Seacoast Jazz Society

Seacoast Jazz Society We’re a New Hampshire 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that promotes jazz in ​the Seacoast area.

Our mission is to foster an appreciation for the jazz tradition, support young artists through jazz education, and engage jazz musicians with our community in performances and events.

Join us at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club for a spectacular evening of jazz featuring five brilliant jazz artists:DONNA BYRNE...
09/03/2026

Join us at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club for a spectacular evening of jazz featuring five brilliant jazz artists:

DONNA BYRNE, vocals
GRAY SARGENT, guitar
TIM RAY, piano
MARSHALL WOOD, upright bass
MARTY RICHARDS, drums

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:30 pm (doors at 5:30)
Tickets: $40-$18

In this stellar lineup of Grammy-winning legends and international icons, "Five Masters of Jazz" features vocalist Donna Byrne, guitarist Gray Sargent, pianist Tim Ray, bassist Marshall Wood, and drummer Marty Richards. Hailed by Tony Bennett as "the real McCoy," BYRNE heads an ensemble with SARGENT, RAY, WOOD, and RICHARDS, whose individual credits include decades of touring and recording with Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, Lyle Lovett, Gary Burton, and more outstanding artists.

In this all-new show, the powerhouse quintet presents a fresh setlist spanning Great American Songbook standards, original compositions, and unexpected grooves. From sultry ballads to bebop, swing, and modern jazz, these master musicians showcase their artistry through intimate solos, dynamic small-group configurations, and full-quintet arrangements for an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance.

This event is offered in partnership with the Seacoast Jazz Society.

RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW!
https://jimmysoncongress.com/event/five-masters-of-jazz/

𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
• 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲: Dinner service begins as soon as doors open—typically two hours prior to showtime.
• 𝐍𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝: Enjoy seamless full table service directly from your ticketed seat.
• 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬: Pair your meal with selections from Jimmy's wine book—proud recipient of the Wine Spectator Award for four consecutive years (2023–2026).
• 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞: Arrive early for a relaxed pre-show meal, or order food and drinks throughout the performance at your convenience.
Arrive early, settle in, and let Jimmy's make your evening exceptional!

𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 & 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬
Jimmy's Box Office is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM to assist you with ticket purchases and inquiries.

𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬:
• In Person: Visit us at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH
• By Phone: Call the Box Office at 888-603-5299 (ext. 1) to speak with a representative
• Online: Secure your tickets at https://jimmysoncongress.com/event/five-masters-of-jazz/
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club only sells tickets through Ticketmaster and Jimmy's official website. Tickets bought through third-party resellers are not guaranteed to be valid.

A stellar lineup of Grammy-winning legends and international icons, Five Masters of Jazz features vocalist Donna Byrne, guitarist Gray Sargent, pianist Tim Ray, bassist Marshall Wood, and drummer Marty Richards. Hailed by Tony Bennett as “the real McCoy,” Byrne heads an ensemble whose individual...

Reserve Your Seats Now!Four Cool Dudes and a Baby GrandFour incredible Jazz Piano SolosSunday, September 20, Two Shows: ...
08/27/2026

Reserve Your Seats Now!
Four Cool Dudes and a Baby Grand
Four incredible Jazz Piano Solos

Sunday, September 20, Two Shows: 5 and 8 pm
The Press Room
Portsmouth, NH

With These 4 Acclaimed Jazz Pianists:
Tim Ray
Jesse Taitt
Mike Effenberger
Mark Shilansky

Tickets and More Info about the Musicians and Show:
https://www.seacoastjazz.org/dudes
(Note: 5 pm reserved seats nearly sold out. More available in the 8 pm show.)

About this Brand New Show:
Each pianist will perform a 20-minute Jazz Piano Solo followed by a Grand Finale. Each will have on an entirely different performance, focusing on the composer or genre of jazz of their choice.

Tickets: $23 (advance), $32 (at door)
The Press Room is located at 77 Daniel St.

Cosponsored by the Seacoast Jazz Society

New Show!4 Cool Dudes and a Baby GrandFeaturing four outstanding jazz pianists:Tim Ray, Jesse Taitt, Mike Effenberger, M...
08/25/2026

New Show!
4 Cool Dudes and a Baby Grand

Featuring four outstanding jazz pianists:
Tim Ray, Jesse Taitt, Mike Effenberger, Mark Shilansky

Sunday, September 20
Two Shows:
5:00-6:30 PM (doors open at 4 pm)
8:00-9:30 PM (doors open at 7:15 pm)

The Press Room
77 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH

Tickets: $23 (pre-sale), $32 (day of show)
For Tickets: https://www.seacoastjazz.org/dudes.html

Get ready for a wonderful evening with four piano solos (plus one grand finale) fromthese truly outstanding musicians, Tim Ray, Jesse Taitt, Mike Effenberger, Mark Shilansky! Each has immense talent to perform a wide range of music, including jazz, pop, classical, R&B, and otherwise. For this show they have been asked to go their own way—whether they want to focus on a genre, artist, original work, or show a side of their music we haven't seen before. Each performance will be as different in theme, style, and music as Monk, Jobim, and Wayne Shorter. That is, until the finale when they all perform on stage together! So reserve your seats now and come ready for surprises and a great night with these 4 very cool dudes and their baby grand!

Plan to arrive when the doors open so you can put your food and drink orders in before the show starts.

This event is sponsored by the Seacoast Jazz Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization in New Hampshire with a threefold mission to 1) foster a love of jazz and jazz history in the community from Mass. to Maine, 2) support local jazz musicians, and 3) provide scholarships for young artists.

For full musician bios, show information, and tickets, please visit https://www.seacoastjazz.org/dudes.html.

The Seacoast Jazz Festival is TODAY at Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH!:Festival Line-Up...12:00-12:50   Yoko Miwa Trio1:1...
08/22/2026

The Seacoast Jazz Festival is TODAY at
Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH!
:
Festival Line-Up...
12:00-12:50 Yoko Miwa Trio
1:15-2:05 Soggy Po’ Boys
2:30 – 3:20 Nick Grondin Group
3:20-3:50 Salsa Secrets
3:50-4:40 Kristalis y Las Nenas del Swing
5:00-6:00 Seacoast Big Band
:
Along with the festival, there are additional shows making this a FULL jazz weekend!
🎶TONIGHT 8/22 @ 6PM: Ed Saindon Quartet
https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html
🎶Sunday 8/23 Brunch @ 11AM: Artie Bakopolus Quintet
https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html
🎶Sunday 8/23 @ 6:30PM: Anick ~ Klaxton ~ Effenberger ~ Connors
https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html

The Seacoast Jazz Festival is TOMORROW!:Festival Line-Up...12:00-12:50   Yoko Miwa Trio1:15-2:05        Soggy Po’ Boys2:...
08/21/2026

The Seacoast Jazz Festival is TOMORROW!
:
Festival Line-Up...
12:00-12:50 Yoko Miwa Trio
1:15-2:05 Soggy Po’ Boys
2:30 – 3:20 Nick Grondin Group
3:20-3:50 Salsa Secrets
3:50-4:40 Kristalis y Las Nenas del Swing
5:00-6:00 Seacoast Big Band
:
Along with the festival, there are additional shows making this a FULL jazz weekend!
🎶 The Dance Hall kicks things off TONIGHT with Nina Ott
https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/
🎶Saturday 8/22 @ 6PM: Ed Saindon Quartet
https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html
🎶Sunday 8/23 Brunch @ 11AM: Artie Bakopolus Quintet
https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html
🎶Sunday 8/23 @ 6:30PM: Anick ~ Klaxton ~ Effenberger ~ Connors
https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html

The Seacoast Jazz Festival is THIS WEEKEND!:Festival Line-Up...12:00-12:50   Yoko Miwa Trio1:15-2:05        Soggy Po’ Bo...
08/20/2026

The Seacoast Jazz Festival is THIS WEEKEND!
:
Festival Line-Up...
12:00-12:50 Yoko Miwa Trio
1:15-2:05 Soggy Po’ Boys
2:30 – 3:20 Nick Grondin Group
3:20-3:50 Salsa Secrets
3:50-4:40 Kristalis y Las Nenas del Swing
5:00-6:00 Seacoast Big Band
:
Along with the festival, there are additional shows making this a FULL jazz weekend!
🎶 The Dance Hall kicks things off with Nina Ott on Friday night
https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/
🎶Saturday 8/22 @ 6PM: Ed Saindon Quartet
https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html
🎶Sunday 8/23 Brunch @ 11AM: Artie Bakopolus Quintet
https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html
🎶Sunday 8/23 @ 6:30PM: Anick ~ Klaxton ~ Effenberger ~ Connors
https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html

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