Concert on the Green: Ed Fast & Conga Bop Supertet!

Concert on the Green: Ed Fast & Conga Bop Supertet! opens the 2026 Concerts on the Green series on May 22 at 6 p.m., bringing Afro-Cuban rhythms, hard-bop jazz, and live waterfront atmosphere to the Stonington Commons green. A longtime favorite of local audiences, Ed Fast returns this year alongside the Conga Bop Supertet for an evening performance blending soulful originals with creatively arranged jazz standards in one of SE Connecticut’s most scenic outdoor concert settings. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs and settle onto the green for the start of another shoreline summer music season.

The Conga Bop Supertet combines Afro-Cuban percussion influences with classic hard-bop jazz harmony, creating a sound rooted in rhythm, improvisation, and the traditions of modern jazz performance. Their repertoire pays tribute to some of the genre’s most celebrated musicians while adding fresh arrangements and energetic live interpretation to the music. The result is a performance style that balances sophisticated musicianship with the relaxed atmosphere of an outdoor community concert.

Set against the coastal surroundings of Stonington Borough, Concert on the Green continues to serve as one of the area’s signature summer traditions, drawing residents and visitors together for free live music overlooking the shoreline. The combination of jazz, summer evening air, and the walkable village setting creates the kind of relaxed community atmosphere that has made the concert series a favorite throughout the region.