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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…
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 »A Night of Jazz: Music Benefit
A Night of Jazz: Music BenefitSunday, June 21, 2026 Sunday, June 21st at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Best Video Film & Cultural Center Join us on Sunday, June 21st at 7pm for a benefit for interfaith volunteer caregivers in Greater New Haven. Admission by donation. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Find out more »Guillermo Klein Quintet
Guillermo Klein Quintet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Sunday, June 21 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM One of jazz's most celebrated composer-pianists brings his quintet to The Side Door for a rare and intimate performance Guillermo Klein - Piano/Vocals Vinicius Gomes - Guitar Sebastian De Urquiza - Bass Rogerio Boccato - Percussion Rodrigo Recabarren - Drums Born in Buenos Aires and trained at Berklee College of Music, Argentine pianist and composer Guillermo Klein is one of the most…
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, Thursday, June 25, 7 - 9 p.m. Address: 439 Derby Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516.
Find out more »Somi
Somi Vocalist, composer, actor, and playwright Somi Kakoma is the daughter of immigrants from Uganda and Rwanda. A true renaissance woman, she is known in the jazz world simply as ‘Somi’. Her fifth studio album, Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba, is a companion project to the critically acclaimed original musical “Dreaming Zenzile” that Somi also wrote and starred in Off-Broadway as a tribute to the great South African singer and activist. Prior to Zenzile and at the height of…
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 Quintet
On Friday, June 26th from 7 — 10 pm, Jeff Fuller will be bringing his all-star quintet into SBC (Small Batch Cellars) at 37 Nettleton Ave., North Haven, CT. This hidden gem is a great music venue with great wines! On this night my group consists of: Naomi Wharry (trombone and vocals), Nigel Regan (saxophones), Darren Litzie (keyboard), and Ryan Sands drums). Ticket Information unavailable for now.
Find out more »Rich Baratta Latin Jazz Sextet
TWO SHOWS --- 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM --- Tickets @ (203) 346-2000 Savant Records announces the release of Another Kind of Bird, the compelling new album from drummer and bandleader Richard Baratta. Baratta revisits music associated with Charlie Parker, reimagining the repertoire through inventive new arrangements and a forward-looking ensemble approach. Baratta’s standout band features GRAMMY-nominated pianist and arranger Bill O’Connell, saxophonist Vincent Herring, guitarist Paul Bollenback, bassist Michael Goetz, and percussionist Paul Rossman. A musician long before he…
Find out more »Corcoran Holt Quintet: Freedom of Art
Corcoran Holt Quintet: Freedom of Art The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, June 26 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM One of jazz's most dynamic bassists and bandleaders brings his quintet to The Side Door Corcoran Holt – Bass Stacy Dillard – Tenor & Soprano Saxophone Josh Evans – Trumpet Benito Gonzalez – Piano Kweku Sumbry – Drums & Djembe Corcoran Holt is a force of nature on the bass — a musician whose commanding presence, deep groove, and…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Joe Carter Trio
Saturday, June 27th from 7 — 10 pm, Joe Carter’s Trio, with Graciliano Zambonim on drums and Jeff Fuller on bass. A delightful evening of Brazilian music at Twelvenote Brew Co., 3389 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT. This place is an untapped (get it?) resource for musical entertainment and great beers!
Find out more »Javon Jackson’s Meet the Masters All Stars
Javon Jackson's Meet the Masters All Stars The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, June 27 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM Javon Jackson brings his Meet the Masters All Stars to The Side Door — an all-star ensemble of faculty from his celebrated summer jazz camp Javon Jackson – Tenor Saxophone Rich Goldstein – Guitar Jeremy Manasia – Piano Corcoran Holt – Bass McClenty Hunter – Drums The Meet the Masters Summer Jazz Workshop is one of Connecticut's most…
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 »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 »July 2026
Jazz Haven Radio
Tune in to WNHH Radio at 103.5 FM or on the web every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm as Stanley Welch hosts the program Jazz Haven live. The program often features musicians from the Connecticut area either past or present. Jazz Haven also live streams at: newhavenindependent.org and at jazzradiowetf.org Mr. Welch, aka “Stan The Man,” honored by Jazz Haven as “Unsung Hero” of 2017, is no stranger to jazz radio. Stanley worked at WYBC-FM for many years as on-air jazz DJ…
Find out more »Eight Men Swinging
Wednesday, July 1st at 7 pm, renowned bassist Jeff Fuller will be joining trumpeter Mark Dennis,and seven other prominent CT jazz musicians in “Eight Men Swinging” at the Milford Art Council, 40 Railroad Avenue So., Milford. They will be performing the legendary, oh-so-cool arrangements of the Dave Pell Octet, with charts by Marty Paich, Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers and others. This is a new band, worth checking out! Tickets available here.
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 Farnsworth Big Room Quintet Featuring Eric Alexander
Joe Farnsworth Big Room Quintet Featuring Eric Alexander The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, July 3 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM One of the most electrifying drummers in jazz brings an all-star quintet to The Side Door Joe Farnsworth – Drums Eric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone Medjé Owusu – Trumpet Isaac Byrd – Piano Peter Washington – Bass Joe Farnsworth is one of the most highly regarded jazz drummers on the scene today — known for his blazing…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Joe Farnsworth Big Room Quintet Featuring Eric Alexander
Joe Farnsworth Big Room Quintet Featuring Eric Alexander The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, July 4 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM One of the most electrifying drummers in jazz brings an all-star quintet to The Side Door Joe Farnsworth – Drums Eric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone Medjé Owusu – Trumpet Isaac Byrd – Piano Peter Washington – Bass Joe Farnsworth is one of the most highly regarded jazz drummers on the scene today — known for his blazing…
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s
On Sunday, July 5th, 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 with Jeff Fuller on bass and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet. Guest artist on the 5th is the uber-talented Naomi Wharry, whose voice and trombone skills will captivate you.
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 »Jazz Under The Stars
On Friday, July 10th from 7 – 10 pm, renownded bassist Jeff Fuller will be fronting his all-star quintet in a special “Jazz Under The Stars” event at The Estate, 709 Townsend Ave., New Haven. They’ve been entertaining folks there for a couple of years, and the group looks forward to swinging the night away under the luxurious tent at The Estate. Joining Jeff will be Atla DeChamplain (vocals), Will Cleary (sax), Ryan Sands (drums), and Darren Litzie (piano). Tickets available here.
Find out more »Loston Harris Trio
Loston Harris Trio The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, July 10 • 8 PM - 10 PM One of New York's most beloved pianists and vocalists brings his trio to The Side Door for an unforgettable evening Loston Harris is a singular force in the world of jazz — a pianist whose playing has been described as "percussive" and "incredibly fluid," and a vocalist whose delivery is unmistakably "suave." His musical journey began with a chance encounter with Harry…
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, July 11th from 7 – 9 pm, Richard Sylvester’s Blue Lion Trio, featuring this week guitarist extraordinaire Tony Lombardozzi, 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. Free, open to the public.
Find out more »Dave Stryker Quartet with Troy Roberts
Dave Stryker Quartet with Troy Roberts The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, July 11 • 8 PM - 10 PM One of jazz guitar's most distinctive voices brings his quartet to The Side Door — joined by the extraordinary Troy Roberts on tenor sax Dave Stryker – Guitar Troy Roberts – Tenor Saxophone Jared Gold – Organ Steve Johns – Drums Whether you've heard guitarist Dave Stryker leading his own group or as a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine,…
Find out more »Quattro’s Jazz Brunch
Quattro's Italian Ristorante holds its weekly jazz brunch every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
Find out more »Jazz Brunch with the Shoreline Jazz Quintet
Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant featuring The Shoreline Jazz Quintet Deepak Cyril D’Souza – Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Steve Roane – Bass, Mike Bimonte – Drums, Steve Wood-Guitar, Rich Meyers – Vibraphone 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT 203-453-6575 www.quattrositalian.com July 12, 12 noon to 3:00 pm. No cover charge.
Find out more »Jazz at The Whitney Center
On Sunday, July 12th from 4 – 5:30 pm, at The Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Rd., Hamden, bassist Jeff Fuller hosts the second of three monthly recitals, featuring this day the marvelous singer/trombonist Naomi Wharry along with Darren Litzie on piano and Ryan Sands on drums. Free and open to the public. Our third show will be August 9th with Haneef Nelson (trumpet), Nigel Regan (sax), Ben Bilello (drums) and Darren Litzie (piano).
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 Afro-Semitic Experience
The Afro-Semitic Experience will be playing on Tuesday, July 14, at 7:00 pm in a free outdoor concert that is hosted by First Church, 830 Corbin Ave, in New Britain. The group will be performing in their courtyard which is right by their parking lot. Bring a picnic dinner and your dancing shoes and come celebrate Unity in the Community with them.
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 Zaleski Quintet
Mark Zaleski Quintet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, July 17 • 8 PM - 10 PM A uniquely dynamic saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader brings his quintet to The Side Door Mark Zaleski is one of the most distinctive and versatile voices on the New England jazz scene — a Boston-based saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader whose music refuses to be neatly categorized. Growing up in Boylston, Massachusetts, he was shaped equally by the jazz of Dave Brubeck, Cannonball…
Find out more »Cafe Nine Jazz Jam
Every Saturday, from 4 – 7 pm, Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, holds its weekly afternoon jazz jam session. Musicians, come sit in after the first set! No cover charge.
Find out more »Joe McCarthy Afro Bop Alliance Sextet
Joe McCarthy Afro Bop Alliance Sextet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, July 18 • 8 PM - 10 PM The Afro Bop Alliance brings their boundary-crossing sound to The Side Door for an intimate evening of Afro-Latin jazz at its finest Joe McCarthy - Leader/Drums Alex Norris - Trumpet Alejandro Aviles - Tenor Saxophone Juanga Lakunza - Trombone Zaccai Curtis - Piano Luques Curtis - Bass The Afro Bop Alliance is the intimate counterpart to the Latin Grammy…
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 »Allen Lowe & The All Stars
Allen Lowe & The All Stars Wednesday, July 22nd, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. at Best Video Film & Cultural Center $10.00 cover charge.
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, July 23, 7 - 9 p.m.:
Find out more »Fridays with Frank Jazz Listening Sessions
Friday Happy Hour Jazz with Frank Cochran at The Institute Library Every Friday from 5:15-7:00 p.m. An Eclectic Selection From Our Vinyl Collection The Fridays with Frank jazz listening sessions are held in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Institute Library's amazing jazz vinyl collection. Friday Happy Hour Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd's always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the…
Find out more »Hendrik Meurkens Quartet
Hendrik Meurkens Quartet The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Friday, July 24 • 8 PM - 10 PM One of the most unique and captivating voices in jazz brings his quartet to The Side Door. Hendrik Meurkens – Harmonica & Vibraphone Steve Ash – Piano Joe Fitzgerald – Bass Ben Bilello – Drums Hendrik Meurkens is a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and the vibraphone — widely regarded as the most important jazz harmonica player since Toots Thielemans. Born…
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.
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Yoko Miwa Trio The Side Door Old Lyme, CT Saturday, July 25 • 8 PM - 10 PM One of the most powerful and compelling pianists on the scene today brings her trio to The Side Door for an unforgettable evening of jazz. Yoko Miwa - Piano Will Slater - Bass Scott Goulding - Drums Born in Kobe, Japan, Yoko Miwa grew up playing classical piano before discovering jazz through Minoru Ozone, a celebrated organist and father of pianist…
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