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May 2026
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 »Javier Arau New Jazz Quintet & Guilford High School Jazz Ensemble
Come for an evening of great jazz music with the Guilford High School Jazz Ensemble, along with special guests, the Javier Arau New Jazz Quintet, featuring GHS alum Gaston Kaisin on the trumpet. In addition to Gaston Kaisin, the quintet also features: Javier Arau on saxophone, Shu Odamura on guitar, Mark Wade on bass, and Jonathan Mele on the drums. The concert will be held on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Guilford High School Performing Arts Center.…
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 »ISABELLA MENDES & FLÁVIO LIRA FAREWELL CONCERT
Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, and educator Isabella Mendes is quickly becoming one of New Haven and Hartford County’s top Brazilian and Jazz entertainers in the industry and has earned an impressive list of accomplishments well beyond her years. TICKETS Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Isabella started to study music at age four and hasn't stopped since. She has been studying with Grammy Winner pianist Fabio Torres and Emmy Winner vocalist Michal Towber. Isabella is also a leader in education, studying…
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 »Paradox Organ Alliance
The Paradox Organ Alliance plays a jazz show at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., May 30. The show starts 7 PM and the cover is $10. The Paradox Organ Alliance is dedicated to preserving and continuing the great 70-plus-year tradition of Hammond organ, guitar and drum set trios. From blues to bebop, latin, funky boogaloo to the Great American Songbook, each Alliance set explores a musical journey through time. Whenever possible, guest soloists are featured. The founding…
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 »A Celebration of Elvin Jones: Dear Elvin J.
A Celebration of Elvin Jones: Dear Elvin J. ByThe Side Door Jazz Club Friday, June 5 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM Drummer Tony Moreno honors his mentor Elvin Jones with new arrangements of his classic repertoire, performed by a stellar all-star ensemble Tony Moreno – Drums Troy Roberts – Tenor Saxophone Patrick Cornelius – Alto & Soprano Saxophones Manuel Valera – Piano Gene Perla – Bass Mauricio Herrera – Congas Drummer Tony Moreno — one of Elvin Jones' most…
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 »Richard Sylvester’s Blue Lion Trio
On Saturday, June 6th from 7 – 9 pm, Richard Sylvester’s Blue Lion Trio, featuring this week pianist extraordinaire Dave Childs and the highly accomplished bassist Jeff Fuller, will be performing at Open Door Tea, 3552 Main Street, Stratford, CT. Host & drummer Richard has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue. Great teas, 50% off wine purchase.
Find out more »Rich Goldstein “Into the Blue” Quartet
Rich Goldstein "Into the Blue" Quartet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, June 6 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM Brooklyn-born guitarist Rich Goldstein brings his "Into the Blue" Quartet to The Side Door for a night of hard-swinging, groove-driven jazz Rich Goldstein – Guitar Brian Charette – Organ Behn Gillece – Vibraphone Jordan Young – Drums Born in Brooklyn New York, east coast guitarist Rich Goldstein is known for his grooving hard bop style with a modern tinge.…
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
On Sunday, June 7th, from 12 – 3 pm, Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar (14 Water Street, Guilford, CT), host guitarist Gary Grippo leads the show, joining Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet. Guest artist on the 7th is the amazing young Nigel Regan, whose virtuosic saxophone skills will captivate you. On the 21st, Gary’s organ-guitar-drums trio takes center stage.
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 »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ repertoire and fine musicians ~ Mondays, June 8, 15 and 29 from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. Jeff Fuller will be with them on Mondays, May 4th, 11th and 25th. Free and open to the public — great ambiance, great bar, great dancing. Check out their website.
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 »Kevin Hays Trio
Kevin Hays Trio The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, June 12 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM Grammy-winning pianist Kevin Hays comes home to Connecticut for a very special night at The Side Door. Kevin Hays - Piano Rick Rosato - Bass Jimmy Macbride - Drums Raised in Greenwich, CT, Hays began playing professionally in New York while still in high school and has since built one of the most acclaimed careers in jazz. A true original whose music…
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 »Sounds of April and Randall
Sounds of April and Randall The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, June 13 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM Winner of the 2024 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition, April May Webb brings Sounds of April & Randall to The Side Door. April May Webb: Vocals Randall Haywood: Trumpet Yayoi Ikawa: Piano Tyler Sherman: Bass Dr. Nathan Webb: Drums Winner of the 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, April May Webb brings her award-winning ensemble Sounds of April & Randall…
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 at The Whitney Center
On Sunday, June 14th from 4 – 5:30 pm, at The Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Rd., Hamden, Jeff Fuller hosts the first of three monthly recitals, featuring this day the marvelous wife-husband duo of Atla & Matt DeChamplain on vocals and piano, and Ben Bilello on drums. Atla and Matt are masters of their crafts, swinging a wide range of jazz standards. Matt’s stride piano is something to behold! Free and open to the public. Look for future shows on July 12th with Naomi Wharry and August 9th with Haneef Nelson and Nigel Regan.
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 »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ repertoire and fine musicians ~ Mondays, June 8, 15 and 29 from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. Jeff Fuller will be with them on Mondays, May 4th, 11th and 25th. Free and open to the public — great ambiance, great bar, great dancing. Check out their website.
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 »Jaleel Shaw Quartet
Jaleel Shaw Quartet ByThe Side Door Jazz Club Friday, June 19 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM One of the most celebrated saxophonists of his generation brings his quartet to The Side Door for a night of world-class jazz. Jaleel Shaw – Alto/Soprano Saxophone Lawrence Fields – Piano Alex Claffy – Bass Nasheet Waits – Drums Born and raised in Philadelphia, alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw came up on one of America's most storied jazz scenes, immersing himself in the city's…
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 »Edmar Castañeda Quartet
ByThe Side Door Jazz Club Saturday, June 20 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM There is no one in jazz quite like Edmar Castañeda — and he's bringing his quartet to The Side Door Edmar Castañeda – Harp Andrea Tierra – Vocals Birsa Chatterjee – Tenor Saxophone Julian Miltenberger – Drums Colombian-born and New York-based, Edmar Castañeda has single-handedly redefined what the harp can do in jazz. Playing bass lines, harmony, and melody simultaneously on his instrument, his technique is…
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