Jazz Haven

Greater New Haven's Community Resource for Jazz since 1996

Greater New Haven's community
resource for Jazz since 1996!

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Big Brooklyn Jazz/Klezmer/Groove Live at Best Video Film & Cultural Center

August 14, 2026 By Craig OConnell

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 the inseparable exultation and pathos of the klezmer sound, all interwoven over a fabric of jazz and groove that pulls all stops. Big Brooklyn was formed by Willie and Melody Dornfeld. While having New England roots, they formed the band while in Colorado, but have since moved back to New England and are excited to be performing in the Best Video Film & Cultural Center on August 14 from 7-9pm. Band members include: Melody Dornfeld – Clarinet & Bass Clarinet, Nigel Regan– Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Gannon Ferrell – Guitar, Preston Murphy – Bass, and Willie Dornfeld – Drums. www.bigbrooklynmusic.com

Tagged With: Best Video, Best Video Film & Cultural Center, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Haven, JazzHaven.org, New Haven, New Jazz Underground, Nigel Regan, Women In Jazz, Women in Music

Scoville Unit Jazz Trio at the Old Lyme Inn

August 7, 2025 By Craig OConnell

The Trio of Tim Lewis (guitar), Dave Daddario (upright bass), and John Moore (drums) will be performing at the Old Lyme Inn. Great food, drinks, and atmosphere at the Jazz epicenter of southeastern CT.

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Scoville Unit Jazz Band – Mardi Gras Celebration at Flanders Fish Market and Restaurant

March 4, 2025 By Craig OConnell

An evening of jazz and great seafood to celebrate Mardi Gras. Nathan Edwards (saxophone), Lou Bocciarelli (bass), Tom Defaria (drums), Timothy Lewis (guitar). Trio from 5-6PM, full band 6-8PM.

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New Haven Composers Spotlight at NXTHVN

April 9, 2024 By Craig OConnell

The New Haven Composers Spotlight, a collaboration between emergent composers and 15 local musicians, will debut on April 20, 2024. Supported by both the Mellon Foundation and Arts Council of Greater New Haven via the Artist Corps grant, the Composers Spotlight aims to highlight unique and emerging composers in New Haven and to pair these composers with a large ensemble of musicians from across the institutions and musical communities of the city. The performances will span genres from jazz and swing to R&B and contemporary classical. In order to reserve seats for the (free) event, guests are encouraged to fill out this registration form (https://forms.gle/5kDBriMqLWyoTqEw9).

Tagged With: Jazz, New Haven, NXTHVN

Upcoming Events

Sat 11

Cafe Nine Jazz Jam

July 11 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cafe Nine
New Haven CT
Sat 11

Richard Sylvester’s Blue Lion Trio

July 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Open Door Tea
Stratford CT
Sat 11

Dave Stryker Quartet with Troy Roberts

July 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Side Door Jazz Club
Old Lyme

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