JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below. After the fold you'll find gigs for the rest of March, some in April, and a growing number of special stuff beyond that (and beyond ROC).  In case you missed it, yesterday the Rochester International Jazz Festival announced its lineup for the 2025 RIJF. I'll have more later on it, but you can check it out now on their website.  

Please let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends (and jazz musicians you know) about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels (you can send them to my most recent post about those channels JazzRochester . . . Fresh live jazz around ROC, served up in many ways!). Share this post with them using the buttons at the bottom. 

Thursday, March 13, 2025

• Fireside Sessions with Bobby Henrie with special guests Mike Kaupa, Will Sigel & Joey Arcuri @ Lila's, 5:00 pm
• Ryan Johnson Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Dan Dovideo @ Spritz 146 (E. Rochester), 6:00 pm
• Bill Tiberio 7Tet with Deepak Thettu, Geoffrey Smith, Phil Lake, John Gabriele, Nick Moses, and Ken Foster @ Remedy, Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, 7:00 pm
• B0p Arts presents Anthony Taddeo solo drum concert @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Friday, March 14, 2025

• Indigo Breeze Sextet @ Brown Hound Downtown at Memorial Art Gallery, 5:00 pm
• Mike Pallini @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Ben Miller @ Spritz 146 (E. Rochester), 6:00 pm
• Eshaan & Eric @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:30 pm
• Marye Lobb @ Acquilano Wine Cellars (Canandaigua), 7:00 pm
• Jazz On Tap: Paradigm Shift @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• Einstein’s Dreams with Hemlock Sun @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:30 pm
• Deepak Thettu & Friends @ The Alexander Social Club, 8:00 pm, 8:00 pm (reservations recommended)

Saturday, March 15, 2025

• Stewie Evans Trio @ Rohrbach's Railroad Street (Public Market), 12:00 noon
• Live Jazz Jam Session @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 2:00 pm
• Mike Pullano @ Spritz 146 (E. Rochester), 5:00 pm
• Michael Sidoti @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Annie Wells & Dave Arenius @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:30 pm
• Andy Calabrese @ Spritz 146 (E. Rochester), 7:00 pm
• Marcus Miller Voices of Freedom @ BravoNiagara! Festival of the Arts, Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)

Sunday,  March 16, 2025 

• Jazzy Mimosa Brunch @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am
• Laura Dubin @ Brockport Winter Serenade Series at St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Brockport), 3:00 pm 
• ECMS Guest Recital and Q&A: Gary Smulyan, baritone saxophone @ ESM, Ray Wright Room (ESM 120), 7:30 pm 
• The Pickle Mafia with Felix Free and the Ricketeers & Calabash @ Chas Davis Studios, 220A Anderson Avenue, 7:00 pm

Monday, March 17, 2025

• Ryan Johnson Jazz Duo for a Cause (the Cancer Support Community of Rochester) @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:00 pm
• Eric Heveron-Smith (residency) @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

• Fireside Sessions with The Charlie Mitchell Group @ Lila's, 5:00 pm

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 

• Sam Chandler @ Spritz 146 (E. Rochester), 6:00 pm
• Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Looking for live jazz later than the next seven days? Then click on the link below... the "fold"

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below. After the fold you'll find gigs for the rest of March, some in April, and a growing number of special stuff beyond that (and beyond ROC). 

Please let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends (and jazz musicians you know) about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels (you can send them to my most recent post about those channels JazzRochester . . . Fresh live jazz around ROC, served up in many ways!). Share this post with them using the buttons at the bottom. 

Thursday, March 6, 2025

• Ralph DeBergalis Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Student Non-Degree Recital: Lauren Gibson, jazz voice & Kate Molloy, jazz piano @ ESM, Howard Hanson Recital Hall, 6:30 pm

Friday, March 7, 2025

• Jim Nugent @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Indigo Breeze Trio @ 20 Deep Winery (Mendon), 6:00 pm
• Donny Sakulprasertyin & Mel Henderson Duo @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:30 pm
• Larry Ferrante @ Spritz 146 (E. Rochester), 7:00 pm
• Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 7:00 pm
• Snyder and Friends @ Acquilano Wine Cellars (Canandaigua), 7:00 pm
• An Evening with the Brass Queens @ Beston Hall, Nazareth University, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• Cornell Concert Series: Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly known as Christian Scott) @ Cornell Concert Series, Bailey Hall, Cornell University (Ithaca), 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)

Saturday, March 8, 2025

• Moondance Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Ryan Johnson & Glen Cummings @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:30 pm
• The Viavattine Bros All Start Band present Heavy Metal Be-Bop: A Tribute to the Brecker Brothers with the Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:00 pm
• 2d International Women's Day Concert with the Debbie Kendrick Project, Sister Blue and Cinque @ Immanuel Baptist Church (Park Ave.), 7:00 pm
• Marco Amadio @ Spritz 146 (E. Rochester), 7:30 pm

Sunday,  March 9, 2025 

• 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)
• Swing Dance Party with Indigo Breeze @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 2;00 pm

Monday, March 10, 2025

• Jazz90.1 University presents Bing Crosby, Armstrong’s #1 Disciple @ Jazz90.1 Studios (Greece Olympia School), 1139 Maiden Lane (Greece), 6:30 pm
• Eric Heveron-Smith & Gordon Webster @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

• Fireside Sessions with Stewie Evans Trio @ Lila's, 5:00 pm

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 

• Karl LaPorta @ Spritz 146 (E. Rochester), 5:30 pm
• Dean Keller's Soul Jazz Joint @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm

Looking for live jazz later than the next seven days? Then click on the link below... the "fold"

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, albeit a bit light this week, followed by the rest of March, a start on April, and some special stuff beyond that (and beyond ROC) after the fold. 

Please let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends (and jazz musicians you know) about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels (you can send them to my most recent post about those channels JazzRochester . . . Fresh live jazz around ROC, served up in many ways!). Share this post with them using the buttons at the bottom. 

Thursday, February 27, 2025

• Student Degree Recital: Eshaan Sood, jazz guitar @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 5:30 pm
• El Rojo Jazz @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• Amanda Ashley @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 6:00 pm
• Student Degree Recital: Haohan Wang, jazz saxophone @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 8:30 pm

Friday, February 28, 2025

• Live at Five Happy Hour with Deepak Thettu and special guest Judah Sealy @ Brown Hound Downtown in the Memorial Art Gallery Atrium, 5:00 pm
• Jesse Collins Quartet @ Aurora Brewing Company, 604 Pittsford Victor Rd. (Pittsford), 5:30 pm
• Dean Keller & Mike Van Allen @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:30 pm
• Bob Vosteen & Mel Henderson @ Zambistro, 408 Main Street (Medina), 6:30 pm
• New Dawn Trio @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• Trio East @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• Jack Snelling @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 7:00 pm
• Ben Miller Trio "Celebrating the Music of Joe Henderson" @ Microclimate (Geneva), 7:00 pm
• Tyler Scott Owens CD Release party for "Gratitude" with band featuring Curtis Kendrick, Hector Diaz, Adam Bradley and David Labman @ Vault Cafe and Caberet, 1322 Culver Road (Rochester), shows at 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Saturday, March 1, 2025

• Indigo Breeze Trio @ Lemoncello's (East Rochester), 6:00 pm
• Dean Keller & Mike Van Allen @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:30 pm
• 2025 Mardi Gras Jazz Wine Pairing Dinner with Nancy Kelly @ Colloca Estate Winery (Fair Haven), 6:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• Marco Amadio @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 7:00 pm
• High Falls Quartet @ The Spirit Room, 8:00 pm

Sunday,  March 2, 2025 

• No jazz for you?

Monday, March 3, 2025

• Eric Heveron-Smith & Bernie Heveron @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

• Fireside Sessions with the Rich Thompson Trio @ Lila's, 5:00 pm

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 

• Donny Sakulprasertying, Jaesic Wade, and a surprise guest @ The Flying Squirrel Community Space,  285 Clarissa St. (Rochester), 7:30 pm
• Bop Arts presents The Fully Celebrated Orchestra @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Looking for live jazz later than the next seven days? Then click on the link below... the "fold"

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, followed by the rest of February, March, and some special stuff beyond that (and beyond ROC) after the fold. 

Please let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends (and jazz musicians you know) about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels (you can send them to my most recent post about those channels JazzRochester . . . Fresh live jazz around ROC, served up in many ways!). Share this post with them using the buttons at the bottom. 

Thursday, February 20, 2025

• Marco Amadio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Student Degree Recital: Jake Leis, jazz saxophone @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 5:30 pm
• Guest Recital: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz Department @ ESM, Howard Hanson Recital Hall, 6:30 pm
• Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• Student Degree Recital: Jack Snelling, jazz writing @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 8:30 pm

Friday, February 21, 2025

• Connie Fredericks-Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Mike Kaupa & Noah Shumway @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:30 pm
• Nu Zeta Duo @ Legacy Wine Bar, 6:30 pm
• Bob Sneider Trio @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• Paradigm Shift @ Aquilano Wine Cellars, 143 South Main St. (Canandaigua), 7:00 pm

Saturday, February 22, 2025

• Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Ann Mitchell & John Gabriele @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:30 pm
• Laura Dubin and Antonio Guerrero @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Sunday,  February 23, 2025 

• Mike Kaupa Jazz Kuartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• Canandaigua Jazz Project with Bill Tiberio @ Aquilano Wine Cellars, 143 South Main St. (Canandaigua), 7:00 pm

Monday, February 24, 2025

• High Falls Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

• Fireside Sessions with Swordfish Collective @ Lila's, 5:00 pm
• Student Degree Recital: Gavin Rice, jazz bass @ ESM, Hatch Recital Hall, 8:30 pm

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 

• Ben Miller @ Spritz 146, 146 W. Commercial St. (East Rochester), 5:30 pm
• Eastman Jazz Workshop Ensemble & Eastman Jazz Lab Band @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm

Looking for live jazz later than the next seven days, then click on the link below...

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, followed by the rest of February, March, and some special stuff beyond that (and beyond ROC) after the fold.  I'm heading out to the Bad Plus at Little Theatre 1 tonight and the Kevin Hays Trio at Kilbourn Hall tomorrow night. Perhaps I'll see you there?

Please let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends (and jazz musicians you know) about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels (you can send them to my most recent post about those channels JazzRochester . . . Fresh live jazz around ROC, served up in many ways!). Share this post with them using the buttons at the bottom. 

Thursday, February 13, 2025

• Ryan Johnson Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Gian Carlo Cervone spinning original 78s of jazz and blues from 1920s to 1950s @ The Spirit Room (downtown), 6:30 pm
• Kilbourn Concert Series: Kevin Hays Trio @ ESM, Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)

Friday, February 14, 2025

• Melvin Henderson Duo @ Simply Crepes, 1229 Bay Road (Webster), 5:00 pm
• Dean Keller's Soul Jazz Joint @ Abilene Bar & Lounge, 5:30 pm
• Bill Tiberio and friends, with Deepak Thettu @ Strombolis (East End), 5:30 pm
• Mike Pallini @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Marye Lobb & Ryan Johnson @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:30 pm
• Jazzy Valentines Wine & Food Pairing Dinner with the R&D Quartet @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:30 pm
• Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters Annual Valentine Bash @ Club 86 (Geneva), 7:00 pm
• Jazz Lounge with Deepak Thettu & Friends @ The Alexander, 8:00 pm

Saturday, February 15, 2025

• Stewie Evans Trio @ Rohrbach's on Railroad Street, noon
• Jazz Jam Session with Jack's Jammers @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 2:00 pm
• Michael Sidoti @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Blue Barn Cats @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm
• Jazz Generation @ Flight Wine Bar (Corn Hill Landing), 6:30 pm

Sunday,  February 16, 2025 

• Mel Henderson Duo @ Brewery Ardennes (Geneva), noon
• Laura Dubin and Antonio Guerrero @ Parma Greece United Church (Greece), 1211 Manitou Rd, 1:00 pm
• Ann Mitchell with John Gabriele and Kyle Vock @ Penfield Library (Penfield), 2:00 pm

Monday, February 17, 2025

• Cinnamon Jones and Simon Fletcher Duo @ The Little Theatre, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

• Fireside Sessions with Andy Calabrese @ Lila's, 5:00 pm
• Eastman New Jazz Ensemble @ Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 7:30 pm

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 

• No jazz for you?

Looking for live jazz later than the next seven days, then click on the link below...

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, followed by the rest of February, March, and some special stuff beyond that (and beyond ROC). 

Please let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends (and jazz musicians you know) about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels (you can send them to my most recent post about those channels JazzRochester . . . Fresh live jazz around ROC, served up in many ways!). Share this post with them using the buttons at the bottom.

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, followed by the rest of February, some of March, and some special stuff beyond that (and beyond ROC). 

Please let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends (and jazz musicians you know) about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels (you can send them to my most recent post about those channels JazzRochester . . . Fresh live jazz around ROC, served up in many ways!). Share this post with them using the buttons at the bottom.

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, with the last couple of days of  January, February, a bit of March, and some special stuff beyond that (and beyond ROC).  

Please let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I've may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends (and jazz musicians you know) about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels (you can send them to my most recent post about those channels JazzRochester . . . Fresh live jazz around ROC, served up in many ways!

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, with the rest of January and a February to follow, plus a growing number of gigs beyond that (and beyond ROC).  

Please let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I've may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends (and jazz musicians you know) about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels (you can send them to my most recent post about those channels JazzRochester . . . Fresh live jazz around ROC, served up in many ways!

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, with the rest of January and a February to follow, plus a growing number of gigs beyond that (and beyond ROC).  New entries on the venues this post: Spritz 146, a piano bar across from Lemoncello in East Rochester, and Henry's Bar in Fairport.

Please let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I've may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (see the Contact Us link above to send an email if that's how you roll).  Tell your jazz-loving friends (and jazz musicians you know) about the site so they can join us here or on our other channels (you can send them to my most recent post about those channels JazzRochester . . . Fresh live jazz around ROC, served up in many ways!

Welcome to 2025 and I hope it will be filled with live jazz.  As you know, JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, with the rest of January and a start on those in February to follow, plus a growing number of gigs beyond that (and beyond ROC). 

Help me fill these listings in! It's not unusual for it to be a bit lighter after the holidays, but as you can see below, the next seven days are barren. Let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I've may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (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. 

Today is Christmas Day and before this post is "over" it will be 2025, so here's hoping we all have a Happy New Year! 

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear in and around our fair city, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, with the rest of December and what I have for January to follow, and a growing number of gigs beyond that. 

Help me fill these listings in! It's not lost on me that January is looking pretty bleak...  Let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I've may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (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. 

One of my favorite jazz holiday albums is 1997's Blue Note release Yule Be Boppin'  (Spotify/Apple Music). What are your favorites?  Let us know in the comments. We wish you a happy holiday season!  Please note that this time of year, the live jazz around town gets a bit harder to find

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear in and around our fair city, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, with the rest of December and what I have for January to follow, and a growing number of gigs beyond that. 

Help me fill these listings in! It's not lost on me that January is looking pretty bleak...  Let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I've may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (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. 

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around Rochester, New York. To help you find some live jazz to hear in and around our fair city, I've gathered listings for the next seven days immediately below, with the rest of December and what I have for January to follow, and a growing number special items beyond that.  ICYMI, the Rochester International Jazz Festival, running from June 21-28, has announced its first headliner for the series in the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre and it is ... jazz!  On June 21st during the festival the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and the JALCO Septet (also with Wynton will be performing The Democracy! Suite. Tickets go on sale here on Friday at 10:00 am.

Help me fill these listings in! It's not lost on me that January is looking pretty bleak...  Let me know if you've heard about any gigs that I've may have missed here or if I have anything wrong  below (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. 

JazzRochester 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, with the rest of December and what I have for January, and a growing number special items beyond that.  

Help me fill this in! 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. 

JazzRochester 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 last few days of November, what I have for December, and a growing number special items beyond that.  

Help me fill this in! 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. 

JazzRochester 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 few days left in November, December, and a few special items beyond that.  

Help me fill this in! 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. 

JazzRochester 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 November and into December, and a few special items beyond that.  

Help me fill this in! 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. 

JazzRochester 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 November, and a few special items beyond that.  I hope to start pulling in more December listings (assuming our local guys have the gigs... holidays are always tricky).   Help me fill this in! 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. 

JazzRochester 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 November, and a few special items beyond that.  Help me fill this in! 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. 

The Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced that Club Passes for the 2025 RIJF festival, June 20-28, at the lowest prices they will be available this Friday, October 25th at 10 a.m. only on the RIJF website. This year, the price of a Club Passes are lower than last year if purchased before November 23rd. You know you want to go . . . .

JazzRochester 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 and November so far, and a few special items beyond that.  It's a bit light.  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. 

After a long while with the same approach, I'm running out of imaginative (which is probably hopeful thinking...) ways of titling these posts, so I'm going to try a different approach.  Just the facts (and the jazz, of course).

JazzRochester 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. 

JazzRochester 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. 

JazzRochester 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 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. 

JazzRochester 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. 

Eastman School of Music has the Sisters in Jazz Weekend starting Friday with Eastman faculty and visiting artists hoping to connect with young women and empower them through music and the spontaneity of jazz.  Rosie the Saxophonist says "We Can Play It!" We hear at JazzRochester hope the weekend is a great success and we're planning on coming out for the concerts of Endea Owens and Brandee Younger that are included in the weekend (first post-knee replacement concerts, BTW, so got a seat with great leg room). 

JazzRochester 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, a start on 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.

JazzRochester 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, a start on 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.

JazzRochester 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, a start on 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.

Eastman School of Music is hosting its inaugural “Sisters in Jazz” weekend on September 20th and 21st. With support from Eastman’s George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion, this two-day even—including concerts and workshops with world-renowned faculty and guests—is designed by and for female jazz musicians.

The weekend is bookended by two concerts featuring two amazing emergent jazz artists, starting Friday night with bassist and composer Endea Owens (and The Cookout) at 7:30 pm in Kilbourn Hall and ending Saturday night with jazz harpist Brandee Younger with her Trio, also in Kilbourn Hall at 7:30 pm. Both concerts are separately ticketed (Endea Owens and the Cookout or Brandee Younger Trio). 

On Saturday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, young women musicians are encouraged to join Eastman jazz faculty members Christine Jensen, saxophone, and Sara Gazarek, voice, along with guest artists Melissa Gardiner, trombone, and Alyssa Falk-Verheyn, drums, for a day of workshops and performances. Christine Jensen notes “I am so excited to share a beautiful weekend filled with the joyous notes of jazz with young women musicians from the Rochester region ...  engaging in a range of activities, including hands-on improvisation workshops, networking opportunities—and the sharing of sounds and stories from our guest artists in concert.” While women make up nearly half of all middle school jazz musicians, their representation declines significantly in high school and college jazz programs. By providing a supportive and inclusive environment, this event aims to empower young women to explore the art of jazz improvisation and take risks with their instruments. As Jensen notes, “improvisation skills are critical to progressing in jazz studies,” and she looks forward to “connecting with young musicians through the art of spontaneity and jazz.”  

The Saturday daytime workshops are free, but require registration. On Saturday, there will be a "Jazz Virtuosi Concert" with Christine Jensen, Sara Gazarek and featuring guests & women of the JCM department in Hatch Recital Hall from 10:30 to 11:15 am, which is open to all Eastman students and the general public. Those who register for the Women In Jazz Weekend will get a 20% discount on tickets to see the concerts by Endea Owens and the Cookout and the Brandee Younger Trio.

We're a bit light in the next week due to the holiday, but there's plenty out there. JazzRochester 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, with the last few days of August, September and starting on 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.

While it still may be awhile before I can get out to hear much jazz (perhaps by Christian McBride...?), I'm finally going to be getting out of my home Friday while I continue recovery and rehab from a total knee replacement.  Been cooped up here for a month, so I'm ready to strut my stuff ... after a fashion. Good thing I have a good record collection (and streaming accounts...). 

Here is some fresh new jazz for you to check out!  JazzRochester 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, but also for the rest of  August and now September, plus 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). 

Here is some fresh new jazz for you to check out!  JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, but also for the rest of  August, and beginning to fill in September and some 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). 

Recovery and rehab are going well, but still not getting out for anything, much less live jazz.  In fact, I had to get a refund on my Ron Carter front row tickets (I was way too optimistic...), and that was a bucket list item for me. Sad face...

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, but also for the rest of  August, and beginning to fill in September and some 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). 

While I'm convalescing at home (or one floor of my home...) with my new bionic knee, perhaps you can get out there and here some live jazz in my place? 

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, but also for the rest of  August, starting to fill in September and some 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). 

This post has been coming out on Wednesdays almost every week for many years. This week I'm publishing early. Tomorrow I will begin my transition toward being a Bionic Man after my new knee is installed.  I won't be seeing much live jazz for a bit, but my house will likely be full of it as I'll be cooped up in it a lot for the next few weeks (as if working at home didn't have me cooped up here already...).  For one, turning over the LPs will give me a reason to get up and walk around, which I hear is important.  I'll see you all on the other side.... 

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, but also for August and starting to fill in September and some 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). 

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, but also for the rest of July, August and a few 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). I'm going to be out of service for a bit (getting a new knee...) starting next Wednesday, so let me know about anything new or wrong by next Monday.

I know it. You're jonesin again for some live jazz.  So get out there and get some!  JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, but also for the rest of July, August and beyond.  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).  

Nine days took it out of me, but the Rochester International Jazz Festival was a great time!  I saw some friends, heard great music from new jazz artists who were new to me and others who I knew well. I'll be writing a wrap up soon.  Plus, just after it was heartening to get a profile published shortly after the RIJF in Rochester City Magazine with my new title ... Jazz Concierge. I appreciate the notice and hope it helps us keep building a community here at JazzRochester (it is already... welcome to those who are seeing this after signing up after seeing the City post). 

JazzRochester aims at providing you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, but also for the rest of July and now into August and beyond.  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).  

There are now just 4 nights (including tonight) left of the Rochester International Jazz Festival, so it will only be noisy here and on the other JazzRochester channels for a bit longer then we'll return to our regularly scheduled programming. You will only find those gigs I know about outside of the RIJF in this post, which is always a bit light during the festival. 

We aim here to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below and also for the last few days June, July and a growing list later than 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).  

Yes, it's going to be a little noisy around downtown Rochester starting Friday (a good kind of noise, though...).  For those of you who get our posts via email and otherwise, it may be a bit more "noisy" here as well (haven't decided how much I'll write during the festival as I try to focus on listening ....). We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming after the 29th and I will be publishing the posts (tonight and next Wednesday) with the live jazz by local folks outside of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival footprint. I have a few more nights of RIJF picks to post. Then I'll see whether I write much during the festival. Check out the things I'm sharing on Facebook, X (or Twitter, if you will...) and Instagram, though. 

We aim here to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below and also for the last few days June, July and a growing list later than 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).  

Traveling yesterday, so a bit late in publishing the post ... again. Please check out the current posts in our coverage of the 2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival, including my picks (i.e., who I'll be listening to) for each night (3 down, 6 more nights to go...!).  Jazz 90.1 will be live at the Inn on Broadway on Friday starting at 3:00-5:00 pm. Join them for a happy hour with Laura Dubin and Antonio Guerrero from 5:00-7:00 pm. Yes, it's right around the corner....

We aim here to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below and  for the rest June and July (and a few in August).  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).  

Apparently, my blogging software likes to push code the same night I'm trying to publish my listings posts... go figure. So it's a bit delayed again, but at least it's still Wednesday ... I'm getting it in just under the wire

Now that the Fairport Canal Days jazz is over, the inevitable slowdown before RIJF appears to be taking hold, but there's still a lot to go out to hear.. Check out the posts in our coverage of the 2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival, including my picks (i.e., who I'll be listening to) for each night (2 down, 7 more nights to go...!). One more thing ... WGMC Jazz 90.1 ran a bit short on their last fund drive and could use your help. Click here to dig into the wallet.

We aim here to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below and  for the rest June and July (and a few in August).  Please remember I will not be listing jazz festival gigs for local artists here ... they will have their own special post, which I published yesterday. 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).  

Sorry we're late. My site's platform had a hiccup last night that prevented me from doing the post after I finished up work last night. But it's coming out in time for tonight's jazz should you be looking .... 

A few notes... Fairport Canal Days will have a number of local jazz musicians and students providing sounds as you hit one of the first festivals of the summer, weather permitting. You can get the skinny on who, when and where in this post.  You may also want to check out the posts in our coverage of the 2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival, including my picks (i.e., who I'll be listening to) for each night (2 down, 7 more nights to go...!).  Now that it's summer (or nearly so), you'll also notice quite a few new items appearing in the listings from the Finger Lakes, some of which have been shared with us by FLX Music 24/7.

We aim here to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below and  for the rest June and July (and a few in August).  Please remember I will not be listing jazz festival gigs for local artists here ... they will have their own special post, which will be published soon so look for it. 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).  

Fairport's Canal Days is coming at the end of next week. Spread out over the village of Fairport, Tim Forster and the others responsible for the music at FCD will as usual serve up a healthy helping of jazz from local musicians and often describe it as the "jazz festival before the jazz festival."  If we get good weather, this is a great place to hang and hear some great music by local jazz musicians and stretch those RIJF muscles a bit (yes, it is now less than a month before those nine days of music begin). While there's lots of other music at FCD, here's the jazz that will be presented during FCD:

Check out the full lineup for all of the music at FCD look here. I'm hoping to get out to Fairport at least one of the two days, so look for me in a JazzRochester T-Shirt. If you're having trouble seeing all of the post on your mobile device, take a look on the JazzRochester site itself. I've tried to reduce the size to accommodate (sorry I missed that before), but different mobile settings may make it hard to see the right column of the above table.

Check out the first posts in JazzRochester's coverage of the 2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival below. When you want to see it all (so far), check out the Category "RIJF 2024" in the right panel. One down, 8 more nights to go...!

We aim here to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, plus more listings through the few days left of  May and June (I will not be listing RIJF gigs here ... they have they're own special post). 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).  

Check out the first post in my coverage of the 2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival below. Now that it's May, I hope there will be more soon... I'm making some headway on completing my picks.  When you want to see it all, check out the Category "RIJF 2024" in the right panel. WGMC Jazz 90.1 is giving away a passes. Register for Jazz90.1’s annual jazz festival giveaway!

We aim here to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, plus more listings through the few days left of  May and June (I will not be listing RIJF gigs here ... they have they're own special post). 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).  

Check out the first post in my coverage of the 2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival below. Now that it's May, there will be more soon.  When you want to see it all, check out the Category "RIJF 2024" in the right panel. WGMC Jazz 90.1 is giving away a passes. Register for Jazz90.1’s annual jazz festival giveaway!

We aim here to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, plus more listings through the few days left of April, May, and now June is filling out a bit (I will not be listing RIJF gigs here ... they have they're own place). 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).  

Thursday, May 9, 2024

• Ryan Johnson Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Simon Fletcher Trio @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• Bob Vosteen & Mel Henderson @ Zambistro's (Medina), 6:00 pm

Friday, May 10, 2024

• Chris Ott @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Jim Nugent @ Hedges Nine Mile Point Restaurant, 6:00 pm
• Bob Sneider & Tony Padilla @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• Bangers and Mash @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ Fanatics Pub (Lima), 7:00 pm

Saturday, May 11, 2024

• Moon Dance Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Paradigm Shift @ Fundraiser for Elmira Jazz festival, Ill Legal Tap House (Elmira), 6:00 pm
• Jazz Generation @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• Bob Sneider Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• Howard Levy 4 @ Fanatics Pub, 7281 W Main St. (Lima), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• Butcher Brown @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)

Sunday, May 12, 2024 

• The Simon Fletcher Trio performing live in studio @ Online on WAYO-FM.org to support Live@WAYO, 2:00-3:00 pm
• Rich Thompson's Trio Generations @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• Ghost-Note @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)

Monday, May 13, 2024

• The Djangoners @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

• Horacio & La Fama Salsa Band @ The Lilac Festival, 5:30 pm (full Music Lineup)
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• Jazz 90.1 presents Jazz at The Beach featuring The Bill Tiberio Band @ Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave (Charlotte), 7:00 pm

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

• Jon Randall Octet @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm

Looking for live jazz later in May? 

• 16th: Marco Amado @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 16th: Sound Logic @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• 16th: Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 6:30 pm
• 17th: Ralph De Bergalis @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 17th: Jimmie Highsmith Jr. @ Legacy Wine Bar (State Street), 5:30 pm
• 17th: Joe Mulroon @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 17th: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 18th: Kastner & Vock Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 18th: Annie Wells Band @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 18th: Hard Logic @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 7:00 pm
• 18th: Cool Club & The Lipker Sisters 10 Year Anniversary Party @ Fairport Brewing Cmpany, 1044 University Ave (Rochester), 7:00 pm (Tickets)
• 18th: Live! Presents: Mark Lettieri Group @ Montage Music Hall, 8:00 pm (more & info and tickets, including a $5.00 discount from Live! (CANCELLED)
• 19th: Dopapod @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 20th: Bossa Nova Bradley Brothers @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 21st: Bop Arts presents Charlie Ballantine Quartet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 22nd: Rich Thompson's Trio Generations @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 23rd: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 23rd: Simon Fletcher Trio @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• 23rd: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra "Just Friends" Album Release Party @ 3Heads Brewing Company, 8:00 pm
• 24th: Ann Mitchell Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 24th: Andrew Greider @ Legacy Wine Bar (State Street), 5:30 pm
• 24th: Ryan Johnson & Glen Cummings @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 24th: Erin & Ross @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 25th: Mel Henderson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 25th: Mike Kelly Jazz Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 30th: Simon Fletcher @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 30th: Eric Heveron Trio @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• 30th: Jazz is Phsh @ 3 Heads Brewing, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 31st: Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 31st: Maxwell Robbins & Leon Hsu @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm

Looking for live jazz in June? Other than RIJF, that is....

• 1st: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ Trains and Trolleys at Twilight, 282 Rush-Scottsville Rd (Rush), 4:00-8:00 pm
• 1st: Daniel King & Keith Dudinski @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 1st: Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters: Summer Kickoff Party @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:00 pm
• 2nd: The GateSwingers Big Band @ The Gables of Brighton, 12:30 pm
• 2nd: Bop Arts presents Michael Bisio/Timothy Hill Inside Voice/Outside Voice @ Bop Shop Records, 8:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• 4th: Penfield Big Band @ Penfield Community Center, 7:30 pm
• 5th: Bangers and Mash @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:00 pm
• 6th: Nancy Kelly @ The Backroom Lounge at the Record Archive, 6:00 pm
• 7th: Vince Ercolamento & Joe Chiappone @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 8th: The GateSwingers Big Band @ Seneca Falls Canal Fest (People's Park Gazebo), 4:30 pm
• 8th: George Miller @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 9th: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ Brasstacular, 344 Dorsey (Greece), 12:00-1:00 pm
• 9th: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ Gates-Chili Performing Arts Center, 4:45 pm
• 10th: Jazz 90.1 Jazz Cruise featuring ROC City Jazz @ The Colonial Belle, 400 Packett's Landing (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 11th: Jazz 90.1 and The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee present Jazz at The Beach featuring Ann Mitchell Jazz @ Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 12th: Bob Sneider Quartet @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 14th: Chris Ott @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30
• 14th: Andrew Martelle Jazz Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 14th: Bop Arts presents the Ricky Ford Quartet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 15th: Chris Ott Trio @ Rohrbach Brewing Railroad St. Beer Hall (Brunch), 11:30 am
• 18th: Penfield Big Band @ Penfield Amphitheater, 6:30 pm
• 19th: Tritone Jazz Camp Performance @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 19th: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ Cherry Ridge, 900 Cherry Ridge Blvd (Webster), 6:30 pm
• 20th: Joe Barna & Sketches of Influence @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:00 pm
• 21st-29th: Rochester International Jazz Festival, of course! You'll see listings for that elsewhere...

Looking for live jazz later than June?

• July 1st: Bop Arts presents the Aaron Irwin Trio @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• July 19th: Bop Arts presents the Joe Fiedler & Erik Lawrence, solo and duo performances @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• August 9th: Live! Summer Concert Series presents the Ron Carter Trio @ The Hochstein School Performance Hall, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• September 21st: Brandee Younger Trio @ Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm

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. 

Check out the first post in my coverage of the 2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival below. Now that it's May, there will be more soon.  When you want to see it all, see the Category "RIJF 2024" in the right panel.

We aim here to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, plus more listings through the few days left of April, May, and now June is filling out a bit (I will not be listing RIJF gigs here ... they have they're own place). 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).  

Thursday, May 2, 2024

• Ralph De Bergalis Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Simon Fletcher Trio @ Carmel Bakery and Bar (Park Ave), 6:00 pm
• The Swooners @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• Erin & Ross present Musical Alchemy No. 2 @ Rochester Music Hall of Fame, 25 Gibbs St. (East End), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• Chamber Jazz Ensemble @ Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm pm

Friday, May 3, 2024

• Jim Nugent @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Marvin Dolly & Mel Henderson @ Legacy Wine Bar, 51 State Street, 5:30 pm
• Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ Twisted Rail Brewing (Honeoye), 6:00 pm
• Vince Ercolamento and Joe Chiappone @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• Eshaan Sood Quartet The Sonic Alchemists@ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra @ Theater at Innovation Square, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• Bop Arts presents Celebrating Paul Smoker with special guests @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:30 pm (also on the 4th) (more info & tickets)
• Judah with special guests present Scoulive: A Tribute to John Scofield and Soulive @ Abilene Bar & Lounge, 9:15 pm

Saturday, May 4, 2024

• Chris Ott Trio @ Hedges Nine Mile Point Restaurant, 6:00 pm
• Oliver Gomez & Sarah Navratil @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• Laura Dubin Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• Bop Arts presents Celebrating Paul Smoker with special guests @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)

Sunday, May 5, 2024 

• Celebrating Paul Smoker continues with a jam session @ Bop Shop Records, 1:00-5:00 pm (more info)
• Daniel King Band @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 5:30 pm
• 2024 Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony @ Eastman Theatre at Kodak Hall, 7:00 pm (tickets)

Monday, May 6, 2024

• Mel Henderson and Gerry Youngman @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

• No jazz for you?

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

• Erin & Ross @ Backroom Lounge at the Record Archive, 6:00 pm
• Flower City Trio @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:00 pm

Looking for live jazz later in May? 

• 9th: Ryan Johnson Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 9th: Simon Fletcher Trio @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• 9th: Bob Vosteen & Mel Henderson @ Zambistro's (Medina), 6:00 pm
• 10th: Chris Ott @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 10th: Jim Nugent @ Hedges Nine Mile Point Restaurant, 6:00 pm
• 10th: Bob Sneider & Tony Padilla @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 10th: Bangers and Mash @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 11th: Moon Dance Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 11th: Jazz Generation @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 11th: Bob Sneider Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 11th: Howard Levy 4 @ Fanatics Pub, 7281 W Main St. (Lima), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 11th: Butcher Brown @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 12th: Rich Thompson's Trio Generations @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 12th: Ghost-Note @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 13th: The Djangoners @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 14th: Horacio & La Fama Salsa Band @ The Lilac Festival, 5:30 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 14th: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 14th: Jazz 90.1 presents Jazz at The Beach featuring The Bill Tiberio Band @ Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 15th: Jon Randall Octet @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm'
• 16th: Marco Amado @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 16th: Sound Logic @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• 16th: Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 6:30 pm
• 17th: Ralph De Bergalis @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 17th: Joe Mulroon @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 17th: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 18th: Kastner & Vock Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 18th: Annie Wells Band @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 18th: Hard Logic @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 7:00 pm
• 18th: Live! Presents: Mark Lettieri Group @ Montage Music Hall, 8:00 pm (more & info and tickets, including a $5.00 discount from Live!)
• 19th: Dopapod @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 20th: Bossa Nova Bradley Brothers @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 21st: Bop Arts presents Charlie Ballantine Quartet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 22nd: Rich Thompson's Trio Generations @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 23rd: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 23rd: Simon Fletcher Trio @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• 23rd: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra "Just Friends" Album Release Party @ 3Heads Brewing Company, 8:00 pm
• 24th: Ann Mitchell Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 24th: Ryan Johnson & Glen Cummings @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 24th: Erin & Ross @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 25th: Mel Henderson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 25th: Mike Kelly Jazz Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 30th: Simon Fletcher @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 30th: Eric Heveron Trio @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• 30th: Jazz is Phsh @ 3 Heads Brewing, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 31st: Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 31st: Maxwell Robbins & Leon Hsu @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 31st:New Jazz Underground with special guest Bill Tiberio @ 75 Stutson Street (Charlotte), 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Looking for live jazz in June? Other than RIJF, that is....

• 1st: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ Trains and Trolleys at Twilight, 282 Rush-Scottsville Rd (Rush), 4:00-8:00 pm
• 1st: Daniel King & Keith Dudinski @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 1st: Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters: Summer Kickoff Party @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:00 pm
• 2nd: Bop Arts presents Michael Bisio/Timothy Hill Inside Voice/Outside Voice @ Bop Shop Records, 8:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• 5th: Bangers and Mash @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:00 pm
• 7th: Vince Ercolamento & Joe Chiappone @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 8th: The GateSwingers Big Band @ Seneca Falls Canal Fest (People's Park Gazebo), 4:30 pm
• 8th: George Miller @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 9th: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ Brasstacular, 344 Dorsey (Greece), 12:00-1:00 pm
• 9th: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ Gates-Chili Performing Arts Center, 4:45 pm
• 10th: Jazz 90.1 Jazz Cruise featuring ROC City Jazz @ The Colonial Belle, 400 Packett's Landing (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 11th: Jazz 90.1 and The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee present Jazz at The Beach featuring Ann Mitchell Jazz @ Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 12th: Bob Sneider Quartet @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 14th: Chris Ott @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30
• 14th: Andrew Martelle Jazz Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 14th: Bop Arts presents the Ricky Ford Quartet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 15th: Chris Ott Trio @ Rohrbach Brewing Railroad St. Beer Hall (Brunch), 11:30 am
• 19th: Tritone Jazz Camp Performance @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 19th: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ Cherry Ridge, 900 Cherry Ridge Blvd (Webster), 6:30 pm
• 21st-29th: Rochester International Jazz Festival, of course! You'll see listings for that elsewhere...

Looking for live jazz later than June?

• July 1st: Bop Arts presents the Aaron Irwin Trio @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• July 19th: Bop Arts presents the Joe Fiedler & Erik Lawrence, solo and duo performances @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• August 9th: Live! Summer Concert Series presents the Ron Carter Trio @ The Hochstein School Performance Hall, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• September 21st: Brandee Younger Trio @ Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm

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. 

As you can see below, I've begun my coverage of the 2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival, and the RIJF released its app for iOS and Android today.  Finally, there are a few days left for you to open up the purse or wallet and give our local jazz radio station, Jazz 90.1 WGMC, Spring Pledge Drive. 

I aim to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, plus more listings through the few days left of April, May, and now June is filling out a bit (I will not be listing RIJF gigs here ... they have they're own place). 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).  

Thursday, April 25, 2024

• Chris Ott Trio @ Rohrbach Brewing Railroad St. Beer Hall (Brunch), 11:30 am
• Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Simon Fletcher Trio @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm

Friday, April 26, 2024

• Ann Mitchell @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Mel Henderson & Oliver Gomez @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• Erin & Ross present Musical Alchemy No. 1 @ Rochester Music Hall of Fame, 25 Gibbs St. (East End), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• Craig Snyder Group @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:30 pm
• 53rd Annual Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concerts with Ingrid Jensen @ Penfield High School, 7:30 pm (tickets available April 1 here and at the door)

Saturday, April 27, 2024

• Mel Henderson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Ryan Johnson & Glen Cummings @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• The Sonic Alchemists @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 6:30 pm
• 53rd Annual Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concerts with Ingrid Jensen @ Penfield High School, 7:30 pm (tickets available April 1 here and at the door)

Sunday, April 28, 2024 

• Craig Snyder & Collective Force @ Fort Hill Performing Arts Center (Canandaigua), 1:00 pm
• Bob Sneider Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• Livestream of Collins/Miller Quartet (sets at 6:00 and 7:00 pm) & Third Motion Studs (sets at 8:00 and 9:00 pm) @ Grand Opening of Third Motion Studios (Facebook Event)
• Student Non-Degree Recital: Sebastian Claas, jazz bass @ ESM, Howard Hanson Recital Hall, 8:30 pm

Monday, April 29, 2024

• Bossa Nova Bradley Brothers @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• Eastman New Jazz Ensemble with special guest Michael Gibbs @ Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm
• Monday Night Jazz Jam hosted by Jordan Lerner @ The Charleston House, 8:00 pm

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

• Jazz 90.1 Happy Hour and Fundraiser @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• Moises Borges @ 75 Stutson Street (Charlotte), 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

• Guest Lecture: Todd Williams, jazz saxophone @ Kilbourn Hall, 3:30 pm
• Chris Ott Trio @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:00 pm
• Ben Miller Trio @ MicroClimate (Geneva), 7:00 pm
• Eastman Jazz Lab Band with special guest Todd Williams   @ Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 pm

Looking for live jazz in May? 

• 2nd: Ralph De Bergalis Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 2nd: Erin & Ross present Musical Alchemy No. 2 @ Rochester Music Hall of Fame, 25 Gibbs St. (East End), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 2nd: Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 3rd: Jim Nugent @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 3rd: Vince Ercolamento and Joe Chiappone @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 3rd: The Sonic Alchemists @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 3rd: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra @ Theater at Innovation Square, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 3rd: Bop Arts presents Celebrating Paul Smoker with special guests @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:30 pm (also on the 4th) (more info & tickets)
• 3rd: Judah with special guests present Scoulive: A Tribute to John Scofield and Soulive @ Abilene Bar & Lounge, 9:15 pm
• 4th: Chris Ott Trio @ Hedges Nine Mile Point Restaurant, 6:00 pm
• 4th: Oliver Gomez & Sarah Navratil @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 4th: Laura Dubin Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 4th: Bop Arts presents Celebrating Paul Smoker with special guests @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• 5th: Daniel King Band @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 5:30 pm
• 5th: 2024 Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony @ Eastman Theatre at Kodak Hall, 7:00 pm (tickets)
• 6th: Mel Henderson and Gerry Youngman @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 8th: Erin & Ross @ Backroom Lounge at the Record Archive, 6:00 pm
• 8th: Flower City Trio @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:00 pm
• 9th: Ryan Johnson Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 10th: Chris Ott @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 10th: Jim Nugent @ Hedges Nine Mile Point Restaurant, 6:00 pm
• 10th: Bob Sneider & Tony Padilla @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 10th: Bangers and Mash @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 11th: Moon Dance Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 11th: Jazz Generation @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 11th: Bob Sneider Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 11th: Howard Levy 4 @ Fanatics Pub, 7281 W Main St. (Lima), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 11th: Butcher Brown @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 12th: Rich Thompson Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 12th: Ghost-Note @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 13th: The Djangoners @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 14th: Horacio & La Fama Salsa Band @ The Lilac Festival, 5:30 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 14th: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 14th: Jazz 90.1 presents Jazz at The Beach featuring The Bill Tiberio Band @ Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 15th: Jon Randall Octet @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm'
• 16th: Marco Amado @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 16th: Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 6:30 pm
• 17th: Ralph De Bergalis @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 17th: Joe Mulroon @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 17th: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 18th: Kasnter & Vock Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 18th: Annie Wells Band @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 18th: Redshift @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 7:00 pm
• 18th: Live! Presents: Mark Lettieri Group @ Montage Music Hall, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 19th: Dopapod @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 20th: Bossa Nova Bradley Brothers @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 21st: Bop Arts presents Charlie Ballantine Quartet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 22nd: Rich Thompson's Trio Generations @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 23rd: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 24th: Ann Mitchell Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 24th: Ryan Johnson & Glen Cummings @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 24th: Erin & Ross @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 25th: Mel Henderson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 25th: Mike Kelly Jazz Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 30th: Simon Fletcher @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 30th: Jazz is Phsh @ 3 Heads Brewing, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 31st: Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 31st: Maxwell Robbins & Leon Hsu @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 31st: New Jazz Underground with special guest Bill Tiberio @ 75 Stutson Street (Charlotte), 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Looking for some live jazz after May? 

• June 1st: Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters: Summer Kickoff Party @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:00 pm
• June 2nd: Bop Arts presents Michael Bisio/Timothy Hill Inside Voice/Outside Voice @ Bop Shop Records, 8:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• June 5th: Bangers and Mash @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:00 pm
• June 10th: Jazz 90.1 Jazz Cruise featuring ROC City Jazz @ The Colonial Belle, 400 Packett's Landing (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• June 11th: Jazz 90.1 and The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee present Jazz at The Beach featuring Ann Mitchell Jazz @ Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• June 12th: Bob Sneider Quartet @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• June 14th: Bop Arts presents the Ricky Ford Quartet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• June 19th: Tritone Jazz Camp Performance @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• June 21st-29th: Rochester International Jazz Festival, of course
• July 1st: Bop Arts presents the Aaron Irwin Trio @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• July 19th: Bop Arts presents the Joe Fiedler & Erik Lawrence, solo and duo performances @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

We compile these gig and event listings from information obtained from our own knowledge of the jazz scene in and around Rochester, the performing musicians and bands themselves and other sources. The aim is to give you a one-stop place to find all your live jazz in and around Rochester. 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. Sign up for to get all the JazzRochester posts on the About page. Local jazz musicians and venues/promoters can also sign up there.

I'm ready for less rain, more sun ... Right?  Your forecast for live jazz is a bit improved.  I aim to provide you with the most comprehensive listings for live jazz gigs in and around our fair city.  I've gathered them for the next seven days immediately below, plus more listings through the rest of April and May. Starting a few in June and beyond. 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).  

See the listings for the next seven days and beyond ... after the "fold" below...

Thursday, April 18, 2024

• Marco Amado @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Sound Logic @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• Lucas Santana, Mel Henderson & Gerry Youngman @ Jazzboline (Buffalo), 6:00 pm
• Jazz 90.1 presents Vince Ercolamento Quartet @ Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road (Greece), 7:00 pm (more info)
• Student Non-Degree Recital: Alvaro Caravaca, jazz trumpet & Erin Famous, jazz bass @ Eastman School of Music, Howard Hanson Recital Hall, 9:30 pm

Friday, April 19, 2024

• Ralph DeBergalis @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• Andrew Martelle & Ryan Johnson @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• Jazz for Environmental Justice with Jon Randall Octet @ First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd., 7:00 pm
• Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 7:00 pm
• Student Non-Degree Recital: Sarah Navratil, jazz saxophone @ Eastman School of Music, Howard Hanson Recital Hall, 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 20, 2024

• All In Brass Band @ Ataxia Awareness day of Music Family Appreciation Concert @ 75 Stutson Street (Charlotte), 1:00 pm
• Mike Sidoti @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• George Miller @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• Laura Dubin Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• Paradigm Shift @ Linden Street Social (Geneva), 8:00 pm

Sunday, April 21, 2024 

• Poetry and Jazz, with the Just Poets @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 5:30 pm
• JazzBuffalo presents “El Arte del Bolero” featuring Miquel Zenón and Luis Podermo @ Canterbury Wood Performing Arts Center (Williamsville), 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• The Bop Shop presents Mike Baggetta (solo guitar) @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Monday, April 22, 2024

• Monday Night Jazz Jam hosted by Jordan Lerner @ The Charleston House, 8:00 pm

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

• Jazz 90.1 Happy Hour and Fundraiser @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

• Jim Nugent Trio @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm

Looking for live jazz later in April? 

• 25th: Chris Ott Trio @ Rohrbach Brewing Railroad St. Beer Hall (Brunch), 11:30 am
• 25th: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 25th: Simon Fletcher Trio @ Studio Lounge, 6:00 pm
• 26th: Ann Mitchell @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 26th: Mel Henderson & Oliver Gomez @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 26th: Craig Snyder Group @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:30 pm
• 26th-27th: 53rd Annual Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concerts with Ingrid Jensen @ Penfield High School, 7:30 pm (tickets available April 1 here and at the door)
• 27th: Mel Henderson @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 27th: Ryan Johnson & Glen Cummings @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 27th: The Sonic Alchemists @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 6:30 pm
• 28th: Bob Sneider Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 28th: Livestream of Collins/Miller Quartet & Third Motion Studs sets @ Grand Opening of Third Motion Studios (Facebook Event)
• 29th: Bossa Nova Bradley Brothers @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 30th: Moises Borges @ 75 Stutson Street (Charlotte), 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Looking for live jazz in May? 

• 1st: Chris Ott Trio @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:00 pm
• 1st: Ben Miller Trio @ MicroClimate (Geneva), 7:00 pm
• 2nd: Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 3rd: Jim Nugent @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 3rd: Vince Ercolamento and Joe Chiappone @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 3rd: The Sonic Alchemists @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 3rd: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra @ Theater at Innovation Square, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 3rd: Bop Arts presents Celebrating Paul Smoker with special guests @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:30 pm (also on the 4th) (more info & tickets)
• 4th: Chris Ott Trio @ Hedges Nine Mile Point Restaurant, 6:00 pm
• 4th: Oliver Gomez & Sarah Navratil @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 4th: Laura Dubin Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 4th: Bop Arts presents Celebrating Paul Smoker with special guests @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
• 5th: Daniel King Band @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 5:30 pm
• 5th: 2024 Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony @ Eastman Theatre at Kodak Hall, 7:00 pm (tickets)
• 6th: Mel Henderson and Gerry Youngman @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 8th: Flower City Trio @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:00 pm
• 10th: Chris Ott @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant (Farmington), 5:30 pm
• 10th: Jim Nugent @ Hedges Nine Mile Point Restaurant, 6:00 pm
• 10th: Bob Sneider & Tony Padilla @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 10th: Bangers and Mash @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 11th: Jazz Generation @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 11th: Bob Sneider Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 11th: Howard Levy 4 @ Fanatics Pub, 7281 W Main St. (Lima), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 11th: Butcher Brown @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 12th: Rich Thompson Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 12th: Ghost-Note @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 13th: The Djangoners @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 14th: Horacio & La Fama Salsa Band @ The Lilac Festival, 5:30 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 14th: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 14th: Jazz 90.1 presents Jazz at The Beach featuring The Bill Tiberio Band @ Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• 15th: Jon Randall Octet @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 16th: Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 6:30 pm
• 17th: Joe Mulroon @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 17th: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 18th: Kasnter & Vock Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 18th: Annie Wells Band @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 18th: Redshift @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 7:00 pm
• 18th: Live! Presents: Mark Lettieri Group @ Montage Music Hall, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 19th: Dopapod @ The Lilac Festival, 7:00 pm (full Music Lineup)
• 20th: Bossa Nova Bradley Brothers @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 21st: Bop Arts presents Charlie Ballantine Quartet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 22nd: Rich Thompson's Trio Generations @ Faircraft Brauhaus (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• 24th: Ryan Johnson & Glen Cummings @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 24th: Erin & Ross @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
• 25th: Mike Kelly Jazz Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 30th: Jazz is Phsh @ 3 Heads Brewing, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• 31st: Maxwell Robbins & Leon Hsu @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
• 31st: New Jazz Underground with special guest Bill Tiberio @ 75 Stutson Street (Charlotte), 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

Looking for some live jazz after May? 

• June 1st: Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters: Summer Kickoff Party @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 7:00 pm
• June 10th: Jazz 90.1 Jazz Cruise featuring The Brad Batz Group @ The Colonial Belle, 400 Packett's Landing (Fairport), 6:30 pm
• June 11th: Jazz 90.1 and The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee present Jazz at The Beach featuring Ann Mitchell Jazz @ Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave (Charlotte), 7:00 pm
• June 14th: Bop Arts presents the Ricky Ford Quartet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• June 21st-29th: Rochester International Jazz Festival, of course
• July 1st: Bop Arts presents the Aaron Irwin Trio @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
• July 19th: Bop Arts presents the Joe Fiedler & Erik Lawrence, solo and duo performances @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)

We compile these gig and event listings from information obtained from our own knowledge of the jazz scene in and around Rochester, the performing musicians and bands themselves and other sources. The aim is to give you a one-stop place to find all your live jazz in and around Rochester. 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. Sign up for to get all the JazzRochester posts on the About page. Local jazz musicians and venues/promoters can also sign up there.