Raised in Toledo, Ohio, Fuller began his musical studies at age 11, immediately showing a talent for jazz.  At the extraordinary age of 13, Floyd “Candy” Johnson, a veteran of the Count Basie and Duke Ellington Orchestras, took Fuller under his wing, hiring him for regular paying gigs.  In his early years, Fuller became a regular o [...]

Raised in Toledo, Ohio, Fuller began his musical studies at age 11, immediately showing a talent for jazz.  At the extraordinary age of 13, Floyd “Candy” Johnson, a veteran of the Count Basie and Duke Ellington Orchestras, took Fuller under his wing, hiring him for regular paying gigs.  In his early years, Fuller became a regular o [...]

Steinway Artist & 6x-GRAMMY® Nominee CHRISTIAN SANDS is an emerging jazz force. His abundant piano technique perfectly matches his conception, accomplishing a much deeper musical goal: a fresh look at the entire language of jazz. It wasn't long ago Christian Sands was being called "a jazz star of the future" by such luminaries as W [...]

Steinway Artist & 6x-GRAMMY® Nominee CHRISTIAN SANDS is an emerging jazz force. His abundant piano technique perfectly matches his conception, accomplishing a much deeper musical goal: a fresh look at the entire language of jazz. It wasn't long ago Christian Sands was being called "a jazz star of the future" by such luminaries as W [...]

Steinway Artist & 6x-GRAMMY® Nominee CHRISTIAN SANDS is an emerging jazz force. His abundant piano technique perfectly matches his conception, accomplishing a much deeper musical goal: a fresh look at the entire language of jazz. It wasn't long ago Christian Sands was being called "a jazz star of the future" by such luminaries as W [...]

LINEUP TBA Ed Fast has become a celebrated figure in town through his band’s many well-received appearances in Hartford, including its soulful, sizzling sessions at The Firebox Restaurant. As a versatile, Hartt School-trained percussionist, Fast is also right at home sitting-in on occasion with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, to [...]

Greg Abate - saxophones Jason Tiemann - drums Harvie S - bass James Weidman - piano   Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of M [...]

Join us for a very special night of music and camaraderie with another installment of our popular Side Door Jam Session!  All are welcome to enjoy the music, "sit in" with the band, or BOTH! Music from 7-10pm with an opening set by The Side Door House Band followed by an open jam session for all jazz  instrumentali [...]

For over 40 years, Nat Reeves has been one of the top bassists in jazz. His supportive and stimulating playing has uplifted a countless number of sessions and recording dates (most notably with the great altoists Jackie McLean and Kenny Garrett). He has lead his own CDs State of Emergency and Blue Ridge. Both as a performer and an [...]

Born in Oklahoma, Champian is considered one of the most gifted pure Jazz musicians of her generation. She grew up with music in the home; her mother and father (Jazz trumpeter and educator Stephen Fulton) recognized her fascination with music at an early age. The presence of her father’s musician friends, including Clar [...]

Born in Oklahoma, Champian is considered one of the most gifted pure Jazz musicians of her generation. She grew up with music in the home; her mother and father (Jazz trumpeter and educator Stephen Fulton) recognized her fascination with music at an early age. The presence of her father’s musician friends, including Clar [...]