Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Hamilton de Holanda is one of Brazil's most celebrated musicians and a global ambassador for Brazilian music. A four-time Latin Grammy Awards winner with 17 nominations, including a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album, he has transformed the 10-string mandolin into a powerful voice that bridges Brazilian choro, jazz, and contemporary improvisation. Renowned for his dazzling technique and electrifying stage presence, Hamilton has collaborated with legends including Wynton Marsalis, Chick

Cryin' Out Loud is a dynamic blues band that is currently touring and recording albums. And with that we are happy to announce that Cryin' Out Loud's 'Play Loud, Smoke Often' has been released! Produced by Grammy award winner Paul Nelson and recorded in Bangor, Maine, their debut release is highly anticipated and inspired by the likes of The Band, The Allman Brothers Band, Little Feat, and of course all the blues greats. There is something for everyone! This album is full of brand new originals

Jacky Terrasson is one of the most internationally celebrated pianists in jazz, described by Télérama as the "piano player of happiness" for his exuberant performances that leave audiences exhilarated. Born in Berlin to an American mother and French father and raised in Paris, Terrasson rose to global prominence after winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition in 1993. Soon after, he toured with Betty Carter and signed with Blue Note Records. Terrasson has colla

Charlie Ballantine is a rising force in contemporary jazz, named one of the top 200 living guitarists by All About Jazz and a Rising Star in the DownBeat Critics Poll. Praised by JazzTimes for playing "teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision," Ballantine blends jazz, rock, and folk into a distinctive, genre-fluid voice. With acclaimed releases including Vonnegut, Cold Coffee, and Life Is Brief: The Music of Bob Dylan, named a Top 10 Jazz Album of the Year by All About Jazz, he bala

Andy McKee is one of the world's leading acoustic guitarists, celebrated for his virtuosic fingerstyle technique and deeply melodic approach. Known for combining technical innovation with strong songcraft, McKee has built a global following through his captivating performances and distinctive sound. After nearly a decade without new studio recordings, he returns with Symbol, a six-track EP released via Mythmaker Records and Cruzen Street Records. The project features McKee's interpretations of i

The Nth Power is a New Orleans-rooted trio harnessing the healing power of music. Featuring guitarist Nick Cassarino, bassist Nate Edgar, and drummer Nikki Glaspie, the band blends soul, funk, rock, and R&B with intricate multi-part vocal harmonies and virtuosic musicianship, creating performances that inspire dancing, deep listening, or pure goosebumps. Formed during Jazz Fest, The Nth Power made a splash with their 2013 EP Basic Minimum Skills Test and has since released two acclaimed studio a

There has been a John Scofield Trio at play since the late 70's and it undisputedly remains his favorite format. The newest incarnation, Scofield on guitar, bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Bill Stewart are having fun. They sail through tightly knit sets that typify the musical diversity that has colored Scofield's long career: time honored jazz standards, rock and blues classics, savvy original Scofield compositions and whatever assorted off-the-cuff improvisations that turn up on a whim. Mor

Wake Up Mama, a tribute to the Allman Brothers Band, founded in 2022 in Portland, Maine is made up of diehard Allman Brothers fans, hungry to perform their legendary songs. Since forming, the band has regularly sold-out numerous venues, including Portland House of Music. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Jimmy's Jazz and Blues as well as drawing thousands to various festivals. This all-star band includes: Max Sullivan, Slide Guitar and Vocals, Tom Douglas, Guitar and Vocals, Jeff Glidden, Drums, Kevin

Funky Dawgz Brass Band are a touring brass-driven ensemble known for an upbeat blend of original music, hip hop, funk, and contemporary hits. Emerging from Connecticut, they have toured internationally and appeared across a wide range of live music settings, from EDM and jam festivals to major venues such as Madison Square Garden, where they performed as the horn section for Dispatch. Their festival appearances include events such as Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival and The Peach Music Festival.

Southern Avenue is a GRAMMY-nominated, Memphis-based family band blending blues, soul, gospel, and modern roots into a powerful, uplifting sound. Led by vocalist Tierinii Jackson, her sisters T.K. and Ava, and guitarist Ori Naftaly, the band's chemistry is undeniable. Their new album Family ? recorded at the legendary Royal Studios ? is a raw, emotional journey about resilience, unity, and growth. With high-energy live shows and message-driven songs that bring people together, Southern Avenue is

The Knickerbocker All Stars are a 9-piece ensemble that pays tribute to the great innovators of American roots music, including blues, jazz, jump blues, and soul artists. Their music features a mix of classic blues shuffles, swinging jump tunes, and deep-pocket soul grooves, delivered by a powerhouse lineup consisting of top-tier horn and rhythm sections and soulful vocalists. The lineup of professional musicians of the Knickerbocker All-Stars are Grammy and Blues Music Award (BMA) nominees and

The Wooten brothers' first public performance occurred in Hawaii in 1966 and established their identity as prodigies. Since then, Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers (brothers Regi, Roy & Joseph) have racked up 10 Grammy wins, and 26, yes, 26 Grammy nominations. And the youngest of the family, Victor, the brother who learned from all his older brothers, has been named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the ten greatest bass players of all time. As a family band, they are second to none. The Bro

Eddie 9V's 2024 album Saratoga was a breakthrough, a raw, road-ready blend of Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk that helped launch the Georgia-born artist from cult favorite to national spotlight. Since its release, his monthly Spotify listeners have grown from 8,000 to peaking at over 800,000, driven by standout tracks like: Halo,' 'Saratoga,' and 'Love Moves Slow,' all now certified on SiriusXM's Spectrum channel. Now signed to Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound, Eddie is gearing up for a brand-

Ana Popovic is an internationally acclaimed guitarist and vocalist whose genre-blurring sound fuses blues, rock, funk, and soul into a high-energy, danceable live experience. A multi-award-winning artist and seven-time Blues Music Award nominee, her album POWER reached #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, cementing her status as one of the leading voices in contemporary blues. "In the 25 years since her debut, Ana Popovic has proved herself a force of nature with a vintage Strat in hand," raves Guit

The Tim Theriault Band Featuring The Lovely Lads Horn Section A veteran of the Seacoast music scene, guitarist Tim Theriault has been playing his high energy rock, blues and funk style for over 30 years. Alongside Tim are 3 other veterans of the local scene, Rob Gourlay on bass, Jamie Decato on drums, and Chris Decato on keyboards. Joining the boys again are The Lovely Lads Horn Section - Greg Mostovoy on sax, Gary Lorusso on trumpet, and Justin Leach on Trombone!

Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His four bodies of work to date--The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; Heaven and Earth; and Fearless Movement--are among the most acclaimed of this century. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim. In 2020, Washington scored the Michelle Obama do

Eric Johanson is a rising force in modern blues-rock, blending gritty guitar work with sharp, emotionally resonant songwriting. Rooted in the rich musical traditions of New Orleans, his sound fuses blues, rock, and roots influences with a contemporary edge. His 2023 album The Deep and the Dirty debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, earning widespread acclaim and cementing his reputation as one of today's most compelling guitar-driven artists. American Songwriter praises his "searing guitar

Billy Childs is a Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger renowned for his inventive fusion of jazz, classical, and contemporary music. The Los Angeles Times praises him: "As a pianist, he possesses the improvisatory skills and powerful sense of swing one associates with world-class artists" Childs is an inventive composer and arranger whose efforts consistently expand the dimensions of the jazz genre and beyond. With seventeen Grammy nominations and six wins, including two for Best

Michael Troy is Captain Fantastic. Originally from Waltham Massachusetts. Michael has played piano and written songs for most of his life. His love and appreciation for Elton John and Bernie Taupin is evident in all of his performances. Captain Fantastic performs your favorite Elton John songs and takes you on a musical journey of Elton's biggest hits as well as some deep tracks. This is truly an amazing show. Michael Troy - Piano/vox Matt Luneau - Drums/vox Rob Gourlay - Bass/ vox Bill Benoit -

Alejandro Escovedo's New Album ECHO DANCING is an Adventure in Life! No one has really ever been able to define themselves and their music like singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo does. His life in music of all kinds sometimes feels like a swirl through the sky, where his songs point out all the majesty and mystery of how he sees the world. The sounds he makes take him places that he might not even predict, but once there, greatness always follows. It's just the way Escovedo is. It has happened

The excitement is growing daily about New England's premier blues band, The Blues Express. The Blues Express delivers a high-energy wallop of dynamic original tunes, along with some of the blues classics they learned from their mentor and friend, Chicago Blues legend Luther 'Guitar Junior' Johnson. The Blues Express is bassist, vocalist and guardian of the groove Mickey 'The Messenger' Maguire, the teenage sensation Nick 'Old Soul' Spencer on mind-blowing guitar and powerhouse vocals, the riveti

Praised by The Guardian as 'The UK's best and most convincing take on Joni Mitchell,' Hejira is a celebrated seven-piece ensemble dedicated to the music of Joni Mitchell. Formed in 2023, the band focuses on Mitchell's iconic mid-career catalog, performing songs from Court and Spark through Wild Things Run Fast, including favorites such as 'Amelia,' 'Hejira,' 'Coyote,' and 'A Case of You.' Led by guitarist Pete Oxley and featuring vocalists Hattie Whitehead, Jana Varga, and Immy Churchill, Hejira