David Berkman - piano, compositions Billy Drews - alto sax, clarinet Greg Wall - tenor and soprano saxes Jakob Dreyer - bass Quinton Cain - drums David Berkman has been an essential part of the New York jazz scene for over 30 years, as a creative and swinging voice on the piano and as a […]
Ted Rosenthal - piano Ted Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianist/composers of his generation. The New Yorker magazine describes him as “a musician’s musician who balances technique and taste.” The Los Angeles Times calls him “a pianist of rarest skill.” Rosenthal actively tours worldwide with his trio and as a soloist. He also has performed with many jazz […]
Few musicians embody the spontaneous energy of jazz like Matt Wilson. The New York-based drummer combines buoyant zeal, idiosyncratic style, infectious humor, joyous swing and an indomitable spirit of surprise. Together, with his universally recognized personal warmth, these qualities have made Wilson one of the most in-demand players and educators on the modern jazz scene, […]
This show kicks off the new JazzFC/WPKN 89.5 partnership, a monthly collaboration to spread the word about top-tier jazz performances straight to the heart of our community. Born 27 May 1948, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, pianist Marc Copland was a part of the vibrant music scene in Philadelphia as a saxophonist before going to New York […]
Join us for a warm evening of hot Jazz at Westport's own Jazz Inferno! Melissa is a natural talent, and really makes every song she sings her very own. With a band like this, the evening is sure to be way over the top. This show always sells out so be sure and get reservations […]
Greg Wall - tenor Saxophone Andy Gravish -Trumpet Jen Allen - Piano Essiet Essiet- Bass Sylvia Cuenca - Drums The great Wayne Shorter, 1933- 2023, was among the most influential improvisers and prolific composers in Jazz history. Since his first performances with Art Blakey in the late 1950’s, he stayed at the forefront of […]
Frank London - trumpet Greg Wall - tenor saxophone Robert Piket -piano Hilliard Green - bass Newman Taylor Baker - drums Hear our interview with Frank London Recently diagnosed with myelofibrosis, an extremely rare blood cancer, London decided to release Spirit Stronger Than Blood as a celebration of life. After a serious battle, Sir Frank […]
Adam Nussbaum, born in New York City, is one of the finest Jazz drummers working today. He grew up in Norwalk (Conneticut). When he was five years old, he gained piano lessons. Seven years later he began playing drums, bass and saxophone. 1975 Adam Nussbaum moved to New York to study at Davis Center for Performing […]
Jazz FC is delighted to welcome back Sarah Jane Cion. Sarah has performed with young and older jazz legends such as Clark Terry, Etta Jones, Anita O’Day, Della Griffin, Ralph Lalama, Alan Harris, Carmen Leggio, Dr. Lyn Christie, Bucky Pizzarelli, Don Braden, and many others. She is often found performing with New York City mainstay […]
Pianist Chris Coogan has been one of the most popular performers in our area for many years, and for good reason: He “plays great”! Chris grew up here, and has chosen to make Fairfield County his home, as well as his home base for his many faceted music career. He is a world class jazz […]
