JAZZ
Zaccai Curtis Trio George Cables at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeZaccai Curtis moved to New York City in 2005 where he’s connected with and regularly performed with artists such as: Lakecia Benjamin, Christian Scott, Donald Harrison, Cindy Blackman Santana, Eddie Palmieri, Brian Lynch, the Mambo Legends, Abraham Burton, Ralph Peterson, Ray Vega, and Avery Sharpe among others. Currently Zaccai is a professor of music at […]
Renee Rosnes Quartet at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeRenee Rosnes’ already distinguished career continues to reach new levels marked by new music, exciting collaborations, and ever-evolving musicianship. Upon moving to New York from Vancouver, Canada in 1985, she quickly established a reputation of the highest regard, touring and recording with such masters as Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Bobby Hutcherson, JJ Johnson, Buster Williams […]
Hamilton De Holanda Trio at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeHamilton de Holanda was born on March 30, 1976, into a musical family. His first instrument, at the age of four, was the Melodica. Two years later (1982) he began his professional career as a six-year-old mandolin prodigy on a national TV show with an audience of over 50 million. Today, as a composer, improviser, bandleader, […]
Oktoberfest Jazz at Western Connecticut State University
Veronica Hagman Concert Hall 43 Lake Avenue Extension, DanburyDecember 7-8, 2024 WCSU’s outstanding large jazz ensembles take center stage in this presentation of big band classics. Featuring the Vocal Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Will Gorman, the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jamie Begian and the Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jimmy Greene. For more information
Alex Claffy at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeAlexander Claffy is a jazz bassist, composer and arranger based in New York. He has played with artists including Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Harold Mabern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Christian Scott and Joey Alexander. In addition to an album of standards, he has released a series of genre-defying compositions with his band simply known as Claffy. Alexander […]
Tierney Sutton and Tamir Hendelman at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeAbout Tierney Sutton 9-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton has received a “Best Jazz Vocal Album” Grammy nod for every project she has released in the last decade. Known for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook, Sutton is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller and her ability to use […]
Madeleine Peyroux Quartet at SHU Theater in Fairfield
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre 1420 Post Rd, FairfieldAn ensemble of accomplished Connecticut musicians who have played for and traveled with top Grammy winning performers are playing a Madeleine Peyroux makes a stop in Fairfield in promotion of her latest album, Let’s Walk. “The only thing that matters is the song," says Madeleine Peyroux. That conviction along with a one-of a-kind voice, has […]
Holiday Coffee House Fundraiser at the Beekley Library
Beekley Library 10 Central Ave, New HartfordCome support the Beekley Library this holiday season! The Library’s annual Coffee House Fundraiser will feature jazz music with Kathy Tomarelli, pianist extraordinaire, along with raffles, silent auction, food, and drinks! Purchase raffle tickets starting November 9 and at the door. All ages are welcome. Admission: Adults $10 each; ages 12 and under are free. […]
Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert at Wesleyan Center for the Arts
Wesleyan Center for the Arts Theater 271 Washington Terrace, MiddletownIn this evening of classic and contemporary jazz, audiences will hear from both the Wesleyan University Jazz Orchestra and the Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble. The Wesleyan University Jazz Orchestra, directed by Jay Hoggard ’76, MA ’91, Professor of Music and African American Studies, focuses on large ensemble repertoire, often featuring work composed by Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Thad Jones, Oliver Nelson, Fletcher […]
Caity Gyorgy at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeCaity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is a 2 time JUNO award winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at jazz clubs and festivals across Canada, Mexico, Japan and the USA and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, Bryn Roberts and […]
Bill Charlap at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeBill Charlap - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Kenny Washington - Drums Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. […]
Larry Fuller at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeRaised in Toledo, Ohio, Fuller began his musical studies at age 11, immediately showing a talent for jazz. At the extraordinary age of 13, Floyd “Candy” Johnson, a veteran of the Count Basie and Duke Ellington Orchestras, took Fuller under his wing, hiring him for regular paying gigs. In his early years, Fuller became a […]