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Hartford Public Library’s highly popular Baby Grand Jazz series is back for its 21st season in 2025; with a spectacular line-up of the best jazz musicians in the region.
April 13, 2025 - Dave Potter & Retro Groove
A native of North Carolina, Dave began playing drum set in high school and starting performing with his elders in the Triangle area at the age of 16. Following his graduation from Florida State University, he was chosen from a national pool of applicants to be a member of the Louis Armstrong Quintet at the University of New Orleans. Unfortunately, the tragedy of hurricane Katrina temporarily ended his hopes for a career in Louisiana. Soon after, Dave was awarded a full scholarship to the prestigious Julliard Jazz Program in New York City. However, after several days of intense meditation he declined the offer and returned to Florida State University, where he received his Master’s Degree after further collaboration with his mentor Marcus Roberts. In 2010, Potter was featured in a novel entitled "The New Face of Jazz" about the younger generation of Jazz musicians making an impact in the current scene. Dave is now located in Atlanta where he maintains a busy teaching and performing schedule while also touring with The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet, Greg Tardy, Eric Reed, and Marcus Roberts, as well as his new project as a leader, Retro Groove.
Dave Potter - drums
Will Goble - bass
Louis Heriveaux - baby grand piano
Miguel Alvarado - saxophone
Tune in virtually on Hartford Public Library’s Facebook page and Youtube channel or HPATV’s Education Channel.
| Mon, Mar 10 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Mar 11 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Mar 12 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Mar 13 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Mar 14 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Mar 15 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Mar 16 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
Hartford Public Library’s history spans more than 235 years. We can trace its very beginnings to the Library Company, formally organized in 1774 by a few subscribers to purchase a "collection of useful and religious books". And now, the library is a national leader in redefining the urban public library in the 21st century as an innovative and stimulating place where people can learn and discover, explore their passions, and find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life.
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500 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
860-695-6300
Downtown Library
Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Phone: (860) 695-6300
Email: reference@hplct .org
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