JEFF FULLER

New Year’s Jazz ~ 1/1/2026!

     Hi everyone… Wishing you a very Happy, Prosperous and Safe New Year!  I’ve got some very exciting gigs coming up in this year, and I resolve to keep you informed!  Here are some of the places I’ll be playing for the next few weeks.

     This first Sunday in January ~ the 4th ~ from 12 – 3 pm, I’ll be playing Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT.  Guitarist Gary Grippo, who leads the show, has invited the marvelous saxophonist Dave Arrezini to join me and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet.  Hope you can stop by for the food and the music.  Looking ahead: on the 18th we’ll be joined by saxophonist Paul Evoscevitch, and on February 1st guest artist is Tom Boates on trombone.

     On Thursday, January 8th, from 5 – 7 pm, I’ll be playing with pianist Darren Litzie’s Trio, which also features Jerrod Cattey on drums.  We’re playing from 5 – 7 pm at Jazz Night Bldg in the Hotel Marcel, 500 Sargent Drive.  Free, full menu, and of course, great music!  Sponsored by the New Haven Jazz Underground.

     On Saturday, January 10th, from 4 – 7 pm, I’ll be over at Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, for the afternoon jazz jam session this week, hosted by Gary Grippo on guitar with Barry Ries on drums and trumpet. Musicians, come sit in after the first set!

     On Wednesday, January 14th  from 7 – 9 pm, I’ll be joining Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for a jazz session with “a coterie of musical guests,” including Gary Grippo, Barry Ries, and Mark Kaplan. $10 cover.

     On Friday, January 30th, at 7:00 pm, come on out to Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for the first of two shows with my new All-Star jazz group (under the old name) Jeff Fuller & Friends, with Naomi Wharry (trb/voc), Nigel Regan (alto sax), Ryan Sands (drs), and Darren Litzie (pno.)  $20 cover.

     And hopefully you’ll be in the mood to catch the same group again on Sunday, February 1st from 4 – 5:30 pm at the Yale Jazz Festival in the E-Room of the Afro-American Cultural Center, 211 Park Street, New Haven. This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by the good folks at the Yale Undergraduate Jazz Collective.

     Squeezing into next month, on Friday, February 6th, I’ll be with my brutha, guitarist Joe Carter, for some great Brazilian tunes at Bangkok Room, 76 Main Street, Ansonia, from 6 – 9 pm.   This is a very fun hang out – great food & drink!

     Wishing you again a very Happy New Year and a great 2026, with all that jazz.  Hope to see you soon!  Here’s a link to my tune, “A Happy New Year,” …enjoy!

Jeff Fuller

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