We are thrilled to have three time Emmy-nominated composer/pianist Steve Sandberg back with us. Steve plays original music that masterfully blends classical, world music and jazz with the excitement of virtuosic improvisation. Steve's mentor was multi-instrumentalist Mario Rivera, a member of the Dizzie Gillespie, Tito Puente, and George Coleman ensembles. Steve was pianist, composer and arranger for Rivera’s “Salsa […]
Miki Hayama - Piano Harvie S - Bass Matt Wilson - Drums Greg Wall - Saxophones Don’t miss this exceptional quartet featuring four acclaimed and stylistically distinctive artists. Miki Hayama is a GRAMMY-nominated pianist, arranger and musical director, and has performed with a wide range of jazz greats and stars across genres such as […]
Award-winning guitarist Paul Bollenback developed a taste for the exotic over the course of a three-year period when his family lived in India. He was 11 years old when the family traveled to New Delhi, and years later the sounds and experiences of that early journey found their way into his first album from Challenge Records, […]
Born in New Haven,Connecticut, Ed Cherry moved to New York in 1978 to play guitar with Dizzy Gillespie from 1978 to 1992 performing in Gillespie's quartet, big band and with The United Nation Orchestra which recorded the Grammy Award-winning Live at Royal Festival Hall (Enja). Gillespie died in 1993, and Cherry released his first recording […]
Kenny Wessel, known throughout the world for his adventurous solo voice, unrelenting swing, and sensitive accompaniment skills, has become an audience favorite here in Westport. He is best know for his long relationship with Jazz Master Ornette Coleman, touring internationally and recording as a member of Ornette’s Prime Time band. Kennny is also very interested in […]
Remembering Chet Baker! Andy Gravish combines a passionate warmth with a blazing facility and a musical wit that always leaves one wanting to hear more. Andy regularly performs at the top jazz festivals around the world, and has been the featured soloist with the Village Vanguard Orchestra, the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band, Paquito D'Rivera, […]
Jame Weidman, a distinctive pianist, has been a sideman and accompanist in many settings over the past 30+ years, from Abbey Lincoln, Cassandra Wilson, Steve Coleman to Kevin Mahogany and the Grammy nominated Joe Lovano Us Five. In addition, James has also proven to be an increasingly significant bandleader and composer/arranger. His recording on Inner […]
Melissa Newman , vocals Tony Lombardozzi, guitar Phil Bowler, bass Bobby Leonard, drums 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 […]
Jim Royle - drums Bryan Garbe - steel pans Dave Childs - piano/keys John Mobilio - bass The Caribbean Jazz Connection is led by drummer Jim Royle who has been crossing genres of Jazz and CaribbeanLatin styles for years. They delight audiences wherever they go in the Islands or on the mainland. Royle, the consummate […]
Jen Allen is a dynamic pianist, composer, author, and educator, captivating audiences worldwide with her artistry and creative vision. She frequently performs as a leader or collaborator in venues across New York, the Northeast U.S., and internationally, including appearances at the Litchfield Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Greater Hartford Monday Night Jazz Series, and Wexford […]
