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Join us to dance the night away, or just come for your listening pleasure and enjoy the exciting sounds of the 19-piece New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra. Experience authentic selections from the great swing music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and more from the incredible ‘Great American Songbook’ performed by one of today’s best big bands in the land!

Led by Clayton “Skip” Poole, a 45-year veteran of the idiom, along with singing by acclaimed vocalist, Laura Poole, the evening is not to be missed! FREE dance lessons for the first portion of the event will be offered to encourage amateur and experienced dancers alike. Enjoy the ambiance, nostalgia, and infectious night of authentic swing music that will be presented for your entertainment!

Founded in the Fall of 2021, The NH Jazz Orchestra’s mission is to connect some of the most talented musicians in the region to audiences that appreciate the excitement and performance of ‘Big Band’ music. Honing and crafting this ensemble to the highest standards of the genre is its Music Director, Clayton “Skip” Poole. Skip’s over 45-year career in the big band business working with literally the best headliners and musicians in the world, gives him a unique perspective and knowledge which he shares with both the ensemble and audiences alike to create a one-of-a-kind experience for all involved. Clayton’s son CJ ,the assistant director, adds the component of a younger perspective with his talents as a bassist and vocalist. Additionally, The NH Jazz Orchestra strives to fund music education through their residency at The Manchester Community Music School in Manchester, NH. For more information please visit: nhjazzorchestra.com.

General admission: $30.75 per ticket. Ticket price includes all per-ticket fees. Some seating available in the balcony. Tickets an additional $5 if purchased at the door.

Johanna Landis and the Bussin' Boys Swing Dance

Press Room, Daniel St., Portsmouth

Swingin' at the Press Room with Johanna and the Bussin' Boys After a summer of Swingin’ at John Paul Jones Park, we’re back at the Press Room with more high energy swing music for listening and dancing.

Featuring:

Johanna Landis, vocals Charlie Jennison, piano Jim Clark, bass and trumpet Ken Clark, drums

Tickets are $15 online at Eventbrite, or $20 at the door. 8pm

Tuesday on the Terrace with Sharon Jones

Strawbery Banke, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, NH

Tuesdays on the Terrace 5:30-7:00pm Amid the summer splendor of Puddle Dock, this popular concert series is held every Tuesday night in the summer months. Guests bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the open-air concerts featuring music by local artists, and food and beverage available for purchase are provided by local vendors/restaurants.

Cost per concert: Members free; Nonmembers $5

Iridescence Quintet in Concert

Crow's Feat Farm, 178 Drinkwater Rd., Kensington, NH

Our summer music series will comprise a series of outdoor concerts, running from 3-5pm on Sunday afternoons, starting July 12th through Mid-September. This is an opportunity for local musicians to celebrate their craft, make a bit of money, and bring joy to the community.

To keep guests safe, there will be a semi-circular seating arrangement radiating outward from the stage, with guests seated 6’ apart. We will ask everyone leaving their car to wear a mask until they are situated in the concert; masks will also be worn upon departure. Attendees can bring picnics, blankets, folding chairs, etc. Just like any bandstand concert in a New England summer afternoon!

We are excited to welcome an exceptionally talented group of musicians and expect these concerts to be fabulous. Check out the amazing acts listed on the website!

Kensington residents will be given priority as seating is limited. There will be no commercial activities associated with these concerts, apart from the musicians selling their own CDs.

Our summer music series will comprise a series of outdoor concerts, running from 3-5pm on Sunday afternoons, starting July 12th through Mid-September. This is an opportunity for local musicians to celebrate their craft, make a bit of money, and bring joy to the community.

To keep guests safe, there will be a semi-circular seating arrangement radiating outward from the stage, with guests seated 6’ apart. We will ask everyone leaving their car to wear a mask until they are situated in the concert; masks will also be worn upon departure. Attendees can bring picnics, blankets, folding chairs, etc. Just like any bandstand concert in a New England summer afternoon!

We are excited to welcome an exceptionally talented group of musicians and expect these concerts to be fabulous. Check out the amazing acts listed on the website!

Kensington residents will be given priority as seating is limited. There will be no commercial activities associated with these concerts, apart from the musicians selling their own CDs.

Suggested donation: $15

Sunday, November 19. "Trumpet Kings" at the Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH. With teh NH Jazz Orchestra directed by Clayton "Skip" Poole. Ticket information: (603) 335-1992

Previous events

Join us to dance the night away, or just come for your listening pleasure and enjoy the exciting sounds of the 19-piece New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra. Experience authentic selections from the great swing music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and more from the incredible ‘Great American Songbook’ performed by one of today’s best big bands in the land!

Led by Clayton “Skip” Poole, a 45-year veteran of the idiom, along with singing by acclaimed vocalist, Laura Poole, the evening is not to be missed! FREE dance lessons for the first portion of the event will be offered to encourage amateur and experienced dancers alike. Enjoy the ambiance, nostalgia, and infectious night of authentic swing music that will be presented for your entertainment!

Founded in the Fall of 2021, The NH Jazz Orchestra’s mission is to connect some of the most talented musicians in the region to audiences that appreciate the excitement and performance of ‘Big Band’ music. Honing and crafting this ensemble to the highest standards of the genre is its Music Director, Clayton “Skip” Poole. Skip’s over 45-year career in the big band business working with literally the best headliners and musicians in the world, gives him a unique perspective and knowledge which he shares with both the ensemble and audiences alike to create a one-of-a-kind experience for all involved. Clayton’s son CJ ,the assistant director, adds the component of a younger perspective with his talents as a bassist and vocalist. Additionally, The NH Jazz Orchestra strives to fund music education through their residency at The Manchester Community Music School in Manchester, NH. For more information please visit: nhjazzorchestra.com.

General admission: $30.75 per ticket. Ticket price includes all per-ticket fees. Some seating available in the balcony. Tickets an additional $5 if purchased at the door.

Johanna Landis and the Bussin' Boys Swing Dance

Press Room, Daniel St., Portsmouth

Swingin' at the Press Room with Johanna and the Bussin' Boys After a summer of Swingin’ at John Paul Jones Park, we’re back at the Press Room with more high energy swing music for listening and dancing.

Featuring:

Johanna Landis, vocals Charlie Jennison, piano Jim Clark, bass and trumpet Ken Clark, drums

Tickets are $15 online at Eventbrite, or $20 at the door. 8pm

Tuesday on the Terrace with Sharon Jones

Strawbery Banke, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, NH

Tuesdays on the Terrace 5:30-7:00pm Amid the summer splendor of Puddle Dock, this popular concert series is held every Tuesday night in the summer months. Guests bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the open-air concerts featuring music by local artists, and food and beverage available for purchase are provided by local vendors/restaurants.

Cost per concert: Members free; Nonmembers $5

Iridescence Quintet in Concert

Crow's Feat Farm, 178 Drinkwater Rd., Kensington, NH

Our summer music series will comprise a series of outdoor concerts, running from 3-5pm on Sunday afternoons, starting July 12th through Mid-September. This is an opportunity for local musicians to celebrate their craft, make a bit of money, and bring joy to the community.

To keep guests safe, there will be a semi-circular seating arrangement radiating outward from the stage, with guests seated 6’ apart. We will ask everyone leaving their car to wear a mask until they are situated in the concert; masks will also be worn upon departure. Attendees can bring picnics, blankets, folding chairs, etc. Just like any bandstand concert in a New England summer afternoon!

We are excited to welcome an exceptionally talented group of musicians and expect these concerts to be fabulous. Check out the amazing acts listed on the website!

Kensington residents will be given priority as seating is limited. There will be no commercial activities associated with these concerts, apart from the musicians selling their own CDs.

Our summer music series will comprise a series of outdoor concerts, running from 3-5pm on Sunday afternoons, starting July 12th through Mid-September. This is an opportunity for local musicians to celebrate their craft, make a bit of money, and bring joy to the community.

To keep guests safe, there will be a semi-circular seating arrangement radiating outward from the stage, with guests seated 6’ apart. We will ask everyone leaving their car to wear a mask until they are situated in the concert; masks will also be worn upon departure. Attendees can bring picnics, blankets, folding chairs, etc. Just like any bandstand concert in a New England summer afternoon!

We are excited to welcome an exceptionally talented group of musicians and expect these concerts to be fabulous. Check out the amazing acts listed on the website!

Kensington residents will be given priority as seating is limited. There will be no commercial activities associated with these concerts, apart from the musicians selling their own CDs.

Suggested donation: $15

 

Vocalist Patrice Williamson joins the Phillips Exeter Academy faculty jazz sextet this Monday night in tribute to Seacoast jazz great Tommy Gallant. Because of covid protocols at PEA, this concert will be online only with no live audience allowed in but the link to watch is free. https://events.locallive.tv/events/76615

David Scott’s  group “The Vintage Vocal Quartet” will be the featured artists with the Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra in a 4pm concert on Sunday, May22, 2022 at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH.  Ticket information here:  https://ccanh.com/

Previous events

Join us to dance the night away, or just come for your listening pleasure and enjoy the exciting sounds of the 19-piece New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra. Experience authentic selections from the great swing music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and more from the incredible ‘Great American Songbook’ performed by one of today’s best big bands in the land!

Led by Clayton “Skip” Poole, a 45-year veteran of the idiom, along with singing by acclaimed vocalist, Laura Poole, the evening is not to be missed! FREE dance lessons for the first portion of the event will be offered to encourage amateur and experienced dancers alike. Enjoy the ambiance, nostalgia, and infectious night of authentic swing music that will be presented for your entertainment!

Founded in the Fall of 2021, The NH Jazz Orchestra’s mission is to connect some of the most talented musicians in the region to audiences that appreciate the excitement and performance of ‘Big Band’ music. Honing and crafting this ensemble to the highest standards of the genre is its Music Director, Clayton “Skip” Poole. Skip’s over 45-year career in the big band business working with literally the best headliners and musicians in the world, gives him a unique perspective and knowledge which he shares with both the ensemble and audiences alike to create a one-of-a-kind experience for all involved. Clayton’s son CJ ,the assistant director, adds the component of a younger perspective with his talents as a bassist and vocalist. Additionally, The NH Jazz Orchestra strives to fund music education through their residency at The Manchester Community Music School in Manchester, NH. For more information please visit: nhjazzorchestra.com.

General admission: $30.75 per ticket. Ticket price includes all per-ticket fees. Some seating available in the balcony. Tickets an additional $5 if purchased at the door.