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April 2026
Jazz Haven Radio
Tune in to WNHH Radio at 103.5 FM or on the web every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm as Stanley Welch hosts the program Jazz Haven live. The program often features musicians from the Connecticut area either past or present. Jazz Haven also live streams at: newhavenindependent.org and at jazzradiowetf.org Mr. Welch, aka “Stan The Man,” honored by Jazz Haven as “Unsung Hero” of 2017, is no stranger to jazz radio. Stanley worked at WYBC-FM for many years as on-air jazz DJ…
Find out more »Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop
Catch some of the finest jazz in New Haven with the Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop every Wednesday evening from 9:00 pm to midnight. Free. No cover charge. The Owl Shop is located at 268 College Street in the center of downtown New Haven.
Find out more »The Business of the Beat: JazzFC Sponsors Professional Development Day for Connecticut Jazz Artists
The Jazz Society of Fairfield County (aka JazzFC), will host a free Professional Development Day for professional and pre-professional jazz performers and composers on Thursday, April 30, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Jazz at the Post (VFW Post 399), 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT. Designed to equip Jazz artists with practical tools for sustaining and advancing their careers, the afternoon will feature expert-led sessions on promotion and public relations, booking and self-management strategies, and financial planning tailored specifically…
Find out more »May 2026
Fridays with Frank Jazz Listening Sessions
Friday Happy Hour Jazz with Frank Cochran at The Institute Library Every Friday from 5:15-7:00 p.m. An Eclectic Selection From Our Vinyl Collection The Fridays with Frank jazz listening sessions are held in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Institute Library's amazing jazz vinyl collection. Friday Happy Hour Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd's always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the…
Find out more »Ted Rosenthal Trio with Noriko Ueda and David Alvarez III
Ted Rosenthal Trio with Noriko Ueda and David Alvarez III ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, May 1 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM One of jazz's most celebrated pianists, Ted Rosenthal brings his trio to The Side Door for a night of exceptional music. Ted Rosenthal · Piano Noriko Ueda · Bass David Alvarez III · Drums Ted Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianists of his generation — described by The…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Jeff Fuller Quartet
On Saturday, May 2nd, from 5 – 8 pm, my quartet will be once again appearing at the 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Soirée at The Estate, 709 Townsend Avenue, New Haven. Jeff Fuller on bass, Naomi Wharry on vocals and trombone, Darren Litzie on piano, and Ben Bilello on drums. Tickets ($135.23) to this glamorous event are available here.
Find out more »Darryl Yokley Quartet
Darryl Yokley Quartet ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, May 2 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM Grammy-winning saxophonist Darryl Yokley is coming to The Side Door — and this is not one to miss. Darryl Yokley- Saxophones Zaccai Curtis- Piano Luques Curtis- Bass Wayne Smith Jr.- Drums Darryl Yokley has drawn praise from the New York Times, Downbeat Magazine, and beyond for a sound that resists easy labels. Jazz critic Brent Black put…
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s
Sunday, May 3rd, from 12 – 3 pm, Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar (14 Water Street, Guilford, CT) ushers in the new season with renowned bebop singer, Giacomo Gates! Guitarist Gary Grippo, who leads the show, joins bassist Jeff Fuller and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet. Hope you can stop by for the great food and music!
Find out more »Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s
On Sunday, May 3rd, from 12 – 3 pm, Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar (14 Water Street, Guilford, CT) plays host to renowned jazz vocalist Giacomo Gates, an entertaining and skilled bebop singer! Guitarist Gary Grippo, who leads the show, joins Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet. Looking ahead: on May 17th the band will be joined by rockin’ & rollickin’ trombonist Tom Boates, and on May 31st we’ll be joined by the talented duo of Francesca and Johnny Brasile, sister and brother who sing and play drums respectively! So… if…
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire ~ rehearses regularly on Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. FREE and open to the public.
Find out more »Jazz Haven Radio
Tune in to WNHH Radio at 103.5 FM or on the web every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm as Stanley Welch hosts the program Jazz Haven live. The program often features musicians from the Connecticut area either past or present. Jazz Haven also live streams at: newhavenindependent.org and at jazzradiowetf.org Mr. Welch, aka “Stan The Man,” honored by Jazz Haven as “Unsung Hero” of 2017, is no stranger to jazz radio. Stanley worked at WYBC-FM for many years as on-air jazz DJ…
Find out more »Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop
Catch some of the finest jazz in New Haven with the Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop every Wednesday evening from 9:00 pm to midnight. Free. No cover charge. The Owl Shop is located at 268 College Street in the center of downtown New Haven.
Find out more »Fridays with Frank Jazz Listening Sessions
Friday Happy Hour Jazz with Frank Cochran at The Institute Library Every Friday from 5:15-7:00 p.m. An Eclectic Selection From Our Vinyl Collection The Fridays with Frank jazz listening sessions are held in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Institute Library's amazing jazz vinyl collection. Friday Happy Hour Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd's always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the…
Find out more »Allison, Cardenas, & Nash
Allison, Cardenas, & Nash ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, May 8 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM Three of New York's finest bring their acclaimed drummerless trio to The Side Door for a night of intimate, conversational jazz. Ben Allison · Bass Steve Cardenas · Guitar Ted Nash · Saxophone Modeled after the intimate, drummerless trios of Jimmy Giuffre in the 1950s, Allison, Cardenas & Nash have spent over a decade building one…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Blue Lion Trio
On Saturday, May 9th from 7 – 9 pm, Richard Sylvester’s Blue Lion Trio, featuring this week Joe Carter, master of the Brazilian guitar and the renowned Jeff Fuller on bass at Open Door Tea, 3552 Main Street, Stratford, CT. Host & drummer Richard Sylvester has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue. Great teas, 50% off wine purchase.
Find out more »Ed Fast & Conga Bop
Ed Fast & Conga Bop ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, May 9 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM Ten world-class musicians, one intimate room — Ed Fast & Conga Bop bring their Afro-Cuban jazz to The Side Door. Ed Fast · Drums Dina DiMarco · Vocals Steve Davis · Trombone Josh Bruneau · Trumpet Wayne Escoffery · Tenor Saxophone Amy Millan · Piano Gianni Gardner · Guitar Matt Dwonszyk · Bass Jorge Fuentes…
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire ~ rehearses regularly on Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. FREE and open to the public.
Find out more »Jazz Haven Radio
Tune in to WNHH Radio at 103.5 FM or on the web every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm as Stanley Welch hosts the program Jazz Haven live. The program often features musicians from the Connecticut area either past or present. Jazz Haven also live streams at: newhavenindependent.org and at jazzradiowetf.org Mr. Welch, aka “Stan The Man,” honored by Jazz Haven as “Unsung Hero” of 2017, is no stranger to jazz radio. Stanley worked at WYBC-FM for many years as on-air jazz DJ…
Find out more »Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop
Catch some of the finest jazz in New Haven with the Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop every Wednesday evening from 9:00 pm to midnight. Free. No cover charge. The Owl Shop is located at 268 College Street in the center of downtown New Haven.
Find out more »Fridays with Frank Jazz Listening Sessions
Friday Happy Hour Jazz with Frank Cochran at The Institute Library Every Friday from 5:15-7:00 p.m. An Eclectic Selection From Our Vinyl Collection The Fridays with Frank jazz listening sessions are held in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Institute Library's amazing jazz vinyl collection. Friday Happy Hour Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd's always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the…
Find out more »Joe Carter and Jeff Fuller
Friday, May 15th, Joe Carter and Jeff Fuller will reunite for some great Brazilian tunes at Bangkok Room, 76 Main Street, Ansonia, from 6 – 9 pm. This is a very fun hang out – great food & drink!
Find out more »Helen Sung – Piano Jazz Concert
Helen Sung – Piano Jazz Concert Friday, May 15th, 2026 7:30pm, Milford Arts Council Helen Sung is an acclaimed jazz pianist and composer, and a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow. She diverged from her classical roots after an unexpected encounter with jazz during undergraduate studies in piano performance at the University of Texas at Austin. Helen went on to become part of the inaugural class of the Thelonious Monk Institute (now the Herbie Hancock Institute) at the New England Conservatory of Music.…
Find out more »Lew Tabackin Trio
Lew Tabackin Trio ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, May 15 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM One of jazz's most distinctive voices on two instruments, Lew Tabackin brings his trio to The Side Door. Lew Tabackin is one of those rare musicians who has built two completely distinct artistic personalities on two instruments. On tenor saxophone, his playing is forceful and hard-driving — rooted in the tradition of Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster,…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Rene McLean Sextet: Tribute to Jackie McLean, Music of the Sprit
Rene McLean Sextet: Tribute to Jackie McLean, Music of the Sprit ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, May 16 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM A global musical journey, a legendary bloodline, and a sound completely his own — René McLean comes to The Side Door. Rene McLean - Saxophone, Flute Josh Evans - Trumpet Steve Davis - Trombone Hubert Eaves III - Piano Nat Reeves - Bass Ronnie Burrage - Drums René McLean's…
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s
On Sunday, May 17th, from 12 – 3 pm, Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar (14 Water Street, Guilford, CT) plays host to the rockin’ & rollickin’ trombonist Tom Boates, and on May 31st the band will be joined by the talented duo of Francesca and Johnny Brasile, sister and brother who sing and play drums respectively! So… if you want live jazz and a great brunch, this is the place to be! Guitarist Gary Grippo, who leads the show, joins Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet.
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire ~ rehearses regularly on Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. FREE and open to the public.
Find out more »Jazz Haven Radio
Tune in to WNHH Radio at 103.5 FM or on the web every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm as Stanley Welch hosts the program Jazz Haven live. The program often features musicians from the Connecticut area either past or present. Jazz Haven also live streams at: newhavenindependent.org and at jazzradiowetf.org Mr. Welch, aka “Stan The Man,” honored by Jazz Haven as “Unsung Hero” of 2017, is no stranger to jazz radio. Stanley worked at WYBC-FM for many years as on-air jazz DJ…
Find out more »Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop
Catch some of the finest jazz in New Haven with the Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop every Wednesday evening from 9:00 pm to midnight. Free. No cover charge. The Owl Shop is located at 268 College Street in the center of downtown New Haven.
Find out more »Fridays with Frank Jazz Listening Sessions
Friday Happy Hour Jazz with Frank Cochran at The Institute Library Every Friday from 5:15-7:00 p.m. An Eclectic Selection From Our Vinyl Collection The Fridays with Frank jazz listening sessions are held in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Institute Library's amazing jazz vinyl collection. Friday Happy Hour Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd's always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the…
Find out more »Reggie Watkins Quintet
Reggie Watkins Quintet ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, May 22 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM One of Pittsburgh's most distinctive voices on trombone brings an all-star quintet to The Side Door. Reggie Watkins · Trombone Matt Parker · Saxophones Orrin Evans · Piano Matt Dwonszyk · Bass Byron Landham · Drums Reggie Watkins is one of the most compelling trombonists working in jazz today — a musician whose playing Hot House Magazine…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Billy Childs Trio
Billy Childs Trio ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, May 23 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM A six-time Grammy winner and one of the most celebrated pianists and composers of his generation comes to The Side Door. Billy Childs · Piano Matt Penman · Bass Ari Hoenig · Drums Billy Childs stands in a category of his own in contemporary jazz. A pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor whose music moves effortlessly between jazz…
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire ~ rehearses regularly on Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. FREE and open to the public.
Find out more »Jazz Haven Radio
Tune in to WNHH Radio at 103.5 FM or on the web every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm as Stanley Welch hosts the program Jazz Haven live. The program often features musicians from the Connecticut area either past or present. Jazz Haven also live streams at: newhavenindependent.org and at jazzradiowetf.org Mr. Welch, aka “Stan The Man,” honored by Jazz Haven as “Unsung Hero” of 2017, is no stranger to jazz radio. Stanley worked at WYBC-FM for many years as on-air jazz DJ…
Find out more »Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra Featuring Drummer Sherrie Maricle
Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra Featuring Drummer Sherrie Maricle ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Wednesday, May 27 • 7:30 PM - 10 PM The Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra returns — this month featuring drum legend Sherrie Maricle. Saxophone: Erik Elligers, Tyler Wilkins, Matt Parker, Malin Carta, Matt Schmidt Trumpet: Renee McGee, Seth Bailey, Luke Wingfield, Haneef Nelson Trombone: Sean Nelson, Leroy Loomer, Vince Yanovitch, Wes Mayhew Rhythm: Jen Allen, Gianni Gardner, Lou Bocciarelli, Sherrie Maricle…
Find out more »Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop
Catch some of the finest jazz in New Haven with the Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop every Wednesday evening from 9:00 pm to midnight. Free. No cover charge. The Owl Shop is located at 268 College Street in the center of downtown New Haven.
Find out more »Fridays with Frank Jazz Listening Sessions
Friday Happy Hour Jazz with Frank Cochran at The Institute Library Every Friday from 5:15-7:00 p.m. An Eclectic Selection From Our Vinyl Collection The Fridays with Frank jazz listening sessions are held in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Institute Library's amazing jazz vinyl collection. Friday Happy Hour Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd's always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the…
Find out more »Jeff Fuller & Friends
Jeff Fuller & Friends ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, May 29 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM One of Connecticut's most celebrated jazz musicians brings his quintet home to The Side Door. Jeff Fuller, bass, composer Haneef N. Nelson, trumpet, composer Nigel Regan, saxophone Darren Litzie, piano Ben Bilello, drums Jeff Fuller (bass, composer) brings great joy and a wealth of experience to his musical endeavors whether performing, teaching or composing. A…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Mike Rodriguez Quintet
Mike Rodriguez Quintet ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, May 30 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM A Grammy-winning trumpeter from the highest levels of jazz comes to The Side Door. Mike Rodriguez - Trumpet Nicole Glover - Sax Gary Versace - Piano TBD - Bass Ele Howell - Drums Mike Rodriguez is one of the most in-demand trumpeters in jazz today — a Queens-born musician whose career has taken him to the very…
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s
On Sunday, May 31st, from 12 – 3 pm, Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar (14 Water Street, Guilford, CT) the band will be joined by the talented duo of Francesca and Johnny Brasile, sister and brother who sing and play drums respectively! So… if you want live jazz and a great brunch, this is the place to be! Guitarist Gary Grippo, who leads the show, joins Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet.
Find out more »The Levin Brothers
The Levin Brothers ByThe Side Door Jazz Club The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Two of music's most storied careers, one stage — the Levin Brothers come to The Side Door. Sunday, May 31, 8-10:30 pm. Tony Levin · Bass Pete Levin · Keys Pat LaBarbera · Saxophone & Flute Jeff Siegel · Drums THE LEVIN BROTHERS BAND Trained in Classical music, Pete and Tony Levin were also influenced by the 1950's jazz recordings by bassist Oscar Pettiford. Both were…
Find out more »June 2026
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire ~ rehearses regularly on Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. FREE and open to the public.
Find out more »Jazz Haven Radio
Tune in to WNHH Radio at 103.5 FM or on the web every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm as Stanley Welch hosts the program Jazz Haven live. The program often features musicians from the Connecticut area either past or present. Jazz Haven also live streams at: newhavenindependent.org and at jazzradiowetf.org Mr. Welch, aka “Stan The Man,” honored by Jazz Haven as “Unsung Hero” of 2017, is no stranger to jazz radio. Stanley worked at WYBC-FM for many years as on-air jazz DJ…
Find out more »Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop
Catch some of the finest jazz in New Haven with the Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop every Wednesday evening from 9:00 pm to midnight. Free. No cover charge. The Owl Shop is located at 268 College Street in the center of downtown New Haven.
Find out more »Fridays with Frank Jazz Listening Sessions
Friday Happy Hour Jazz with Frank Cochran at The Institute Library Every Friday from 5:15-7:00 p.m. An Eclectic Selection From Our Vinyl Collection The Fridays with Frank jazz listening sessions are held in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Institute Library's amazing jazz vinyl collection. Friday Happy Hour Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd's always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire ~ rehearses regularly on Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. FREE and open to the public.
Find out more »Jazz Haven Radio
Tune in to WNHH Radio at 103.5 FM or on the web every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm as Stanley Welch hosts the program Jazz Haven live. The program often features musicians from the Connecticut area either past or present. Jazz Haven also live streams at: newhavenindependent.org and at jazzradiowetf.org Mr. Welch, aka “Stan The Man,” honored by Jazz Haven as “Unsung Hero” of 2017, is no stranger to jazz radio. Stanley worked at WYBC-FM for many years as on-air jazz DJ…
Find out more »Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop
Catch some of the finest jazz in New Haven with the Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop every Wednesday evening from 9:00 pm to midnight. Free. No cover charge. The Owl Shop is located at 268 College Street in the center of downtown New Haven.
Find out more »Fridays with Frank Jazz Listening Sessions
Friday Happy Hour Jazz with Frank Cochran at The Institute Library Every Friday from 5:15-7:00 p.m. An Eclectic Selection From Our Vinyl Collection The Fridays with Frank jazz listening sessions are held in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Institute Library's amazing jazz vinyl collection. Friday Happy Hour Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd's always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the…
Find out more »Mark Kaplan Jazz Quintet
The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quintet at Best Video Film and Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT. Friday, June 12th, 7 - 9 p.m. Mark Kaplan, tenor sax; Peter Alexander, vibes; Martin Carter, piano; Adam Anderson, bass; John Rispoli, drums. $10 cover.
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series
Firehouse 12 is happy to announce our 2026 Spring Jazz Series. Two genre-defying groups begin our series - John Hollenbeck's GEORGE on March 20th, followed by Dave Fiuczynski's KiF on the 27th. Familiar faces Amanda Monaco and Mary Halvorson return with new music and dynamic bands. We have two solo performances this season; Caroline Davis returns with saxophone and electronics, and Marta Sanchez will play solo piano. New Haven born bassist Ben Allison returns to Firehouse 12 with Steve Cardenas…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire ~ rehearses regularly on Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. FREE and open to the public.
Find out more »Jazz Haven Radio
Tune in to WNHH Radio at 103.5 FM or on the web every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm as Stanley Welch hosts the program Jazz Haven live. The program often features musicians from the Connecticut area either past or present. Jazz Haven also live streams at: newhavenindependent.org and at jazzradiowetf.org Mr. Welch, aka “Stan The Man,” honored by Jazz Haven as “Unsung Hero” of 2017, is no stranger to jazz radio. Stanley worked at WYBC-FM for many years as on-air jazz DJ…
Find out more »Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop
Catch some of the finest jazz in New Haven with the Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop every Wednesday evening from 9:00 pm to midnight. Free. No cover charge. The Owl Shop is located at 268 College Street in the center of downtown New Haven.
Find out more »Fridays with Frank Jazz Listening Sessions
Friday Happy Hour Jazz with Frank Cochran at The Institute Library Every Friday from 5:15-7:00 p.m. An Eclectic Selection From Our Vinyl Collection The Fridays with Frank jazz listening sessions are held in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Institute Library's amazing jazz vinyl collection. Friday Happy Hour Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd's always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire ~ rehearses regularly on Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. FREE and open to the public.
Find out more »Jazz Haven Radio
Tune in to WNHH Radio at 103.5 FM or on the web every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm as Stanley Welch hosts the program Jazz Haven live. The program often features musicians from the Connecticut area either past or present. Jazz Haven also live streams at: newhavenindependent.org and at jazzradiowetf.org Mr. Welch, aka “Stan The Man,” honored by Jazz Haven as “Unsung Hero” of 2017, is no stranger to jazz radio. Stanley worked at WYBC-FM for many years as on-air jazz DJ…
Find out more »Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop
Catch some of the finest jazz in New Haven with the Kevin Saint James Band at The Owl Shop every Wednesday evening from 9:00 pm to midnight. Free. No cover charge. The Owl Shop is located at 268 College Street in the center of downtown New Haven.
Find out more »Fridays with Frank Jazz Listening Sessions
Friday Happy Hour Jazz with Frank Cochran at The Institute Library Every Friday from 5:15-7:00 p.m. An Eclectic Selection From Our Vinyl Collection The Fridays with Frank jazz listening sessions are held in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Institute Library's amazing jazz vinyl collection. Friday Happy Hour Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd's always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
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