Saxes:

Erik Elligers
Nigel Regan
Matt Parker
Josh Thomas
Jim Antonucci

Trumpets:
Don Clough
Seth Bailey
Luke Wingfield
Haneef Nelson

Trombones:
Sean Nelson
Leroy Loomer
Evan Gray
Wes Mayhew

Rhythm:
Earl MacDonald – piano
Dan Liparini – guitar
Lou Bocciarelli – bass
Nathan Lassell – drums

Since its founding, the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra has become one of The Side Door’s most beloved monthly traditions, a seventeen-piece big band drawing together some of New England’s finest musicians for an evening of swinging, large-ensemble jazz in the most intimate of settings. Led by trombonist and bandleader Sean Nelson, the orchestra brings the full weight and power of a big band sound to a room built for close, personal listening, a combination that has made this residency a favorite among Side Door regulars.

After a summer away from the club, the orchestra returns for their season opener, back in action and ready to kick off another year of monthly performances. Expect the same high-energy swing, tight ensemble playing, and infectious joy that has defined this residency since its start.

The 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 prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.