Short and sweet this week
Gig list, a Glenn Miller question, and who's playing harp with Wynton?
Glenn Miller, whose plane disappeared over the English Channel in 1944, may be the best-known musical casualty of World War II. We remember him and all the fallen this weekend. If he had survived the war, do you think the trajectory of jazz, in both economic terms and in musical style, would have played out differently? Leave a comment if you’re so inclined! (photo courtesy US Air Force)
The 8495Jazz editorial staff spent the past week gathering string for future issues, so we’re a little condensed this week. But there are plenty of gigs for you to think about! Enjoy your holiday and remember those who gave the ultimate gift to the nation.
Keep scrolling to the bottom! This week’s video features what most of us would consider an unlikely jazz performance from 2004, but it works!
Out and About with 8495Jazz
These listings are a curated sampling of shows in the region. As an independent resource for jazz news, 8495Jazz does not receive any consideration, free tickets, or affiliate fees for these listings. Please confirm events are still happening directly with the venue.
8495Jazz Wild Card Gig of the Week
Congregation Mishkan Israel, Hamden CT
Klezmer workshop and concert w/Frank London (trumpet), Sunday, May 31. Workshop runs 1 – 3 pm, concert at 5:30. Workshop and concert $30, concert only $20 (adult) and $15 (seniors and students). Children under 11 free.
8495Jazz Spur of the Moment Gig TODAY
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA
Symphony Hall Presents Miles Davis and John Coltrane Centennial with Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane (trumpet, sax), 3 pm. GA $70.99 - $111.99 including service fee.
Other Upcoming Shows
VFW Post 399, Westport, CT
Dan Pugach (drums, combo), Thursday, May 28, 7:30 and 8:45 pm. GA $20.76 for early show, $10.76 for second set. Students/vets $15.76 for early show.
Scullers, Boston, MA
The Levin Bros. w/Pat LaBarbera (combo), Saturday, May 30, 7 and 9 pm. GA $52.45 - $65.35 including service fee.
The Side Door, Old Lyme, CT
Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra Monthly Residency w/drummer Sherrie Maricle, Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 pm. GA $43.86, students $22.68 including service fee.
The Parlour, Providence, RI
The Gene Rosati MHJD Trio (guitar, combo), today, 5 pm. GA $10.
Palace Theater Poli Club, Waterbury, CT
Charlie Apicella & Iron City (guitar, combo), Friday, May 29, 7 and 9 pm. GA $41 including service fee.
Chan’s, Woonsocket, RI
Greg Abate Super Quartet (sax, combo), Saturday, May 30, 8 pm. GA advance $25.63 including service fee, $30 at the door.
Pump House Music Works, S. Kingstown, RI
Dan Moretti & The Hammond Boys w/Diane Blue (sax, B-3 organ, combo, vocals), Friday, May 29, 7 pm. GA $28.52 including service fee.
Firehouse 12, New Haven, CT
Marta Sanchez solo piano, Friday, May 29, 8:30 and 10 pm. GA $20 for the 8:30 show, $15 for 10 pm show.
Jazz Forum Arts, Tarrytown, NY
James Carter Organ Trio (sax, organ, combo), Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 7 and 9:30 pm. GA $48.25, students $43 including service fee.
2nd Home, Winsted, CT
Frank Gordon Trio (bass, guitar, drums), Thursday, May 28, 6:30 pm. No cover.
Jams
Cafe Nine, New Haven CT
New Haven Jazz Underground jam, usually 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month: free admission
Saturday jazz jam most Saturdays, 4 pm. Free.
Blackeyed Sally’s, Hartford, CT
Jazz Wednesdays, featured set 7 pm, jam session afterward.
Carmine’s, East Hartford, CT
Paisley’s All Star Memorial Jam, various Tuesdays, click link for dates, 7:30 pm. House band set followed by jam. Free.
Mahoney’s, Poughkeepsie, NY
Poughkeepsie Jazz Project, every Tuesday, 7 pm. Free.
Park City Music Hall, Bridgeport, CT
Scott Cushman and Friends followed by jam, first Wednesday of the month.
The Parlour, Providence, RI
First Sunday Jam (first Sunday of the month) with Ben Shaw Quartet followed by jam, music starts at 6. Jammers $5, audience $10.
Groton Hill Music Center, Groton, MA
Jams every second Tuesday of the month through June, 7 pm. $10 at the door, no advance sales.
Jazz Societies and Organizations (great info on events, festivals, and more)
Jazz Society of Fairfield County
Jazz Fridays at Three Sheets New Haven 1st/3rd Fridays from 6-9pm
Jazz Thursdays at The Cannon New Haven every other Thurs from 7-9pm.
Happy birthday, Zimmy! We don’t necessarily tie Bob Dylan too closely to jazz, but this version of “It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry,” off the Highway 61 Revisited album, pairs Bob and Wynton. And tell me it does not swing mightily! Bob turns 85 today.
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Huge Glenn Miller fan here! I'm not sure if the trajectory of jazz would have played out differently, but I sure would have liked to see what more Miller had in the musical gas tank to share with fans. A musical treasure we didn't get to experience long enough. My humble two cents.