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Jazz Night: Allen Lowe & The All-Stars Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Google Calendar ICS Step right into Hamden’s very own monthly jazz club… Please join Best Video Film & Cultural Center (BVFCC) and host Allen Lowe for a special Valentine’s edition of our Monthly Jazz Night with Allen Lowe & The All-Stars on Wednesday, February 14th at 7pm. There will be a coterie of musical guests assembled by our host each month in a relaxed setting…

Allen Lowe & The All Stars appear at Best Video Film & Cultural Center in Hamden on Wednesday, March 13th at 7:00 pm.

Wed., 4/17 @ 7pm: Jazz Night w/Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center.

On Wednesday, May 15th from 7 – 9 pm, I’ll be joining Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for their monthly jazz session with “a coterie of musical guests.”  This is CT’s most intimate listening room ~ a great play to really listen to the music!  $10 cover.

On Wednesday, July 10th from 7 – 9 pm, Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for their monthly jazz session with “a coterie of musical guests.”  This is CT’s most intimate listening room ~ a great play to really listen to the music!  $10 cover.

On Friday, August 9th, from 7 – 8:30 pm renowned bassist Jeff Fuller will be joining guitarist Joe Carter and percussionist Jerrod Cattey in a program of Brazilian Jazz at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden.  This is CT’s most intimate listening room ~ a great place to really listen to the music!  $15 cover.

Robert Silverman & Bobo Lavorgna: Jazz Saturday, August 17, 2024 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Best Video Film & Cultural Center

Robert Silverman and Bobo Lavorgna play jazz at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., Aug. 17. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Robert Silverman was born in New Haven, Connecticut. and has been playing jazz piano, trumpet, singing and composing for over 50 years. Mr. Silverman was first mentored by the great Jackie McLean in Hartford, and then moved on to study at the New England Conservatory in Boston…

On Friday, August 23rd from 7 – 9 pm, saxophonist Mark Kaplan and his group perform at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT. Cover, $10.

Wednesday, August 28th from 7 – 9 pm,  Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for the monthly jazz session with “a coterie of musical guests” including saxoophonist Mark Kaplan and bassist Jeff Fuller. $10 cover.

Paradox Organ Alliance: Jazz Saturday, September 7, 2024 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Best Video Film & Cultural Center

Paradox Organ Alliance Saturday, September 7, 2024 7:00 PM 9:00 PM The Paradox Organ Alliance plays a jazz show at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., Sept. 7. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE The Paradox Organ Alliance is dedicated to preserving and continuing the great 70-plus-year tradition of Hammond organ, guitar and drum set trios. From blues to bebop, latin, funky boogaloo to the Great American Songbook, each…

Allen Lowe & The All-Stars Wednesday, September 18, 2024 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Step right into Hamden’s very own monthly jazz club… Please join Best Video Film & Cultural Center and host Allen Lowe for our Monthly Jazz Night with Allen Lowe & The All-Stars on Wednesday, September 18th at 7pm. There will be a coterie of musical guests assembled by our host each month in a relaxed setting with tables and chairs to truly sit back, relax, and enjoy…

Allen Lowe & The All-Stars will perform at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, on Wednesday, October 16th from 7 – 9 pm.   $10 cover.

On Friday, November 15th, from 7 – 8:30 pm bassist Jeff Fuller will be joining guitarist Tony Lombardozzi and drummer Barry Ries in a program of great, swingin’  jazz at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden.  This is CT’s most intimate listening room ~ a great place to really listen to the music!  $15 cover.

On Wednesday, November 20th from 7 – 9 pm,  Allen Lowe & The All-Stars perform at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for the monthly jazz session with “a coterie of musical guests” (including guitarist Gary Grippo, drummer Barry Ries, bassist Jeff Fuller and saxophonist Mark Kaplan.) $10 cover.

The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet plays Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Friday, November 29th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.  $10.oo cover.  Personnel:  Mark Kaplan, tenor sax; David Chevan, bass; Martin Carter, piano; and John Rispoli, drums.

CARLOS MANUEL GOMEZ & JEFF FULLER: CUBAN JAZZ Saturday, December 14, 2024 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Best Video Film & Cultural Center

On Wednesday, December 18th from 7 – 9 pm, it's Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for the monthly jazz session with “a coterie of musical guests” (ncluding guitarist Gary Grippo, drummer Barry Ries, bassist Jeff Fuller and saxophonist Mark Kaplan.  $10 cover.

Saturday, January 18th, 7:00 pm -  Isabella Mendes & Flavio Lira team up for an evening of Brazilian jazz at Best Video Film & Cultural Center in Hamden.  Cover = $15.00.  Free on-site and street parking available. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, and educator Isabella Mendes is quickly becoming one of New Haven and Hartford County’s top Brazilian and Jazz entertainers in the industry and has earned an impressive list of accomplishments well beyond her years. Born…

On Wednesday, January 22nd  from 7 – 9 pm, it's Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for the monthly jazz session with “a coterie of musical guests” including guitarist Gary Grippo, drummer Barry Ries, bassist Jeff Fuller, and saxophonist Mark Kaplan.  $10 cover.  Free parking on site and at street.

Allen Lowe & The All Stars perform at Best Video Film & Cultural Center in Hamden on Wednesday, January 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  $10.00 cover.  Free on-site and on street parking. 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…

First Friday Lounge Night at Best Video Film & Cultural Center from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Friday, February 7th, featuring Wes O’Brien’s jazz piano. There is no cover charge, and the Best Video Coffee Bar will be open throughout for all your beverage needs, with Happy Hour pricing on beer and wine. 5:30 - 7:30 pm Come on by Best Video for a nice glass of wine with a friend or a cup of tea and your book. Sit…

Wednesday, February 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm -- Allen Lowe & The All Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center in Hamden.  $10.00 cover.  

PARADOX ORGAN ALLIANCE: JAZZ Saturday, March 1, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Best Video Film & Cultural Center

Wednesday, March 12th from 7 – 9 pm,  Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, holds their monthly jazz session.  The band includes guitarist Gary Grippo, drummer Barry Ries, bassist Jeff Fuller and saxophonist Mark Kaplan. $10 cover.

The Mark Kaplan Quartet performs at Best Video Film & Cultural Center in Hamden on April 11 at 7:00 pm.  Cover = $10.00.