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 misc career. He is a world class jazz pianist, […]
Art Blakey has been a source of inspiration to the world of Jazz. We will be celebrating this legendary band leader with some of some of our contemporary jazz masters. Featuring: Trumpet- Mike Mossman Trombone- Steve Davis Sax- Greg Wall Bass- Essiet Essiet Drums- Steve Johns Piano- Michael Cochrane
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 27th to help us celebrate the first anniversary of Jazz at the Post! Over 20 of our favorite performers, including Brian Marsella, David Morgan, Sarah Cion, Mike Mossman, Tim Horner, Phil Bowler, Rob Henke, Joe Corsello, Dave Childs, Kenny Wessel, and Rale Micic, David DeJesus, and many more, […]
Japan is known for precision craftsmanship, and nobody exemplifies this better pianist Hiroshi Yamazaki, who's impeccable technique and sense of swing continues to delight audience on both sides of the Pacific. He will be joined by the always swinging Takashi Otsuka on bass, and American jazz master Jason Tiemann on drums. And, of course, the Jazz Rabbi will be on hand for […]
Join us was we continue our celebration of the music of one of the greatest Jazz musicians and bandleaders of all time, the legendary drummer Art Blakey with a truly All-Star lineup. Art Blakey, also known as “Buhaina” or “Bu,” was often called the father of hard bop. He was responsible for producing and developing more jazz […]
Grammy nominated, Hammond organist, Brian Charette has established himself as a leading voice in modern jazz. He took 1st place in the 2014 "Downbeat Magazine Critic's Poll Rising Star " Organ category. He has worked with many notable artists such as Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Lou Donaldson, George Coleman, Cyndi Lauper and countless others. Since […]
Three time Emmy-nominated composer/pianist Steve Sandberg plays original music that masterfully blends classical, world music and jazz with the excitement of virtuosic improvisation. Steve was lead composer and musical director for Nickelodeon’s landmark children’s programs “Dora the Explorer” and “Go, Diego, Go!”. His scoring and songwriting was informed by a lifetime of immersion in the music […]
Kenny Wessel - guitar Rale Micic - guitar Greg Wall - saxes 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. Ken is also very interested in creating and investigating points of intersection between jazz and Indian music and has […]
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. Ken is also very interested in creating and investigating points of intersection between jazz and Indian music and has performed and recorded with musicians from various parts of the globe. […]
Pianist, composer, and writer Ethan Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus, a game-changing collective with Reid Anderson and David King. The New York Times called TBP “Better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.” During his 17-year tenure, TBP performed in venues as diverse as the Village […]
