Events

This events calendar includes Earl’s upcoming performances, compositional debuts, recordings and educational activities. On mobile devices this calendar is best viewed horizontally.

Upcoming Gigs

Upcoming | Archive: 2023 2022 2021
  • Fri
    31
    Mar
    2023

    UConn Jazz @ CMEA All-State Conference

    1:30 p.m.
    Connecticut Convention Center
    100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT


    Connecticut Music Educator's Association

    Connecticut Music Educators’ Association All-State Conference

  • Sat
    01
    Apr
    2023

    the HJO at the 8th Annual Western Mass Mom Prom

    5:30PM

    Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Rd, Westfield, MA

    Catch the HJO at the 8th Annual Western Mass Mom Prom. This Roaring 20’s Ladies-Only Prom is being held on Saturday, April 1, 2023. $90 per ticket. https://westernmassmomprom.com/

  • Mon
    03
    Apr
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

  • Mon
    10
    Apr
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

  • Wed
    12
    Apr
    2023

    College Showcase at Black Eyed Sally's

    7 - 10 PM

    The logo for Black-eyed Sally's, a restaurant and music venue in Hartford, CT

    Black-Eyed Sally's. 350 Asylum St., Hartford, CT, 860-278-7427.

    At the annual College Showcase event, student groups will perform from four neighboring jazz programs – UConn, Hartt, WCSU and URI.  Each group will perform a 1/2 hour set, followed by an open jam session where they come together in musical collaboration.

  • Fri
    14
    Apr
    2023

    Hopkins School Jazz Band Workshop

    10:15AM

    Hopkins School
    986 Forest Rd, New Haven, CT

    Earl will work with the Hopkins School jazz band, directed by Erik Elligers, in preparation for their appearance at the National Jazz Festival.

  • Sun
    16
    Apr
    2023

    UConn Jazz Lab Band

    3:00 - 4:30 PM

    von der Mehren Recital Hall

    von der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
    General admission is $10. Students, faculty, children and military members with ID are admitted free.

    Earl MacDonald, director

  • Mon
    17
    Apr
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

  • Sun
    23
    Apr
    2023

    UConn Jazz Ensemble

    8 PM

    von der Mehren Recital Hallvon der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
    General admission is $10. Students, faculty, children and military members with ID are admitted free.

    John Mastroianni, director

  • Mon
    24
    Apr
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

    Jazz flautist, saxophonist, and composer Erica von Kleist makes her triumphal return to Connecticut, appearing as a featured guest with the Hartford Jazz Orchestra on Monday, April 25th. The West Hartford native and Hall High School alumnus has made her mark on the international jazz scene, performing and recording with Wynton Marsalis, Chris Potter, Sean Jones, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, DIVA and the Grammy® Award-winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra.

  • Tue
    25
    Apr
    2023

    Erica von Kleist Masterclass - UCONN

    2:00 - 3:45 PM

    University of Connecticut, Department of Music. Storrs, CT

    University of Connecticut logo

  • Thu
    27
    Apr
    2023
  • Mon
    01
    May
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

  • Mon
    08
    May
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

  • Mon
    15
    May
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

    Frank Varela – special guest guitarist

    Come discover why Frank Varela is regarded by his peers as a one-of-a-kind master guitarist who piques the interest of every listener. Even guitar legend Larry Coryell was impressed, comparing Varela’s playing to that of Jeff Beck and Grant Green. See what all the hype is about when Frank performs with the Hartford Jazz Orchestra on Monday, May 15th.

  • Sun
    21
    May
    2023

    Dianne Mower Trio

    7 - 9 PM

    350 Grill logo

    350 Grill
    350 Worthington St, Springfield, MA
    reservations: +1 413 439 0666

    Dianne Mower – vocals, Earl MacDonald – piano, Matt Dwonzyk – string bass

  • Mon
    22
    May
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

  • Mon
    29
    May
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

  • Mon
    05
    Jun
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

  • Sat
    10
    Jun
    2023

    Dianne Mower

    6 - 8 PM

    Wind Hill Community Farm, 3006 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, CT

    Dianne Mower – vocals, Earl MacDonald – piano, Lou Bocciarelli – string bass, Tom Devino – drums

  • Sun
    11
    Jun
    2023

    Dianne Mower (rain date)

    6 - 8 PM

    Wind Hill Community Farm, 3006 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, CT

    Dianne Mower – vocals, Earl MacDonald – piano, Lou Bocciarelli – string bass, Tom Devino – drums

  • Mon
    12
    Jun
    2023

    Hartford Jazz Orchestra

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    This is an image of the Hartford Jazz Orchestra's new logo, designed by Lukas Frei.

    Elicit Brewing Co.
    165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
    ph: 860-791-8440

    Special guest saxophonist: Jimmy Greene!

    Connecticut’s own Jimmy Greene will perform with the Hartford Jazz Orchestra on Monday, June 12th at Elicit Brewing! Among many others, the celebrated saxophonist has toured and/or recorded with Horace Silver, Ron Carter, Tom Harrell, Freddie Hubbard, Harry Connick Jr., and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. Expect Greene and the HJO to come out swinging!

  • Mon
    10
    Jul
    2023
    Fri
    14
    Jul
    2023

    Jazz In July Summer Music Program

    University of Massachusetts, Amherst
    Fine Arts Center

    Jazz In JulyJazz in July is a multi-generational jazz improvisation program with an impressive 40-year history. It is a concentrated two-week program where both vocal and instrumental musicians study jazz improvisation with some of the nation’s best jazz educators and artists.

    The 2-week in-person program will run July 10-21, 2023. Earl will teach during the first week: July 10-14.

  • Fri
    21
    Jul
    2023

    Jazz in July All-Stars Concert

    6 - 9PM

    Amherst Town Common,
    Amherst, Massachusetts

    Jazz In July
    On Friday July 21,  an evening concert will be presented on the Amherst Town Common starting at 6pm. This will feature a student ensemble opener and then an array of Jazz in July faculty performers.

  • Mon
    24
    Jul
    2023
  • Sun
    22
    Oct
    2023

    UConn Jazz Combos

    3:00 - 4:30 PM

    von der Mehren Recital Hall

    von der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
    General admission is $10. Students, faculty, children and military members with ID are admitted free.

    Steven Bulmer, director

  • Sun
    12
    Nov
    2023

    UConn Jazz Lab Band

    3:00 - 4:30 PM

    von der Mehren Recital Hall

    von der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
    General admission is $10. Students, faculty, children and military members with ID are admitted free.

    Earl MacDonald, director

  • Sun
    03
    Dec
    2023

    UConn Jazz Ensemble

    6 PM

    von der Mehren Recital Hallvon der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
    General admission is $10. Students, faculty, children and military members with ID are admitted free.

    John Mastroianni, director

  • Sun
    07
    Apr
    2024

    UConn Jazz Combos

    3:00 - 4:30 PM

    von der Mehren Recital Hall

    von der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
    General admission is $10. Students, faculty, children and military members with ID are admitted free.

    Steven Bulmer, director

  • Sun
    07
    Apr
    2024

    UConn Jazz Combos

    3:00 - 4:30 PM

    von der Mehren Recital Hall

    von der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
    General admission is $10. Students, faculty, children and military members with ID are admitted free.

    Steven Bulmer, director

  • Sun
    14
    Apr
    2024

    UConn Jazz Lab Band

    3:00 - 4:30 PM

    von der Mehren Recital Hall

    von der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
    General admission is $10. Students, faculty, children and military members with ID are admitted free.

    Earl MacDonald, director

  • Sun
    21
    Apr
    2024

    UConn Jazz Ensemble

    6 PM

    von der Mehren Recital Hallvon der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
    General admission is $10. Students, faculty, children and military members with ID are admitted free.

    John Mastroianni, director

 

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