Thursday, December 5, 2024

• Ralph DeBergalis @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Sound Logic @ Studio Lounge, 5:30 pm
• Student Non-Degree Recital: Ezra Shneyderman, jazz drums, Misha Studenkov, jazz organ, & Will Anderson, jazz guitar @ ESM, Annex 624, 8:30 pm

Friday, December 6, 2024

• Jim Nugent @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Annie Wells & Dave Arenius @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• Daryl Parker Trio @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• Fallopian Grooves @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• Eastman New Jazz Ensemble @ Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 7, 2024 

• NYSSMA All-State Instrumental & Vocal Jazz Ensembles @ Theater at Innovation Square, 3:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• Connie Fredericks-Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Bob Sneider Duo @ Flight Wine Bar (Downtown), 6:30 pm
• Laura Dubin Trio @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• Rochester Music Hall of Fame Presents: Musical Alchemy No.5: Erin & Ross and special guests @ RMHF Space (Gibbs St., East End), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Sunday,  December 8, 2024 

• Jazz Brunch with John Palocy @ Vine & Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Hanna PK @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm

Monday, December 9, 2024

• Jazz Performance Workshop Non-Degree Recital @ ESM, Howard Hanson Recital Hall, 3:30 pm
• Charlie Lindner @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• Vocal Jazz Concert @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm
• Student Non-Degree Recital: Kat Link, jazz bass @ ESM, Ray Wright Room, 9:30 pm

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

• Fireside Sessions with Rich Thompson Trio @ Lila's, 5:00 pm
• Liam Ross (guitar) and Peter Foley (bass) @ Wegman's Amore Restaurant (East Avenue st0re), 5:00 pm 
• Bill Tiberio Septet Holiday Jazz with special guests, Greece Olympia and Athena Jazz Ensembles @ 75 Stutson Street (Charlotte), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• Brockport Big Band Holiday Concert @ Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Ave. (Chili), 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

• Biltmore Commandos @ The Spirit Room (State Street), 8:30 pm

Looking for live jazz in December?

• 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: Andy Stobie, Angie Bemus and Covers Exposed @ Acquilano Wine Cellars (Canandaigua), 6:00 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: Ben Sneider (trombone) and Robert Varon (guitar) @ Wegman's Amore Restaurant (East Avenue st0re), 5:00 pm
• 17th: Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: "Sentimental for the Season" @ Theater at Innovation Square, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 18th: Mary DeFranco sings Holiday Jazz with Wayne Naylor and Tom Homer @ Russell Station Bar and Grill, 4670 Dewey Ave, 5:00 pm
• 18th: Bob Sneider Trio @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 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: Kate & Dave @ Brewery Ardennes (Geneva), 5:00 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
• 27th: Chet Catallo & the Cats Celebrating our 40th Anniversary (and Spyro Gyra's 50th) @ Water Street Music Hall, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 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
• 31st: New Years Eve with Andy Stobie, Angie Bemus and Covers Exposed @ Geneva On the Lake (Geneva). 9:00 to 12:30 am, reservations recommended)

Looking for live jazz in January 2025?

• 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)
• 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)
• 23rd: Jazz 90.1 presents Duo Scambio at Greece Baptist Church @ Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road (Greece), 7:00 pm
• 25th: Bop Arts presents Dan Atkinson Small Band @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Early notices for live jazz in 2025

• February 2nd: Dena DeRose @ Art of Jazz at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 3:00 pm
• February 5th: Faculty Artist Series: Christine Jensen @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 7:30 pm
• February 6th: Jazz 90.1 presents Stewie Evans Trio @ Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road (Greece), 7:00 pm
• February 10th: Jazz90.1 University presents Louis Armstrong: The Pops of Jazz @ Jazz90.1 Studios (Greece Olympia School), 1139 Maiden Lane, 6:30 pm
• February 12th: Live! Presents: The Bad Plus @ The Little Theatre (more info & tickets)
• February 13th: Kilbourn Concert Series: Kevin Hays Trio @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• March 9th: Joe Alterman Plays the Music of Les McCann: Big Mo & Little Joe @ Art of Jazz at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 3:00 pm (more info & tickets)

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