Music at the Market

June 13
KEILA MYLES & THE MOOSE KNUCKLES

Keila Myles is a dynamic multi-disciplinary artist who creates moving visual and musical art from the soul. Along with her band, the Moose Knuckles, the New Haven native has thrilled audiences in Connecticut with her powerful vocals and eclectic on-stage personality. Keila Myles and the Moose Knuckles have performed at such venerable venues such as Toad's Place and Arch Street Tavern. Keila Myles and the Moose Knuckles also headlined First Night 2023 right here in Hartford. 

June 27
Hartford Symphony Brass Quintet

The HSO Brass Quintet is comprised of the principal brass players of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Scott McIntosh and John Charles Thomas, trumpets; Barbara Hill, horn; Brian Diehl, trombone; Stephen Perry, tuba.
They will present a program light and lively mix of classical and jazz works, perfect for a summer’s day!

July 11
Gary Capozziello & Mohamed Shams

Gary Capozziello (violin) & Mohamed Shams (piano) will perform a program of music that will make you breath deeply, cry and dance! Gary is a member of The Hartford Symphony and mastermind behind the local "Help Me Create a COVID-19 Artist Relief Fund”. Pianist Mohamed has performed a diverse repertoire as chamber music and soloist throughout the United States, as well as in England, Scotland, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungry, Tunisia, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Egypt

July 25 - Rescheduled to October 3
Matt Dwonszyk's jazz Ensemble

Matt Dwonszyk is an accomplished bassist, composer, arranger and educator from Rocky Hill, CT. He has shared the bandstand with world-renowned jazz musicians such as Steve Davis, Harold Mabern, Jazzmeia Horn, Bennie Wallace, Dr. Eddie Henderson and Herlin Riley. For this show the group paying tribute to a Hartford pianist, Don DePalma, that unfortunately passed away during the pandemic. Matt wrote out/arranged his original music and the band features musicians he played with. After the Farmers Market performance they will play Black Eyed Sallys on Wednesday. https://www.mattdwonszyk.com

August 8
Gonzalo Cortés Quartet

The international artists Gonzalo Cortés and Carlos Hernández Chávez bring dynamic renditions of beloved melodies from the traditional Latin American songbook, masterfully arranged for flutes and guitar.

Gonzalo Cortés - flute | Carlos Hernández Chávez - guitar/bass | Edwin Rios - guitar | Michael Blancaflor - percussion

(Rain date August 15)

August 22
Lost Tribe

The Lost Tribe: A drum-centered Afro-funk fusion ensemble, led by multi-percussionist, Jocelyn Pleasant. Their sound winds through many genres that are rooted in West African rhythms and sensibilities, with performances that are full of energy and groove.
https://losttribect.com

(Rain date August 29)

September 5
Nat Reeves Trio

Nat will be performing with Mary DiPaola and Molly Sayles. “Both performers have a strong concept of jazz performance and are exceptionally supportive on the bandstand.”

For more than 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) and he has led his own recordings State of Emergency and Blue Ridge. Both as a performer and an educator, he has made a strong impact on the jazz world.

Mary DiPaola has known Nat since her Freshmen year at the University of Hartford, where she graduated magna cum laude. She holds a Master’s in Music Education from the University of Hartford. Mary is an active musician on the East coast and is the vocal music teacher at Aiken Elementary School in West Hartford. In addition to leading her own ensembles, Mary has created two recordings, Cat’s Cradle and Seventh Sign.

Molly Sayles is a Connecticut-based music educator and percussionist.  Currently, Molly is the Band Director at Cromwell Middle School. She holds a Master’s of Education in curriculum and Teaching from Fitchburg State University and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University. Molly was recently introduced to Nat by a teacher from Western Connecticut and quickly became Nat’s drummer for many of his performances in Connecticut. 

(Rain date September 12)

September 19
Mike, Mike & Sam Trio

Mike, Mike and Sam trio consists of three members of Hartfords premier funk & soul bands West End Blend and Booyah. Join us for a stripped down “acoustic” performance of your favorite 70’s and 80’s throwback classics!

Lineup:
Mike Bafundo - trumpet & vocals
Mike Dipanfilo - guitar & vocals
Sam Horan - percussion & vocals 

(Rain date September 16)