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Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

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135 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Braxton Cook
Thu, Jul 30, 20267:30 PM
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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

Linda May Han Oh featuring Ambrose Akinmusire & Tyshawn Sorey
Fri, Jul 31, 20267:30 PM
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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
Sat, Aug 1, 20267:30 PM
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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 Sky Quartet: Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier & Kweku Sumbry
Sun, Aug 2, 20267:00 PM
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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

Local Artist Series: Mica's Groove Train
Mon, Aug 3, 20267:00 PM
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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).

Peter Levin Featuring The Fitzkee Brothers & TAZ
Wed, Aug 5, 20267:30 PM
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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

Thursday August 6th 2026 - Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club - 7PM
Thu, Aug 6, 20267:00 PM
Chris Botti
Thu, Aug 6, 20267:00 PM
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Friday August 7th 2026 - Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club - 7PM
Fri, Aug 7, 20267:00 PM
Larry McCray
Sun, Aug 9, 20267:30 PM
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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?

Local Artist Series: Sharon Jones
Mon, Aug 10, 20267:00 PM
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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
Tue, Aug 11, 20267:00 PM
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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

Matteo Mancuso
Wed, Aug 12, 20267:30 PM
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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 Project
Thu, Aug 13, 202612:00 AM
Devon Allman's 20 Years Strong Tour
Thu, Aug 13, 20267:30 PM
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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

Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Sun, Aug 16, 20267:30 PM
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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

Rick Estrin & the Nightcats
Fri, Aug 21, 20267:30 PM
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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

Gary Hoey
Fri, Aug 21, 2026
Avalanche Tour
Fri, Aug 21, 2026
Local Artist Series: Yellowhouse Blues Band
Mon, Aug 31, 20267:00 PM
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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 - Live on Tour 2026
Tue, Sep 15, 20267:30 PM
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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

Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20: Together Onstage!
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:30 PM
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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

ROOMFUL OF BLUES
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Patty Larkin and Lucy Kaplansky
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Ian Coury Trio
Sat, Apr 17, 20277:00 PM

Recent Past Events at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Scott Brown & The DiplomatsWed, Jul 29, 2026
DJ KOKO P “Back To The 80s & 90s Dance Party!”Mon, Jul 27, 2026
Gunhild Carling at Jimmy’sSun, Jul 26, 2026
A Band of BrothersFri, Jul 24, 2026
The Brothers ComatoseThu, Jul 23, 2026
Jimmy CarpenterWed, Jul 22, 2026
Local Artist Series: Jen KearneyMon, Jul 20, 2026
Masters of the Telecasters LivestreamFri, Jul 17, 2026
Masters of the Telecaster, ft GE Smith, Jim Weider, and Larry CampbellFri, Jul 17, 2026
An Evening with Marc Cohn & Shawn Colvin: Together in ConcertThu, Jul 16, 2026
Hejira: Celebrating Joni MitchellWed, Jul 15, 2026
Local Artist Series: The Blues ExpressMon, Jul 13, 2026
Parker Barrow LivestreamSun, Jul 12, 2026
An Evening With Alejandro EscovedoFri, Jul 10, 2026
Yonder Mountain String Band - Portsmouth - Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club - Jul 9, 2026Thu, Jul 9, 2026

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