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live ROC jazz here over pianoJazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. For your listening pleasure, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, the rest of October, what I have for November so far, 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, October 10, 2024

  • Avant Garde A Clue Festival @ 75 Stutson Street, 5:00 pm to ?
  • Ryan Johnson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • Sound Logic @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm

Friday, October 11, 2024

  • Avant Garde A Clue Festival @ 75 Stutson Street, 5:00 pm to ?
  • Jazz90.1 Fall Listener Party with Bill Tiberio and Friends @ WGMC Jazz90.1 Studios (Greece Olympia School), 1139 Maiden Lane (Greece), 5:30 pm
  • Chris Ott @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • ESP Duo @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • Jazz On Tap: Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
  • Indigo Breeze @ Faircraft Brauhaus, 7:o0 pm

Saturday, October 12, 2024 

  • Jaesic Wade & Alex Fortier @ Boulder Coffee, 100 Alexander St. (Downtown), 2:00 pm
  • Avant Garde A Clue Festival @ 75 Stutson Street, 5:00 pm to ?
  • Moondance Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
  • Vince Ercolamento and Joe Chiappone @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • Free Art Collective presents a Speakeasy at the Squirrel with an Open Jazz Jam Session hosted by Jaesic Wade @ Flying Squirrel, 285 Clarissa Street, 7:00-10:00 pm
  • Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Sunday, October 13, 2024 

  • Daniel Zawel Trio (with Danica Rebudiao and Ryan Barski) @ Brighton Memorial Library, 2:00 pm
  • Jazz Brunch with Ryan Petersen Duo @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Jazz Brunch with The Quintessentials @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am
  • Avant Garde A Clue Festival @ 75 Stutson Street, 5:00 pm to ?
  • Bob Sneider Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Monday, October 14, 2024

  • No jazz for you?

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

  • Andy Calabrese Trio @ Lila's in the Lobby, 101 South Street (downtown), 5:00 pm
  • Brian Bromberg Trio with special guest Mike MacArthur and Mike Ruggiero @ Stromboli's Restaurant (East End), 7:00 pm

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

  • The Stewie Evans Trio @ Faircraft Brauhaus, 6:00 pm
  • Dean Keller's Soul Jazz Joint @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Looking for some live jazz in October?

  • 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: Mike Kelly Trio @ 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 Moondance Jazzy Duo @ 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: Flower City Jazz Society presents "Remembering Jon Seiger" with Ron Joseph and the Copper City Five @ Double Tree Hilton, 1111 Jefferson Road (Henrietta), 6:30 pm (call 585-442-1076 for reservations and more info)
  • 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
  • 25th: Jazz Lounge with Deepak Thettu & Friends @ The Alexander Social Club, 282 Alexander St (East End), 8:00 pm [Canceled]
  • 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: Sunday Swing Dance with Indigo Breeze  @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 2:00 to 4:00 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 live jazz after October?

  • November 1st: Ann Mitchell Jazz Duo with John Gabriele @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • November 1st: Bop Arts presents The Lou Grassi Trio @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • November 2nd: Mel Henderson & Ken Foster @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • November 3rd: Jazz Brunch with Janelle Bradshaw Trio @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • November 3rd: Jazz Brunch with Moondance Jazzy Duo @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am
  • November 6th: Boney James Slow Burn Tour @ Kodak Theater, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
  • November 6th: Eastman New Jazz Ensemble @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm
  • November 7th: Jazz 90.1 presents The Bill Tiberio Band @ Greece Baptist Church (Greece), 7:00 pm (more info)
  • November 8th: Daniel King & Keith Dudinski @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • November 8th: Bop Arts presents Spin Cycle @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • November 9th: Ryan Johnson & Glen Cummings @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • 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 12th: Eastman Jazz Workshop Ensemble @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm
  • November 12th: Jazz 90.1 and The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee present Jazz at The Beach featuring Bob Sneider Trio @ Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
  • November 13th: Eastman Jazz Lab Band @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 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 15th: Jazz Generation @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • November 16th: Vince Ercolamento & Joe Chiappone @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • November 16th: Smooth Jazz Fall Spectacular with the Jimmie Highsmith Jr. Group @ Three Heads Brewing, 7:00 pm (call 585-666-0019 for tickets)
  • November 17th: Bop Arts presents Lily White Quintet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
  • November 18th: Sexology @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 7:30 pm
  • November 22nd: Chris Murtha & Bill Tiberio @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • November 23rd: Rob Varon & Sam Griffin @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • November 29th: Andrew Martelle & Ryan Johnson @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • November 30th: George Miller & Erick Davidson @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
  • 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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