Thursday, October 31, 2024

• Sorry, no jazz for you?  Not a good start, but it picks up tomorrow...

Friday, November 1, 2024

• Jim Nugent @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Ann Mitchell Jazz Duo with John Gabriele @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30
• Jazz On Tap: Trialogue @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ Fanatics Pub (Lima), 7:00 pm
• Bop Arts presents The Lou Grassi Trio @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Saturday, November 2, 2024 

• Connie Fredericks-Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Mel Henderson & Ken Foster @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• Laura Dubin Trio CD Release @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm (get it early)
• The Soul Rebels @ Smith Opera House (Geneva), 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Sunday,  November 3, 2024 

• Jazz Brunch with Janelle Bradshaw Trio @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Jazz Brunch with Moondance Jazzy Duo @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am
• UofR Jazz Ensemble @ Strong Auditorium, Lower Level, 7:00 pm

Monday, November 4, 2024

• No jazz for you?

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

• Get out and VOTE if you haven't! 
• Clay Jenkins @ Lila's (in the Neighborhood of Play on Union), 5:00 pm
• Biltmore Commandos @ The Spirit Room (State Street), 6:00 pm (call them to confirm, as no time listed)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

• Boney James Slow Burn Tour @ Kodak Theater, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets, use the code BURN to get a 50% discount)
• Eastman New Jazz Ensemble @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm

Looking for some live jazz later in November?

• 7th: Ralph DeBergalis @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 7th: Jazz 90.1 presents The Bill Tiberio Band @ Greece Baptist Church (Greece), 7:00 pm (more info)
• 7th: Dean Keller's Soul Jazz Joint @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 8th: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 8th: Daniel King & Keith Dudinski @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 8th: Jon Randall Octet @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 8th: Bop Arts presents Spin Cycle @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 9th: Moon Dance Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 9th: Ryan Johnson & Glen Cummings @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 9th: Jesse Cook @ Beston Hall at Nazareth University (Pittsford), 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• 10th: Jazz Brunch with Dino Losito @ Geneva on the Lake (Geneva), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• 10th: Gavin Rice and His Famous Collegiates: An Album Recording Extravaganza @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm
• 11th: Faculty Artist Series: Clay Jenkins, jazz trumpet @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 7:30 pm
• 12th: Duo de Django @ Lila's (in the Neighborhood of Play on Union), 5:00 pm
• 12th: Eastman Jazz Workshop Ensemble @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm
• 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 (more info)
• 13th: Eastman Jazz Lab Band @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm
• 14th: Ryan Johnson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 14th: Cabo Frio 45th Anniversary to benefit United Youth Music and Arts Fall Fundraiser  @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 6:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 15th: Connie Fredericks-Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 15th: Jazz Generation @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 15th: Sonic Alchemists @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 16th: Mike Sidoti @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 16th: Vince Ercolamento & Joe Chiappone @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 16th: Smooth Jazz Fall Spectacular with the Jimmie Highsmith Jr. Group @ Three Heads Brewing, 7:00 pm (call 585-666-0019 for tickets)
• 16th: Havana Nights with Grupo IFÉ @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:00 pm
• 17th: Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 17th: UofR Jazz Combos @ Strong Auditorium, Lower Level, 7:00 pm
• 17th: Bop Arts presents Lily White Quintet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 18th: Sexology @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 7:30 pm
• 19th: Andy Calabrese @ Lila's (in the Neighborhood of Play on Union), 5:00 pm
• 21st: Marco Amadio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 22nd: Ann Mitchell @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 22nd: Chris Murtha & Bill Tiberio @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 23rd: Mel Henderson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 23rd: Rob Varon & Sam Griffin @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 24th: Annie Wells Trio @ Live stream at WAYOFM.org or listen at 104.3 FM, 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
• 24th: Fallopian Grooves @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 26th: Higher Ground @ Lila's (in the Neighborhood of Play on Union), 5:00 pm
• 27th: Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 29th: Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 29th: Andrew Martelle & Ryan Johnson @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 29th: George Miller & Erick Davidson @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 30th: Simon Fletcher @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm

Early notices for live jazz in December and beyond?

• 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)
• January 17th & 18th: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: All That Satchmo--Smooth Sounds of New Orleans with Byron Stripling & Carmen Bradford @ Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• February 12, 2025: Live! Presents: The Bad Plus @ The Little Theatre (more info & tickets)
• February 13, 2025: Kilbourn Concert Series: Kevin Hays Trio @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 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.