December 2025
Ian Hendrickson-Smith Band
Jazz saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith, known for his rich tone, soulful style, and blues-driven melodies, performs with his band at The Neighborhood Music School in New Haven on Friday, December 5 at 8:00 pm. Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith is a genre-hopping musician with six Grammys and decades of performances at the world’s top venues, Ian currently tours with The Roots and plays on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Ian has recorded or toured with artists including The Roots, Sharon Jones & the…
Find out more »Live at NMS: A Night with Ian Hendrickson-Smith
Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith is known for his rich tone, soulful style, and blues-driven melodies. A genre-hopping musician with six Grammys and decades of performances at the world’s top venues, Ian currently tours with The Roots and plays on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Ian has recorded or toured with artists including The Roots, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Al Green, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Bob Dylan, Lizzo, and many more. Ian will perform with Al…
Find out more »March 2026
A Birthday Concert Honoring Jesse Hameen II
Celebrate 85 years of Jesse Hameen II. Join us March 20, 7–9 PM for a joyful evening of jazz as we celebrate 85 remarkable years of Jesse Hameen II— musician, mentor, and beloved community treasure. This will be a special birthday concert honoring and featuring legendary drummer, mentor, and New Haven treasure Jesse Hameen II. Jesse has been a long time member of the Board of Directors of Jazz Haven. This concert features: Jesse Hameen II, drums Wayne Escoffery, saxophone TK…
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