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Got my ear to the ground for ... Live jazz around ROC, September 26th through October 2nd, 2024

find live jazz here over piano keysJazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our Rochester, New York.  I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, the rest of September, what I have for October, and a few special items beyond that.  Please continue to let me know when you hear about any gigs that I've may have missed or if I have anything wrong (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels. 

Thursday, September 26, 2024

  • Dennis Winge & Drew Serafini @ Brewery Ardennes (Geneva), 5:30 pm
  • Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm

Friday, September 27, 2024

  • Bob Vosteen/Mel Henderson @ Zambistros (Medina), 6:00 pm
  • Chris Murtha & Bill Tiberio @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
  • Ann Mitchell Jazz Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • Annie Wells Band @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
  • Jazz On Tap: Jim E Leggs @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm

Saturday, September 28, 2024 

  • Sam Griffin & Conor Kolupski @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
  • Mel Henderson/Erica Sato Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • Cool Club with the Lipker Sisters @ Drumroll Stage and Sushi Pub, 86  Court St. (Geneseo), 7:00 pm
  • Bop Arts presents The Soft Machine @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Sunday, September 29, 2024 

  • Jazz Brunch with Erin & Ross: A New Kind of Old @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Jazz Brunch with Ernesto Labella @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am
  • Craig Snyder & Collective Force @ Fort Hill Performing Arts Center (Canandaigua), 1:00 pm
  • Calabria Foti & Bob McChesney @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 6:00 pm (more info)

Monday, September 30, 2024

  • Mary DeFranco Trio @ Russell Station Bar & Grill, 4670 Dewey Ave., 5:00 pm
  • Dean Keller's Soul Jazz Joint No Repeat Residency @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
  • Guest Masterclass: Bob McChesney, jazz trombone @ ESM, Ray Wright Room, 7:45 pm

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

  • Higher Ground @ Lila's in the Lobby, 101 South Street (downtown), 5:00 pm
  • Faculty Artist Series: Rich Thompson @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 7:30 pm

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

  • No jazz for you?

Looking for some live jazz in October?

  • 3rd: Ralph DeBergalis @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 3rd: Kiersten Conway with Simon Fletcher @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
  • 4th: August Bish Trio @ Once Finger Lakes (Penn Yann), 4:30 pm
  • 4th: Jim Nugent @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 4th: Dave Wright & Jon Randall @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • 4th: Jazz On Tap: Stewie Evans Jazz Trio @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
  • 4th: Simon Fletcher Trio @ Pausa Art House 19 Wadsworth St. (Buffalo), 7:00 pm
  • 5th: Connie Fredericks-Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 5th: Annie Wells & Dave Arenius @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • 5th: Laura Dubin Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
  • 6th: Jazzy Mimosa Brunch: Jim Nugent @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • 6th: Jazz Brunch with Greg Lofaro Trio @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • 7th: Eastman Jazz Ensemble @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm
  • 8th: Jazz 90.1 and The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee present Jazz at The Beach featuring Jimmie Highsmith Jr. @ Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave (Charlotte), 7:00 pm (more info)
  • 8th: Rich Thompson Trio @ Lila's in the Lobby, 101 South Street (downtown), 5:00 pm
  • 9th: Mary DeFranco Trio @ Russell Station Bar & Grill, 4670 Dewey Ave., 5:00 pm
  • 9th: Simon Fletcher Trio @ Simply Crepes (Canandaigua), 5:30 pm
  • 10th: Ryan Johnson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 10th: Sound Logic @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
  • 11th: Chris Ott @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 11th: ESP Duo @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • 11th: Jazz On Tap: Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
  • 11th: Indigo Breeze @ Faircraft Brauhaus, 7:o0 pm
  • 12th: Moondance Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 12th: Vince Ercolamento and Joe Chiappone @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • 13th: Jazz Brunch with Ryan Petersen Duo @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • 13th: Jazz Brunch with The Quintessentials @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am
  • 15th: Andy Calabrese @ Lila's in the Lobby, 101 South Street (downtown), 5:00 pm
  • 15th: Brian Bromberg with special guest Mike MacArthur @ Stromboli's Restaurant (East End), 7:00 pm
  • 16th: The Stewie Evans Trio @ Faircraft Brauhaus, 6:00 pm
  • 16th: Dean Keller's Soul Jazz Joint @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
  • 17th: Marco Amado @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 17th: Simon Fletcher Trio @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
  • 17th: Jazz 90.1 presents Indigo Breeze with special guest Jessica Burns @ Greece Baptist Church (Greece), 7:00 pm (more info)
  • 17th: Stephane Wrembel with Jean Michel-Pilc: Triptych – Phase I @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • 18th: Zack Knewstub @ Once Finger Lakes (Penn Yann), 4:30 pm
  • 18th: Connie Fredericks-Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 18th: Mel Henderson & Marvin Dolly @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • 18th: Jazz On Tap: Rick Holland @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
  • 18th: Trio East @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
  • 18th: Stephane Wrembel with Jean Michel-Pilc: Triptych – Phase II @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • 19th: Michael Sidoti @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 19th: Mike Kaupa & Noah Shumway @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • 19th: Stephane Wrembel with Jean Michel-Pilc: Triptych – Phase III @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • 20th: Jazz Brunch with Marc Devokaitis Trio @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • 20th: Jazz Brunch with Ernesto Labella @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am
  • 2oth: Stephane Wrembel with Jean Michel-Pilc: Django Brunch @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 12:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • 21st: Bop Arts presents Lucian Ban & Mat Maineri Transylvania Dance project @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • 22nd: Jazz 90.1 Fundraiser Happy Hour with Derrick Lucas @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 7:00 pm
  • 23rd: Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
  • 23rd: Faculty Artist Series: Sara Gazarek @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 7:30 pm
  • 24th: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 24th: The Swooners @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
  • 24th: The Theater at Innovation Square and Jazz90.1 present a concert by the U.S. Navy Commodores Big Band @ Theater at Innovation Square, 7:30 pm (free, more information)
  • 25th: The Cool Club Trio @ Once Finger Lakes (Penn Yann), 4:30 pm
  • 25th: Ann Mitchell @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 25th: Joe Mulrooney @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • 25th: Jazz On Tap: Mike Melito Trio @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
  • 26th: Mel Henderson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • 26th: Jaesic Wade Duo @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • 26th: The Cool Club with the Lipker Sisters Halloween Bash @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • 26th: The Sonic Alchemists @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
  • 27th: Jazzy Mimosa Brunch: New Dawn Jazz Trio @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • 27th: Jazz Brunch with Angie Bemus Trio @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • 27th: Annie Wells Band @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
  • 28th: Chamber Jazz Ensemble @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm

Looking for some special live jazz after October?

  • November 1st: Bop Arts presents The Lou Grassi Trio @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • November 3rd: Jazz Brunch with Janelle Bradshaw Trio @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • November 6th: Boney James Slow Burn Tour @ Kodak Theater, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
  • November 7th: Jazz 90.1 presents The Bill Tiberio Band @ Greece Baptist Church (Greece), 7:00 pm (more info)
  • November 8th: Bop Arts presents Spin Cycle @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • November 9th: Jesse Cook @ Beston Hall at Nazareth University (Pittsford), 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
  • November 10th: Jazz Brunch with Dino Losito @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • November 10th: Gavin Rice and His Famous Collegiate: An Album Recording Extravaganza @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm
  • November 14th: Cabo Frio 45th Anniversary to benefit United Youth Music and Arts Fall Fundraiser  @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 6:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • November 17th: Bop Arts presents Lily White Quintet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • December 7th: NYSSMA All-State Instrumental & Vocal Jazz Ensembles @ Theater at Innovation Square, 3:30 pm (more info & tickets)
  • December 13th: Jazz90.1 Presents a Smooth Saxy Holiday Bash with Bill Tiberio, Jimmie Highsmith Jr. and Bakeri Smith @ Greece Olympia School (Greece), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • December 17th: Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: "Sentimental for the Season" @ Theater at Innovation Square, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Click on the links where available for more information on the gig or tickets where needed, or check out the venue's website in the right panel if there. For the most part only start times for the gigs are listed, call the venue or visit their website for more details about when the doors open, how long the band will be playing, etc. Let me know if I have missed anything or have something wrong. If you're out at a venue, please tell them about the site. 

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