classical training\, “Mehldau is the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years” (The New York Times). \nBefore the show\, enjoy a tasting with Freixenet in our lobby! \nVisit TerraSole for dinner before the show and enjoy a free glass of house wine with your entrée when you present your tickets!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/brad-mehldau/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
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SUMMARY:Pink Martini
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 31st year\, Pink Martini is an unstoppable engine of joy that continues to bring founderThomas Lauderdale’s mission of multi-cultural connection and inclusion to legendary concert stages on six continents. Presenting a mélange of catchy old-fashioned pop\, global color\, foot-tapping big band sound\, and Hollywood glamour\, Oregon’s famous “little orchestra” performs music intended to appeal to everyone\, regardless of age or background. The band features a dozen musicians sharing songs in over 25 languages\, and collaborates with a wide variety of gifted singers in performance and across the band’s 10 studio albums. \nThis show will feature: Thomas M. Lauderdale (bandleader and piano)\, Storm Large (lead vocals)\, Jimmie Herrod (guest vocals)\, Thomas Barber (trumpet)\, Antonis Andreou (trombone)\, Phil Baker (upright bass)\, Dan Balmer (guitar)\, Nicholas Crosa (violin)\, Anthony Jones (drums)\, Miguel Bernal (percussion)\, and Timothy Nishimoto (percussion and vocals). \nVisit TerraSole for dinner before the show and enjoy a free glass of house wine with your entrée when you present your tickets! \nBefore the show\, enjoy a tasting with Two Roads Brewing Company in our lobby!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/pink-martini/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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SUMMARY:Preservation Hall Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency\, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history\, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge\, mingle\, and resurface\, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, which has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 65 years\, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history. \nPHJB marches that tradition forward once again on So It Is. The album redefines what New Orleans music means today by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots\, through its common ancestry with the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the Fire Music of Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane\, and forward to cutting-edge artists with whom the PHJB have shared festival stages from Coachella to Newport\, including legends like Stevie Wonder\, Elvis Costello and the Grateful Dead and modern giants like Beck\, The Foo Fighters\, My Morning Jacket\, and the Black Keys. \nVisit Southwest Cafe (109 Danbury Road\, Ridgefield) for dinner before the show and enjoy a complimentary margarita with your entree when you show your ticket!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/preservation-hall-jazz-band-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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SUMMARY:Al Di Meola
DESCRIPTION:Al Di Meola occupies a rare and enduring position in contemporary music as a living legend whose work continues to define the present moment. For more than five decades\, he has shaped the language of modern instrumental music through an unmistakable synthesis of jazz\, rock\, Latin\, Mediterranean\, and world traditions—marked by rhythmic sophistication\, compositional intelligence\, and extraordinary precision. \nWidely regarded as one of the most respected composers in contemporary music\, Di Meola’s artistry extends far beyond virtuosity. His compositions are distinguished by intricate rhythmic structures\, lyrical melodic architecture\, and a deep engagement with global musical traditions. This ability to merge technical mastery with emotional clarity has made his work both enduring and widely studied. \nA GRAMMY Award–winning artist\, Di Meola is the recipient of the Miles Davis Lifetime Achievement Award and the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a seven-time recipient of Guitar Player Magazine’s Best Guitarist award and a multi-year winner of DownBeat Magazine’s Readers Poll. His standing among the Greatest Guitarists of All Time is consistently affirmed by leading international publications and cultural institutions. \nAl Di Meola’s performances stand as living expressions of mastery\, cultural depth\, and enduring artistic relevance. \nBefore the show\, enjoy a tasting with Foley Family Wines & Spirits in our lobby! \nVisit Brasserie St. Germain for dinner before the show and enjoy a free glass of house wine with your entrée when you present your tickets! \nVIP INFO / DISCOUNTS / PROMOTIONS\nVIP Experience: \nAccess to Al Di Meola’s soundcheck which provides an intimate insight into how he prepares for each show (cameras permitted\, no flash. No video recording) \nMeet Al after the soundcheck for a personal chat\, photograph (taken with your personal camera or phone) and an autograph opportunity (up to 2 pieces of personal memorabilia). In addition\, guests will receive an Al Di Meola item that will also be signed by Al at this time.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/al-di-meola/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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SUMMARY:Trombone Shorty & New Orleans Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Few artists embody the heart and soul of their city like Trombone Shorty. Perhaps the most recognizable ambassador for New Orleans music working today\, Shorty has spent his entire life not only carrying the torch for Crescent City culture\, but also propelling it forward into the 21st century with his ecstatic live performances and intoxicating blend of rock\, funk\, soul\, jazz\, blues\, hip-hop\, and Caribbean influences. \nBorn Troy Andrews\, Shorty made his first appearance at New Orleans’ iconic Jazz Fest at the age of four\, when he took the stage for an impromptu performance with Bo Diddley. By six\, he was heading up his own brass band\, and by his early twenties\, he’d released the first in a string of critically acclaimed\, chart-topping albums that would lead to performances everywhere from the White House and the Grammy Awards to Madison Square Garden and the 2025 Super Bowl. Along the way\, Shorty would tour with artists as diverse as Jeff Beck and the Red Hot Chili Peppers; play Coachella\, Bonnaroo\, Lollapalooza\, the Roots Picnic\, and countless other festivals; perform alongside Juvenile on his instantly legendary NPR Tiny Desk Concert; earn his first Grammy Award; appear on The Tonight Show\, The Late Show\, Conan\, Jimmy Kimmel Live!\, Good Morning America\, Today\, CNN\, HBO’s Treme\, and even an episode of The Simpsons; and collaborate with an eclectic mix of stars including Pharrell\, Bruno Mars\, Mark Ronson\, Jon Batiste\, Lenny Kravitz\, Foo Fighters\, ZHU\, Zac Brown\, Normani and Ringo Starr. \nBefore the show\, enjoy a tasting with Two Roads Brewing in our lobby!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/trombone-shorty-new-orleans-avenue/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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SUMMARY:Glenn Miller Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to the Playhouse for their eighth career performance! The group is known as the most popular and sought after big band in the world today\, for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound\, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is one of the greatest bands of all time. Come hear Glenn Miller classics like “In the Mood\,” “Moonlight Serenade\,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo\,” and more! \nBefore the show\, enjoy a tasting with Foley Family Wines & Spirits in our lobby!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/glenn-miller-orchestra-3/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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SUMMARY:Samara Joy Septet
DESCRIPTION:A native of the Bronx\, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes\, and her father\, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon\, has produced\, composed and arranged his own astounding original work—she didn’t delve into the jazz tradition until college at SUNY Purchase. During her studies there she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition\, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard\, by audiences and critics alike\, as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound\, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines—including Vaughan\, Betty Carter\, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae. \nJoy released her self-titled debut on the Whirlwind label in 2021\, followed a year later by Linger Awhile\, her breakout Verve debut\, of which Down Beat said\, “With this beautiful recording\, a silky-voiced star is born.” The album earned her a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album in addition to a headline-making win for Best New Artist. A deluxe edition of the album was released\, as well as the EP A Joyful Holiday\, which took home Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance in 2025. Her latest Verve album\, Portrait\, which Joy co-produced with the veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch\, showcases the intimate\, soulful chemistry she’s developed with her touring band\, earning her an NAACP Image Award in 2025 for Outstanding Jazz Album and the GRAMMY for Best Vocal Jazz Album in 2026. Portrait also spotlights her burgeoning gifts as a lyricist\, in ingenious arrangements that meld her thoughtful words with music by Charles Mingus\, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/samara-joy-septet/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000
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SUMMARY:Pat Metheny: Side-Eye III+
DESCRIPTION:Pat Metheny is a globally acclaimed\, genre-defying guitarist and composer. His honors include three gold albums\, 20 Grammy Awards\, an additional 39 nominations\, and more than 20 million records sold worldwide. He has been inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame\, recognized as an NEA Jazz Master\, and honored by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music\, the Missouri Hall of Fame\, and the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. Throughout his career\, he has collaborated with icons such as Joni Mitchell\, Jim Hall\, Ornette Coleman\, Ahmad Jamal\, Jaco Pastorius\, and Charlie Haden. \nFebruary 27\, 2026\, Metheny will release his first major studio album in six years\, Side-Eye III+\, the latest evolution of his Side-Eye project- a concept he first introduced to showcase the next generation of exceptional young musicians who have come onto his radar in recent years. \nTouring with Metheny for the Side-Eye III+ shows: Joe Dyson (Drums)\, Chris Fishman (Piano/ Keyboards)\, Jermaine Paul (Bass)\, and Leonard Patton (Percussion/ Vocals). 
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/pat-metheny-side-eye-iii-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield   \, CT\, 06877
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