JEFF FULLER

Late June ~ Early July Jazz!  6/24/2026 💐

     So much going on … this is a rare mid-month mailing (an m-m-m, if you will!)  There’s a couple of really great concerts coming up, as well as a groovy menu of nightclub and restaurant appearances.  Check us out … here in chronological order!

     On Wednesday, June 24th from 7 – 9 pm, 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.

     On Friday, June 26th from 7 — 10 pm, I’ll bring my all-star quintet into SBC (Small Batch Cellars) at 37 Nettleton Ave., North Haven, CT.  This hidden gem is a great music venue with great wines!  On this night my group consists of: Naomi Wharry (trombone and vocals), Nigel Regan (saxophones), Darren Litzie (keyboard), and Ryan Sands drums).  Get your tickets here.

     On Saturday, June 27th from 7 — 10 pm, I’ll be joining my guitarist brutha Joe Carter’s Trio, with Graciliano Zambonim on drums, for a delightful evening of Brazilian music at Twelvenote Brew Co., 3389 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT.  This place is an untapped (get it?) resource for musical entertainment and great beers!

     On Wednesday, July 1st at 7 pm, I’ll be joining my good friend, trumpeter Mark Dennis, and seven other prominent CT jazz musicians in “Eight Men Swinging” at the Milford Art Council, 40 Railroad Avenue So., Milford.  We will be performing the legendary, oh-so-cool arrangements of the Dave Pell Octet, with charts by Marty Paich, Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers and others. This is a new band, worth checking out!  Tickets available here.

      On Sunday, June 5th, from 12 – 3 pm, Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar (14 Water Street, Guilford, CT), host guitarist Gary Grippo leads the show, joining me on bass and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet.  Guest artist on the 5th is the uber-talented Naomi Wharry, whose voice and trombone skills will captivate you.

     On Friday, July 10th from 7 – 10 pm, I’ll be fronting my all-star quintet in a special “Jazz Under The Stars” event at The Estate, 709 Townsend Ave., New Haven.  We’ve been entertaining folks there for a couple of years, and we look forward to swinging the night away under the luxurious tent at The Estate.  Joining me will be Atla DeChamplain (vocals), Will Cleary (sax), Ryan Sands (drums), and Darren Litzie (piano).  Tickets available here.

     On Saturday, July 11th from 7 – 9 pm, I’ll be playing with Richard Sylvester’s Blue Lion Trio, featuring this week my old buddy, guitarist extraordinaire Tony Lombardozzi, at Open Door Tea, 3552 Main Street, Stratford, CT.  Host & drummer Richard has launched a remarkable jazz series (every Saturday!) at this cozy venue. Great teas, 50% off wine purchase.  Free, open to the public.

     On Sunday, July 12th from 4 – 5:30 pm, at The Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Rd., Hamden, I host the second of three monthly recitals, featuring this day the marvelous singer/trombonist Naomi Wharry along with Darren Litzie on piano and Ryan Sands on drums.  Free and open to the public.  Our third show will be August 9th with Haneef Nelson (trumpet),  Nigel Regan (sax), Ben Bilello (drums) and Darren Litzie (piano).

     I’ll be playing with Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ repertoire and fine musicians ~ Mondays, June 29, July 6, 13 and 20, from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT. I’ll be with them on Mondays, May 4th, 11th and 25th. Free and open to the public — great ambiance, great bar, great dancing.  Check out their website.

     One last show ~ on Saturday, July 18th from 2 – 3 pm ~ come meet the Trio Brasileiro at Astoria (Queens) Public Library, 40-20 Broadway, Astoria, NY ~ a bit far afield, but well worth it!  You’ll hear outstanding guitarist Richard Boukas and Brazilian master drummer Rogério Bocato, along with yours truly on bass. We’ll perform exciting renditions of music by A.C. Jobim, Chico Buarque, Hermeto Pascoal, Milton Nascimento, Toninho Horta and Sérgio Santos.  Free, open to the public. 

     So… as the country that gave rise to the fabulous jazz tradition passes its 250th birthday, let’s all celebrate with listening to and playing good music!  I hope to see you at one of these gigs!

Jeff Fuller

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