JEFF FULLER

November Jazz!  11/1/2026

     Welcome to November ~ a month of gratitude and blessings, celebrating family, friends and football… and please, don’t forget to vote!  It’s also a fantastic month to get out and hear some live jazz (of course)!  Here’s a few places I’ll be playing…

     Pat Todd’s big band Tuxedo Junction plays every Monday, from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. A very special celebration of Veteran’s Day featuring three vocalists (Pat, Val Rodgers and April Marie) will be on Monday, November 9th ~ but there is great swing dance music every Monday in November.  These events are free and open to the public — great ambiance, great bar, great dancing.  Check out their website.

     On Saturday, November 14th, from 4 – 7 pm, I’ll be over at Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, for the afternoon jazz jam hosted by Gary Grippo on guitar, with me on bass Barry Ries on drums and trumpet. It’s a treat to hear the parade of fabulous local musicians who will sit in with us after the first set!

     On Sundays, November 15th and 29th from 12 – 3 pm, I’ll be playing with Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar (14 Water Street, Guilford, CT).  Host Gary Grippo on guitar leads the show, joining me on bass and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet. We’ll be joined by pianist Bil Groth on the 15th, and vocalist Val Rodgers on the 29th. Great food is served here!

     Lately we’ve shifted to a new and successful night — Tuesday, November 17th, from 7 – 9 pm — and I’ll be joining Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for an unusual jazz session with the usual (talented) suspects ~ Gary Grippo, Barry Ries, and Mark Kaplan. $10 cover.

     Every month ~ fortunately ~ I seem to have one “big” concert or performance.  Here is this month’s…

     On Friday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. acclaimed jazz ensemble Eight Men Swinging performs at Mary Taylor United Methodist Church, 168 South Broad Street, Milford, CT. The concert features the classic "cool jazz" sounds of the Dave Pell Octet, showcasing timeless selections arranged by legends like John Williams, Bill Holman, and Shorty Rogers. The all-star band includes Mark Dennis (trumpet), Dave Arezzini (tenor sax), John Smayda (baritone sax), Joe Letizia (trombone), Chris Morrison (guitar), Jamie Finegan (piano), Jeff Fuller (bass), and Alan Bates (drums). Admission is $20, with a portion of the proceeds directly benefiting the Purple Pantry to help fight local food insecurity. The evening begins with light refreshments at 6:00 p.m. in Dodd Hall, followed by the concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

     So, there you have it, at least thus far. I’ll keep you posted when new gigs turn up.  Happy Thanksgiving, and I hope you can make it to one of these fine jazz shows!

Jeff Fuller

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