Each week JazzRochester gathers the listings for live jazz to hear around Rochester over the next seven days, which are set out immediately below. Open the rest of the post at the end of the coming week’s listings and you’ll find live jazz we have heard about through the rest of July and August, a start on September (including jazz at the Fringe Festival, plus some items of special interest beyond that.
Click on the links where available for more information on the gig or tickets, or check out the venue’s website in the right panel of JazzRochester. Call the venue or visit their website for more details about when the doors open, how long the band will be playing, cover, or just to make sure the gig is happening before you go out.
Check back on the site from time to time between now and next Wednesday as I will update the post throughout the week as I hear about new live jazz gigs around town until the next post is published (or make corrections). Please let me know if you’ve heard about any jazz around town that I have missed or if I have anything wrong (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that’s how you roll). Please tell your jazz-loving friends about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
- The Charlie Mitchell Group @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- Vince Ercolamento Latin Jazz Experience @ Native Eatery, 5:00 pm
- Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- Mel Henderson/Simon Fletcher Duo @ Brewery Ardennes (Geneva), 5:30 pm
- Ann Mitchell Trio with John Gabriele & Kyle Vock @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 6:00 pm
- Donald Marconi @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 6:00 pm
- Rich Thompson Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- Marvin Dolly @ Annette’s American Bistro (Webster), 7:00 pm
Friday, July 24, 2026
- Mel Henderson @ The Next Door Bar & Grill (Pittsford), 4:00 pm
- John Viviani @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 5:00 pm
- Ann Mitchell Jazz Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- Jazz on Tap: ESP Trio @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:00 pm
- Chris Cady Duo @ Lemoncello (East Rochester), 6:00 pm
- Mike and Julie @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 6:00 pm
- Mike KoRnRicH (solo) @ Ravenwood Country Club Bar 929, 6:00 pm
- Daniel King & Keith Dudinski @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- Steve Grillls and the Roadmasters @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- Darryl Parker Trio @ Backroom Lounge at The Record Archive, 7:00 pm
- David Clapp @ The Trestle (Sodus Point), 7:00 pm
- George Collochio @ The Alexander, 7:00 pm
- Dean Keller’s Soul Jazz Joint @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 7:00 pm
- Raedwald and the State Street Stompers @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 8:00 pm
- Indigo Breeze Quintet with Ryan Johnson. @ Grist (Honeoye Falls), 8:00 pm
- Live Mambo, Cha-Cha and Cuban Son with Guajiro Copello and Monte Cimarrón @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 9:00 pm
Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Live Jazz Jam Session and Wine Tastings @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 2:00 pm
- Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- Marvin Dolly & Ed Croft @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- Darryl Parker Trio @ Annette’s American Bistro (Webster), 7:00 pm
- Dan Dovideo @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 7:00 pm
- Ben Miller, Andrew Martelle & Braden Jones @ Sager-Stoneyard Brewing, 7:00 pm
- Bob Sneider @ The Trestle (Sodus Point), 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Mel Henderson Trio @ Embark Craft Ciderworks (Williamson), 1:00 pm
- Ben Miller Trio @ The Trestle (Sodus Point), 7:00 pm
- Dean Keller’s Soul Jazz Joint @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
Monday, July 27, 2026
- Blue Barn Cats @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Mel Henderson 4Tet @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- GT Momentum Trio featuring Jaesic Wade @ Stromboli’s (East End), 6:00 pm
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Ann MItchell & Dylon Wahlbridge @ Jazz on the Deck at the Canandaigua Country Club, 5:30 pm
- Ben Miller @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 6:00 pm
- The Synergy Project @ Spotted Octopus Brewing Company, 6:30 pm
- Rick Holland Little Big Band @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 8:00 pm
Looking for some live jazz later this month and beyond? Then click on the arrow to open it up here . . . .
Looking for Live Jazz Later in July?
- 30th: The Charlie Mitchell Group @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 30th: John Nyerges @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 5:00 pm
- 30th: GateSwingers Big Band @ Casa Largo Winery (Fairport), 6:00 pm
- 30th: Larry Ferrante @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 6:00 pm
- 30th: Rick Holland Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 31st: Dino Losito Trio @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 5:00 pm
- 31st: Jazz on Tap: Jon Randall Octet @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:00 pm
- 31st: Mike Kelly & Dave Arenius @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 31st: Tommy Gravino @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 7:00 pm
- 31st: Game Night Quartet @ The Trestle (Sodus Point), 7:00 pm
- 31st: Bop Arts presents Todd Marcus/Virginia MacDonald Quintet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
Looking for Live Jazz in August?
- 1st: NPV @ House of Guitars, outside stage (Irondequoit), 2:00 pm
- 1st: Connie Fredericks Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 2nd: Ann Mitchell with John Gabriele @ Hometown Wine Company (Naples), 2:00 pm
- 4th: Victrola Voilà @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 4th: GT Momentum Trio featuring Jaesic Wade @ Stromboli’s (East End), 6:00 pm
- 5th: Gian Carlo Cervone’s Lakeview Hot Record Club @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 6:30 pm
- 5th: The White Hots (residency) @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 6th: Mel Henderson 4Tet @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 6th: Fred DiCesare @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 6th: Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 7th: Indigo Breeze Trio @ Lemoncello (E. Rochester), 6:00 pm
- 7th: Jon Randall Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 7th: GateSwingers Big Band @ The Original Charbroil House, 7:00 pm
- 8th: NPV @ Psychic Garden, 8:00 pm
- 10th: WGMC Jazz 90.1 presents Bill Tiberio & Friends @ Jazz Cruise on the Colonial Belle (Fairport), 6:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- 11th: Eric Heveron-Smith @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 11th: GT Momentum Trio featuring Jaesic Wade @ Stromboli’s (East End), 6:00 pm
- 11th: WGMC Jazz 90.1 and the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee present Jazz at the Beach with Paradigm Shift @ Tropix (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
- 11th: GateSwingers Big Band @ Tom Wahls (Avon), 7:00 pm
- 12th: The White Hots (residency) @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 13th: Mel Henderson 4Tet @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 14th: Rich Thompson Trio with Andy Calabrese and Peter Chwazik @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, The Cobblestone on Main, 108 West Main Street (Webster), 5:45 pm
- 14th: Mel Henderson and Marvin Dolly Duo @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, Threads & Tonic, 20 West Main Street (Webster), 5:45 pm
- 14th: The Bill Tiberio Band @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, Harmony House, 58 East Main Street (Webster), 6:00 pm
- 14th: Jazz Generation Trio @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, JoJo’s Bistro and Wine Bar, 42 East Main Street (Webster), 6:15 pm
- 14th: Carlton Wilcox @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, The Main Dive, 5 West Main Street (Webster), 6:15 pm
- 14th: Deborah Sorensen @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 14th: Jazz on Tap: The Darryl Parker Trio @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:30 pm
- 14th: Vince Ercolamento, Joe Chiappone, and Mark Terranova Trio @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, Annette’s American Bistro, 27 West Main Street (Webster), 6:30 pm
- 14th: Gregg Dougherty-Herman with Sheldon Tripi @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, The Brimont Bistro Patio, 24 West Main Street (Webster), 6:30 pm
- 14th: Tim Forster, John Nyerges, Dan Vitale Trio @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, The Mary Wee Irish Pub, 2 West Main Street (Webster), 6:45 pm
- 14th: Indigo Breeze @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 14th: Paradigm Shift @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, Ploty’s Hometown Tavern, 27 West Main Street (in back) (Webster), 7:45 pm
- 14th: Deepak Thettu, Judah Sealy & Friends @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, The Coach Sports Bar, 19 West Main Street (Webster), 8:15 pm
- 15th: Clarissa Street Reunion: Honoring The Python Room (inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in 2026) (more info)
- 15th: Live Jazz Jam Session and Wine Tastings with Jack’s Jammers @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 2:00-4:00 pm
- 15th: Sarah De Vallière & the Rhythmwell @ Webster Jazz Festival on the Street, W. Main Street Stage (Webster), 4:00 pm
- 15th: Todd East and Casino Royale @ Webster Jazz Festival on the Street, W. Main Street Stage (Webster), 5:15 pm
- 15th: Walter Chatman and The Dream Team @ Webster Jazz Festival on the Street, W. Main Street Stage (Webster), 6:45 pm
- 15th: Prime Time Funk @ Webster Jazz Festival on the Street, W. Main Street Stage (Webster), 8:30 pm
- 16th: Darryl Parker @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 17th: Flower City Jazz Society presents Gordon Webster Trio @ Doubletree Hilton (Henrietta), 6:30 pm (more info)
- 18th: GT Momentum Trio featuring Jaesic Wade @ Stromboli’s (East End), 6:00 pm
- 19th: The White Hots (residency) @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 20th: Light Jazz Music with Bob Pizzutiello @ Strong Memorial Hospital Interfaith Chapel, 2:00 pm
- 20th: Marco Amadio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 21st: Connie Fredericks Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 21st: Jazz on Tap: Jazz Generation @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:30 pm
- 21st: Dean Keller’s Soul Jazz Joint @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 22nd: Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 22nd: Laura Dubin & Antonio Guerrero @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 22nd: Cécile McLorin Salvant @ Skaneateles Festival, Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards (Skaneateles), 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 23rd: Paradigm Shift @ HomeTime Wine Company (Naples), 1:00 pm
- 24th: Jaesic Wade @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 25th: Nyerges, Smith & Lake Trio featuring Bill Tiberio @ Jazz Cruise Aboard the Colonial Belle, loads at 6:15 pm (more info & tickets)
- 26th: The White Hots (residency) @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 26th: Rick Holland Little Big Band @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 8:00 pm
- 27th: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 28th: Ann MItchell Jazz Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 28th: Jazz on Tap: Paradigm Shift @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:30 pm
- 28th: Trio East @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 28th: Raedwald and the State Street Stompers @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 8:00 pm
- 29th: Ralph DeBergalis Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 29th: Paradigm Shift @ Linden Street Social, outdoor stage (Geneva), 6:30 pm
- 29th: Ann Mitchell & John Gabriele @ Lewiston Jazz Festival, Peace Garden (Lewiston), 2:30 pm
- 31st: Deanna Witkowski with Erin Famous and Rich Thompson @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
A start on September …
- 1st: Bob Sneider Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 2nd: Gian Carlo Cervone’s Lakeview Hot Record Club @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 6:30 pm
- 3rd: Fred DoCesare @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 3rd: Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 4th: Jim Nugent @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 5th: Connie Fredericks Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 6th: Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 10th: Ryan Johnson Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 10th: Rick Holland Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 11th: Mike Pallini @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 11th: Live jazz with Cinque Quintet @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
- 12th: Moondance Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 12th: Laura Dubin & Antonio Guerrero @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 13th: Mike Kaupa Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 15th: Fringe Festival: Joe Fonda and Bass of Operation @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 16th: Jon Randall Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 17th: Marco Amadio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 18th: Fringe Festival: Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet @ The Little Theatre, Theatre 1, 5:00 pm (more info, free)
- 18th: Connie Fredericks Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 18th: Fringe Festival: Steve Hahn – Music for Chapman Stick @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 6:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- 18th: Dean Keller’s Soul Jazz Joint @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 18th: Fringe Festival: Brazilian Jazz Quartet @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: Front of Sanctuary, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Uncle Shoehorn’s Big Easy @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 12:00 am (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Funkyard Brass Band @ Memorial Art Gallery, M&T Bank Ballroom, 3:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Michael Sidoti @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Steve Hahn – Music for Chapman Stick @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 6:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Brazilian Jazz Quartet @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: Front of Sanctuary, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Uncle Shoehorn’s Big Easy @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 9:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Miles Davis Animated @ The Hochstein School Performance Hall, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 20th: Fringe Festival: Miles Davis Animated @ The Hochstein School Performance Hall, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 20th: Darryl Parker @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 20th: Fringe Festival: Sound Signal Contemporary Music Ensemble @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 20th: Fringe Festival: Uncle Shoehorn’s Big Easy @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 11:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 21st: Fringe Festival: From Swing to Spain to Spotify with the Greece Jazz Band @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: Front of Sanctuary, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 22nd: Fringe Festival: Just the Two of Us with Connie Fredericks-Malone and Scott Bradley @ School of the Arts, Ensemble Theatre, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 22nd: Fringe Festival: Jake Wark & Mike McNeill Duo @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 24th: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 25th: Fringe Festival: Steve Hahn – Music for Chapman Stick @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 5:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 25th: Ann Mitchell Jazz Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 25th: Jazz on Tap: Bob Sneider Trio @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:30 pm
- 25th: Fringe Festival: From Swing to Spain to Spotify with the Greece Jazz Band @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: Front of Sanctuary, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 25th: Fringe Festival: Ricky Ford Quartet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 25th: Raedwald and the State Street Stompers @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 8:00 pm
- 26th: Live Jazz Jam Session and Wine Tastings @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 2:00-4:00 pm
- 26th: Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 26th: Fringe Festival: The GateSwingers Big Band @ Hochstein School Performance Hall, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 26th: Fringe Festival: Stew Cutler and Friends @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 29th: Benefit for the Rochester Fringe Festival: Taylor Ho Bynum @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm
- 30th: Rick Holland Little Big Band @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 8:00 pm
Some special live jazz even later …
- October 4th: Bop Arts presents Dimensionality @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets, eventually)
- October 7th: Samara Joy with Septet @ Smith Center for the Arts (Geneva), 7:30 pm (tickets)
- October 8th: Stéphane Wrembel: Terre des Hommes @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- October 9th: Stéphane Wrembel: Origins @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- October 10th: Stéphane Wrembel: Dreamers of Dreams @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- October 11th: Stéphane Wrembel: Django Brunch @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 12:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- October 14th: Bop Arts presents New Origin Trio featuring Joe Fonda, Harvey Sorgen & Christophe Rocher @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets, eventually)
- November 5th: Dirty Dozen Brass Band @ Smith Center for the Arts (Geneva), 7:30 pm (tickets on sale 4/10, 4/9 for members)
- November 8th: Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo present Nicole Zuraitis Quintet @ Kleinhans Music Hall, Mary Seaton Room, 3 Symphony Circle (Buffalo), 3:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- November 13th: Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione @ Kodak Center, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- December 6th: Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo present Swinging in the Holidays featuring Champian Fulton and Carmen Bradford @ Kleinhans Music Hall, Mary Seaton Room, 3 Symphony Circle (Buffalo), 3:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- December 12th: Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan @ Smith Opera House (Geneva), member tickets go on sale on June 26th.
- March 14, 2027: Alfredo Rodríguez Trio @ Kleinhans Music Hall, Mary Seaton Room, 3 Symphony Circle (Buffalo), 3:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- April 22, 2027: Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo present Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate the Ballads of John Coltrane @ Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle (Buffalo), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
