This time of year, every venue in town seems to be filled with the sounds of holiday favorites. Problem is, apart from classical mainstays such as Handel’s Messiah or Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, ...

New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh. By Hank Shteamer Two of the most ...

Jazz piano will again waft through the Center for Contemporary Culture as Hartford Public Library’s Baby Grand Jazz series returns on Jan. 7, 2024 for a 13-week season. The series is marking its 20th ...

Pianist, vocalist and songwriter Marcia Ball brings together Texas blues with Louisiana flavors, melding boogie-woogie, zydeco and Swamp Rock. Influenced by artists of the region, such as Janis Joplin ...

Born with the genetic disease osteogenesis imperfecta, he only stood at three feet. But with hands unaffected by his disease and an extraordinary talent, Michel Petrucciani is one of the greatest ...