Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
Live Music Venue
135 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Event Types
Upcoming Events (25)
Emmy Award-winning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Braxton Cook returns with Not Everyone Can Go, a deeply personal album born from a whirlwind year of international touring and his transition into fatherhood. Seamlessly blurring the lines between contemporary jazz and late 90s R&B, the record is a masterclass in self-reflection, vulnerability, and growth. Marking the most collaborative project of his career, Cook plugged into his Los Angeles musical network to craft a sound that evoke
Born in Malaysia and raised in Australia, New York-based bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh is one of the most dynamic forces in modern jazz. A master of both acoustic and electric bass, Oh graduated with first-class honors from the WA Academy of Performing Arts before earning her Master?s from the Manhattan School of Music. Her exceptional artistry has earned her an ASCAP Young Jazz Composer?s Award, an honorary mention at the Thelonious Monk Bass Competition, and a coveted spot as the ba
Mohini Dey is a renowned bass guitarist, arranger, producer & vocalist who has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. With her unique style and impeccable technique, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages around the world. She has been described as the Most Successful Musician UNDER30 By Forbes India. She has been working professionally in the music industry for the past 20 years meaning that she star
Charles Lloyd, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master (2015) and honorary doctorate recipient from Berklee College of Music, is widely regarded as playing at the height of his expressive powers. The depth of his sound reflects a lifetime in music, guided by a forward-looking approach he describes simply as "Go forward." Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Lloyd was shaped by a rich musical heritage and early influences including Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, and Duke Ellington. He emerged as a
Mica's Groove Train is an exciting neo-soul band making waves in the music industry. Mica's Groove Train prides themselves on a beautiful, versatile sound and broad fanbase. The Band Includes: Yamica "Mica" Peterson (vocals), Stacy Bugg (bass), Joe Rizzo (drums), Paul Lessard (guitar).
Five-time Grammy-nominated keyboardist, writer, and producer Peter Levin leads his Organ Trio featuring The Fitzkee Brothers, delivering a powerhouse evening of deep groove, improvisation, and high-energy American roots music. Levin’s career includes performing on major stages alongside legends like Gregg Allman, Ringo Starr, Dolly Parton, and Marcus King, as well as collaborating with Pharrell Williams and the Beastie Boys. Joining Levin are The Fitzkee Brothers, a fierce rhythm sectio
Larry McCray, inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame (2024), is a leading modern blues artist known for his soul-soaked voice and commanding guitar work. His latest release, Heartbreak City, produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, marks a direct and personal new chapter. The album highlights McCray's expressive vocals and guitar, with material ranging from soul-infused ballads to driving blues. Tracks like 'Bye Bye Blues' reflect his early influences, while ?Bright Side?
Sharon Jones has made her name in clubs and performances across the. U.S. She has been named "Portsmouth's Gem," by 'Portsmouth Spotlight Magazine' for her many shining performances over the years at The Music Hall, Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club, the Seacoast Jazz Festival, Top of the Hub, and much more! She is admired and loved for her inimitable, energetic, multi-dimensional vocals, whether singing a ballad, a hard jazz tune, a funky blues composition, or a ?60s rock song. A born performer, she
The James Hunter Six returns with their first album on Easy Eye Sound, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer, songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades with his gritty voice and sharp songwriting earning him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison ("Ain't That A Trip"), marking a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as
Hailed by Steve Vai as 'the evolution of fusion guitar,' Matteo Mancuso is one of the most electrifying young guitarists on the global stage. A prodigy from Palermo, Italy, Mancuso began performing professionally at age 11 and quickly gained international recognition for his virtuosic technique and genre-defying style. A graduate of the Palermo Conservatory with highest honors, he earned a scholarship to Berklee College of Music after a standout performance at the Umbria Jazz Festival. His debut
Devon Allman's sound sits squarely in the sweet spot of soulful Southern rock, blues, and improvisational jam. Celebrating 20 years since the release of his first album, the 20 Years Strong Tour is a special retrospective show featuring music from across Devon's celebrated career, including The Allman Betts Band, Devon Allman's Blues Summit, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Honeytribe, Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter's Rollers, and classic songs from the Allman Brothers Band catalog. Devon first
Grammy Award-winning pianist, vocalist, and songwriter Jon Cleary has spent more than three decades at the forefront of New Orleans funk, R&B, and soul. His latest release, The Bywater Sessions, captures Cleary and his acclaimed band, the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, live in the studio-delivering the deep grooves, joyful energy, and rich musicianship that have made them a staple of the New Orleans music scene and international stages alike. CA longtime fixture of the New Orleans scene, Cleary has
Blues harmonica master, vocalist, and songwriter Rick Estrin leads the award-winning Rick Estrin & The Nightcats with a combination of razor-sharp musicianship, fearless originality, and wildly entertaining stagecraft. Their latest release, The Hits Keep Coming, produced by guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Kid Andersen at Greaseland Studios, showcases the band's signature blend of blues, rockabilly, jazz, funk, and roots music through groove-heavy originals and inventive arrangements. A two-t
The YellowHouse Blues Band is a 9-piece, high energy blues & blues rock band with horns and multiple vocalists, known for putting their own take on popular songs and making them their own. From the Seacoast of NH and ME, they have performed sold-out shows all over New England. They have an ever changing setlist where you can hear music from blues legends like Howlin' Wolf and B.B. King, to Motown stars like Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder, and modern day artists such as Eric Gales, Tedeschi Tr
Graham Nash will perform a career-spanning musical journey through his years with The Hollies, CSN, CSNY, and his beloved solo efforts. He will be joined by Todd Caldwell (keyboards), Adam Minkoff (guitars, drums, and vocals), and Zack Djanikian (guitars, drums, and vocals. Nash is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, with CSN, and with the Hollies. He was also inducted twice into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and with CSN, and he is a GRAMMY Award winner. Towering a
Blues Now brings together harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite and acclaimed trio GA-20 for a collaboration rooted in tradition and forward momentum. A Grammy Award-winning artist with a career spanning more than 60 years, Musselwhite remains a defining voice of Chicago blues. GA-20, formed in 2018, has quickly built a national reputation with multiple Billboard Blues chart-topping releases and a raw, high-energy approach grounded in classic electric blues. Their album Blues Now (New West Record