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Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
1 Jewell Street
860-727-0050

History:

The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is a non-profit organization originally conceived by Paul Brown, noted Hartford jazz bassist and music educator. For 28 years, Paul had produced the Monday Night Jazz Concerts in Bushnell Park, drawing thousands of music lovers to Hartford’s Bushnell Park for picnics and world-class entertainment. That first Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, in July of 1991, was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of those wonderful summers.

Paul gathered some friends to help plan that first festival, but ultimately turned the Festival over to a Board of Directors comprised of volunteers from the Central Connecticut area, who continued to fulfill his dream of a world-class jazz event in Hartford, while he concentrated on his professional career and the Monday Night Jazz Concerts. Now in its 31st year, this free-of-charge Festival is supported by small and medium-sized charitable gifts and donations from foundations, businesses and corporations as well as City of Hartford and State of Connecticut grants. The Festival is also generously supported by contributions from individual jazz lovers throughout the region.

Recent News

Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz 2024

Schedule of Events: Friday, July 19th 6:00pm – Nigel Bello & Friends 8:00pm – Jonathan Suazo & Ricano 10:00pm – Luisito Quintero & 3rd Element Saturday, July 20th 2:30pm – The New Mosaic 4:30pm…

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Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz 2023

Schedule: Thursday July 13, 2023 4:30pm: Hall High School Jazz Band Kicks Off And More… Friday July 14, 2023 6:00pm: Latin Heartbeat Orchestra “The Power Of Attraction” 8:00pm: Tony Succar “Unity Show” 10:00pm:…

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