Thursday, November 28, 2024

• No jazz for you?  Perhaps maybe some turkey?  We'll be having our traditional turkey lasagna...

Friday, November 29, 2024

• Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Andrew Martelle & Ryan Johnson @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• George Miller & Erick Davidson @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• Max Robbins @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar, 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 30, 2024 

• Simon Fletcher @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Frank's Christmas in Vegas with Frank Torchio and the Russell Scarbrough Jazz Orchestra @ OFC Creations Theater Center, 3450 Winton Place (Brighton), 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)

Sunday,  December 1, 2024 

• Jazz Brunch with the Moondance Jazzy Duo @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Monday, December 2, 2024

• Jazz Performance Workshop Non-Degree Recital @ ESM, Howard Hanson Recital Hall, 9:30 pm

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

• Jazz & Jambalaya, a Tribute to Jon Seiger @ The Hampton Inn Downtown, 101 South Union St., 5:00 pm (RSVP by November 19th to [email protected] or call 585-625-9969)
• Fireside Sessions with Eric Herveron-Smith @ Lila's, 5:00 pm
• Student Degree Recital: Hunter Nyhuis, jazz piano @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 5:30 pm
• Penfield Big Band (there will be dancing...) @ Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Rd. (Penfield), 7:30 pm
• Student Degree Recital: Lorenzo Monk, jazz piano @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 8:30 pm

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

• Dean Keller's Soul Jazz Joint @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• Eastman Jazz Ensemble @ Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm
• Biltmore Commandos @ The Spirit Room (State Street), 8:30 pm

Looking for live jazz in December?

• 5th: Ralph DeBergalis @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 5th: Sound Logic @ Studio Lounge, 5:30 pm
• 6th: Jim Nugent @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 6th: Annie Wells & Dave Arenius @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 6th: Daryl Parker Trio @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 6th: Fallopian Grooves @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 6th: Eastman New Jazz Ensemble @ Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm
• 7th: NYSSMA All-State Instrumental & Vocal Jazz Ensembles @ Theater at Innovation Square, 3:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• 7th: Connie Fredericks-Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 7th: Bob Sneider Duo @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 7th: Laura Dubin Trio @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 7th: Rochester Music Hall of Fame Presents: Musical Alchemy No.5: Erin & Ross and special guests @ RMHF Space (Gibbs St., East End), 7:00 pm
• 8th: Jazz Brunch with John Palocy @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• 8th: Hanna PK @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 9th: Jazz Performance Workshop Non-Degree Recital @ ESM, Howard Hanson Recital Hall, 3:30 pm
• 9th: Charlie Lindner @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 9th: Vocal Jazz concert @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm
• 10th: Fireside Sessions with Rich Thompson Trio @ Lila's, 5:00 pm
• 10th: Bill Tiberio Septet Holiday Jazz with special guests, Greece Olympia and Athena Jazz Ensembles @ 75 Stutson Street (Charlotte), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 10th: Brockport Big Band Holiday Concert @ Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Ave. (Chili), 7:00 pm
• 12th: Ryan Johnson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 12th: The Swooners @ Studio Lounge, 5:30 pm
• 13th: Chris Ott @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 13th: Joel Kastner Duo @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 13th: Jim Nugent Trio @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 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)
• 14th: ECMS Winterfest: New Horizons Green Jazz Band, Music Educators Jazz Ensemble @ Kilbourn Hall, 2:30 pm
• 14th: Moon Dance Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 14th: Vince Ercolamentoo & Joe Chiappone @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 14th: Red Hot Holiday Ball: Groove Juice Special Dance featuring The Gregory Street Vagabonds @ The Rose Room, 295 Gregory St., 6:30 pm
• 14th: Annie Wells Band @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 15th: Jazz Brunch with the New Dawn Trio @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:15 am to 2:00 pm
• 15th: Laura Dubin Trio @ Parma Greece United Church, 1211 Manitou Rd (Greece), 1:00 pm
• 15th: Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 16th: Eric Heveron-Smith @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 17th: Fireside Sessions with Charlie Mitchell Group @ Lila's, 5:00 pm
• 17th: Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: "Sentimental for the Season" @ Theater at Innovation Square, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 19th: Marco Amadio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 19th: Simon Fletcher Trio @ Studio Lounge, 5:30 pm
• 20th: GateSwingers Big Band @ Gates Town Hall, 2:00 pm
• 20th: Connie Fredericks-Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 20th: CroonTunes with Rich Greene @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 20th: Jimmie Grillo's Big Band @ Three Heads Brewing, 7:00 pm
• 20th: Dave Wright and the Band of Opportunity @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 20th: Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 21st: Mike Sidoti @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 21st: Mel Henderson & Marvin Dolly @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 21st: Craig Snyder Trio @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:30 pm
• 22nd: Jazz Christmas Brunch with George Collichio @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:15 am to 2:00 pm
• 26th: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 26th: The Swooners @ Studio Lounge, 5:30 pm
• 27th: Ann Mitchell @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 27th: Mike Kaupa & Noah Shumway @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 27th: The Quintessentials @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 28th: Mel Henderson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 28th: Dave Wright & Jon Randall @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• 28th: Mike Melito @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 20th: Rich Thompson Trio @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 29th: Jazz Brunch with the Daryl Parker Trio @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:15 am to 2:00 pm
• 29th: Bob Holz and Friends Holiday Jam @  Sportsmens Tavern (Buffalo), 5:00 pm
• 29th: Mel Henderson & Gerry Youngman @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 30th: A Very Early NYE with Bob Sneider Trio @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• 31st: Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 4:30-8:30 pm
• 31st: Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters present: NYE in New Orleans! @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 6:00 pm

Early notices for live jazz beyond December

• January 7th: Bop Arts and Jenny Scheinman present All Species Parade featuring Carmen Staaf, Steve Cardenas, Tony Scherr and Kenny Wollesen @  Bop Shop Records, 8:00 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)
• January 25th: Bop Arts presents Dan Atkinson Small Band @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• February 2nd: Dena DeRose @ Art of Jazz at theBuffalo AKG Art Museum, 3:00 pm
• 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.