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Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
Baby Grand Jazz – Haneef Nelson
Baby Grand Jazz – Haneef Nelson
In 2024, Baby Grand Jazz is celebrating its 20th season. Hartford Public Library is excited to host everyone back at the Downtown Library in the Center for Contemporary Culture (CCC). Enter through the Library's Arch Street entrance only. All concerts are from 3:00-4:00 p.m. with doors opening at 2:00 p.m. The concerts will also be […]
4 events,
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz is back in The Local every other Monday! Kick back, grab a drink with your friends, and enjoy the smooth sounds of the evening! The Nat Reeves Trio will be joined by Josh Bruneau on trumpet. We’re looking forward to the reunion and hope you can make it. Don’t forget there will be opportunities […]
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
New Haven Improvisers Collective (open workshop)
New Haven Improvisers Collective (open workshop)
Improvised Music Workshops on the last Monday of the month. Grab your instrument and join in. Archive of past events Improvisers Teach How To Listen NHIC Records
2 events,
Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The […]
3 events,
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam
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 […]
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, Guitar Ensemble, & Blues Ensemble
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, Guitar Ensemble, & Blues Ensemble
Hear SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
1 event,
Pat Marafiote Trio
Pat Marafiote Trio
Pat Marafiote's background includes several genres of music as a professional keyboard artist. His musical resume spans decades, including multiple tours with jazz, blues, R&B, and rock acts, including some of the best-known artists of our generation. Bassist Steve Clarke has performed with the two-time Grammy nominated jazz flautist Sherry Winston, Marion Meadows, TomBrown, Victor […]
4 events,
Steve Hunt & Friends
Steve Hunt & Friends
An evening of Funk - Jazz- Fusion. Steve Hunt on keyboards, Jeff Lockhart on Guitar, Ervin Dhimo on Bass & Liviu Pop on Drums $25 Adults $23 Seniors/Military/Student; $20 Members
3 events,
Mike McGinnis / Henry Lugo / Noah Baerman
Mike McGinnis / Henry Lugo / Noah Baerman
We will be welcoming the wonderful saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer Mike McGinnis to perform with bassist Henry Lugo and pianist/host/curator Noah Baerman. Mike is a lyrical and highly eclectic musician whose performance credits range from avant-garde royalty to straight-ahead jazz to indie pop, with a healthy dose of interdisciplinary work with dance, film, and other […]
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Come 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.
Jen Allen – Collective Breath
Jen Allen – Collective Breath
Collective Breath is a new suite of music written with partial support from the the CT Office of the Arts that focuses on how the breath connects us to ourselves, one another and the world around us. Come experience this new sound including Erica Tracy on vocals, Tim Weisman on bass, Jocelyn Pleasant on percussion. […]
1 event,
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
2 events,
Jazz 201 Workshop
Jazz 201 Workshop
Four local musicians present hands-on Jazz workshops. Every Monday night from May 6th - July 1, excluding Memorial Day. Join us from 6 - 8 pm in the Center for Contemporary Culture, 500 Main Street, Hartford.
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
4 events,
Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The […]
Madeleine Peyroux
Madeleine Peyroux
Opening Act: Joy Clark Join us in the lobby beginning at 6:30pm for wine specials and an art exhibit by a local artist! Madeleine Peyroux is an American-born jazz singer and songwriter who, much like Edith Piaf, spent her early days busking on the streets of Paris. In her teenage years, she sang vintage jazz and blues […]
Madeleine Peyroux
Madeleine Peyroux
Madeleine Peyroux is an American-born jazz singer and songwriter who, much like Edith Piaf, spent her early days busking on the streets of Paris. In her teenage years, she sang vintage jazz and blues songs before being discovered by an Atlantic Records talent agent. She found mainstream success with her album Careless Love, now certified as an […]
4 events,
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Taber Gable
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Taber Gable
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 […]
Stanley Street Big Band
Stanley Street Big Band
The Stanley Street Big Band is an 18-piece band composed of outstanding musicians from the Greater Hartford and Springfield areas. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the band performs the best in swing, classic, and contemporary big band music. C'mon down to Kinsmen Brewing Company and enjoy a custom brew, great food and swinging big […]
2 events,
Frank Gordon Trio
Frank Gordon Trio
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. Come down and make them feel welcome!
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
New Haven Improvisers Collective performance series
A new music series at Never Ending Books on the 2nd Thursday of every month. It will feature groups and ad hoc combinations of New Haven Improvisers Collective folks. If you have a group you would like to bring, contact Bob Gorry at bob.gorry@nhic-music.org. It should feature improvisation in some way, but there are no […]
8 events,
NuMusWes24: Day I
NuMusWes24: Day I
Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - Various locations on the Wesleyan campus The first day of NuMusWes24 will feature opening remarks and two concerts including performances by Wesleyan’s Collegium Musicum, Javanese Gamelan Ensemble, and Experi-Pop Guitar Ensemble. Concert I: A Wesleyan Renaissance in Choral Music by Richard K. Winslow Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4pm Entrance of Olin […]
Jazz Meets the Great Brazilian Songbook
Jazz Meets the Great Brazilian Songbook
$36 - 7 & 9 PM Sam Martinelli, a talented young Brazilian drummer recently teamed up with iconic American clarinetist/saxophonist Ken Peplowski to create a tribute to the music of Brazil. What they came up with became Jazz Meets the Great Brazilian Songbook, a recording that earned a 4-star DownBeat review. On Friday, May 10, […]
2 events,
NuMusWes24: Day II
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 8:00am - Various locations on the Wesleyan campus The second day of NuMusWes24 will feature an elaborated reconstruction of the February 1974 concert “An Evening with John Cage” in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Wesleyan’s Center for the Arts including members of the Wesleyan University Orchestra, a simultaneous teleconcert with audience […]
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Come 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.
5 events,
NuMusWes24: Day III
NuMusWes24: Day III
Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1:35am - Various locations on the Wesleyan campus The third and final day of NuMusWes24 will feature two concerts including a performance by the Wesleyan student group The Disengineering Society and a concluding symposium panel and open discussion. Concert IV: February 1974 (continued from Saturday, May 11, 2024) Sunday, May 12, 2024 […]
Jeff Fuller & Friends
Jeff Fuller & Friends
The Jazz Brunch returns after a long Covid-induced pause! Future performances: 2/11 – Alan Bates, Darren Litzie; 2/25 – Allen Lowe, Gary Grippo, Barry Ries; 3/10 – Atla & Matt DeChamplain, Ben Bilello; 3/24 – Chris Morrison, Matt DeChamplain, Ben Bilello
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
3 events,
Jazz 201 Workshop
Jazz 201 Workshop
Four local musicians present hands-on Jazz workshops. Every Monday night from May 6th - July 1, excluding Memorial Day. Join us from 6 - 8 pm in the Center for Contemporary Culture, 500 Main Street, Hartford.
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz is back in The Local every other Monday! Kick back, grab a drink with your friends, and enjoy the smooth sounds of the evening!
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
3 events,
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine and the New Haven Jazz Underground present TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, a rotation of local and special guest musicians and bands will play a house set from 7-8pm. After the house band set host bands will open the stage for a jazz jam session from 8-10pm.
Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The […]
3 events,
Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
Allen Lowe is a composer, saxophonist, and music historian. He was voted Artist of the Year in the 2021 Jazz Times Readers’ Poll. He has recorded as a leader with: Julius Hemphill, Gary Bartz, Marc Ribot, David Murray, Nels Cline, Matt Shipp, Roswell Rudd, Don Byron, Doc Cheatham, and others. “Allen Lowe is the tradition; […]
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Stephen Porter
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Stephen Porter
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,
Nate Wooley’s Columbia Icefield
Nate Wooley’s Columbia Icefield
Nate Wooley (trumpet), Susan Alcorn (pedal steel guitar), Ava Mendoza (guitar), Ryan Sawyer (drums) In preparation for their third studio album, Nate Wooley’s quartet, Columbia Icefield, will be on tour in Canada and the US East Coast between May 13th and 18th. The group features some of America’s strongest improvisational personalities working under the umbrella […]
3 events,
Firehouse 12 Concert Series
Firehouse 12 Concert Series
Happy Spring! We are proud to announce the Spring 2024 Concert Series at Firehouse 12, each show consisting of performances by some of the most active, innovative, and respected musicians in improvised music today. The Series will begin on March 15th with Ingrid Laubrock's Lilith (featuring David Adewumi, Adam Matlock, Yvonne Rogers, Eval Lawitts, and […]
2 events,
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Come 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.
Valley Jazz Voices
Valley Jazz Voices
7 PM Concert and 8:15 PM Singers’ Open Mic Valley Jazz Voices is the longest-running, community jazz vocal ensemble in Western Mass. Celebrating its 10th year, the ensemble of 30 singers is staging its spring concert to share the love of jazz vocals with its community. Directed by Jeff Olmsted and accompanied by a professional […]
2 events,
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
2 events,
Jazz 201 Workshop
Jazz 201 Workshop
Four local musicians present hands-on Jazz workshops. Every Monday night from May 6th - July 1, excluding Memorial Day. Join us from 6 - 8 pm in the Center for Contemporary Culture, 500 Main Street, Hartford.
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
3 events,
Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The […]
Herb Alpert & Lani Hall
Herb Alpert & Lani Hall
The Kate is thrilled to welcome Herb Alpert and Lani Hall back to the Shoreline. We couldn’t wait to bring Herb and Lani back, but it was clear we needed a bigger space to do it for financial and technical reasons. With the recent renovation of the Palmer Auditorium on the campus of Connecticut College, […]
3 events,
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Tyler Sherman
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Tyler Sherman
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 […]
Stanley Street Big Band
Stanley Street Big Band
The Stanley Street Big Band is an 18-piece band composed of outstanding musicians from the Greater Hartford and Springfield areas. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the band performs the best in swing, classic, and contemporary big band music. C'mon down to Kinsmen Brewing Company and enjoy a custom brew, great food and swinging big […]
1 event,
Myron Yousman Trio
Myron Yousman Trio
The Trio is Myron on vocals and guitar, Tim Larson on upright bass, and Bob Nolte on drums. They play a mix of jazz, blues, latin, and funk. We're sure this is going to be a great evening.
4 events,
Fred Lipsius Quartet
Fred Lipsius Quartet
7PM and 9PM - $38 Fred Lipsius was the original saxophonist, arranger and conductor with the groundbreaking jazz/rock group “Blood, Sweat & Tears” (1967 to 1971). He also doubled on keyboards. While in the band, he won nine Gold Records, a Grammy Award for arranging the hit song “Spinning Wheel”, plus a Grammy for ‘Best […]
2 events,
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine
Come 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
Bob Ahern Quartet
The 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.
3 events,
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch
This weekly event features a traditional jazz guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums) led by Gary Grippo. In addition to the trio, special guests are often included, most often a featured horn player, vocalist or pianist. Great American Songbook classics, bebop, & bossa nova Cuisine: Northern Italian full menu or special brunch menu.
JHunter Group
JHunter Group
Live Jazz, Blues and other grooves and Great Food Lisa Marien vocals Steve Marien saxophone Rufus Davis piano James Hunter bass Randy Cloutier drums
3 events,
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz at Parkville Market
Jazz is back in The Local every other Monday! Kick back, grab a drink with your friends, and enjoy the smooth sounds of the evening!
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Band plays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Plenty of room for dancing. Your directions should bring you in via York Road. If your GPS tries to use Long Hill Road, its out of date and should be ignored. York Road to Mill Road is the way to go.
New Haven Improvisers Collective (open workshop)
New Haven Improvisers Collective (open workshop)
Improvised Music Workshops on the last Monday of the month. Grab your instrument and join in. Archive of past events Improvisers Teach How To Listen NHIC Records
3 events,
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Jazz at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine and the New Haven Jazz Underground present TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, a rotation of local and special guest musicians and bands will play a house set from 7-8pm. After the house band set host bands will open the stage for a jazz jam session from 8-10pm.
Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet
The Adam Anderson Quartet performs every Tuesday night. They perform an eclectic mix from the Jazz repertoire, covering the multiple generations of standards, both new and old. The quartet typically consists of Chris Beaudry on tenor saxophone, Phil Palonen on guitar, Evan Wood on drums and is lead by Adam Anderson on upright bass. The […]
3 events,
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Anthony Carabello
Black-eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam – Anthony Carabello
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 […]
Taylor Ho Bynum’s JAK4
Taylor Ho Bynum’s JAK4
Taylor Ho Bynum (cornet), Jacqueline Kerrod (harp), Allison Burik (bass clarinet), Ken Filiano (bass) Taylor Ho Bynum (b.1975) is a musician, teacher, and writer, with a background including work in composition, performance, interdisciplinary collaboration, production, organizing, and advocacy. His expressionistic playing on cornet and other brass instruments, his expansive vision as composer, and his idiosyncratic […]
0 events,
4 events,
Central City Stompers
Central City Stompers
The Central City Stompers is a 10-piece band playing a vast variety of jazz styles. The Stompers were started at New Haven's Neighborhood Music School more than 20 years ago by Jim Fryer. When Jim moved to Manhattan he asked Art Hovey to join the NMS faculty and take over the Stompers. Brooks Low soon […]
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