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SUMMARY:Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (theater)
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to South Philadelphia in 1959. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill is a Tony award-winning play that brings to life the soul and struggles of jazz legend\, Billie Holiday. Featuring a selection of Billie’s iconic songs including “Strange Fruit” and “God Bless the Child”\, this acclaimed play with music transports the audience on a spellbinding journey for one of the jazz legend’s final concerts. \nTHURS\, FRI & SAT 7:30PM\nWED\, THURS\, SAT & SUN 2:00PM
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/lady-day-at-emersons-bar-and-grill-theater/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Playhouse\, 103 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T024009Z
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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-2-2/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Cafe Nine\, 250 State Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
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SUMMARY:New Haven Improvisers Collective
DESCRIPTION:The Tricycle Trick (Knox Chandler\, Peter Riccio\, Bob Gorry)\, \nJeff Cedrone (Solo)\,\nCOMBO NHIC\n\nIf you’d like to join COMBO NHIC\, be there and ready to play by 7pm.  Music starts promptly
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/new-haven-improvisers-collective-3/
LOCATION:Ely Center of Contemporary Art\, 51 Trumbull St\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T220000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T034317Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Palin's Other Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: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! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/michael-palins-other-orchestra/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260511T222751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T222751Z
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SUMMARY:Allen Lowe & the All-Stars
DESCRIPTION:Free on-site and on-street parking. The coffee\, beer and wine bar will be open. Cover charge is just $10.00.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/allen-lowe-the-all-stars-6/
LOCATION:Best Video Film and Cultural Center\, 1842 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T220000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260423T231215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T231216Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Hartford Jazz Project
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-10-9-22/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153902Z
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SUMMARY:Brian Charette Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Brian Charette : Hammond B3 \nEric Zolan : Guitar \nJorden Young : Drums \nGrammy nominated\, Hammond organist\, Brian Charette has established himself as a leading voice in modern jazz. He has worked with many notable artists such as Joni Mitchell\, Chaka Khan\, Lou Donaldson\, and countless others. Since moving to New York in 1995 from his native Meriden\, Connecticut\, Charette has become an integral part of the New York City jazz scene. \nBrian is a SteepleChase recording artist\, and has just released his third recording for them\, “Music for Organ Sextette”. He also just finished a solo organ recording that will be out in January 2013. Brian performs regularly all over the world. This year\, Brian has been playing very successful engagements in NYC\, LA\, Spain\, Indonesia\, Czech Republic\, and Germany. \nBrian writes master classes regularly for Keyboard Magazine\, and has recently become a Nord endorsed artist. In June\, Downbeat Magazine gave “Music for Organ Sextette” 3 1/2 stars and listed Brian as a “Rising Star” in the 2012 Critics Poll. \nAs a sideman\, Brian records with many popular jazz artists; most recently with Tony Desare\, Bucky Pizzarelli\, Mike DiRubbo and Vic Juris. Mr. Charette is also featured prominently on two new Mel Bay instructional DVDs by Rodney Jones and Sheryl Bailey. Brian also teaches master classes and private lessons all over the world. Most recently in Lugo\, Spain at Fabrica de Sons and Jaroslav Jesek Conservatory in Praha\, Czech Republic. In July 2012\, Brian will be on the faculty for the Czech Jazz Summer Workshop.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/brian-charette-organ-trio-2/
LOCATION:Primavera Pub\, 283 Newington Avenue\, Hartford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
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SUMMARY:Jerome Sabbagh Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jerome Sabbagh (sax)\, Gilad Hekselman (guitar)\, Joe Martin (bass)\, Nasheet Waits (drums) \nSaxophonist and composer Jerome Sabbagh was born in Paris in 1973 and has been living in Brooklyn since 1995. A prolific forward-thinking composer\, as well as a musician with a deep connection to the well of the jazz tradition\, he has recorded nine albums as a leader. \nJerome Sabbagh’s latest recordings are Heart (Analog Tone Factory\, 2024)\, a trio record with Joe Martin and master drummer Al Foster\, and Vintage (Sunnyside\, 2023)\, an album of original compositions and standards which features legendary pianist and NEA jazz master Kenny Barron in intimate duets\, as well as in a quartet setting with Joe Martin and Johnathan Blake. \nJerome Sabbagh’s longstanding group with Ben Monder\, Joe Martin and Ted Poor\, a band which has been together since 2004\, has released three albums\, the critically acclaimed North\, Pogo and The Turn\, which was listed as one of the best albums of 2014 by the Boston Globe\, Los Angeles Times\, DownBeat\, Ottawa Citizen and France Musique. Jerome has also recorded an album exclusively devoted to standards\, One Two Three\, in a saxophone trio setting with Ben Street and Rodney Green. I Will Follow You is a freer project featuring European drum legend Daniel Humair and Ben Monder. Plugged In\, sparked by a CMA/FACE grant\, is an electric project co-led with Jozef Dumoulin\, with Patrice Blanchard and Rudy Royston. \nAs a sideman\, Jerome Sabbagh was one of Paul Motian’s last saxophone players. After one gig together\, the legendary drummer asked him to play for a week at the Village Vanguard\, in his “New Trio” with guitarist Ben Monder\, in September 2011. He also has been involved with pianist Laurent Coq’s quartet\, Guillermo Klein’s Los Guachos and the Marta Sanchez Quintet. \nJerome Sabbagh has shared the stage with Al Foster\, Victor Lewis\, Bill Stewart\, Jeff Ballard\, Greg Hutchinson\, Billy Drummond\, Nasheet Waits\, Eric McPherson\, Justin Brown\, Eliot Zigmund\, Andrew Cyrille\, Damion Reid\, Mark Turner\, Melissa Aldana\, Reggie Workman\, Vicente Archer\, Matt Penman\, Matt Brewer\, Joe Sanders\, Steve Cardenas\, Lage Lund\, Mike Moreno\, Gilad Hekselman\, Dan Tepfer\, Pete Rende and Jean-Michel Pilc\, among others.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jerome-sabbagh-quartet/
LOCATION:The Blue Room at CitySpace\, 43 Main Street\, Easthampton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
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SUMMARY:Fridays with Frank
DESCRIPTION: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 and please give a modest donation towards the IL’s spiraling utilities. A $5.00 contribution is welcome.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/fridays-with-frank/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20251116T031536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031537Z
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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-2-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Three Sheets\, 372 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T020338Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Carter/ Jeff Fuller Duo
DESCRIPTION:Joe Carter – guitar\nJeff Fuller – bass \nReservations are a must.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/joe-carter-jeff-fuller-duo/
LOCATION:Bangkok Room\, 76 Main Street\, Ansonia\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260423T232120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T232120Z
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SUMMARY:Helen Sung
DESCRIPTION:Our piano jazz concert features Helen Sung an exceptionally talented pianist and composer bringing sophisticated improvisations to audiences nation-wide. \nSpeakeasy open for beverages and snacks \nMAC Members: LOGIN to redeem applicable membership ticket benefits PRIOR to selecting seats or contact the MAC office for assistance. \nTable Seats or Row Seats Advance Purchase Ticket: $40*\n*Addl $3 processing fee per ticket applies to Advance Purchase ticket sales.\nAdvance Purchase Tickets are available online until 2 hours before start of event. \nChild (under 17) with Paying Adult Ticket: $5 (contact MAC Office) \nAt The Door Ticket: $45\nNo discounts are available at the door.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/helen-sung/
LOCATION:Milford Arts Council\, 40 Railroad Avenue S\, Milford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T223000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T005218Z
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SUMMARY:Lew Tabackin Trio
DESCRIPTION:One of jazz’s most distinctive voices on two instruments\, Lew Tabackin brings his trio to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nLew Tabackin is one of those rare musicians who has built two completely distinct artistic personalities on two instruments. On tenor saxophone\, his playing is forceful and hard-driving — rooted in the tradition of Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster\, marked by wide intervals\, abrupt shifts in mood\, and an unmistakable sense of conviction. On flute\, he transforms entirely — virtuosic\, delicate\, and deeply informed by the classical tradition and the music of Asia. Critic Scott Yanow put it simply: Tabackin is “one of the few jazz musicians who has been able to develop completely different musical personalities on two instruments.” \nBorn in Philadelphia\, Tabackin studied at the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music before making his way through the New York scene\, working alongside Elvin Jones\, Donald Byrd\, Tal Farlow\, and Chuck Israels. He later served as the principal soloist in the celebrated Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra for three decades\, one of the most acclaimed large ensembles in jazz history. He has also been associated with George Wein’s Newport All-Star Band\, the New York Jazz Giants\, and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. In smaller settings\, his trio recordings have drawn praise for their freedom\, intimacy\, and the depth of conversation between the players. \nAt 85 years old\, Tabackin remains one of the most compelling live performers in jazz — this is a rare opportunity to hear a true master up close. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn restaurant prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/lew-tabackin-trio/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T233000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T035629Z
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SUMMARY:Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
DESCRIPTION:Performances are on Friday nights at 8:30pm and 10:00pm.  Tickets for each performance can be purchased individually\, with prices at $20 for our early shows and $15 for our late shows.  Our Season Pass is available for $225\, which provides 1 ticket to all sets of the 13 performances. \nThe complete season calendar can be viewed here. \nMarch 20: GEORGE\nMarch 27: Dave Fiuczynski’s KiF\nApril 3: Sun of Goldfinger\nApril 10: Amanda Monaco’s Deathblow\nApril 17: Caroline Davis\, Solo\nApril 24: David Berkman Quartet\nMay 1: Mary Halvorson: Canis Major\nMay 8: Anna Badkhen Dezron Douglas Duo\nMay 15: Jerome Sabbagh Quartet\nMay 22: Allison\, Cardenas & Nash\nMay 29: Marta Sanchez (Solo Piano)\nJune 5: Max Johnson Sextet\nJune 12: Curtis Hasselbring’s The Curhachestra \nAll 13 shows are on sale now at firehouse12.com. Tickets are $20 for the 8:30pm performance and $15 for 10:00pm. The complete Season Pass is $225. All tickets can be purchased online or\, subject to availability\, at the box office on the night of the show.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/firehouse-12-spring-jazz-series-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260503T164314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T164314Z
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SUMMARY:Brian Torff Group
DESCRIPTION:Brian Torff Group will perform songs from our new album Southern Exposure.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/brian-torff-group/
LOCATION:Pequot Library\, 720 Pequot Avenue\, Southport\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260506T001907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T001907Z
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SUMMARY:Valley Jazz Voices
DESCRIPTION:Valley Jazz Voices\, the Pioneer Valley’s longest-running community jazz vocal ensemble\, will perform a spring concert at the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity The program features selections from the Great American Songbook\, bringing a blend of swing\, Latin\, and pop-influenced arrangements highlighting themes of love\, all arranged and sung in the group’s signature four‑part jazz harmony. Valley Jazz Voices\, now 40-singers strong\, is directed by Jeff Olmsted and accompanied by a jazz trio led by pianist Dylan Walter\, with Wes Brown on bass and Miguel Gomba on drums. \nValley Jazz Voices appeals to a wide audience\, from devoted jazz fans to family-friendly live music-lovers. The expressive storytelling\, vibrant rhythms and contagious joy of singing attracts a diverse audience. \nTickets are $20 in advance or at the door; children under 12 are free. \nLearn more about Valley Jazz Voices at https://www.valleyjazzvoices.org/about or on YouTube at @valleyjazzvoices8965 or on Facebook @valleyjazzvoices
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/valley-jazz-voices-2/
LOCATION:Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity\, 130 Pine Street\, Northampton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20251116T031948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T031948Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, 4-7
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jazz-jam-at-cafe-nine-2/2026-05-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260114T010844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T012526Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Ahern Quartet
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/bob-ahern-quartet/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Inn\, 6 Guthrie Pl\, New London\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260402T160437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160628Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Lion Trio
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday \nHost & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/blue-lion-trio-4/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Open Door Tea\, 3552 Main Street\, Stratford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T230000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260429T032405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T032405Z
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SUMMARY:Theoretical Minimum
DESCRIPTION:Yuseok Seol: Piano\, Billy Stark: Bass\, Grant Beale: Guitar\, Teté Leguía: Bass\, Michael Larocca: Drums \nTheoretical Minimum is a concert series based in New Haven\, wherein contemporary classical music and improvised music are presented together\, curated by Grant Beale. In this concert Composition No. 1 by Anthony Braxton and Prae by Grant Beale\, both written for solo piano\, will be played by Yuseok Seol. Bassist Billy Stark will play On Tuning by Stefano Scodanibbio and Western Lands by Teté Leguía. Following the composed works\, Grant Beale\, Teté Leguía \, and Michael Larocca will play a set of improvised music.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/theoretical-minimum/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260510T154521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T154521Z
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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:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T223000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
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SUMMARY:Rene McLean Sextet: Tribute to Jackie McLean\, Music of the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:A global musical journey\, a legendary bloodline\, and a sound completely his own — René McLean comes to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nRene McLean – Saxophone\, Flute \nJosh Evans – Trumpet \nSteve Davis – Trombone \nHubert Eaves III – Piano \nNat Reeves – Bass \nRonnie Burrage – Drums \nRené McLean‘s story is inseparable from jazz royalty — but his music has always been entirely his own. The son of the legendary alto saxophonist Jackie McLean\, René began his musical training at age nine under his father’s guidance\, and by 16 was already leading his own bands. He went on to study privately with some of the most formidable figures in jazz history\, including Sonny Rollins\, George Coleman\, Barry Harris\, Frank Foster\, and Hubert Laws — a lineage that shaped one of the most wide-ranging musical minds in the contemporary jazz world. \nA true multi-instrumentalist\, McLean moves fluently between alto\, tenor\, and soprano saxophones as well as flute\, ney\, and shakuhachi — instruments that reflect a career spent not just playing jazz but absorbing musical traditions from around the globe. He has performed and recorded alongside Jackie McLean\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Lionel Hampton\, Tito Puente\, Horace Silver\, Woody Shaw\, Hugh Masekela\, Miriam Makeba\, Abbey Lincoln\, Dexter Gordon\, Yusef Lateef\, and Jaco Pastorius\, among many others. \nSince 1985\, McLean has been based in South Africa\, where he has spent decades performing\, teaching\, and researching African musical traditions — bringing that depth of perspective back to every performance. He is currently Professor of African-American Music at the Jackie McLean Institute at The Hartt School in Hartford\, CT\, making this a particularly meaningful homecoming for Connecticut jazz fans. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn restaurant prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/rene-mclean-sextet-tribute-to-jackie-mclean-music-of-the-spirit/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
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SUMMARY:Tuxedo Junction
DESCRIPTION:For over 24 years\, hosting public rehearsals every Monday night\, now at Guilford VFW Post 7666. \nTuxedo 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 piano. \nThe band quickly grew into a full swing band as Pete added big band arrangements and people joined: everyone from high school students to retired music teachers started to fill out the sections. Tuxedo Junction moved its practice home to the Westbrook Elks briefly\, and in 1997 Paul James suggested that Bill’s Seafood restaurant in Westbrook would be a great place to share the sounds of swing. After more than 20 years of Monday nights at Bill’s\, originally outnumbering the customers and staff before turning it into the most happening place on the Shoreline for a Monday night\, we moved outside to Town Greens\, Overlook Farm in Killingworth\, and the Guilford VFW. \nTuxedo Junction plays original big band arrangements from the 30’s through the present\, including charts from Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, Glenn Miller\, Sy Zentner\, Buddy Rich\, Frank Sinatra\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and more. We focus on danceable tunes from swing to waltz\, foxtrot to two-step\, Latin and even some rock. The band has weekly open rehearsals at local venues on the Eastern Connecticut shoreline. The public is invited to dance and listen in at no charge. We are also available for hire at public and private events throughout Connecticut. \nAfter more than 1\,001 performances\, Tuxedo Junction has become a musical success story. We are now eighteen passionate musicians\, men and women of all ages\, following the great jazz tradition and warmly welcoming visiting jazz musicians to sit in.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/tuxedo-junction/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Guilford VFW Post 9666\, 104 Mill Road\, Guilford\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20251217T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142857Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday at Elicit Brewery in Manchester CT. No cover.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/hartford-jazz-orchestra/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Elicit Brewery\, 165 Adams Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T220000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20251116T034317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T034317Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Palin's Other Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: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! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/OtherOrchestra/
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/michael-palins-other-orchestra/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:The Hungry Tiger\, 120 Charter Oak Street\, Manchester\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T220000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260423T231306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T231308Z
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SUMMARY:Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam - Matt Pearl
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-10-9-23/
LOCATION:Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar\, 350 Asylum St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260510T154808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T154808Z
UID:10007784-1779305400-1779312600@hartfordjazzsociety.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260511T224019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T224019Z
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SUMMARY:Noah Baerman Trio
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URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/noah-baerman-trio/
LOCATION:The Wood Memorial Library & Museum\, 783 Main Street\, South Windsor\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20251210T225210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T225210Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays with Frank
DESCRIPTION: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 and please give a modest donation towards the IL’s spiraling utilities. A $5.00 contribution is welcome.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/fridays-with-frank/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Institute Library\, 847 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T223000
DTSTAMP:20260512T105034
CREATED:20260429T005718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T005718Z
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SUMMARY:Reggie Watkins Quintet
DESCRIPTION:One of Pittsburgh’s most distinctive voices on trombone brings an all-star quintet to The Side Door. \n\n\n\n\nReggie Watkins · Trombone \nMatt Parker · Saxophones \nOrrin Evans · Piano \nMatt Dwonszyk · Bass \nByron Landham · Drums \nReggie Watkins is one of the most compelling trombonists working in jazz today — a musician whose playing Hot House Magazine describes as marked by “originality and creativity avoiding clichés and predictable phrases in an entirely distinctive trombone style.” Rooted in the Pittsburgh jazz tradition that gave the world Art Blakey\, Billy Strayhorn\, and Ahmad Jamal\, Watkins has spent over two decades pushing jazz forward on his own terms. \nHis résumé spans the full range of the music. He served as trombonist and musical director for Maynard Ferguson for six years\, has been a longtime member of the Grammy-nominated Orrin Evans Captain Black Big Band\, and has shared the stage with Aretha Franklin\, Arturo Sandoval\, Dianne Reeves\, and Trombone Shorty\, among many others. His most recent album\, Rivers (2025)\, recorded with a Pittsburgh-based quartet\, draws on his deep roots in the Steel City while pushing confidently toward the future. \nAt The Side Door\, Watkins brings a hand-picked quintet featuring some of the finest players on the scene today — including pianist Orrin Evans\, a longtime collaborator and one of the most creative voices in contemporary jazz. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn restaurant prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/reggie-watkins-quintet/
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