This events calendar includes Earl’s upcoming performances, compositional debuts, recordings and educational activities. On mobile devices this calendar is best viewed horizontally.
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Tue31Aug2021Sat16Oct2021
2021 Studio Art + Digital Media & Design Faculty Exhibition
The William Benton Museum of Art is Connecticut’s State art museum, located on the University of Connecticut campus at Storrs. 245 Glenbrook Road, Storrs, CT 06269-3140 | ph: (860) 486-4520 | Directions
Museum Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm, Saturday: 1:00 – 4:00pm [Masks Required]
This biennial exhibition features new work by the exceptional artists who teach studio art in UConn’s Department of Art and Art History, School of Fine Arts. The variety of media featured reflects the diverse academic concentrations offered by the department, including graphic design, industrial design, illustration/animation, painting, photography/video, printmaking, and sculpture/ceramics. “By Our Love,” the thought-provoking animated short created collaboratively by Professor Cora Lynn Deibler, Earl MacDonald and Greenhouse Studios will be displayed.
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 9, 2021, 4:30 – 7:00pm (rain date September 10)
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Sun19Sep2021
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Fri24Sep2021
New album release date
Earl’s new album, “Consecrated” is a collection of hymns, brimming with poetic elegance and jazz underpinnings. Unlike any of Earl’s previous recordings, vocals stand front-and-center, with Canadian up-and-comer Karly Epp introduced as an important, new collaborator. It comes out on Sept. 24th. -
Sat25Sep2021
Willimantic Downtown Country Fair
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.The Shaboo Stage. Jillson Square, 533 Main Street, Willimantic, CT
Earl’s ensemble will interpret the music of the Great American Songbook as well as perform selections from his new CD, which will be available for purchase.
Atla DeChamplain – vocals, Haneef Nelson – trumpet, Earl MacDonald – piano, Henry Lugo – string bass, Curtis Torian – drums
There will be music, food, local craft vendors and children’s activities –– all in the middle of Willimantic’s beautiful Town Green. Free admission.
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Wed29Sep2021
New London Big Band
6:30 - 9 p.m.The Social Bar + Kitchen, New London, CT. 208 Bank Street, New London, CT.
Tickets required. (860) 442-6900.
[This event will take place outside, in the parking lot, as a COVID-19 safety precaution.]
Rain Date: 9/30.
Led by trombonist and composer Sean Nelson, the New London Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra made up of the finest musicians in New England. The band plays a mix of classic jazz standards, upbeat dance tunes, and original music by band members, and regularly features instrumental and vocal soloists. Formed in 2016, they play monthly to sold out crowds at the Social Bar + Kitchen in New London. -
Thu30Sep2021
[Rain Date] New London Big Band
6:30 - 9 p.m.The Social Bar + Kitchen, New London, CT. 208 Bank Street, New London, CT.
Tickets required. (860) 442-6900.
[This event will take place outside, in the parking lot, as a COVID-19 safety precaution.]
Rain Date: 9/30.Led by trombonist and composer Sean Nelson, the New London Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra made up of the finest musicians in New England. The band plays a mix of classic jazz standards, upbeat dance tunes, and original music by band members, and regularly features instrumental and vocal soloists. Formed in 2016, they play monthly to sold out crowds at the Social Bar + Kitchen in New London. -
Sat09Oct2021
CD Release Concert: "Consecrated"
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
First Church of Christ Congregational
2183 Main Street Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 633-4641
firstchurch@glastonburyfirst.orgThis will be the CD Release event for Earl’s new recording, “Consecrated” –– an album of traditional hymns, brimming with poetic elegance. It is set for international release on Sept. 24th, 2021.
Atla DeChamplain – vocals, David Smith – trumpet, Kris Allen – alto sax, Earl MacDonald – piano, Henry Lugo – string bass, Rogerio Boccato – drum set
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Sat23Oct2021
Jazz Piano Master Class - Connecticut Music Educators Association
10AMonline, via ZOOM.
Online jazz piano master class (via ZOOM) in preparation for Connecticut high school regional jazz ensembles auditions. -
Sun24Oct2021
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Sat30Oct2021
UConn Piano Day
9 AM - 5 PMvon der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
UConn Piano Day includes performances and workshops designed to benefit local piano teachers & students. https://music.uconn.edu/community/uconn-piano-day/
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Mon01Nov2021
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
8 - 10 PMArch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT
860.246.7610Reservation advised.
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Sun07Nov2021
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Mon08Nov2021
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
8 - 10 PMArch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT
860.246.7610Reservation advised.
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Mon22Nov2021
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
8 - 10 PMArch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT
860.246.7610Reservation advised.
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Mon29Nov2021
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
8 - 10 PMArch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT
860.246.7610Reservation advised.
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Sun05Dec2021
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Mon06Dec2021
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
8 - 10 PMArch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT
860.246.7610Reservation advised.
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Mon13Dec2021
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
8 - 10 PMArch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT
860.246.7610Reservation advised.
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Mon20Dec2021
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
8 - 10 PMArch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT
860.246.7610Reservation advised.
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Mon27Dec2021
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
8 - 10 PMArch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT
860.246.7610Reservation advised.
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Fri11Feb2022Sat12Feb2022
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Sun20Feb2022
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Sun27Mar2022
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Sun03Apr2022
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Sun10Apr2022
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Mon11Jul2022Fri22Jul2022
Jazz In July Summer Music Program
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Fine Arts Center
Jazz 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.
