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September 2026
Blue Lion Music
Live Jazz Saturday at Open Door Tea, presented by Blue Lion Music. September 19th at 7 PM - 3552 Main St, Stratford CT Featuring incredible Pianist Jack Tyrell, the talented Lou Bocchiarelli, and your esteemed host Rich Sylvester on drums. Enjoy great music, tea, wine, and food! Help us keep the music going! 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 some…
Find out more »Martin Wind Quartet
Martin Wind Quartet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, September 19 • 8 PM - 10 PM An acclaimed German-born bassist and composer brings his quartet, featuring three of jazz's most respected musicians, to The Side Door. Martin Wind – Bass Scott Robinson – Saxophone Glenn Zaleski – Piano Matt Wilson – Drums Martin Wind was born in Flensburg, Germany in 1968 and moved to New York in 1996 to study at NYU on a scholarship from the German…
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, September 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 artist on the 20th will be the 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 »Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet
The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet, at Pub 34 -- 439 Derby Avenue, West Haven, September 24th, 7 - 9 p.m.
Find out more »Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap Trio The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Thursday, September 24 • 8 PM - 10 PM A Grammy Award winning pianist and one of the true masters of the American songbook brings his trio to The Side Door for four unforgettable Bill Charlap – Piano David Wong – Bass Dennis Mackrel – Drums Bill Charlap was born in New York City into a deeply musical family, his father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap, whose credits include Peter Pan,…
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 »Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap Trio The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, September 25 • 8 PM - 10 PM A Grammy Award winning pianist and one of the true masters of the American songbook brings his trio to The Side Door for four unforgettable Bill Charlap – Piano David Wong – Bass Dennis Mackrel – Drums Bill Charlap was born in New York City into a deeply musical family, his father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap, whose credits include Peter Pan,…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series: 10pm – 11pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
Find out more »Jazz And The Spoken Word
JAZZ HAVEN PRESENTS: JAZZ AND THE SPOKEN WORD Saturday, September 26th 2:00 – 4:00pm at the New Haven Museum. FREE! New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510, USA –“Jazz and the Spoken Word,” a rich tradition where the syncopated rhythms of jazz merge with the cadence of spoken poetry, will bring area artists together in an exciting new collaboration between Jazz Haven and The New Haven Museum on September 26, 2026 at 2 p.m.…
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 »Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap Trio The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, September 26 • 8 PM - 10 PM A Grammy Award winning pianist and one of the true masters of the American songbook brings his trio to The Side Door for four unforgettable Bill Charlap – Piano David Wong – Bass Dennis Mackrel – Drums Bill Charlap was born in New York City into a deeply musical family, his father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap, whose credits include Peter Pan,…
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 »John Brighenti
On Sunday, September 27, at 2:00 p.m., bassist David Chevan will be playing a concert at the New Britain Public Library, 20 High Street in New Britain. The program, organized by pianist John Brighenti, is a deep dive into the music of Rodgers and Hart. It’s great to explore that repertoire and John knows a lot about Rodgers and Hart and shares that information during the concert. The music will be tasty, but, as mentioned above, you can’t eat food…
Find out more »Bill Charlap Solo Piano: Jazz in Conversation
Bill Charlap Solo Piano: Jazz in Conversation The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Sunday, September 27 • 3 PM - 7:30 PM A rare, intimate afternoon at the piano with jazz master Bill Charlap, part performance, part conversation Bill Charlap is one of the most gifted interpreters of the American songbook working today. Born in New York City into a deeply musical family, his father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap, whose credits include Peter Pan, and his mother is singer…
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 »The Saint James Trio
The Saint James Trio plays at the Owl Shop in downtown New Haven every Monday night from 9:00pm to midnight. No cover charge.
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 »October 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 »Wes O’Brien Jazz Piano at Best Video
First Friday Lounge Night at Best Video Friday, October 2, 2026 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Please join us for First Friday Lounge Night from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Friday, October 2nd featuring Wes O’Brien’s jazz piano. There is no cover charge, and the Best Video Coffee Bar will be open throughout for all your beverage needs, with Happy Hour pricing on beer and wine. 5:30 - 7:30 pm - Come on by Best Video for a nice glass of wine with a…
Find out more »Ari Hoenig Trio
Ari Hoenig Trio The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, October 2 • 8 PM - 10 PM One of jazz's most inventive and rhythmically daring drummers brings his trio to The Side Door Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer, and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming, emphasizing complex rhythms in direct harmony with other group members. Born in Philadelphia to a conductor and classical singer father and a violinist and pianist mother, Hoenig began…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series: 10pm – 11pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
Find out more »Guilford Porchfest 2026
Grab your lawn chair, shut the front door, and meet us on porches throughout downtown Guilford for Guilford Porchfest 2026, a free celebration of community and creativity. Featuring 60+ performers from all musical genres on 50+ porches, Guilford Porchfest is free and open to the public, Saturday, October 3, from 11 am to 5 pm. RAIN OR SHINE. More info at guilfordporchfest.com.
Find out more »Trio Brasileiro
Saturday, October 3rd, renowned jazz bassist Jeff Fuller will be with Trio Brasileiro at Milford Arts Jazz’n Downtown from 12:30-2 pm at Stonebridge Restaurant. Great group with Richard Boukas (gtr/voc) and Rogério Boccato (drs)!
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 »Jalen Baker Quartet
Jalen Baker Quartet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, October 3 • 8 PM - 10 PM A bold new voice on the vibraphone brings his acclaimed quartet to The Side Door Jalen Baker - Vibraphone Gavin Moolchan- Drums Gabriel Godoy - bass Dayne Reliford - Piano Jalen Baker has been lauded as "a bold new vibraphonist in Jazz town who warrants an ear with a promising career" by DownBeat Magazine. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago with an…
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 »The Saint James Trio
The Saint James Trio plays at the Owl Shop in downtown New Haven every Monday night from 9:00pm to midnight. No cover charge.
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 »Nu Haven Kapelye All-Stars
Friday, October 9, Nu Haven Kapelye All-Stars at the Madison Farmer’s Market. I’m playing Klezmer at the Madison Farmer's Market on the green in Madison from 3-6 pm. Bassist David Chevan will be joined by Will Bartlett on clarinet and Anna Reisman on flute. Bring a chair and hang out with us while we play some live music on the green!
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 »The P.J Madry Experience
The P.J Madry Experience The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, October 9 • 8 PM - 10 PM Pianist Jack Madry brings the P.J. Madry Experience to The Side Door for a night of standards, blues, contemporary, and gospel. Jack Madry – Piano Kirk Edwards – Saxophone John Moore – Drums Jim Hunter – Bass Chris Leigh – Guitar Jack Madry is a jazz pianist and pastor at Madry Temple Church in New London, Connecticut, whose lifelong relationship with…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series: 10pm – 11pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
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 »Big Brooklyn Live at Small Batch Cellars
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 »Airborne
Airborne Saturday 7-10 PM October-10-Bistro Mediterranean 383 Main St. East Haven.
Find out more »Jeremy Pelt Quintet
Jeremy Pelt Quintet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, October 10 • 8 PM - 10 PM One of the preeminent trumpeters of his generation brings his quintet to The Side Door for a night of hard-swinging, modern jazz. Jeremy Pelt – Trumpet Mykhailo Mendelenko – Guitar Lasse Corson – Piano Leighton Harrell – Bass Jared Spears – Drums Jeremy Pelt was born in California in 1976 and began playing trumpet at age five, studying classical music and piano…
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 »Mimi Lines Trio at Best Video Film & Cultural Center
Sunday, October 11 Mimi Lines, David Chevan and Martin Carter for an afternoon of jazz standards at Best Video at 4:00 pm. Best Video is located at 1842 Whitney Avenue in Hamden.
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 »The Saint James Trio
The Saint James Trio plays at the Owl Shop in downtown New Haven every Monday night from 9:00pm to midnight. No cover charge.
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 Fall Jazz Series 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series: 10pm – 11pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
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 »The Saint James Trio
The Saint James Trio plays at the Owl Shop in downtown New Haven every Monday night from 9:00pm to midnight. No cover charge.
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 Steven Feifke
Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra Featuring Steven Feifke The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Wednesday, October 21 • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra returns to The Side Door, joined this time by GRAMMY Award-winning pianist and composer Steven Feifke Leader / Trombone Sean Nelson Saxophones Erik Elligers Nigel Regan Matt Parker Josh Thomas Matt Schmidt Trumpets Seth Bailey Luke Wingfield Luca Farina Haneef Nelson Trombones Sean Nelson Leroy Loomer Vince Yanovitch Wes Mayhew Rhythm Section Steven…
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, October 22nd, 7 - 9 p.m.
Find out more »Hawkins Jazz Collective
Hawkins Jazz Collective featuring Gil Hawkins, Jr Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm Zinc Restaurant garden room 964 Chapel Street New Haven, Ct with Morris Trent - Bass Chris Casey - Keyboards
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 »The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet
The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet, one of New England’s premier jazz ensembles, will perform at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 23rd, from 7 - 9 p.m. The Buttonwood Tree is located at South Congregation Church, 9 Pleasant Street in Middletown, CT.
Find out more »An Evening with Metta Quintet
An Evening with Metta Quintet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, October 23 • 8 PM - 10 PM The Side Door welcomes Metta Quintet, resident ensemble of JazzReach, one of the country's leading jazz education organizations. Christopher McBride - Alto Saxophone BIrsa Chatterjee - Tenor Saxophone Steven Feifke - Piano Adi Meyerson - Bass Hans Schuman - Drums Metta Quintet is the resident ensemble of JazzReach, one of the nation's leading jazz education organizations, and for nearly three…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series: 10pm – 11pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
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 »Adam Birnbaum Trio with Peter Washington and Kenny Washington
Adam Birnbaum Trio with Peter Washington and Kenny Washington The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, October 24 • 8 PM - 10 PM One of New York's most in-demand pianists teams up with jazz's most celebrated rhythm section for a night of world-class trio playing Adam Birnbaum · Piano Peter Washington · Bass Kenny Washington · Drums Pianist Adam Birnbaum has spent over two decades establishing himself as one of the sharpest voices on the New York scene. A…
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 »The Saint James Trio
The Saint James Trio plays at the Owl Shop in downtown New Haven every Monday night from 9:00pm to midnight. No cover charge.
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 »The Perfido-Humbert Duo
The Perfido-Humbert Duo Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Best Video Film & Cultural Center The Perfido-Humbert Duo, features Dominique Humbert on alto and soprano saxophones and Peter Perfido on drums, gongs, and small percussion instruments. Their repertoire covers a fairly expansive musical palette that is multi-directional in concept. Their influences range from tunes by some of the great modern jazz composers such as : Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, Ornette Coleman and Paul Motian. They also like…
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 »Avery Sharpe Trio with Zaccai Curtis and Yoron Israel
Avery Sharpe Trio with Zaccai Curtis and Yoron Israel The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, October 30 • 8 PM - 10 PM Legendary bassist Avery Sharpe, best known for two decades alongside McCoy Tyner, brings his trio to The Side Door Avery Sharpe · Bass Zaccai Curtis · Piano Yoron Israel · Drums Avery Sharpe is widely regarded as one of his generation's most imaginative bassists, a distinction earned over a career that includes twenty years and more…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Fall Jazz Series: 10pm – 11pm
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2026 Fall Jazz Series. Our series begins with the Mitch Marcus Quintet, who last played for us in 2022. Firehouse 12 favorites Joe Fonda, Anna Webber, and Myra Melford will return as well as many other familiar musicians. Laura Ann Singh and Gregg Bendian help to round out the series with groups that are new to our stage. Wadada Leo Smith and Sylvie Courvoisier bring their collaboration on November 13th, the first time…
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 »Marvin Stamm Quartet
Marvin Stamm Quartet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, October 31 • 8 PM - 10 PM A true jazz trumpet legend, praised for decades as "always boiling with intensity, color and passion," comes to The Side Door Marvin Stamm - Flugelhorn Mike Holober - Piano Mike McGuirk - Bass Dennis Mackrel - Drums At 87 years old, Marvin Stamm remains one of the last living links to a golden era of jazz trumpet. Discovered by legendary bandleader Stan…
Find out more »November 2026
Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Jazz Haven Film Screening: Bill Evans Time Remembered
Jazz Haven Film Screening In-Person Documentary film Bill Evans: Time Remembered Bill Evans Time Remembered is a 90-minute documentary film, produced by Bruce Spiegel which tells the story of Bill Evans' turbulent life and his contribution to jazz music. Date: Monday, November 2nd, 2026Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Mitchell Library Program Room The Mitchell Branch is located at 37 Harrison Street. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the library. This event is free and open to…
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 »The Saint James Trio
The Saint James Trio plays at the Owl Shop in downtown New Haven every Monday night from 9:00pm to midnight. No cover charge.
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…
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