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March 2025
Jazz with Frank Cochran
Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for a BYOB Friday with Frank Happy Hour jazz listening session every Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library's extensive collection. Discussion follows. Bone up on your jazz history and BYOB. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »Side Door Jam Session with The Wes Lewis Quartet
Friday, March 21 Side Door Jam Session with The Wes Lewis Quartet Come join us for a night of Jazz with the Wes Lewis Quartet followed by a jam session where musicians can perform on the Side Door Stage! By The Side Door Jazz Club Date and time Friday, March 21 · 7 - 10pm EDT. Doors at 6:30pm Location The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds Agenda 7:00 PM - 8:00…
Find out more »Side Door Jam Sessions: Wes Lewis Quartet
The Wes Lewis Quartet will perform new arrangements and original compositions to celebrate Wes’ last full semester as a PhD student in Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics at Yale University. This performance builds on materials debuted in collaborations with Kulturally Lit, the Yale Schwarzman Center, and the Arts Council of Greater New Haven. After the first set, musicians from the audience will be invited to join in for a jam session.
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 8:30pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 10pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Nicholas Payton Trio
Saturday, March 22 Nicholas Payton Trio Join us for a special night of jazz with Nicholas Payton and his Trio! By The Side Door Jazz Club Date and time Saturday, March 22 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:15pm Location The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes ALL AGES Free venue parking New Orleans-born trumpeter, keyboardist, and singer Nicholas Payton is…
Find out more »Nicholas Payton Trio
Sunday, March 23 Nicholas Payton Trio Join us for a special night of jazz with Nicholas Payton and his Trio! By The Side Door Jazz Club Date and time Sunday, March 23 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:15pm Location The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes ALL AGES Free venue parking New Orleans-born trumpeter, keyboardist, and singer Nicholas Payton is…
Find out more »Jazz with Frank Cochran
Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for a BYOB Friday with Frank Happy Hour jazz listening session every Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library's extensive collection. Discussion follows. Bone up on your jazz history and BYOB. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »The Hall Monitors
Friday, March 28 The Hall Monitors Join us for a special night of jazz with bassist Steven Bulmer's group the Hall Monitors! By The Side Door Jazz Club Date and time Friday, March 28 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:15pm Location The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes ALL AGES Free venue parking Steven Bullmer - Bass Nathan Edwards -…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 8:30pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 10pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Willie Ruff Memorial Concert
The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars and the Mingus Big Band, which includes Grammy Award winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, perform in celebration of the life, work, and legacy of Willie Ruff on Saturday, March 29 at 3:00 pm at Yale's Woolsey Hall in downtown New Haven. For tickets go to: music.yale.edu Tickets start at $26.00.
Find out more »Willie Ruff Memorial Concert
Willie Ruff Memorial Concert Ellington Jazz Series Mar. 29 | 2 p.m. | Woolsey Hall | Learn more The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars and the Mingus Big Band, which includes Yale Jazz Ensembles Director, YSM Lecturer in Jazz, and Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, perform in celebration of the life, work, and legacy of YSM Professor Emeritus of Music Willie Ruff. This performance will not be livestreamed. Tickets start at $26, Yale faculty/staff start at $19, Students start at $11
Find out more »Tom Guarna Quartet
Saturday, March 29 Tom Guarna Quartet Join us for a special night of jazz with guitarist Tom Guarna and his Quartet! By The Side Door Jazz Club Date and time Saturday, March 29 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:15pm Location The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes ALL AGES Free venue parking Tom Guarna - Guitar Donald Vega - Piano Danton Boller…
Find out more »Tom Guarna Quartet
Saturday, March 29 Tom Guarna Quartet Join us for a special night of jazz with guitarist Tom Guarna and his Quartet! By The Side Door Jazz Club Date and time Saturday, March 29 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:15pm Location The Side Door, 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes ALL AGES Free venue parking Tom Guarna - Guitar Donald Vega - Piano Danton…
Find out more »April 2025
David Chevan, Rex Cadwallader & Ryan Sands
Wednesday, April 2. Jazz bassist David Chevan will be performing an Art of Trio concert with Rex Cadwallader on piano and Ryan Rahim Sands on drum set. The concert takes place at 7:30 in Garner Recital Hall which is located in Engleman Hall on the Southern Connecticut State University campus. Admission is free! They try to keep the program spontaneous and in the moment, so who knows what will happen! Rex and David have been presenting Art of Trio…
Find out more »Jobimfest 2025
Jobimfest 2025 Celebrating the Music and Life of Antonio Carlos Jobim Laura Volpintesta - vocals Joe Carter - guitar Hendrik Meurkens - harmonica Harvie S - bass Graciliano Zambonin - drums April 2, 2025 8:00 P.M. Sacred Heart Community Theater www.shucommunitytheatre.org 1420 Post Road Fairfield, CT $10 admission, free with SHU I.D. All are welcome TICKETS: https://www.shucommunitytheatre.org/all-events/jobimfest-2025
Find out more »Jazz with Frank Cochran
Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for a BYOB Friday with Frank Happy Hour jazz listening session every Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library's extensive collection. Discussion follows. Bone up on your jazz history and BYOB. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »David Chevan’s Latin Jazz Ensemble
Friday, April 4, at Three Sheets, 372 Elm Street, in New Haven, jazz bassist David Chevan will be playing a set of Latin Jazz with students from his Latin Jazz Ensemble at SCSU. They’re going to feature some Latin classics interspersed with a few tunes from Brazil. That set is from 6-7 and that is followed directly at 7:30 by a jam session that lasts until 9 pm.
Find out more »Etienne Charles Sextet
Friday, April 4 Etienne Charles Sextet ALL AGES Join us for a special night of jazz with Trumpeter Etienne Charles and his Sextet! By The Side Door Jazz Club 745 followers Lots of repeat customers 📈 Date and time Friday, April 4 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:15pm Location The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes ALL AGES Free venue…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 8:30pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 10pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Naomi Wharry Quintet
This Saturday, April 5th at 2 pm, The Naomi Wharry Quintet will be performing outside on the Broadway Plaza, Shops at Yale. Naomi sings and plays trombone. Also in the group: Jeff Fuller on bass, Chris Morrison on guitar, Alyssa Chetrick on violin, and Avery Wyman on drums.
Find out more »Gianni Gardner & Ascent
Saturday, April 5 Gianni Gardner & Ascent ALL AGES Join us for a special night of jazz with Guitarist Gianni Gardner and his Quintet celebrating his recent release of his album Ascent! By The Side Door Jazz Club 745 followers Lots of repeat customers 📈 Date and time Saturday, April 5 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:15pm Location The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts…
Find out more »Gary Grippo at Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Sunday, April 6th from 12 – 3 pm, Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT. Host guitarist Dr. Gary Grippo leads the gig with the very inventive Barry Ries on drums & trumpet and the equally talented Jeff Fuller on bass. This week the group welcomes the brother-sister duo, Francesca & Johnny Brasile on vocals and drum set respectively. On Sunday, April 20th from 12 – 3 pm the great bassoonist, Michael Rabinowitz (founding member…
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
On Mondays in April from 7 – 8:30 pm, Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire. This “open rehearsal” is more like a show, so bring your dancing shoes. Location: the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. Open to the public, open bar, free admission.
Find out more »Jerry Bergonzi Quintet
Jerry Bergonzi Quintet with Phil Grenadier, Luis Perdoma, Harvie S, and Jason Tiemann Tuesday, April 8, 2025 8:00 PM SHU Community Theatre Fairfield, CT TICKETS: https://shucommunitytheatre.showare.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=748&a=5&src=eventperformances Presented in part by the Academic Music Program at Sacred Heart University Tenor saxophonist, Jerry Bergonzi, is an internationally recognized jazz performer, composer, author and educator. His music is renowned for its innovation, mastery, and integrity. Relentless drive, inner fire, total command, awesome technique, elastic lyricism, rich resonance, world-class, a musical visionary, are among…
Find out more »Jazz with Frank Cochran
Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for a BYOB Friday with Frank Happy Hour jazz listening session every Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library's extensive collection. Discussion follows. Bone up on your jazz history and BYOB. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »Mark Kaplan Quartet
The Mark Kaplan Quartet performs at Best Video Film & Cultural Center in Hamden on April 11 at 7:00 pm. Cover = $10.00.
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 8:30pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 10pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Dr. Gary Grippo at Cafe Nine
On Saturday, April 12th, from 4 – 7 pm, there's the weekly jazz jam session over at Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven,, hosted by Gary Grippo on guitar with Barry Ries on drums and trumpet and Jeff Fuller on bass. Musicians, come sit in after the first set!
Find out more »Women in Music
Women in Music Saturday, April 12, 2025 8:00 PM SHU Community Theatre Fairfield, CT Women in Music Ali Ryerson - flute Joyce DiCamillo - piano Yoshi Waki - bass Jm Mola - drums
Find out more »Jason Marsalis
Jason Marsalis Saturday 4/12 Get Tickets From a tender young age it was clear that Jason Marsalis had what it took to be great. Jason is the son of pianist and music educator Ellis Marsalis and his wife Dolores, and the youngest sibling of Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo. Together, the four brothers and their patriarch Ellis, comprise New Orleans venerable first family of jazz. Ellis and Dolores began to cultivate Jason’s interest in music at age three, with the purchase…
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
On Mondays in April from 7 – 8:30 pm, Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire. This “open rehearsal” is more like a show, so bring your dancing shoes. Location: the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. Open to the public, open bar, free admission.
Find out more »Jazz with Frank Cochran
Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for a BYOB Friday with Frank Happy Hour jazz listening session every Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library's extensive collection. Discussion follows. Bone up on your jazz history and BYOB. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »Jeff Fuller
Friday, April 18th, from 7 — 9 pm, Jazz bassist Jeff Fuller will be out in Westbrook at Bill’s Seafood in the fine, traditional company of Tom Boates on trombone, John Smayda on sax, Matt DeChamplain on piano, and Tom Palinko on drums. CT’s longest running jazz jam marches on!
Find out more »Benny Benack Quartet
Jazz Trumpeter / Vocalist Benny Benack Benny Benack Quartet – Jazz Concert, Friday, April 18, 2025 7:30pm, At the MAC Downtown Milford Tickets Here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35630/production/1214268?performanceId=11527562 Dual Talents. Benny Benack is the rare talent who excels on trumpet and vocals. As a fiery trumpeter he ranges from Freddie Hubbard to Louis Armstrong. As a singer he delivers sly, mature, naturally expressive post-Sinatra vocal stylings. Touring. Benny has been headlining clubs and festivals around the world with a never-ending intercontinental schedule that reflects his ardent love for the…
Find out more »Julieta Eugienio Trio
Julieta Eugienio Trio Friday 4/18 Get Tickets Julieta Eugenio - Saxophone Matt Dwonszyk - Bass Jonathan Barber - Drums Julieta Eugenio, Argentinian Saxophonist based in New York city. Julieta embedded herself into the Argentinian jazz scene and performed in renowned jazz venues in Buenos Aires alongside master musicians. In 2013, Julieta was accepted to study at Queens College for a Jazz Master degree in New York city. After her Master Graduation, nowadays, Julieta is playing alongside the finest jazz musicians…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 8:30pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 10pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Jeff Fuller & Friends
Jeff Fuller & Friends will appear at The Side Door Jazz Club, 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available at: www.thesidedoorjazz.com Get Tickets Jeff Fuller & Friends Saturday 4/19 Get Tickets New Haven-based composer and bassist Jeff Fuller has assembled a quintet of extremely talented young jazz musicians for his fifth appearance as a leader at The Side Door Jazz Club on April 19th. The group blends the eclectic musical…
Find out more »Dr. Gary Grippo at Quattro’s
On Sunday, April 20th from 12 – 3 pm, Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT. Host guitarist Dr. Gary Grippo leads the gig with the very inventive Barry Ries on drums & trumpet and the equally talented Jeff Fuller on bass. The great bassoonist, Michael Rabinowitz (founding member of the Charles Mingus Orchestra) joins in.
Find out more »Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s
On Sunday, April 20th from 12 – 3 pm - Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT. Host guitarist Gary Grippo always invites outstanding guest artists to join in. Personnel include bassist Jeff Fuller, the inventive Barry Ries on drums & trumpet. This week they welcome the great bassoonist, Michael Rabinowitz (founding member of the Charles Mingus Orchestra).
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
On Mondays in April from 7 – 8:30 pm, Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire. This “open rehearsal” is more like a show, so bring your dancing shoes. Location: the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. Open to the public, open bar, free admission.
Find out more »Post Traumatic Jazz Disorder
Quintet performing jazz standards, unusual covers and original jazz vocals and instrumentals. Lorain Ohio-Vocals Bob Farace-Bass Justin Paglino-Keys Jay McKay-Sax Jon Morse- Drums
Find out more »Post Traumatic Jazz Disorder
Quintet performing jazz standards, unusual covers and original jazz vocals and instrumentals. Lorain Ohio-Vocals Bob Farace-Bass Justin Paglino-Keys Jay McKay-Sax Jon Morse- Drums
Find out more »Jazz with Frank Cochran
Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for a BYOB Friday with Frank Happy Hour jazz listening session every Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library's extensive collection. Discussion follows. Bone up on your jazz history and BYOB. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »Blue Lion Trio
On Friday, April 25th from 7 – 8:30 pm - The Blue Lion Trio (Jeff Fuller, bass, Rich Sylvester, drums and Mike Coppola, 9-string guitar) performs at Obodo Serendipity Books, 3588 Main Street, Stratford. Free.
Find out more »Blue Lion Trio
On Friday, April 25th from 7 – 8:30 pm it's the Blue Lion Trio (Rich Sylvester, drums, Jeff Fuller on bass and Mike Coppola, 9-string guitar) at Obodo Serendipity Books, 3588 Main Street, Stratford. $10 cover includes a glass of wine.
Find out more »Kirk Edwards Quartet
Kirk Edwards Quartet Friday 4/25 Get Tickets Donald Vega - Piano and Music Director Kirk Edwards - Saxophone Dave Baron - Bass Pete Van Nostrand - Drums Kirk Edwards is a musician whose affinity for the music and for those who attend musical performances have inspired him to a long and distinguished career. He has performed as a saxophonist and a clarinetist in the U.S. Coast Guard Band and subsequently served as the Director of Cadet Bands at the U.S.…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 8:30pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 10pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Manuel Valera New Cuban Express
Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Saturday 4/26 Get Tickets Manuel Valera - Piano John Ellis - Saxophone Hamish Smith - Bass Jimmy MacBride - Drums Born and raised in Havana, Grammy nominated, Guggenheim Fellow, pianist and composer Manuel Valera since arriving in NYC h as become well known in the modern jazz scene, garnering national reviews and lending his talents as a pianist and composer to such notable artists as Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Brian Lynch, Dafnis Prieto, Jazz at…
Find out more »Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction
On Mondays in April from 7 – 8:30 pm, Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire. This “open rehearsal” is more like a show, so bring your dancing shoes. Location: the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. Open to the public, open bar, free admission.
Find out more »Some Like it Hot – April 29 – May 3
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” - The New York Times Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they…
Find out more »Dingonek Street Band & Guilford High School Jazz Ensemble
Dingonek Street Band is a Brooklyn-based brass band dedicated to human culture and sonic adventure. Built on the celebratory energy and raw spontaneity of the second-line brass band tradition, Dingonek has created a funky, high-energy party music all its own by absorbing and reworking elements of Afrobeat, Ethio-jazz, punk rock, free jazz, and Balkan brass music. This concert will feature performances by the Dingonek Street Band as well as the Guilford High School Jazz Ensemble with members of the Dongonek…
Find out more »The Juke Jazz Jam Session
The Coalition Jazz Band is going to be kicking off a new series of Jazz jam sessions at "The Juke" (Jukebox Studios 500 South Main Street, Suite 4 Deep River, CT 06417, (917) 576-9898). Performance followed by a jam session. Bring you instrument or voice and sit in.
Find out more »Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, & Blues Ensemble
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, & Blues Ensemble Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 7:30 pm Garner Hall, Southern Connecticut State University Hear SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin. FREE.
Find out more »Some Like it Hot – April 29 – May 3
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” - The New York Times Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they…
Find out more »May 2025
THE MARK KAPLAN JAZZ QUARTET
THE MARK KAPLAN JAZZ QUARTET AT GOLF COVE, THURSDAY, MAY 1st, 7 - 9 P.M. The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet is one of New England’s premier straight-ahead ensembles! We are: Mark Kaplan, tenor sax; Martin Carter, piano; Adam Anderson, bass; and John Rispoli, drums. Golf Cove is located at 336 State Street in North Haven, CT. It has a nice menu and bar, with plenty of parking and no cover.
Find out more »Some Like it Hot – April 29 – May 3
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” - The New York Times Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they…
Find out more »Jazz with Frank Cochran
Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for a BYOB Friday with Frank Happy Hour jazz listening session every Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library's extensive collection. Discussion follows. Bone up on your jazz history and BYOB. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »Some Like it Hot – April 29 – May 3
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” - The New York Times Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 8:30pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 10pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »The Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven – All The Jazz
Welcome to The Official Juneteenth Coalition - All the Jazz - Brunch Fundraiser! Join us for a morning of delicious food, smooth tunes, and good vibes. This in-person event is all about celebrating Juneteenth in style. Indulge in a scrumptious brunch spread while enjoying live jazz music that will have you grooving all day long. Your attendance will support our cause and help us continue our important work in the community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to have…
Find out more »Some Like it Hot – April 29 – May 3
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” - The New York Times Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they…
Find out more »George Cables Trio
Saturday, June 7 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 3pm The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes ALL AGES Free venue parking George Cables - Piano Essiet Essiet - Bass Jerome Jennings - Drums When George Cables was going to school in New York City he used to walk the streets at night, taking in the cosmopolitan sights and sounds, mentally…
Find out more »Gary Grippo’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s
On Sunday, May 4th from 12 – 3 pm - Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT. Host guitarist Gary Grippo always invites outstanding guest artists to join in. Jeff Fuller on bass, Barry Ries on drums & trumpet. This week's special guest is the great jazz flutist Ali Ryerson, who’s winding up her successful Northeast tour.
Find out more »Some Like it Hot – April 29 – May 3
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” - The New York Times Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they…
Find out more »Some Like it Hot – April 29 – May 3
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” - The New York Times Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they…
Find out more »Rawa 8 year anniversary event
Three hour event celebrating RAWA Mediterranean Fusion Restaraunt on May 8th 615pm to 930pm. Tickets on sale for $65 per person at eventbrite.com and include any drink of choice, any meal of choice, any dessert of choice, 3 hours live middle eastern jazz, belly dance performance, fire performance, give away and more!
Find out more »Jazz with Frank Cochran
Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for a BYOB Friday with Frank Happy Hour jazz listening session every Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library's extensive collection. Discussion follows. Bone up on your jazz history and BYOB. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »Michael Wolff Trio with Ben Allison and Mike Clark
Michael Wolff Trio with Ben Allison and Mike Clark Join us for a special night of jazz with pianist Michael Wolff and his Trio! By The Side Door Jazz Club Friday, May 9 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:15pm The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes ALL AGES Free venue parking Michael Wolff - Piano Ben Allison - Bass Mike Clark -…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 8:30pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 10pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Gary Grippo, Barry Ries, Jeff Fuller
On Saturday, May 10th, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven. The weekly jazz jam session will be hosted by Gary Grippo on guitar with Barry Ries on drums and trumpet and Jeff Fuller on bass. Musicians, come sit in after the first set!
Find out more »Dezron Douglas Quartet
Dezron Douglas Quartet Join us for a special night of jazz with bassist Dezron Douglas and his Quartet! By The Side Door Jazz Club Saturday, May 10 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:15pm The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes Free venue parking Lummie Spann - Saxophone George Burton - Piano Dezron Douglas - Bass Joe Dyson - Drums New…
Find out more »The Afro-Semitic Experience
CMI Confronting Racism is pleased to present - The Afro-Semitic Experience Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Congregation Mishkan Israel 785 Ridge Road Hamden, CT, 06517 CMI Confronting Racism is pleased to present a very special community event! The Afro-Semitic Experience will premiere a new Jazz song cycle Exodus to Emancipation Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7 pm Congregation Mishkan Israel Tickets are $18. Exodus to Emancipation explores the legacy of slave songs from both African American and Jewish traditions, intertwining historical…
Find out more »Wes Lewis, Derek Lewis, Ryan Sands, Jeff Fuller
Tuesday, May 13th, 7-10 pm. at Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven from 7 – 10 pm. Wes Lewis on Tenor Sax, Derek Lewis on piano, Jeff Fuller on bass and Ryan Sands on drums.
Find out more »Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
Wednesday, May 14th from 7 – 9 pm, Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for their monthly jazz session with “a coterie of musical guests” including Gary Grippo on guitar, Jeff Fuller on bass, Barry Ries on drums, and saxophonist Mark Kaplan. $10 cover.
Find out more »Jazz with Frank Cochran
Join renowned jazz historian and Jazz Haven Board member Frank Cochran for a BYOB Friday with Frank Happy Hour jazz listening session every Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Institute Library in downtown New Haven. Each Friday Frank selects iconic jazz LPs to play from the Library's extensive collection. Discussion follows. Bone up on your jazz history and BYOB. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »Jonathan Barber and Vision Ahead
Jonathan Barber and Vision Ahead Friday, May 16, 2025, 2025 7:30pm GET TICKETS Internationally recorded artist, composer, educator and bandleader Jonathan Barber was voted the #1 Up-and-Coming Drummer of 2018 in Modern Drummer. Barber has already recorded and toured worldwide with such artists as Pat Metheny, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride, Erykah Badu, Nicholas Payton, Buster Williams, Jimmy Greene, Jeremy Pelt, Wallace Roney, Terrace Martin, Gretchen Parlato, Jennifer Holiday, Steve Davis, J.D. Allen, Walter Smith III, The Brooklyn Philharmonic and…
Find out more »Ken Peplowski Quartet
Friday, May 16 Ken Peplowski Quartet ALL AGES Join us for a special night of jazz with clarinetist/saxophonist Ken Peplowski and his Quartet! By The Side Door Jazz Club Friday, May 16 · 8 - 10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:15pm The Side Door 85 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT 06371 Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes Free venue parking Ken Peplowski - Clarinet Tardo Hammer - Piano Martin Wind - Bass…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 8:30pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Firehouse 12 Spring Jazz Series – 10pm Shows
Firehouse 12 is proud to announce our 2025 Spring Jazz Series. We are excited to present a roster full of striking musicians, including many familiar faces. The Fully Celebrated Orchestra starts our Spring Series with Jim Hobbs, Timo Shanko, Taylor Ho Bynum, Luther Gray, and Ian Ayers. Joe Morris returns with Counter Spectacle on April 4th, followed on April 11 by Tomeka Reid's A Tribute to Ellington. Sexmob, Pheeroan akLaff, and Fred Frith all join us to round out the series.…
Find out more »Wes Lewis Quintet
On Saturday, May 17th, from 8 – 11 pm, Wes Lewis’ quintet for the Yale Swing Blues & Fusion dance at High Lane Club, 40 High Lane, North Haven, CT. It’s the culmination of a 2-day workshop in Lindy Hop and Balboa – incredible swing dance styles. Register here.
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