The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue, in Stony Brook, is offering an October calendar of concerts that should “fall” onto your autumn calendar!

Wednesday, October 2

Young at Heart: Ella Fitzgerald; First Lady of Song at 1 p.m.

Tom Manuel & the Young at Heart Trio: Tom Manuel, cornet, Steve Salerno, guitar, Keenan Zach, bass performs songs from the Big Band era

Tickets: $15 General Admission

Wednesday, October 2, 6 p.m.

Jazz 101: Who was Oliver Nelson

Tickets: $10 all, no discounts

Thursday, October 3, 7 p.m.

The Jazz Loft Big Band Featuring, with guest artist Oliver Nelson Jr, on flute, performing rare and unrecorded compositions and arrangements by Oliver Nelson.

Tickets: $30, $25, $20

Friday, October 5, 7 p.m.

Stolen Moments Revisited; Jazz septet with guest artist Oliver Nelson Jr, on flute; presenting the iconic Jazz album Blues and the Abstract Truth and compositions meant for the album that were never recorded.

Tickets: $30, $25, $20

Saturday, October 6, 7 p.m.

The Oliver Nelson Project: Jazz sextet with guest artist Oliver Nelson Jr. performing rare, unrecorded and lost compositions including arrangements for Herbie Mann, Kenny Dorham, Eric Dolphy, Art Farmer and others.

Tickets: $30, $25, $20

Tuesday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m.

Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett exhibits opening reception

The $25 for general admission includes food, beer and/or wine.  Tickets are available here: https://www.thejazzloft.org/calendar

Wednesday, October 9

Jam Session at 7 p.m.    

Jam Sessions are led by Keenan Zach and Jazz musicians of all ages are invited to play on stage along with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

Tickets: $10, $5 after 8 p.m.

Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m.

Wine Tasting in the Coalbin

Hosted by Laura and Tom Manuel, enjoy an exclusive wine tasting in an intimate setting. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of wine paired with a small plates of gourmet cheese and hors d’oeuvres while rare vinyl albums are played on a vintage audio system. A unique night, not to be missed!

Tickets: $100

Wednesday, October 16 at 7 p.m.

Jam Session at 7 p.m.    

Jam Sessions are led by Keenan Zach and Jazz musicians of all ages are invited to play on stage along with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

Tickets: $10, $5 after 8 p.m. 

Thursday, October 17

The Bad Little Big Band at 7 p.m.

The 12-member Bad Little Big Band led by pianist Rich Iacona, and vocalist Madeline Kole accompanies the band.

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Senior, $20 Student, $15 Child, FREE Child (5 and under)

Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m.

Dave Douglas Gifts Quartet plays Strayhorn

Dave Douglas, trumpet; Goeffrey Keezer, piano; Kate Pass, bass; Ryan Sands, drums.

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Senior, $20 Student, $15 Child, FREE Child (5 and under)

Saturday, October 19, at. 2 p.m.

BB&B (Blues, BBQ and Beer) Willie Steele Quintet

Includes food, beer section, and music in the Count Basie Garden and front lawn.

$50 all

Tuesday, October 22 at 7 p.m.

Bright Moments Series

Alfonso Lama, guitar; Luca Rosenfeld, bass; Zan Teti Kovi, drums

Presenting some of the brightest upcoming talents on the jazz scene

Tickets: $10, $5 for seniors

Wednesday, October 23

Jam Session at 7 p.m.    

Jam Sessions are led by Keenan Zach and Jazz musicians of all ages are invited to play on stage along with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

Tickets: $10, $5 after 8 p.m.

Thursday, October 24

Interplay Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. 

The 17-piece Interplay Jazz Orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements written by band members.

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Senior, $20 Student, $15 Child, FREE Child (5 and under)

Tuesday, October 29 at 7 p.m.

Bright Moments Series

Zan Tetickovic DMA recital; drums

Presenting some of the brightest upcoming talents on the jazz scene

Tickets: $10, $5 for seniors

Wednesday, October 30 at 7 p.m.

Jam Session at 7 p.m.    

Jam Sessions are led by Keenan Zach and Jazz musicians of all ages are invited to play on stage along with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

Tickets: $10, $5 after 8 p.m.

For tickets and more information visit https://www.thejazzloft.org or call 631-751-1895.