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 […]
Abena Koomson-Davis, vocals Greg Wall, tenor and soprano saxes Rick Germanson, piano Matt Dwonszyk, bass Jonathan Barber , drums Abena Koomson-Davis is a performer, educator, and wordsmith. She is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, where she earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts, and also of Teachers College, Columbia University, where she earned a […]
The Caribbean Jazz Connection is led by drummer Jim Royle who has been crossing genres of Jazz and Caribbean Latin styles for years. They delight audiences wherever they go in the Islands or on the mainland. Royle, the consummate educator and artist has brought so many young and old alike into the joys of percussion, especially with Steel pans and Caribbean […]
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 […]
