Each week JazzRochester gathers the listings for live jazz to hear around Rochester over the next seven days, which are set out immediately below. Click on the arrow at the end the coming week’s listings and you’ll find more live jazz that we have heard about through the rest of August and September, plus some items of special interest beyond that.
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Both the Webster Jazz Festival and Clarissa Street Reunion are happening this coming week. The Clarissa Street Reunion will be celebrating the legendary Pythodd Room jazz club, which was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in 2026. Webster has Jazz in the Pubs on Friday night and then a street festival on Saturday. Jazz at these festivals is listed below.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Mel Henderson 4Tet @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- Vince Ercolamento & Latin Jazz Experience @ Native Eatery and Bar (Clinton Ave), 5:00 pm
- Mike Kaupa Duo @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 6:00 pm
Friday, August 14, 2026
- Perplexion “The Instrumental Cocktail Combo” @ The Burger Bar at Wegmans (Pittsford), 5:00 pm
- Vanessa Vacanti @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 5:00 pm
- Perplexion @ Market Cafe and the Grill, 5:00 pm
- Andy Calabrese with Peter Chwazik and Rich Thompson @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, The Cobblestone on Main, 108 West Main Street (Webster), 5:45 pm
- Mel Henderson and Marvin Dolly Duo @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, Threads & Tonic, 20 West Main Street (Webster), 5:45 pm
- The Bill Tiberio Band @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, Harmony House, 58 East Main Street (Webster), 6:00 pm
- Jazz on Tap: The Darryl Parker Trio @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:00 pm
- Jazz Generation Trio @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, JoJo’s Bistro and Wine Bar, 42 East Main Street (Webster), 6:15 pm
- Carlton Wilcox @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, The Main Dive, 5 West Main Street (Webster), 6:15 pm
- Deborah Sorensen & Kara Mandara @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- Vince Ercolamento, Joe Chiappone, and Mark Terranova Trio @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, Annette’s American Bistro, 27 West Main Street (Webster), 6:30 pm
- Gregg Dougherty-Herman with Sheldon Tripi @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, The Brimont Bistro Patio, 24 West Main Street (Webster), 6:30 pm
- Tim Forster, John Nyerges, Dan Vitale Trio @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, The Mary Wee Irish Pub, 2 West Main Street (Webster), 6:45 pm
- George Collichio & Company @ The Alexander, 7:00 pm
- The Mack Jazz Collective @ Legacy Wine Bar, 51 State St., 7:00 pm
- New Dawn Trio @ The Trestle (Sodus Point), 7:00 pm
- Indigo Breeze Sextet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- Paradigm Shift @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, Ploty’s Hometown Tavern, 27 West Main Street (in back) (Webster), 7:45 pm
- Deepak Thettu, Judah Sealy & Friends @ Webster Jazz Festival in the Pubs, The Coach Sports Bar, 19 West Main Street (Webster), 8:15 pm
- Braden Jones @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 6:00 pm
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Clarissa Street Reunion: Honoring The Pythodd Room (inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in 2026) (more info), 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Simon Fletcher Trio @ Clarissa Street Reunion, Pythodd Room Stage, 12:00 pm
- ROCMusic Dreamseeds @ Clarissa Street Reunion, Pythodd Room Stage, 1:30 pm
- Live Jazz Jam Session and Wine Tastings with Jack’s Jammers @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 2:00-4:00 pm
- Darryl Parker Trio @ Clarissa Street Reunion, Pythodd Room Stage, 2:30 pm
- Sarah De Vallière & the Rhythmwell @ Webster Jazz Festival on the Street, W. Main Street Stage (Webster), 4:00 pm
- Adam Lynch @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 5:00 pm
- Todd East and Casino Royale @ Webster Jazz Festival on the Street, W. Main Street Stage (Webster), 5:15 pm
- Paradigm Shift @ Clarissa Street Reunion, Pythodd Room Stage, 5:30 pm
- Carlton Wilcox Live @ Clarissa Street Reunion, Pythodd Room Stage, 6:15 pm
- Andy Calabrese @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- Walter Chatman and The Dream Team @ Webster Jazz Festival on the Street, W. Main Street Stage (Webster), 6:45 pm
- Indigo Breeze Duo @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 7:00 pm
- Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- Prime Time Funk @ Webster Jazz Festival on the Street, W. Main Street Stage (Webster), 8:30 pm
- Simon Fletcher Trio @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 9:00 pm
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Jazz Brunch with Mel Henderson Duo @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am
- Vincent Ingala with Judah Sealy and Deepak Thettu @ Glenora Jazz Greats, 2:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- Darryl Parker @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
Monday, August 17, 2026
- Flower City Jazz Society presents Gordon Webster Trio @ Doubletree Hilton (Henrietta), 6:30 pm (more info)
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Bossa Nova Bradley Brothers @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- GT Momentum Trio featuring Jaesic Wade @ Stromboli’s (East End), 6:00 pm
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- The White Hots (residency) @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
Looking for some live jazz later this month and beyond? Then click on the arrow to open it up here . . . .
Looking for live jazz later in August?
- 20th: Light Jazz Music with Bob Pizzutiello @ Strong Memorial Hospital Interfaith Chapel, 2:00 pm
- 20th: Mel Henderson 4Tet @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 20th: Marco Amadio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 20th: Indigo Breeze Trio @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 6:00 pm
- 21st: Caribe Quartet @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 5:00 pm
- 21st: Connie Fredericks Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 21st: Jazz on Tap: Jazz Generation @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:00 pm (Cajun Food pairing at 5:30 pm)
- 21st: Ryan Johnson @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 21st: Dean Keller’s Soul Jazz Joint @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 21st: Deepak Thettu @ The Alexander, 7:00 pm
- 21st: Steve Grills and the Roadmasters @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 9:00 pm
- 22nd: Ryan Johnson Trio @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 5:00 pm
- 22nd: Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 22nd: Spencer Kornrich @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 22nd: Laura Dubin & Antonio Guerrero @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 22nd: Mike Pallini @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 7:00 pm
- 22nd: Cécile McLorin Salvant @ Skaneateles Festival, Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards (Skaneateles), 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 22nd: Dan Atkinson Trio @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 9:00 pm
- 23rd: Saxophone Brunch with Brandon Kelly @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am
- 23rd: Paradigm Shift @ HomeTime Wine Company (Naples), 1:00 pm
- 23rd: Laura Dubin Trio @ Parma Greece United Church of Christ (1211 Manitou Rd), 1:00 pm
- 23rd: John Troy with The Atlas Band @ Perinton Amphitheater Summer Series, 6:00 pm
- 24th: Jaesic Wade @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 25th: Rich Thompson Trio @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 25th: Nyerges, Smith & Lake Trio featuring Bill Tiberio @ Sunset Jazz Cruise Aboard the Colonial Belle, loads at 6:15 pm (more info & tickets)
- 26th: The White Hots (residency) @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 26th: Rick Holland Little Big Band with Lindsey Holland @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 8:00 pm
- 27th: Mel Henderson 4Tet @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 27th: Victrola Voilà @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 6:00 pm
- 27th: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 27th: Dom Dovideo @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 7:00 pm
- 27th: Ben Miller Trio @ Annette’s American Bistro (Webster), 7:00 pm’
- 28th: Lewiston Jazz Festival, 5:00-10:30 pm
- 28th: Archive Ravens @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 5:00 pm
- 28th: George Collichio @ Market Cafe and the Grill, 5:00 pm
- 28th: Jazz on Tap: Paradigm Shift @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:00 pm (Kabob Food pairing at 5:30 pm)
- 28th: George Miller & Eric Davidson @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 28th: Trio East @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 28th: Fred DiCesare @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 7:00 pm
- 28th: EMP Music @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 6:00 pm
- 28th: Raedwald and the State Street Stompers @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 8:00 pm
- 28th: Lewiston Jazz Festival, 12:00-10:30 pm
- 29th: Annie Wells Trio @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 5:00 pm
- 28th: George Collichio @ Market Cafe and the Grill, 5:00 pm
- 29th: Ralph DeBergalis Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 5:30 pm
- 29th: Marye Lobb @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 29th: Paradigm Shift @ Linden Street Social, outdoor stage (Geneva), 6:30 pm
- 29th: Ann Mitchell & John Gabriele @ Lewiston Jazz Festival, Peace Garden (Lewiston), 2:30 pm
- 29th: Sarah DeValliere @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 7:00 pm
- 29th: Judah Sealy @ Nitecap Blues (High Falls, Mills Street), 8:00 pm
- 29th: C.M.D. Jazz @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 9:00 pm
- 31st: Deanna Witkowski with Erin Famous and Rich Thompson @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
Looking for Live Jazz in September …?
- 1st: Bossa Nova Bradley Brothers @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 1st: Bob Sneider Trio @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 2nd: Gian Carlo Cervone’s Lakeview Hot Record Club @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 6:30 pm
- 3rd: Stewie Evans Trio @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 3rd: Fred DoCesare @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 3rd: John Troy Group @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 6:00 pm
- 3rd: Margaret Explosion @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 4th: Jim Nugent @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 4th: Jazz on Tap: Dean Keller Soul Jazz Joint @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:00 pm (Oyster & Champagne pairing at 5:30 pm)
- 4th: Mel Henderson & Ryan Johnson @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 5th: Connie Fredericks Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 5th: Dan & Eric’s Jazz Duo @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 6th: Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 10th: Stewie Evans Trio @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 10th: Ryan Johnson Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 10th: Rick Holland Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 11th: Mike Pallini @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 11th: Mike Kornrich @ Bar 929 at Ravenwood Country Club (Victor), 6:00 pm
- 11th: Cinque Jazz Quintet @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:00 pm
- 11th: Jim Nugent & Connor de Fehr @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 12th: Moondance Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 12th: Annie Wells & Dave Arenius @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 12th: Laura Dubin & Antonio Guerrero @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 12th: Jim Nugent @ Spritz 146 (East Rochester), 7:00 pm
- 13th: Jazz Brunch with Jim Nugent @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 11:00 am
- 13th: Mike Kaupa Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 15th: Fringe Festival: Joe Fonda and Bass of Operation @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 16th: Jon Randall Quartet @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 17th: Stewie Evans Trio @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 17th: Marco Amadio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 18th: Fringe Festival: Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet @ The Little Theatre, Theatre 1, 5:00 pm (more info, free)
- 18th: Connie Fredericks Malone @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 18th: Bob Sneider & Jim Nugent @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 18th: Fringe Festival: Steve Hahn – Music for Chapman Stick @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 6:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- 18th: Dean Keller’s Soul Jazz Joint @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 18th: Fringe Festival: Brazilian Jazz Quartet @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: Front of Sanctuary, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 18th: Frank Torchio presents Bobby Darin-That’s All with 12-piece big band @ OFC Creations Theatre (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Uncle Shoehorn’s Big Easy @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 12:00 am (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Funkyard Brass Band @ Memorial Art Gallery, M&T Bank Ballroom, 3:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Michael Sidoti @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 19th: Marvin Dolly & Ed Kroft @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Steve Hahn – Music for Chapman Stick @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 6:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Brazilian Jazz Quartet @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: Front of Sanctuary, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Uncle Shoehorn’s Big Easy @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 9:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- 19th: Fringe Festival: Miles Davis Animated @ The Hochstein School Performance Hall, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 20th: Fringe Festival: Miles Davis Animated @ The Hochstein School Performance Hall, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 20th: Darryl Parker @ The Little Theatre Cafe, 7:00 pm
- 20th: Fringe Festival: Sound Signal Contemporary Music Ensemble @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 20th: Fringe Festival: Uncle Shoehorn’s Big Easy @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 11:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 21st: Fringe Festival: From Swing to Spain to Spotify with the Greece Jazz Band @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: Front of Sanctuary, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 22nd: Fringe Festival: Just the Two of Us with Connie Fredericks-Malone and Scott Bradley @ School of the Arts, Ensemble Theatre, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 22nd: Fringe Festival: Jake Wark & Mike McNeill Duo @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 24th: Stewie Evans Trio @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 24th: Ann Mitchell with Dylon Wahlbridge & Dave Arenius @ Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway, 6:00 pm
- 24th: Mike Pullano @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 25th: Fringe Festival: Steve Hahn – Music for Chapman Stick @ Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 5:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 25th: Ann Mitchell Jazz Duo @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 25th: Jazz on Tap: Bob Sneider Trio @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 6:30 pm
- 25th: Jazz Generation @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 25th: Fringe Festival: From Swing to Spain to Spotify with the Greece Jazz Band @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: Front of Sanctuary, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 25th: Fringe Festival: Ricky Ford Quartet @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 25th: Raedwald and the State Street Stompers @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 8:00 pm
- 26th: Live Jazz Jam Session and Wine Tastings @ Vine and Tap Wine Bar (Charlotte), 2:00-4:00 pm
- 26th: Special Blend Trio @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 6:00 pm
- 26th: Son Henry @ Flight Wine Bar Downtown, 6:30 pm
- 26th: Fringe Festival: The GateSwingers Big Band @ Hochstein School Performance Hall, 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 26th: Fringe Festival: Stew Cutler and Friends @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- 29th: Ann Mitchell with John Gabriele & Dave Arenius @ Lila’s, 5:00 pm
- 29th: Benefit for the Rochester Fringe Festival: Taylor Ho Bynum @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm
- 30th: Rick Holland Little Big Band @ The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 8:00 pm
Some special live jazz even later …
- October 4th: Bop Arts presents Dimensionality @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets, eventually)
- October 7th: Samara Joy with Septet @ Smith Center for the Arts (Geneva), 7:30 pm (tickets)
- October 8th: Stéphane Wrembel: Terre des Hommes @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- October 9th: Stéphane Wrembel: Origins @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- October 10th: Stéphane Wrembel: Dreamers of Dreams @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- October 11th: Stéphane Wrembel: Django Brunch @ Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, 12:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- October 14th: Bop Arts presents New Origin Trio featuring Joe Fonda, Harvey Sorgen & Christophe Rocher @ Bop Shop Records, 8:00 pm (more info & tickets, eventually)
- October 23rd: Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration with special guests Joe Lovano & Etienne Charles @ Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series, Bailey Hall, Cornell University (Ithaca), 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- November 5th: Dirty Dozen Brass Band @ Smith Center for the Arts (Geneva), 7:30 pm (tickets on sale 4/10, 4/9 for members)
- November 8th: Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo present Nicole Zuraitis Quintet @ Kleinhans Music Hall, Mary Seaton Room, 3 Symphony Circle (Buffalo), 3:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- November 13th: Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione @ Kodak Center, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- December 6th: Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo present Swinging in the Holidays featuring Champian Fulton and Carmen Bradford @ Kleinhans Music Hall, Mary Seaton Room, 3 Symphony Circle (Buffalo), 3:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- December 12th: Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan @ Smith Opera House (Geneva), member tickets go on sale on June 26th.
- March 14, 2027: Alfredo Rodríguez Trio @ Kleinhans Music Hall, Mary Seaton Room, 3 Symphony Circle (Buffalo), 3:00 pm (more info & tickets)
- March 15, 2027: Pink Martini @ The Theater at Innovation Square, 7:30 pm (more info & tickets)
- April 22, 2027: Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo present Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate the Ballads of John Coltrane @ Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle (Buffalo), 7:00 pm (more info & tickets)
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