Friday July 20th After a very rainy day, a bit of brightening skies over the Hartford skyline was just enough to get a very enthusiastic jazz crowd to head over to Bushnell Park for the opening night of the 21st Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz. Although the opening ceremonies were a little delayed due to [...]
Founded in 1960 by a group of dedicated jazz fans, the Hartford Jazz Society is the oldest continuously operating jazz society in the country. Run entirely by volunteers, the society aims to “improve Jazz as America’s gift to the music world, and to foster in each succeeding generation an appreciation and love for Jazz [...]
What genre of music do you perform? I play music mainly associated with the “Jazz” genre, which is really a process of making music. I like to think there is only one “Music” but there are many different ways to approach it. This way of thinking helps me to keep things in perspective and be [...]
Artist Name: Sinan Bakir Genre of Music Played: Jazz Performing Since: Elementary School Based out of: Hartford, CT Residency: Wednesday’s at Cuvee at the Blue Back Square in West Hartford 7-10PM Album: On My Way http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-my-way/id502875846 http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sinanbakir The CD is a fine showcase for his lyrical, fluent playing as well as his composing skills demonstrated [...]
Japanalia Eiko in Hartford is a one-of-a kind clothing store that turns into a cozy music venue several times a month, hosting exclusive shows worthy of New York City’s Lincoln Center, while maintaining a friendly and familiar neighborhood feeling. This intimate venue seats about 50 people, so whether you have a stage-side table or are [...]
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