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July 2026
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 Record Mingle
Jazz Record Mingle Jazz enthusiasts are invited to convene at the Milford Arts Council (The MAC) on Tuesday, July 28th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm with their favorite Jazz album. Record vendors will be in-house for perusing, sharing, and buying *this activity is a “possible”, as our contact cannot do this event. A Wine and Tequila tasting with a grazing table will be provided by Stonebridge Restaurant. The Speakeasy will be open for beverage service. Donations will be welcomed in…
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 »August 2026
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 »Side Door Jam Session: Avery Wyman Quintet feat. Steve Davis
Side Door Jam Session: Avery Wyman Quintet feat. Steve Davis The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Thursday, August 6 • 7:30 PM - 10 PM The Side Door hosts its first jam session of the summer, led by the Avery Wyman Quintet featuring trombonist Steve Davis Avery Wyman – Drums Steve Davis – Trombone Anthony Bolden – Tenor Saxophone Gavin Gray – Bass Piano TBA The evening opens with a full 60-minute set from the Avery Wyman Quintet, a hard-swinging…
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 »Blue Lion Music
Live Jazz Saturday at Open Door Tea, presented by Blue Lion Music. August 8th at 7 PM - 3552 Main St, Stratford CT Featuring Michael Coppola on the nine string guitar, the fabulous Morris Trent on bass, as well as your esteemed host Rich Sylvester on drums. Enjoy great music, tea, wine, and food! Suggested donation $10 to cover music licensing and help pay the band! Call for table reservations. Stop in, enjoy some live music, and treat yourself to…
Find out more »Adam Anderson Quartet
Adam Anderson Quartet Adam Anderson Quartet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, August 7 • 8 PM - 10 PM Adam Anderson's quartet, featuring trombonist and vocalist Naomi Wharry, brings a night of swinging jazz to The Side Door Adam Anderson - Bass Naomi Wharry - Trombone/Vocals Sam Mayer - Piano Russ Algera - Drums Adam Anderson is an eastern Connecticut native. Playing music since a young age, he recalls hearing his father playing chords on the living room…
Find out more »Benito Gonzalez Trio with Buster Williams and Lenny White
Benito Gonzalez Trio with Buster Williams and Lenny White The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, August 8 • 8 PM - 10 PM A trio of jazz titans comes to The Side Door, two-time Grammy nominee Benito Gonzalez joined by legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. Benito Gonzalez - Piano Buster Williams - Bass Lenny White - Drums Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Benito Gonzalez grew up immersed in traditional Venezuelan folk music before discovering jazz through the playing of…
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 »Jeff Fuller
On Sunday, August 9th from 4—5 pm, at The Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Rd., Hamden, I’ll host the final monthly recital, featuring some hot jazz from Haneef Nelson (trumpet), Nigel Regan (sax), Ben Bilello (drums) and Darren Litzie (piano). Free and open to the public. This will be kind of a brief preview of the Yale Ellington concert on 9/18
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 »Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
Tuesday, August 11th, from 7 – 9 pm — I’ll be joining Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for an unusual jazz session with the usual (talented) suspects ~ Gary Grippo, Barry Ries, and Mark Kaplan. $10 cover.
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 »The Laura Volpintesta – Joe Carter Brazilian Jazz Duo
On Thursday, August 13, Joe Carter will be in concert with vocalist Laura Volpinesta: Balanço em Dois The Laura Volpintesta - Joe Carter Brazilian Jazz Duo Laura Volpintesta – vocals, percussion Joe Carter – guitar 6:30 P.M. concert August 13, 2026 Underwater Kite Gallery 150 Main Street Windsor, CT www.underaterkite.art/ for reservations (Strongly suggested and tickets, $20)
Find out more »Bassology
Thursday, August 13, from 8-10. jazz bassist David Chevan will be playing jazz at the Cannon, 135 Dwight Street in New Haven. This show features the latest edition of Bassology, my long-time jazz quartet that first got its start in the 1990s and features Natalie Hamilton on piano and vocals, Alvin Carter, Jr. on drum set and Will Bartlett on sax. Will has been writing some new arrangements for the group, and we’re excited to debut those charts as well…
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 »Tad Shull Quartet
TWO SHOWS --- 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM --- Tickets @ (203) 346-2000 Tad Shull is a veteran of the New York City jazz scene with two generations of experience. Shull is master of the classic tenor sax sound, combining hard swing with an orchestral approach to the horn. His style combines the lush tone quality of the classic tenor saxophonists with the risk-taking harmonic approach of hard bop and beyond. After studying with David Liebman and Joseph Allard, Shull…
Find out more »Big Brooklyn Jazz/Klezmer/Groove Live at Best Video Film & Cultural Center
Bridging jazz, klezmer, rock, and groove, Big Brooklyn carries a progressive and inviting presence, exploring beautiful melodies while defining new boundaries. Awarded Semi-Finalist positions in the UK Songwriting Contest for multiple compositions on their album, Everyone Everywhere, as well as being a jazz finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for a song on their first album, Purpose, this 5-piece group captivates audiences with a unique depth of passion in expressive melodies and harmonies from jazz and beyond, touching on…
Find out more »Nat Reeves Sextet “Now in Time” Album Release Show
Nat Reeves Sextet "Now in Time" Album Release Show The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, August 14 • 8 PM - 10 PM Nat Reeves brings his sextet to The Side Door, the same all-star group from his new album Now in Time. Nat Reeves – Bass Eric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone Steve Davis – Trombone Eddie Henderson – Trumpet Caelan Cardello – Piano Jeff "Tain" Watts – Drums For over 40 years, Nat Reeves has been one of…
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 »Nat Reeves Sextet “Now in Time” Album Release Show
Nat Reeves Sextet "Now in Time" Album Release Show The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, August 15 • 8 PM - 10 PM Nat Reeves brings his sextet to The Side Door, the same all-star group from his new album Now in Time. Nat Reeves – Bass Eric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone Steve Davis – Trombone Eddie Henderson – Trumpet Caelan Cardello – Piano Jeff "Tain" Watts – Drums For over 40 years, Nat Reeves has been one of…
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 »Sarah Hanahan Quartet
Sarah Hanahan Quartet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, August 21 • 8 PM - 10 PM DownBeat's #1 Rising Star altoist brings her quartet to The Side Door for an electrifying night of modern jazz. Sarah Hanahan is one of the most exciting young voices in jazz today. Raised in Marlborough, Massachusetts, she picked up the alto saxophone at age eight, introduced to music by her father, a drummer who passed down his love of the music early…
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 »The Afro-Semitic Experience
The Afro-Semitic Experience will be performing in concert on the Town Green in New Milford, Connecticut on August 22 from 7-9:15. If you are using your GPS the address for the Green in New Milford, is 25 Main Street, New Milford. This concert will be rain or shine. If it rains the concert will be held at the Congregational Church right by the green.
Find out more »Afro-Semitic Experience
Saturday, August 22, from 7-9:15, bassist David Chevan will be playing with the Afro-Semitic Experience, in the bandstand on the Green in New Milford, 25 Main Street. We haven’t played in Connecticut in a while and we’re planning two dynamic sets that will include music from our forthcoming album, Exodus to Emancipation. This concert is rain or shine. If it rains, as it did the last time we played in New Milford, the concert will be held at the Congregational Church…
Find out more »Sarah Hanahan Quartet
Sarah Hanahan Quartet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, August 22 • 8 PM - 10 PM DownBeat's #1 Rising Star altoist brings her quartet to The Side Door for an electrifying night of modern jazz. Sarah Hanahan is one of the most exciting young voices in jazz today. Raised in Marlborough, Massachusetts, she picked up the alto saxophone at age eight, introduced to music by her father, a drummer who passed down his love of the music early…
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 »Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet
The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet, at Pub 34 -- 439 Derby Avenue, West Haven, August 27th, 7 - 9 p.m.
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 »Benny Green Solo Piano
Benny Green Solo Piano The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, August 28 • 8 PM - 10 PM A true torchbearer of the jazz piano tradition comes to The Side Door for an intimate evening of solo piano Benny Green – Solo Piano Benny Green is one of the most exciting, hard-swinging pianists to emerge from the legacy of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Born in New York and raised in Berkeley, California, Green began classical piano studies at age…
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 »Benny Green Solo Piano
Benny Green Solo Piano The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, August 29 • 8 PM - 10 PM A true torchbearer of the jazz piano tradition comes to The Side Door for an intimate evening of solo piano Benny Green – Solo Piano Benny Green is one of the most exciting, hard-swinging pianists to emerge from the legacy of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Born in New York and raised in Berkeley, California, Green began classical piano studies at age…
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 »September 2026
Jazz Haven & Best Video – The Music of Duke Ellington
Jazz Haven, in collaboration with Best Video Film & Cultural Center, will present the screening of the film Anatomy Of A Murder featuring the soundtrack from Duke Ellington. This event will start at 6:30 pm. Folks who want to listen to the LP prior to the showing of the film can arrive at 6:00 pm. Frank Cochran from Jazz Haven will be there to spin the disc.
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 »Jeff Fuller & Joe Carter
Jazz Bassist Jeff Fuller joins guitarist Joe Carter on Friday, September 4th at the Bangkok Room, 76 Main Street, Ansonia, from 6 – 9 pm. Great food & drink!
Find out more »Aaron Goldberg Trio with Reuben Rogers and Kendrick Scott
Aaron Goldberg Trio with Reuben Rogers and Kendrick Scott The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, September 4 • 8 PM - 10 PM One of jazz's most compelling pianists brings his celebrated trio, featuring Reuben Rogers and Kendrick Scott, to The Side Door Aaron Goldberg – Piano Reuben Rogers – Bass Kendrick Scott – Drums The New York Times has called Aaron Goldberg a "post-bop pianist of exemplary taste and range", and over a career spanning three decades he…
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 »Shoreline Jazz Quintet at Bufalina Wood Fired Pizza
As the Summer draws to a close, enjoy great pizza and live Jazz with the Shoreline Jazz Quintet. Cyril D'Sousa-Alto and Soprano Saxophone, Steve Roane-Bass, Mike Bimonte-Drums, Steve Wood-Guitar, Rich Meyers-Vibraphone Bufalina Wood Fired Pizza 1070 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437 (203) 458-1377
Find out more »Richard Sylvester at Open Door Tea
On Saturday, September 5th, jazz Bassist Jeff Fuller and guitarist Joe Carter join host drummer Richard Sylvester at Open Door Tea, 3552 Main Street, Stratford, CT. This is a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at a cozy venue. Great teas & pastries, 50% off wine purchase. Free, open to the public
Find out more »Aaron Goldberg Trio with Reuben Rogers and Kendrick Scott
Aaron Goldberg Trio with Reuben Rogers and Kendrick Scott The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, September 5 • 8 PM - 10 PM One of jazz's most compelling pianists brings his celebrated trio, featuring Reuben Rogers and Kendrick Scott, to The Side Door Aaron Goldberg – Piano Reuben Rogers – Bass Kendrick Scott – Drums The New York Times has called Aaron Goldberg a "post-bop pianist of exemplary taste and range", and over a career spanning three decades he…
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 Sundays, September 6th and 20th from 12 – 3 pm, Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar (14 Water Street, Guilford, CT). Host Gary Grippo on guitar leads the show, joining Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet. Guest artists on the 6th will be Francesca & John Brasile (vocals and drums respectively), and on the 20th they’ll be joined by great saxophonist Jim Antonucci.
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 »Yoko Miwa Trio
TWO SHOWS --- 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM --- Tickets @ (203) 346-2000 The Yoko Miwa Trio returns to the Poli Club with Special Guest Vocalist Mikayla Shirley Internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Yoko Miwa is one of the most powerful and compelling performers on the scene today. Her trio, with its remarkable telepathy and infectious energy, has brought audiences to their feet worldwide. For more than a decade Miwa’s trio has played regularly at major jazz clubs in their home city…
Find out more »Bobby Watson Quartet
Bobby Watson Quartet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, September 11 • 8 PM - 10 PM A true jazz legend and Grammy-nominated saxophonist brings his acclaimed quartet to The Side Door Bobby Watson – Alto Saxophone Curtis Lundy – Bass Jordan Williams – Piano Victor Jones – Drums Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kansas and raised in Kansas City, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami, where his…
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 »Joe Carter Trio at Best Video
On Saturday, September 12th from 7 — 8:30, guitarist Joe Carter leads his trio at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, with Jeff Fuller on bass and the great Graciliano Zambonim on drums. $15 cover.
Find out more »Bobby Watson Quartet
Bobby Watson Quartet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, September 12 • 8 PM - 10 PM A true jazz legend and Grammy-nominated saxophonist brings his acclaimed quartet to The Side Door Bobby Watson – Alto Saxophone Curtis Lundy – Bass Jordan Williams – Piano Victor Jones – Drums Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kansas and raised in Kansas City, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami, where his…
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 »Jazz Brunch with the Shoreline Jazz Quartet
Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant featuring The Shoreline Jazz Quartet Deepak Cyril D’Souza – Alto and Soprano Saxophones Steve Roane – Bass Mike Bimonte – Drums Rich Meyers – Vibraphone Sunday, September 13, 2026, noon to 3:00 pm. 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT 203-453-6575 www.quattrositalian.com
Find out more »The Cookers
The Cookers The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Sunday, September 13 • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM A legendary jazz supergroup brings decades of history and mastery to The Side Door for one unforgettable night. Eddie Henderson – Trumpet David Weiss – Trumpet Craig Handy – Alto Saxophone Azar Lawrence – Tenor Saxophone George Cables – Piano Cecil McBee – Bass Billy Hart – Drums The Cookers take their name from Night of the Cookers, the famous 1965 recorded trumpet…
Find out more »Jeff Fuller Radio Interview
Sunday, Sept. 13th from 8 — 9 pm, tune in to WMNR-FM for Jeff Fuller's interview with host Bob Anderson – a jazz fanatic – as they chat about Jeff's upcoming Ellington Series concert on Friday, September 18 as well as hus background, career and music. WMNR has about seventeen frequencies around the state, here in New Haven you can try 90.5, 98.3, 90.1 or 88.1– one of those should work, or try WMNR.org
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
Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra: Back in Action Season Opener The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Wednesday, September 16 • 7:30 PM - 10 PM After a summer hiatus, the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra returns to The Side Door for their season opener. Saxes: Erik Elligers Nigel Regan Matt Parker Josh Thomas Jim Antonucci Trumpets: Don Clough Seth Bailey Luke Wingfield Haneef Nelson Trombones: Sean Nelson Leroy Loomer Evan Gray Wes Mayhew Rhythm: Earl MacDonald - piano Dan Liparini - guitar…
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.
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