
October 2021
Joe Carter at Best Video
Friday, October 22nd from 5 – 7 pm, guitarist Joe Carter and bassist Jeff Fuller will perform their growing repertoire of outstanding Brazilian tunes at Best Video Film & Cultural Center in Hamden. Outdoors if weather permits. Tips welcome. The Joe Carter-Jeff Fuller Brazilian Jazz Duo plays the Best Video Film & Cultural Center deck on Fri., Oct. 22. The duo features Joe Carter on guitar and Jeff Fuller on upright bass. The show starts at 5 PM. The Joe…
Find out more »Tony Lombardozzi & Jeff Fuller at Best Video
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.
Find out more »Jeff Fuller, Tony Lombardozzi & Barry Ries
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…
Find out more »December 2021
The Lost Tribe
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,…
Find out more »David Chevan Klezmer Quartet
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.
Find out more »David Chevan Klezmer Quartet
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.
Find out more »Ernie Mazza & Friends
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.
Find out more »Ernie Mazza & Friends
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…
Find out more »January 2022
Jeff Fuller, Ellynne Rey & Joe Carter – RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID
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.
Find out more »March 2022
The Mandingo Ambassadors
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…
Find out more »Isabella Mendes & Flavio Lira Brazilian Quartet
Saturday, March 19, 7:00 PM. Brazilian Music: Isabella Mendes & Flavio Lira Brazilian Quartet
Find out more »Ernie Mazza & Friends
Thursday, March 24, 7:00 PM. Jazz: Ernie Mazza & Friends at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, Hamden.
Find out more »April 2022
Ellynne Rey, Joe Carter & Jeff Fuller
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.
Find out more »June 2022
Nu Haven Kapelye
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/
Find out more »Nu Haven Kapelye
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,…
Find out more »July 2022
Joe Carter
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.
Find out more »Sambeleza
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.
Find out more »August 2022
Rich Moran Quartet
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…
Find out more »September 2022
Dani Zanuttini-Frank at Best Video
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!
Find out more »October 2022
Warren Byrd and David Chevan
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/
Find out more »December 2022
Jeff Fuller & Friends
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.
Find out more »Isabella Mendes & Flavio Lira
Isabella Mendes & Flavio Lira play Best Video Film & Cultural Center Fri., Dec. 23. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $15.
Find out more »January 2023
Mark Kaplan Quartet At Best Video Video Film And Cultural Center
On Friday, January 27th, from 7 - 9 p.m., The Mark Kaplan Quartet will be playing at Best Video Film and Cultural Center at 1842 Whitney Avenue in Hamden, Ct. We are a classic "straight ahead" quartet, playing the compositions of Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins, Wes Montgomery, Horace Silver and other greats. Mark will be backed by the stellar rhythm section of Martin Carter, piano; Esdras Lubin, bass; and John Rispoli, drums. Best Video is an intimate setting…
Find out more »February 2023
Joe Carter-Jeff Fuller Brazilian Jazz Duo
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.
Find out more »June 2023
Joe Carter & Darren Litzie at Best Video
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.
Find out more »Jeff Fuller Quartet at Best Video
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!
Find out more »July 2023
Linda Satin Pancoast, Jeff Fuller, Joe Carter
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!
Find out more »September 2023
Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
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.
Find out more »Jeff Fuller Trio at Best Video
On Friday, September 22nd from 7 – 8:30 pm, bassist Jeff Fuller, along with Darren Litzie on piano and Ben Bilello on drums will play their great standards and originals at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Newly redecorated, this is CT’s most intimate listening room ~ a great play to really listen to the music! $15 cover.
Find out more »November 2023
Allen Lowe & The All Stars
Allen Lowe & The All Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 pm. $10.00
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