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SUMMARY:Mark Zaleski Quintet at Side Door Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Mark Zaleski Quintet at Side Door Jazz Club brings one of today’s most versatile jazz musicians to Old Lyme on Friday\, July 17. Beginning at 8 p.m.\, internationally acclaimed saxophonist\, composer\, and bandleader Mark Zaleski leads his quintet through an evening of contemporary jazz that blends technical brilliance with influences spanning rock\, soul\, funk\, and modern improvisation. \nAn internationally touring performer\, Zaleski has shared the stage with an extraordinary range of artists including Dave Brubeck\, Christian McBride\, Ian Anderson\, Lake Street Dive\, Louis Cole\, Connie Francis\, and the Grammy Award-winning 8-Bit Big Band. A graduate of both the prestigious Dave Brubeck Institute Fellowship Program and the New England Conservatory of Music\, he has built a reputation as one of jazz’s most creative and dynamic saxophonists while also serving on the faculties of Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory. \nZaleski’s music reflects a lifetime of diverse influences\, from The Beatles\, Led Zeppelin\, Stevie Wonder\, and Jimi Hendrix to jazz legends John Coltrane\, Cannonball Adderley\, Oscar Peterson\, and Dave Brubeck. His original compositions combine modern jazz with elements of rock\, soul\, and funk\, creating performances that are both adventurous and accessible. Joined by longtime collaborators\, the quintet’s chemistry is rooted in years of performing together\, resulting in an expressive and tightly connected ensemble sound. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Mark Zaleski Quintet\nDate: Friday\, July 17\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 p.m.\nVenue: Side Door Jazz Club\nLocation: Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme St.\, Old Lyme\, CT\n\nAbout Mark Zaleski\nMark Zaleski is an internationally recognized: \n\nSaxophonist\nComposer\nMulti-instrumentalist\nBandleader\nEducator\n\nCareer highlights include: \n\nDave Brubeck Institute Fellow\nFaculty member at Berklee College of Music\nFaculty member at New England Conservatory\nFeatured soloist with numerous orchestras\nInternational touring artist\n\nArtists He Has Performed With\nZaleski has collaborated with artists including: \n\nDave Brubeck\nChristian McBride\nIan Anderson\nLake Street Dive\nLouis Cole\nConnie Francis\nMahmoud Ahmed\nJason Palmer\n\nAbout Side Door Jazz Club\nLocated inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, Side Door Jazz Club has earned a national reputation for presenting world-class jazz artists in an intimate listening room with exceptional acoustics\, craft cocktails\, and an atmosphere designed specifically for live jazz. \nWhy Attend\n\nInternationally acclaimed jazz musicians\nIntimate listening room\nContemporary original jazz\nHistoric Old Lyme venue\nOne of Connecticut’s premier jazz clubs\n\nTickets\nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mark-zaleski-quintet-at-side-door-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme St\, Old Lyme\, 06372\, United States
CATEGORIES:SIde Door Jazz Club
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SUMMARY:Joe McCarthy Afro Bop Alliance Sextet at Side Door Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Joe McCarthy Afro Bop Alliance Sextet at Side Door Jazz Club brings the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Latin jazz to Old Lyme on Saturday\, July 18. Beginning at 8 p.m.\, the Latin Grammy Award-winning ensemble’s intimate small-group counterpart delivers an evening of world-class musicianship\, blending bebop with Afro-Caribbean\, Brazilian\, African\, and global musical traditions in one of Connecticut’s premier jazz listening rooms. \nLed by acclaimed drummer Joe McCarthy\, the Afro Bop Alliance Sextet grew from the internationally recognized New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band\, a Latin Grammy Award-winning ensemble celebrated for pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz. In this smaller format\, the group embraces the spontaneity\, improvisation\, and close musical interaction that define classic jazz combos while maintaining the rich cultural influences that have made the larger ensemble so highly regarded. \nJoining McCarthy are an all-star lineup of jazz performers: trumpeter Alex Norris\, tenor saxophonist Alejandro Avilés\, trombonist Juanga Lakunza\, pianist Zaccai Curtis\, and bassist Luques Curtis. Together\, they create an exciting fusion of bebop traditions inspired by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers with the infectious rhythms of Afro-Latin music. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Joe McCarthy Afro Bop Alliance Sextet\nDate: Saturday\, July 18\, 2026\nTime: 8:00-10:00 p.m.\nVenue: Side Door Jazz Club\nLocation: Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme St.\, Old Lyme\, CT\nSeating: Reserved\n\nThe Ensemble\n\nJoe McCarthy – Drums & Leader\nAlex Norris – Trumpet\nAlejandro Avilés – Tenor Saxophone\nJuanga Lakunza – Trombone\nZaccai Curtis – Piano\nLuques Curtis – Bass\n\nAbout the Music\nThe Afro Bop Alliance Sextet blends: \n\nBebop\nAfro-Latin jazz\nAfro-Caribbean rhythms\nBrazilian influences\nAfrican musical traditions\nContemporary jazz improvisation\n\nAbout Side Door Jazz Club\nLocated inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, Side Door Jazz Club is one of New England’s premier jazz venues\, offering an intimate listening experience with reserved seating and outstanding acoustics. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn before the performance receive 10% off their dinner bill. \nWhy Attend\n\nLatin Grammy Award-winning musicians\nWorld-class Afro-Latin jazz\nIntimate listening room\nReserved seating\nOne of Connecticut’s premier jazz venues\n\nTickets\nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/joe-mccarthy-afro-bop-alliance-sextet-at-side-door-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme St\, Old Lyme\, 06372\, United States
CATEGORIES:SIde Door Jazz Club
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SUMMARY:Hendrik Meurkens Quartet at The Side Door Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Hendrik Meurkens Quartet at The Side Door Jazz Club brings one of the world’s most distinctive jazz artists to Old Lyme on Friday\, July 24\, for an evening of exceptional musicianship featuring both the chromatic harmonica and vibraphone. Joined by pianist Steve Ash\, bassist Joe Fitzgerald\, and drummer Ben Bilello\, Meurkens performs an intimate concert showcasing a career that spans American jazz\, Brazilian rhythms\, and European influences. \nWidely regarded as the most important jazz harmonica player since the legendary Toots Thielemans\, Meurkens has earned international acclaim for his expressive playing and remarkable versatility. Equally accomplished on vibraphone\, his performances blend straight-ahead jazz with the rich sounds of Brazilian samba\, bossa nova\, and choro\, creating a style that is instantly recognizable and deeply engaging. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Hendrik Meurkens Quartet \nDate: Friday\, July 24\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00-10:00 p.m. \nDoors Open: 7:15 p.m. \nVenue: The Side Door Jazz Club \nAddress: 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT 06371 \nAdmission: Reserved seating \nAge: All ages \nParking: Free \nPerformers\n\nHendrik Meurkens – Harmonica & Vibraphone\nSteve Ash – Piano\nJoe Fitzgerald – Bass\nBen Bilello – Drums\n\nAbout Hendrik Meurkens\nBorn in Hamburg\, Germany\, Hendrik Meurkens first fell in love with jazz after hearing the vibraphone playing of Lionel Hampton on a Benny Goodman recording. A few years later\, discovering Toots Thielemans inspired him to master the chromatic harmonica\, setting him on a path that would make him one of the instrument’s leading voices. \nAfter studying at Berklee College of Music\, Meurkens immersed himself in Brazilian music while living in Rio de Janeiro\, where the sounds of samba\, bossa nova\, and choro became a lasting influence on his artistry. He later moved to New York\, signed with Concord Records\, and has released more than 15 acclaimed albums while performing at leading jazz festivals and clubs around the world. \nHis warm harmonica tone and swinging vibraphone style have earned praise from critics and fellow musicians alike\, making every performance a unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional expression. \nAbout The Side Door Jazz Club\nLocated inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, The Side Door Jazz Club is one of New England’s premier listening rooms\, presenting internationally recognized jazz artists in an intimate setting designed for exceptional live performances. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn before the show receive a 10% discount on dinner. \nWhy Attend\nHendrik Meurkens is one of the few artists equally celebrated for mastery of two instruments\, bringing a distinctive sound that blends classic jazz with Brazilian influences. Combined with the intimate atmosphere of The Side Door\, this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience an internationally acclaimed performer up close. \nTickets\nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/hendrik-meurkens-quartet-at-the-side-door-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme St\, Old Lyme\, 06372\, United States
CATEGORIES:SIde Door Jazz Club
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SUMMARY:Yoko Miwa Trio at The Side Door Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Yoko Miwa Trio at The Side Door Jazz Club brings one of today’s most acclaimed jazz pianists to Old Lyme on Saturday\, July 25\, for an evening of exceptional modern jazz. Joined by bassist Will Slater and drummer Scott Goulding\, internationally celebrated pianist Yoko Miwa performs with the remarkable chemistry and musicianship that have made her trio one of New England’s premier jazz ensembles. \nBorn in Kobe\, Japan\, Miwa began her musical journey as a classical pianist before discovering jazz\, a path that ultimately led her to Boston’s Berklee College of Music following the devastating 1995 Kobe earthquake. Today\, she serves as a Berklee piano professor while earning international acclaim as a performer\, composer\, and recording artist. Her trio is known for combining technical brilliance with expressive improvisation\, creating performances that appeal to longtime jazz aficionados and newcomers alike. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Yoko Miwa Trio \nDate: Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00-10:00 p.m. \nDoors Open: 7:15 p.m. \nVenue: The Side Door Jazz Club \nAddress: 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT 06371 \nAdmission: Reserved seating \nAge: All ages \nParking: Free \nPerformers\n\nYoko Miwa – Piano\nWill Slater – Bass\nScott Goulding – Drums\n\nAbout Yoko Miwa\nYoko Miwa has become one of the most respected pianists in contemporary jazz\, praised for combining technical mastery with expressive lyricism. Influenced by jazz legends including Bill Evans\, Keith Jarrett\, McCoy Tyner\, Oscar Peterson\, and Ahmad Jamal\, she has developed a distinctive style that is both deeply rooted in tradition and unmistakably her own. \nHer latest album\, Songs of Joy\, reached No. 1 on the JazzWeek chart\, adding to an impressive career that includes performances at Lincoln Center and leading jazz venues throughout the United States\, Japan\, and Europe. \nCritics have consistently praised her artistry. DownBeat highlighted her “impressive technique and tuneful lyricism\,” while JazzTimes noted her “jaw-dropping degree of technique” and ability to perform with “authenticity\, clarity\, and spontaneity.” Jazz icon Ahmad Jamal also counted Miwa among his favorite pianists. \nAbout The Side Door Jazz Club\nLocated inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, The Side Door Jazz Club is one of Connecticut’s premier listening rooms\, offering an intimate setting where audiences can experience world-class jazz performances up close. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn before the concert receive a 10% discount on dinner. \nWhy Attend\nWhether you’re a devoted jazz fan or simply appreciate outstanding live musicianship\, the Yoko Miwa Trio offers an evening of sophisticated\, energetic\, and beautifully performed jazz. The intimate atmosphere of The Side Door Jazz Club makes every performance feel personal\, creating an unforgettable listening experience. \nTickets\nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/yoko-miwa-trio-at-the-side-door-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme St\, Old Lyme\, 06372\, United States
CATEGORIES:SIde Door Jazz Club
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