This events calendar includes Earl’s upcoming performances, compositional debuts, recordings and educational activities. On mobile devices this calendar is best viewed horizontally.
2022
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Thu17Feb2022
Radio Interview: WGXC 90.7 FM - Situation Fluxus
10 a.m. ESTSituation Fluxus on WGXC 90.7 FM in upstate New York, is a weekly one-hour program focused on Jazz and improvised music, news, radio, conversations and more. The program is hosted by Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson. "Cheryl K," as she is known to her listeners, has also hosted The Jazz Disturbance on WGXC since 2011.
Listen online at: wavefarm.org/listen, via the TuneIn and Wave Farm radio app on your smartphone, or click on the 'Listen Now' button on the WGXC homepage (wavefarm.org/wgxc) to stream the live broadcast.- Situation Fluxus is also available as a podcast.
- Situation Fluxus is syndicated through Audioport.org and Radio4All.net.
- Playlists and news: facebook.com/ckdisturbance/
- Archives:wavefarm.org/radio/wgxc/audio-archive
Earl’s interview will be broadcast on Thursday, February 17 at 10 a.m. EST and rebroadcast the next day at 4 a.m. EST. In addition to answering questions about his new album, “Consecrated,” the conversation meanders to grapple with teaching approaches and philosophies.
During the roundtable segment of the same show, three senior students from the UCONN Music program engage in a lively discussion about music education, life as a aspiring musicians/teachers, and important life-lessons learned.
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Sun20Feb2022
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Sun27Feb2022
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Sun27Mar2022
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Sun03Apr2022
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Mon04Apr2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440
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Wed06Apr2022
West Hartford READS! Gish Jen
5:45 PMWest Hartford Town Hall
50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CTWest Hartford Reads! is a town-wide initiative encouraging everyone to read the works of one notable author, culminating each year with the author visiting West Hartford, Connecticut. https://www.gishjen.com/
The Steven Bulmer Trio will play from 5:45 – 6:45 pm, before the author speaks.
Please note: This event is first come, first seated. There is no reserved seating and registering for the event does not guarantee entry. To express your interest in the event and to receive updates and reminders, please register at: https://westhartford.librarymarket.com/events/west-hartford-reads-gish-jen. Free parking for the event will be available in the Town Hall surface lot. Specifics for validation will be updated on our website. This event is made possible by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Public Library Foundation.
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Mon11Apr2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440
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Mon18Apr2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Mon25Apr2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Thu28Apr2022
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Mon02May2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Wed04May2022
New London Big Band
6:30 - 9:00 PMThe Social Bar + Kitchen
208 Bank St., New London, CT
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. -
Mon09May2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Mon16May2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Mon23May2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Mon30May2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra - CANCELED (Memorial Day)
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Mon06Jun2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra - "Doug Maher Farewell Concert"
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440
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Mon13Jun2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Wed15Jun2022
Patrick Tobin Ensemble
6P - 10PMBoston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts
Earl will accompany the Frank Sinatra tribute artist and singer, Patrick Tobin.
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Mon20Jun2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Sat25Jun2022
New London Big Band
7 - 11PMPrivate Event
Wallingford, CTLed 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. -
Mon27Jun2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Wed29Jun2022
Steven Bulmer & Earl MacDonald (duo)
10 - 11 AMLitchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Rd, Litchfield, CT
https://thecommunitycenter.org“Sunrise Music series”
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Mon04Jul2022
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Thu07Jul2022
New London Big Band
6:30 - 8:30PMBranford Jazz on the Green is a free community concert series presented every Thursday night from June 29 to August 25, 2022. All shows begin at 6:30 pm. 1019 Main St Branford, CT 06405. http://branfordjazz.com/
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. -
Mon11Jul2022Fri15Jul2022
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.The 2-week in-person program will run July 11-22, 2022. Earl will teach during the first week: July 11-15
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Mon11Jul2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440 Earl will be away for this one, but the amazing young pianist, Andrew Wilcox will be filling-in for him.
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Mon18Jul2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Wed20Jul2022
New London Big Band
6:30 - 9:00 PMThe Social Bar + Kitchen
208 Bank St., New London, CTLed 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. -
Fri22Jul2022
Jazz in July All-Stars Concert
6 - 9PMAmherst Town Common,
Amherst, Massachusetts
On Friday July 22, 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. -
Mon25Jul2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440The HJO & guest vocalist Dianne Mower present the music of Chic Cicchetti & Bobbi Rogers.
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Wed27Jul2022
Earl MacDonald Trio
6:30 - 7:30PMPomfret Public Library. 449 Pomfret St., Pomfret CT 06258
ph: 860-928-3475
Earl MacDonald – piano
Lou Bocciarelli – string bass
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Mon01Aug2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440
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Thu04Aug2022
New London Big Band
6:30 - 9:00PMNew London Plaza (outside, near the whale tale).
"Eat in the Street" - they close the street and have lots of food trucks and vendors. Fireworks start at 9PM.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. -
Mon08Aug2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra (outside!)
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440Earl will be away for this one, but the impressive, young pianist, Andrew Wilcox will be filling-in for him.
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Mon15Aug2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Mon22Aug2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Mon29Aug2022
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Mon05Sep2022
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Thu08Sep2022
Fumi Tomita Trio
6:30 - 9 PMChrist Church Cathedral
45 Church Street, Hartford, CTEarl performs within the ensemble of Fumi Tomita, professor of jazz bass at UMASS Amherst.
John Mastroianni – alto saxophone
Earl MacDonald – piano
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Mon12Sep2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Mon19Sep2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Sun25Sep2022
Dave Santoro Trio
2 - 4 PMGilson Cafe & Cinema, 354 Main St., Winsted, CT
Peter McEachern – trombone
Dave Santoro – string bass
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Mon26Sep2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440with guest vocalist, Dana Lauren!
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Wed28Sep2022
New London Big Band
6:30 - 9:00 PMThe Social Bar + Kitchen
208 Bank St., New London, CTLed 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. -
Fri30Sep2022
Solo piano performance - Fall Visit Day
12 noon - 3 p.m.UConn Music Department, Storrs, CT
Earl will be the featured faculty performer at this open house event for the UConn Music Department.
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Mon03Oct2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Sat08Oct2022
CMEA Zoom master classes for high school students
11AM - 12 noonjazz piano coaching and tips for high school students auditioning for CMEA regional ensembles.
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Sun09Oct2022
Earl MacDonald Trio - Private Event
Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA
Earl MacDonald – Piano
Lou Bocciarelli – String Bass
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Mon10Oct2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Mon17Oct2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Sat22Oct2022
Sean Nelson Quintet - Private Evant
4:30 - 6 PMGroton, CT
Sean Nelson – trombone, Cedric Mayfield – tenor saxophone, Lou Bocciarell – string bass, Nathan Lassell – drums, Earl MacDonald – piano
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Sun23Oct2022
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Mon24Oct2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440with guest vocalist, Atla DeChamplain!
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Fri28Oct2022Sun30Oct2022
Brenan Brothers recording session
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Earl will record as a sideman with his longtime friends, Jim and Craig Brenan. In addition to playing piano, Earl is contributing a couple of ensemble arrangements for the album. -
Mon31Oct2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra - CANCELED
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440Because many of our key band members are fathers with young children, we are canceling our performance on Hallowe’en, to facilitate trick-or-treating. Happy Hallowe’en and see you next week!
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Sun06Nov2022
the UConn Jazz 10tet
3:00 - 4:30 PMvon der Mehden Recital Hall, Storrs, CT
The UConn Jazz 10tet, directed by Professor Earl MacDonald, will play the music of Dr. John Mills, the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Mills’ exciting, contemporary compositions are reminiscent of Weather Report, the Brecker Brothers, and popular Brazilian music.The 10tet’s unique instrumentation of 3 saxophones, 3 brass, piano, electric guitar, bass and drums provides a wide palette of musical colors. The relatively small size puts the onus on each individual player to accurately play their intricate parts, resulting in an impressive, blending, cohesive whole.
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Mon07Nov2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440with guest vocalist/arranger: Pete McGuinness
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Mon14Nov2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Sat19Nov2022
42nd GMA Covenant Awards
GMA Canada will present the 42nd Covenant Awards online — Saturday, November 19th, 2022. Earl’s album “Consecrated” has been submitted for award consideration. -
Mon21Nov2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Mon28Nov2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
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Sun04Dec2022
UConn Jazz Ensemble
6 PMvon der Mehden Recital Hall, 875 Coventry Rd., Storrs, CT
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Mon05Dec2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440Back-to-Back Big Bands! The Hartford Jazz Orchestra & the UConn Jazz Ensemble, together!
The UConn Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Mastroianni, has been invited to “open” for the Hartford Jazz Orchestra on Monday, December 5 at Elicit Brewing. Each band will do a 45-minute set. The music begins at 7:30 PM.
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Sun11Dec2022
Dave Santoro Trio
2 - 4 PMGilson Cafe & Cinema, 354 Main St., Winsted, CT
Dave Santoro – string bass
Earl MacDonald – piano
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Mon12Dec2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440NYC-based vocalist, Nicole Pasternak will perform holiday favorites with the Hartford Jazz Orchestra on Monday, Dec. 12th. -
Wed14Dec2022
New London Big Band
6:30 - 9:00 PMThe Social Bar + Kitchen
208 Bank St., New London, CTLed 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. -
Fri16Dec2022
Earl MacDonald & the UConn Jazz Faculty All Stars - Home for the Holidays
7 - 10 pmThe Side Door Jazz Club | 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371 | tel: 860.434.2600
Earl will be joined by his UConn Jazz Faculty colleagues:
John Mastroianni – alto saxophone
Steven Bulmer – string bass
Jonathan Barber – drum setFrom 7 – 7:50 they will play a set of “seasonal holiday jazz,” which will be followed by a jam session.
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Mon19Dec2022
Hartford Jazz Orchestra
7:30 - 9:30PMElicit Brewing Co.
165 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042
ph: 860-791-8440
