# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hendrik Meurkens Quartet
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: One of the most unique and captivating voices in jazz brings his quartet to The Side Door.About this EventHendrik Meurkens – Harmonica & Vibraphone Steve Ash – Piano Joe Fitzgerald – Bass Ben Bilello – DrumsHendrik Meurkens is a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and the vibraphone — widely regarded as the most important jazz harmonica player since Toots Thielemans. Born in Hamburg and now based in New York, his path to musical mastery is one of jazz's most extraordinary stories. As a teenager, a Benny Goodman record with Lionel Hampton lit the fuse — he had to play vibraphone. Then, at nineteen, he heard Toots Thielemans for the first time and knew he had to play harmonica too. He perfected his unique musical voice at Berklee as a vibraphone major, then moved to Rio de Janeiro in the early 1980s to immerse himself completely in the music and culture of Brazil.Meurkens' poignant, emotionally affecting harmonica proved to be a sound that Brazilians strongly embraced, and that deep love of Brazilian music — samba, bossa nova, choro — has never left him, infusing everything he plays with a warmth and rhythmic vitality that is entirely his own. Back in Germany by 1983, he became a respected studio musician, recording with European Radio Orchestras and accompanying visiting legends like Harry "Sweets" Edison and Buddy Tate. He then moved to New York on an exclusive contract with Concord Records and has since released over fifteen acclaimed albums as a leader, performing at festivals and clubs around the world.A two-mallet player in the tradition of Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson, Meurkens brings an extraordinary double talent to The Side Door — equally at home swinging hard on the vibes and singing through the harmonica with a tone that has drawn comparisons to the great Toots Thielemans himself. This is a rare and intimate opportunity to experience one of jazz's most singular artists up close.The Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn, 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT. Tickets are reserved seating. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn prior to the show receive 10% off their dinner bill.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-lyme/hendrik-meurkens-quartet/100001991800374538
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, performances, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-07-24T23:15:00Z
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: The Side Door
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.98, max: 54.45, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Old Lyme
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Side Door 
- **lat**: 41.32454070000001
- **long**: -72.32636630000002
- **full address**: The Side Door , 85 Lyme St, Old Lyme, United States
- **location**: The Side Door

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hendrik Meurkens Quartet being held?
  - **A:** Hendrik Meurkens Quartet takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Side Door , 85 Lyme St, Old Lyme, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hendrik Meurkens Quartet?
  - **A:** Hendrik Meurkens Quartet is organized by The Side Door Jazz Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hendrik Meurkens Quartet is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Old Lyme, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hendrik Meurkens Quartet sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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