Hartford Public Library’s highly popular Baby Grand Jazz series is back for its 22nd season in 2026; with a spectacular line-up of the best jazz musicians in the region.
Doors open at 1pm, first concert begins at 1:15pm and the second concert to begin at 3:15pm.
Tune in virtually on Hartford Public Library’s Facebook page, Youtube channel or HPATV.
April 19, 2026
Digba Ogunbiyi - 1:15pm
Digba Ogunbiyi - Piano
Temidayo Balogun - Saxophone, Talking Drums
Zach Walgren - Bass
Emmanuel Chidiebere - Drums
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Digba Ogunbiyi began playing drums at his local church before studying at the Peter King College of Music and the Music Society of Nigeria. Active in the Nigerian music scene, he performed with artists including Lagbaja, Etuk Ubong, and The Cavemen. After studying at the New York Jazz Workshop, he earned a master’s degree from New Jersey City University and is currently studying for a Doctoral of Musical Arts at the Eastman School of Music. His debut album, Ade’digba, released in 2020, blends Yoruba rhythms with Western harmony. Learn more at https://digbaofficial.com/
Tyler Sherman and Friends - 3:15pm
Tyler Sherman - Upright Bass
Randall Haywood - Trumpet
Nathan Edwards - Saxophones
Sam Blakeslee - Trombone
Le’Andra McPhatter - Piano
Jonathan Barber - Drums
Bassist and composer Tyler Sherman, a Connecticut native, studied at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts under Dave Santoro and Paul “PB” Brown. He earned degrees from Berklee College of Music and Vermont College of Fine Arts, and studied with Ron Carter. Tyler has performed with artists across jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, arranged for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, won a USA Songwriting Competition prize, and leads his own ensemble, creating original compositions inspired by masters such as Wayne Shorter and Roy Hargrove.
| Mon, Mar 23 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Mar 24 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Mar 25 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Mar 26 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Mar 27 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Mar 28 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Mar 29 | 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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