Best Video Film & Cultural Center

Friday, October 29th, 5 – 7 pm, for the first time in more than two years, the great Tony Lombardozzi and the indomitable Jeff Fuller will spin great jazz from their huge repertory.  Outdoors performance, weather permitting. Tips welcome.

Jazz with Jeff Fuller, Tony Lombardozzi, & Barry Ries at Best Video Fri., Oct. 29 Jeff Fuller, Tony Lombardozzi, and Barry Ries play jazz on the Best Video Film & Cultural Center deck on Fri., Oct. 29. The show starts at 5 PM. Whether performing on stage and in clubs, teaching jazz and coaching ensembles, or composing and arranging in his home studio, Jeff Fuller brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to all his musical endeavors. An integral part…

The Lost Tribe plays Best Video Performance Space Fri., Dec. 3. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $12. This is an indoor show so attendance is 30 max. Proof of vaccination is required to enter and masks are required. The Lost Tribe is a drum-centered Afro-funk fusion ensemble, led by percussionist Jocelyn Pleasant. Their sound winds through many genres that are rooted in West African rhythms and sensibilities. As a traditional percussionist and drum kit player,…

The David Chevan Klezmer Quartet will perform at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 pm. The cover charge is $10.00. Attendance is limited to 30 maximum, masks must be worn and proof of vaccinations are required.

Thurs., Dec. 9, 7 PM The David Chevan Klezmer Quartet plays its debut performance at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Thurs., Dec. 9. The show starts at 7 PM. The cover is $10. Bassist David Chevan arrives at Best Video with a Klezmer quartet featuring Dana Astmann on accordion, Will Bartlett on clarinet (and occasionally sax) and David Sasso on mandolin. The repertoire pulls very heavily from Klezmer and early swing.

Ernie Mazza & Friends will perform at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Friday, Dec. 10th at 7 PM. Covid protocols for inside events are 30 max attendance, proof of vaccination required to enter, and masks must be worn. Yes, they can be slipped down to take a drink but they need to be pulled back after you take a sip.  

Ernie Mazza & Friends play jazz at Best Video Dec. 10 Ernie Mazza & Friends play Best Video Film & Cultural Center Fri., Dec. 10. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10. This is an indoor show so attendance is 30 max. Proof of vaccination is required to enter and masks are required. Veteran pianist Ernie Mazza hosts an evening of cookin’ jazz at the performance space. He’ll be joined by wife, Mary, on vocals (They…

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID: NEW DATE IS SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH. Thursday, January 20th from 7 – 8:30 pm, jazz bassist Jeff Fuller performs at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, with vocalist and lyricist Ellynne Rey and Joe Carter on guitar.

The Mandingo Ambassadors, West AfricanJazz/Pop, will perform at Best Video Film & Cultural Center in Hamden on Friday, March 4th at 7:00 pm. Covid protocols for indoor events when happening: To keep everybody safe, Best Video will limit attendance to 30. Attendees must show proof of vaccination to enter. Mask wearing will be mandatory for everybody—yes, you can lower them to take a drink. Stay tuned to their social media pages—Facebook for Best Video Film & Cultural Center and Facebook…

Saturday, March 19, 7:00 PM. Brazilian Music: Isabella Mendes & Flavio Lira Brazilian Quartet

Thursday, March 24, 7:00 PM. Jazz: Ernie Mazza & Friends at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, Hamden.

Saturday, April 30th from 7 – 8:30 pm, jazz bassist Jeff Fuller performs at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, with vocalist and lyricist Ellynne Rey and Joe Carter on guitar.

Thursday, June 16, 5-7 pm. Klezmer and Yiddish Song with the Nu Haven Kapelye, a Klezmer Orchestra and Big Band, Best Video Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, https://www.bestvideo.com/

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 AT 5:30 PM Nu Haven Kapelye performs at Best Video on Thurs., June 16, 5:30 PM… Nu Haven Kapelye plays the Best Video Film & Cultural Center deck Thurs., June 16. The show starts at 5:30 PM. The Nu Haven Kapelye is Southern New England’s largest Klezmer ensemble, numbering anywhere from 12-30 musicians. A cross between a big band and a Klezmer orchestra, the Kapelye plays innovative arrangements of Klezmer and Yiddish music from Romania, Hungary,…

On Friday, July 15th, at 7:00 pm (indoors), guitarist Joe Carter and bassist Jeff Fuller will join Brazilian vocalist Fernanda Franco at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden.  An evening of bossa novas and sambas, under the stars! $10 cover.

Saturday, July 30th at 7:00 pm, Sambeleza returns to Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden.  Reuniting Jeff Fuller on bass with Isabella Mendes on piano and vocals, Joe Carter on guitar, and Graciliano Zambonim on drums! The cover here is usually $10.00.

Thur., Aug. 18, 5:30 PM - Rich Moran Quartet The Rich Moran Quartet will return to Best Video on Thurs., Aug. 18, at 5:30 PM. The Quartet featuring Rich Moran on vocals, Judy Webber on Piano, Jeff Webber on woodwinds, and Mike Bimonte on drums will continue their exploration of the Great American Songbook mixing neo traditional renditions of the Standards with insightful commentary on the history behind the music being played. Joining the Quartet will be special guest singer Chloe…

On Saturday, September 3rd, from 7 – 8:30 pm, the remarkable young guitarist, Dani Zanuttini-Frank will perform at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden.  $10 cover.  Dani plays with a jazz technique strongly rooted in classical guitar ~ you’ll enjoy listening!

Thursday, October 13, 7:00 pm. Warren Byrd and David Chevan, co-founders of the Afro-Semitic Experience, Works in Progress, an evening of new pieces and fragments of ideas at Best Video Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, https://www.bestvideo.com/

This Friday ~ Jeff Fuller & Friends live at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, come hear a great set of jazz standards, a few originals and some Holiday favorites from Charlie Brown’s Christmas. Friday, December 9th from 7 – 8:30 pm, my trio with Darren Litzie on piano and Ben Bilello on drums will play some great standards and originals ~ and maybe a holiday tune or two! ~  at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden.  Newly redecorated, this is CT’s greatest listening room!  $10 cover.

Isabella Mendes & Flavio Lira play Best Video Film & Cultural Center Fri., Dec. 23. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $15.

On Saturday, February 25th from 7 – 8:30 pm, great Brazilian jazz returns to Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, with the Joe Carter-Jeff Fuller Brazilian Jazz Duo.  Come out, sit back, relax, tap your toes… and support the newly redecorated Best Video, CT’s greatest little listening room!  $10 cover.  

Joe Carter, guitar, and Darren Litzie, keyboards, will perform outdoors at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Saturday, June 24 at 5:30 pm.  $10.00 donation.  In case of rain the event will be moved indoors.

On Friday, June 30th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, jazz bassist Jeff Fuller will be hosting his quartet of Darren Litzie on piano, Ben Bilello on drums, and the sensational vocalist, Atla DeChamplain!  $10 music charge, don’t miss it!

On Friday, July 21st from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden,  swingin’ vocalist Linda Satin Pancoast along with bassist Jeff Fuller and guitarist Joe Carter, for a set of great jazz standards. $10 music charge, you’ll enjoy this!

Allen Lowe & The All-Stars will perform Wednesday, September 13 at 7:00 pm at Best Video Film & Cultural Center in Hamden.  Tickets are $10.00.