JEFF FULLER

June Jazz ~ 6/2/2025

     June will be a quite busy month for jazz, even as events pop up and are added to my schedule.  Here’s a run-down of where I’ll be performing…

     On Friday, June 6th from 7 – 8:30 pm I’ll be playing with the Blue Lion Trio (Rich Sylvester, drums and Mike Coppola, 9-string guitar) in the very cozy Obodo Serendipity Books, 3588 Main Street, Stratford.  $10 cover includes a glass of wine.

     On Sunday, June 8th from 4 – 5:30 pm, the first of a 3-concert jazz series (2nd Sundays each month) begins at The Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Rd., Hamden, in their spacious (air-conditioned) auditorium.  Free and open to the public.

• On Sunday, June 8th, my quartet will feature vocalist Leala Cyr, along with pianist Darren Litzie and Ben Bilello on drums. A mixture of well-crafted jazz standards.

• On Sunday, July 13th, the reunion of the “Original” Sambeleza, featuring Isabella Mendes on piano & vocals, guitarist Joe Carter and drummer Ben Bilello in a great program of Brazilian music – bossa novas and sambas.

• On Sunday, August 10th, Ben Bilello and I will be joined by the great duo of Atla & Matt DeChamplain, voice and piano respectively.  They’re CT’s best husband/wife jazz couple ~ real talent and wide experience!

     On Tuesday, June 10th, from 5 – 9 pm, if you’re in the area of the Genesis of Milford dealership, 1052 Boston Post Road, stop by and listen to Darren Litzie, Ben Bilello and myself playing jazz for their grand opening event.

     On Saturday, June 14th, from 4 – 7 pm, I’ll be over at Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, for the weekly 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 Sunday, June 15th from 12 – 3 pm I’ll be at the infamous Jazz Brunch at Quattro’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT.  Host guitarist Gary Grippo always invites outstanding guest artists to join us.  (The ‘us’ includes myself and the very inventive Barry Ries on drums & trumpet.)  On the 15th, we welcome fiery alto saxophonist Billy Cofrances, and on the 29th outstanding trombonist Tom Boates joins us.

     On Mondays in June from 7 – 8:30 pm, Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction returns to its stomping ground at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT.  TJ is a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire, and our “open rehearsals” are more like shows, so bring your dancing shoes.  Open to the public, cash bar, free admission.

     Also, on Saturday June 21st, from 1 — 3 pm, Tuxedo Junction will be playing at the Guilford Lobster Fest, Guilford Fairgrounds on Lover’s Lane.  A fun time will be had by all!

     On Thursday, June 26th, from 5:30 — 8 pm I’ll be joining vocalist Faye Green and guitarist Michael Coppola at Novelle @ Mohegan Sun.  Should be some excitement and glitz there!  And the same trio performs on Saturday, June 28th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at Café Amici, 1640 Whitney Ave., Hamden.

     Whew! Hope to see you somewhere down the line… Enjoy the beautiful weather, get outside, and come hear some jazz!  For other area events, be sure to check out the Jazz Haven and Hartford Jazz Society calendars!

Jeff Fuller

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