Modern Jazz Music
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Chelmsford Arts Center - Sunday Jazz Jam
Join us in the Cabaret Cafe for a music-filled afternoon on Sunday, October 26th! Beginning at 1:00 pm, the Arthur Bakopolus Jazz Quartet will play a short set. After the performance, the stage will be open to any and all jazz musicians who wish to perform!

Portsmouth NH Music Hall - In the Spotlight ... Five Masters of Jazz
Featuring Vocalist DONNA BYRNE with
GRAY SARGENT, guitar
TIM RAY, piano
LES HARRIS JR, drums
MARSHALL WOOD, upright bass
Introducing Donna Byrne’s just released, new album.
And including a few songs Gray, Tim, & Marshall performed with Tony Bennett.
Presented by Seacoast Jazz Society
Prepare to be swept away by an electrifying evening of jazz brilliance. In this brand-new showcase, five legendary artists come together to reveal the essence of their artistry—each one stepping into the spotlight to share the sound that sets them apart. From intimate duos and trios to captivating solos to full quintet magic, this concert invites you to witness jazz in its most vivid, living form.

Portsmouth NH Music Hall - In the Spotlight ... Five Masters of Jazz (2)
Featuring Vocalist DONNA BYRNE with
GRAY SARGENT, guitar
TIM RAY, piano
LES HARRIS JR, drums
MARSHALL WOOD, upright bass
Introducing Donna Byrne’s just released, new album.
And including a few songs Gray, Tim, & Marshall performed with Tony Bennett.
Presented by Seacoast Jazz Society
Prepare to be swept away by an electrifying evening of jazz brilliance. In this brand-new showcase, five legendary artists come together to reveal the essence of their artistry—each one stepping into the spotlight to share the sound that sets them apart. From intimate duos and trios to captivating solos to full quintet magic, this concert invites you to witness jazz in its most vivid, living form.

Sunday Jazz Jam (3)
Sip your favorite coffee and settle into the cozy charm of our farmhouse for an unforgettable hour of music with the MetroWest Jazz Project. This talented collaboration of jazz musicians brings you acoustic contemporary jazz, highlighted by the rich, mellow tones of the vibraphone.
After the concert, the music keeps flowing with an open jam session, welcoming musicians of all ages and skill levels, from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned pros. Free admission | Donations gratefully accepted.

Deadgrass
Deadgrass is a group of seasoned pros that explores the works of Jerry Garcia on the instruments that first inspired him, drawing from Old & in the Way, JGB, Jerry’s Jug Band days and the Grateful Dead.
Matt Turk has performed and recorded with Pete Seeger and opened for Judy Collins, The Doobie Brothers, Fiona Apple and the Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart. Grammy award winner C Lanzbom is a touring and studio guitarist with producing, performing, writing and engineering credits with Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen, among others. Bassist Dave Richards performs in Hamilton on Broadway and has recorded and performed with The Indigo Girls, Rosanne Cash, Buster Poindexter, Madeline Peyroux, Jewel and Richie Havens. He has toured throughout Europe, Canada and the USA, appearing at Ottawa Jazz, Toronto Blues festival, The Hollywood Bowl and Austin City Limits. Banjo player Boo Reiners is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed, recorded, filmed and toured with Phil Lesh, Al Kooper, Steve Martin, Tony Trischka, Amy Poehler, Natalie Merchant, and many others. Kensuke Shoji was born in Japan and moved to Boston to study at Berklee. He has played with Alex Hargreaves, Barry Harris, Maria Muldaur and many more.
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