Doors open at 2 p.m., concert at 3 p.m.
Center for Contemporary Culture
Downtown Library, 500 Main St.
Enter through the Library's Arch Street entrance only.

Gianni Gardner is a New York based jazz guitarist originally from West Hartford, Connecticut. Gardner studied with the local legendary guitarist Doug Maher, vocalist Dianne Mower, and saxophonist Dan O'Brien. In 2021 he graduated from Western Connecticut State University where he studied with Christopher Morrison, Jimmy Greene, Jamie Begian, and more. Gardner is pursuing graduate studies at the Manhattan School of Music, learning from guitarist Chris Rosenberg and Mike Moreno, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, percussionist Rogerio Boccato, and others. His band brings a unique energy to every performance. They tell stories through their original compositions and strive for a performance of authenticity and inclusiveness. Learn more at https://giannigardnerguitar.com/

Gianni Gardner, guitar

MacKenzie McCarthy, tenor sax

Francesco Pollon, piano

Conway Campell Jr., bass

Peru Eizagirre, drums