VenueWatermans Community Center

Address12 Main St., North Haven

VenuePoland Spring Inn - Sunset Concert Series

AddressPoland Springs

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Venue1920s Kennebunkport Summer Lawn Party

AddressWhite Columns 8 Maine Street Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Noteshe Kennebunkport Historical Society presents “1920s: A Lawn Party” at White Columns. Join us for live 1920s inspired music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a live auction! Proper 1920s themed dress is preferred. Need outfit suggestions? https://kporths.com/1920s-party-accessories/

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VenueThe Town House School

Address135 North Street Kennebunkport, ME 04046

NotesExperience a mesmerizing evening of vintage jazz, soulful blues, and captivating pop with Bess Jacques (piano & vocals) & Darren Whitney (saxophone)! Prepare to be enchanted by the velvety smooth melodies and soul-stirring harmonies, transporting you back to the golden era of music. This exclusive performance is tailored for discerning music lovers aged 21 and above. So, don your finest attire and bring along your favorite drinks to savor the perfect blend of live music and delightful company.

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VenueBlue

Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101

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VenueThe Dance Hall

Address7 Walker St., Kittery

Notes40th annual Seacoast Jazz Festival Kickoff Concert

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VenueNEWAGEN SEASIDE INN

Address60 NEWAGEN COLONY RD SOUTHPORT MAINE

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VenueBlue

Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101

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VenueBlue

Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101

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VenueBlue

Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101

VenueThree Sisters Harvest Dinner

Address 1 Westbrook Common #5, Westbrook, ME 04092

NotesWestbrook on Tap, 1 Westbrook Common #5, Westbrook, ME 04092, USA Hosted by Friends of the Presumpscot River. With Per Hanson on drums, and Tom Jacques on bass

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VenueBlue

Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101

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VenueBlue

Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101

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VenueBlue

Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101

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VenueFrog & Turtle

Address3 Bridge St, Westbrook, ME 04092

VenueSide By Each

Address1110 Minot Ave

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VenueCamden's Jazz in June

Address29 Elm Street, Camden

NotesFRIDAY, JUNE 14th Purchase Tickets for Friday Night JAZZ ON THE TOWN VILLAGE GREEN Featuring the Midcoast Music Academy Jazz Ensemble with special guest. Free Event 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm JAZZ RECEPTION Lucky Betty's in Downtown Camden Featuring Dan Wenger & Ezra Rugg 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm​ FEATURE CONCERT AT THE CAMDEN OPERA HOUSE Featuring Django Festival Allstars and opening will be the Myles Kelley Group ​7:30 pm Choose-your-own reserved seat; Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day-of-show, via camdenoperahouse.com LATE NIGHT JAZZ JAM Bistro La Cave Led by Bill Batty, David Clarke, Ezra Rugg & Dan Wenger with special guest. Sponsored by the Eric Davis Jazz Fund ​9:15 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 15th JAZZ AT ZOOT COFFEE IN DOWNTOWN CAMDEN Featuring David Clarke on guitar 10:00 am ​ JAZZ IN THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Featuring The UMaine Faculty Jazz Ensemble Free Event 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (music starts at 12:30 pm)​​ JAZZ RECEPTION AT 16 BAY VIEW The Vintage Room, featuring Ann Delaney Duo The View (rooftop), featuring Myles Kelley, solo piano 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm FEATURE CONCERT AT THE CAMDEN OPERA HOUSE Featuring Kandace Springs and opening will be fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto Choose-your-own reserved seat; Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 day-of-show, via camdenoperahouse.com 7:30 pm Purchase Tickets for Saturday Night SUNDAY, JUNE 16th LYMAN MORSE JAZZ BBQ Featuring Bay Chamber Music School Jazz Ensemble 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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VenueCamden's Jazz in June

Address29 Elm Street, Camden

NotesFRIDAY, JUNE 14th Purchase Tickets for Friday Night JAZZ ON THE TOWN VILLAGE GREEN Featuring the Midcoast Music Academy Jazz Ensemble with special guest. Free Event 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm JAZZ RECEPTION Lucky Betty's in Downtown Camden Featuring Dan Wenger & Ezra Rugg 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm​ FEATURE CONCERT AT THE CAMDEN OPERA HOUSE Featuring Django Festival Allstars and opening will be the Myles Kelley Group ​7:30 pm Choose-your-own reserved seat; Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day-of-show, via camdenoperahouse.com LATE NIGHT JAZZ JAM Bistro La Cave Led by Bill Batty, David Clarke, Ezra Rugg & Dan Wenger with special guest. Sponsored by the Eric Davis Jazz Fund ​9:15 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 15th JAZZ AT ZOOT COFFEE IN DOWNTOWN CAMDEN Featuring David Clarke on guitar 10:00 am ​ JAZZ IN THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Featuring The UMaine Faculty Jazz Ensemble Free Event 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (music starts at 12:30 pm)​​ JAZZ RECEPTION AT 16 BAY VIEW The Vintage Room, featuring Ann Delaney Duo The View (rooftop), featuring Myles Kelley, solo piano 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm FEATURE CONCERT AT THE CAMDEN OPERA HOUSE Featuring Kandace Springs and opening will be fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto Choose-your-own reserved seat; Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 day-of-show, via camdenoperahouse.com 7:30 pm Purchase Tickets for Saturday Night SUNDAY, JUNE 16th LYMAN MORSE JAZZ BBQ Featuring Bay Chamber Music School Jazz Ensemble 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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VenueCamden's Jazz in June

Address29 Elm Street, Camden

NotesFRIDAY, JUNE 14th Purchase Tickets for Friday Night JAZZ ON THE TOWN VILLAGE GREEN Featuring the Midcoast Music Academy Jazz Ensemble with special guest. Free Event 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm JAZZ RECEPTION Lucky Betty's in Downtown Camden Featuring Dan Wenger & Ezra Rugg 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm​ FEATURE CONCERT AT THE CAMDEN OPERA HOUSE Featuring Django Festival Allstars and opening will be the Myles Kelley Group ​7:30 pm Choose-your-own reserved seat; Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day-of-show, via camdenoperahouse.com LATE NIGHT JAZZ JAM Bistro La Cave Led by Bill Batty, David Clarke, Ezra Rugg & Dan Wenger with special guest. Sponsored by the Eric Davis Jazz Fund ​9:15 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 15th JAZZ AT ZOOT COFFEE IN DOWNTOWN CAMDEN Featuring David Clarke on guitar 10:00 am ​ JAZZ IN THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Featuring The UMaine Faculty Jazz Ensemble Free Event 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (music starts at 12:30 pm)​​ JAZZ RECEPTION AT 16 BAY VIEW The Vintage Room, featuring Ann Delaney Duo The View (rooftop), featuring Myles Kelley, solo piano 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm FEATURE CONCERT AT THE CAMDEN OPERA HOUSE Featuring Kandace Springs and opening will be fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto Choose-your-own reserved seat; Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 day-of-show, via camdenoperahouse.com 7:30 pm Purchase Tickets for Saturday Night SUNDAY, JUNE 16th LYMAN MORSE JAZZ BBQ Featuring Bay Chamber Music School Jazz Ensemble 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

VenueAndy’s Old Port Pub

Address94 Commercial St., Portland

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VenueSearsmont Public Library

Address37 Main St S Searsmont, ME 04973-3101

NotesBack for the first time since 2021, MoJO (Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra) is an extraordinary 18-piece Midcoast Maine-based big band. They play modern to traditional jazz, including Latin, swing, blues, and funk. Vocal numbers are expertly performed by band members. In addition to making a musical home for many local musicians and teachers, they strive to provide educational and experiential opportunities for music students to improve their skills and perform with seasoned players. This band has a big sound and big heart! Audience members should bring a camp chair or blanket if the weather looks promising - which it doesn't. Otherwise, the show will be in the Community Building Hall. Admission is free. Live Outside the Library is made possible by grants from the Onion Foundation and the Friends of Searsmont Library, and fundraising by the library's Board of Trustees.

VenueFrog & Turtle

Address3 Vallee Square, Westbrook, ME 04092

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VenueEagles Club 618

Address1327 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME

Venuebon Vivant

Address133 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240

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VenueBlue

Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101

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VenueAnthony's Italian Kitchen

Address151 Middle St Portland, ME 04101

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VenueHardshore Distillery

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenuePatten Free Library

Address33 Summer Street, Bath

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VenueGreene Block + Studios

AddressAddress 18 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901

NotesJoin us at Greene Block + Studios for a special First Friday Jazz Trio featuring saxophonist and composer Kate Campbell Strauss, with Jake Hickey on organ and Kevin Lee on drums. Following the trio, stick around for a solo performance by GRAMMY nominee Benito Gonzalez. Kate Campbell Strauss is a saxophonist, composer/arranger, and activist with musical roots in New England and New Orleans. They play saxophone in a variety of contexts, from parades and backyards to concert halls and festivals. As an arranger, they have had new works commissioned by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra – pieces that have featured voices such as Cyrille Aimée, Renee Neufville, John Boutté, and Irma Thomas. Kate is a 2024 alum of OneBeat, a global music exchange program run by the U.S. Department of State and Found Sound Nation. Kate’s creative life is grounded in the power of music to build community, and their collaborations promote empathy and inclusivity. Their debut album, Give Way, is out on ears+eyes Records on January 24, 2025. Learn more about Kate’s music at www.katecampbellstrauss.com Two time Grammy nominated Pianist Benito Gonzalez is an internationally beloved artist who combines a long lineage of American jazz traditions with rhythms from around the world. The Venezuela-born, New York-based artist grew up playing traditional Venezuelan folk music with his family before absorbing the influences of such pianists as Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett. In 2005 he won the Great America Jazz Piano Competition, and was honored in 2020 to be a Steinway & Sons artist. Gonzalez came to prominance in the band of saxophone legend Jackie McLean, played in Kenny Garrett’s quartet for seven years, and worked as musician director for Pharoah Sanders. He has also performed and recorded with such jazz greats as Bobby Hutcherson, Christian McBride, Nicholas Peyton, Gary Bartz, Curtis Fuller, Al Foster, Billy Hart, Ignacio Berroa, Jeff”Tain” Watts, Buster Williams, and Antonio Sanchez.

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VenuePortland Swing Project Swing dance, Maine Ballroom

Address616 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 2nd Floor

Jam Run ByPortland Swing Project

NotesSwing dance, Lesson at 7:00, live music 7:30-9:30. Bring you dancing shoes! $15 at the door.

VenueJimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club

Address135 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH

VenueCadenza

AddressFreeport

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VenueHardshore Distillery

AddressWashington Ave, Portland

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VenueThe Blue Lobster Winery

Address200 Anderson St Bay 1 Portland, ME 04101

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VenueBPM Blue

Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101

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VenueMailly Waterfront Park

Address 1 Main Street, Bowdoinham, ME

VenueBlack Point Inn

AddressScarborough

NotesIt's Jazz Night at the Black Point Inn. Enjoy live music with your cocktail or dinner on the deck, with beautiful views of the ocean. We'll have the trio in the lobby, with myself on the grand piano, Duane Edwards on upright bass, and Jan van Voorst van Beest on drums.

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VenueTrinitarian Congregational Church

Address68 Main Street, Castine, ME

Notesovel Jazz Septet celebrates the music of Duke ellington and billy strayhorn! The Castine Arts Association announces that the Novel Jazz Septet will be in performance at the Trinitarian Congregational Church of Castine, ME on Wednesday 6 August, 2025 at 7PM. They will be celebrating Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two pillars of the jazz world. This season they are also celebrating Strayhorn’s 110th anniversary as well as the band’s 21st year sharing the music of these jazz icons around New England. The mission of the Novel Jazz Septet is to keep the music of Ellington and Strayhorn “alive and swinging.” Between them, Duke and Strays wrote several thousand compositions over their musical careers, two percent of which represent the well-known standards and 98% of which represent rarely heard gems. The Septet will perform standard tunes from the Ellington/Strayhorn repertoire plus newly-arranged compositions that they have unearthed from original recordings, as well as manuscripts from the Ellington Archives of the Smithsonian Museum of American History and the Strayhorn Collection at the Library of Congress, both in Washington D.C. Novel Jazz members have dusted these pieces off, rearranged them for the septet, and given them a 21st century sound, all of their own. Suggested donations for this event are $15/person at the door. For more information, you can email info@castinearts.org, call Sam at 207-326-9583 or navigate your browser to https://www.castinearts.org/. To find out more about the band, navigate your browser to https://www.mainejazz.net/. The Trinitarian Congregational Church is located at 68 Main Street, Castine, ME. Remember, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing! So, bop-on over to Trinitarian Congregational Church on the 6 August for some classic jazz by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn!

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VenueHannibal Hamlin Festival

AddressParis Hill, ME

NotesAll day festival, food, music and Historic fun.

VenueMast Landing Brewing (Westbrook)

Address920 Main St, Westbrook, ME 04092

VenuePaper City BBQ

Address855 Main St., Westbrook

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VenueThe Lincoln Hotel

Address17 Lincoln St., Biddeford, ME

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VenueAndy's Old Port Pub

Address94 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

NotesNew Orleans Jazz, Blues and roots music

VenueMast Landing Brewing (Westbrook)

Address920 Main St, Westbrook, ME 04092

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VenuePaper City BBQ

Address 855 Main St., Westbrook

NotesMacissso, vocals/bass; Jaime Appel, vocals; Owen Conforte, vocals/guitar

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VenueSkidompha Public Library

Address 184 Main St, Damariscotta, ME 04543

NotesNovel Jazz is returning to the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta on Saturday, 21 December, 2024, 7-9:30 PM, for their first winter solstice celebration! They will be playing an evening of jazz out of the Great American Songbook, but all tunes will be befitting the longest night of the year. The library is located at 184 Main Street, Damariscotta. Admission is free and all are welcome to this special concert, but in lieu of purchasing a ticket, the library requests that attendees bring either a financial donation (suggested $20/person) for the library, food or personal hygiene items for Skidompha’s Little Food Pantry, all to support other community members in need. Pantry items must not be expired and must be unopened. Admission is otherwise free of charge and a donation is not required for attendance. For more info, call 207-887-0919 see http://www.skidompha.org/ or www.mainejazz.net .

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VenuePortland House of Music

Address25 Temple St., Portland

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VenueAndy's Old Port Pub

Address94 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

NotesNew Orleans Jazz, Blues and roots music

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VenueAndy's Old Port pub

AddressCommercial Street, Portland,ME

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

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VenueAndy's Old Port pub

Address94 Commercial Street, Portland, ME

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VenueScarborough Library

Address48 Gorham road, Scarborough

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VenueThe Thirsty Pig

Address37 Exchange St, Portland, ME

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VenueBlue

Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101

NotesJan van Voorst van Beest (drums), Tracy McMullen (sax), Duane Edwards (bass), and Isaac van Voorst van Beest (piano).

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueOne Longfellow Square

Address181 State St., Portland

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenueErik’s Church

Address824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham

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VenueUnited Methodist Church

Address280 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME

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VenueAndy's Old Port pub

Address94 Commercial Street, Portland, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueSuds Pub

Address151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217

Time NotesJam Every Thursday night

NotesHoot Night - Not Clear if this is active. Call ahead

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueSuds Pub

Address151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217

Time NotesJam Every Thursday night

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VenueThe Lincoln Hotel

Address17 Lincoln St, Biddeford, ME 04005

NotesAPRIL 3 WITH SPECIAL GUEST EVAN HAINES

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VenueLenny's

Address(Rte 302) 1274 Bridgton Rd., Westbrook

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueSuds Pub

Address151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217

Time NotesJam Every Thursday night

NotesHoot Night - Not Clear if this is active. Call ahead

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueSuds Pub

Address151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217

Time NotesJam Every Thursday night

NotesHoot Night - Not Clear if this is active. Call ahead

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueSuds Pub

Address151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217

Time NotesJam Every Thursday night

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VenueBlue

Address 650A Congress St, Portland, ME

NotesSue Sheriff Vocals, Matt Marcus Keys, Tom Bucci Bass, Rusty Quinn Drums

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueSuds Pub

Address151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217

Time NotesJam Every Thursday night

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VenueHill Arts

Address76 Congress St. on Munjoy Hill in Portland Maine

NotesNovel Jazz Septet celebrates the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn! Novel Jazz will be in performance at Hill Arts in Portland on Saturday, 2 May, 2026, for a matinee beginning at 2PM. First and foremost, they will be celebrating Duke’s birthday as well as the timeless music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The Novel Jazz Septet is a tribute band with the mission to keep Ellington and Strayhorn’s music “alive and swinging”. Between them, Duke and Strays wrote several thousand compositions over their musical careers, two percent of which represent the well-known standards and 98% of which represent rarely heard gems. The septet will perform, live, standard tunes from the Ellington/Strayhorn repertoire plus newly arranged compositions that they have unearthed from original recordings, as well as manuscripts from the Ellington Archives of the Smithsonian Museum of American History and the Strayhorn Collection at the Library of Congress, both in Washington D.C. Novel Jazz members have dusted these pieces off, rearranged them for the septet, and given them a 21st century sound, all of their own. This show is an OFFICIAL Portland, Maine celebration of International Jazz Day, a day declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization "to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe." The idea came from jazz pianist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock. Jazz Day is chaired by Hancock and the UNESCO Director-General. The International Jazz Day celebration brings together jazz shows from places far and wide...Ireland, Iran, Kenya, Lichtenstein, Rwanda, Namibia, New Zealand, you name it! For more information, call the Hill Arts box office at (207) 347-7177 or navigate your browser to https://www.thehillarts.me/. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door (general seating). To find out more about the band, navigate your browser to https://www.mainejazz.net/. An example of their music can be found at: https://youtu.be/N933VXCB3WY Hill Arts is located at 76 Congress Street, Munjoy Hill, Portland, ME 04101. As Duke said, “There are two kinds of music. Good music, and the other kind!” So, swing-on over to Hill Arts on the Sunday, 2 May, 2026, 2PM to hear some really good music by two icons of jazz, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn! Come celebrate the Duke’s birthday and International Jazz Day, all at the same time!

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueSuds Pub

Address151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217

Time NotesJam Every Thursday night

NotesHoot Night - Not Clear if this is active. Call ahead

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueSuds Pub

Address151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217

Time NotesJam Every Thursday night

NotesHoot Night - Not Clear if this is active. Call ahead

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueSuds Pub

Address151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217

Time NotesJam Every Thursday night

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VenuePortland Lobster Co.

AddressPortland

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

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VenueSuds Pub

Address151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217

Time NotesJam Every Thursday night

NotesHoot Night - Not Clear if this is active. Call ahead