John Basile is an accomplished jazz guitarist and composer known for his soulful melodic playing, sophisticated harmonic sense, and deep conversational approach to improvisation. As an accompanist he has worked with Peggy Lee, Sylvia Sims, Rosemary Clooney and Tony Bennett's as well as live and recorded performances with contemporary instrumentalists George Mraz, Michael Becker, […]
Trumpet player Alexander Pope Norris has played with legends Betty Carter and the Village Vanguard Band and modernists Joshua Redman and Marvin 'Smitty' Smith. He began his Latin jazz exploration with Baltimore-based Rumba Club, going on to work Afro-Cuban jazz artists Andy and Jerry Gonzalez, Giovanni Hildago, and Monguito Santamaria. He appears on over 60 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s our 3rd Anniversary Birthday Blowout Bash with 25+ musicians jamming the night away including Melissa Newman, Giacomo Gates, David DeJesus, Mike Mossman, Greg Wall, Boots Maleson, Harvey S etc. etc.! Along with over 25 of our favorite jazz musicians and non-stop music, we will feature a fancy New Orleans style dinner and an amazing […]
David Morgan - piano David DeJesus - alto sax Greg Wall - tenor sax Brian Glassman - bass Tyger MacNeal - drums Pianist David Morgan is a local treasure! The rare blend of world class Jazz artistry with a focus on improving the quality of life for all of us here at home in […]
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 […]
