By showcasing world-class guest artists each month, the Hartford Jazz Orchestra enlivens their programming, fosters collective artistic growth and draws enthusiastic, devoted audiences. They have access to the best musicians, arrangers, and singers on the East Coast thanks to their convenient location halfway between NYC and Boston. “Guests of note” include:

Leala Cyr
Leala Cyr is fast becoming one of the most sought-after jazz vocalists of her generation. A rare “double threat,” Cyr complements her impeccable vocals with a warm, golden tone on the trumpet. As a member of Esperanza Spalding’s…