Jazz in the Streets

In an effort to bring live jazz music to the community, each summer the Seacoast Jazz Society sponsors outdoor jazz performances at high visibility locations in downtown Portsmouth, with the goal of expanding this program to other seacoast communities. A variety of jazz music is featured during the live performances. The musicians are all professional jazz musicians who donate their time and talent to increase awareness and enthusiasm for this very special artform.

Summer 2022 Jazz in the Streets Schedule

This summer in July and August, there will be live street performances in Portsmouth at the Vaughan Mall Stage (walkway connecting Hanover to Congress Streets), in Market Square, and in the public area by the Tugboats.

Vaughan Mall Stage
Fri., July 8, 5:30-7 pm           Bucket List Jazz Fusion
Sat., July 23, 12:30-2 pm       Johanna Landis & Friends
Sat., Aug. 6, 12:30-2 pm       John Hunter Trio
Sat., Aug. 13, 12:30-2 pm      Linda Pouliot Trio
Sat., Aug. 20, 12:30-2 pm     Artie Bakopolus Trio

Market Square
Sat., Aug. 13, 12:30-2 pm     Giorgio Albanese & Friends
Sat., Aug. 20, 12:30-2 pm    Jason Anick & Friends

Tugboat Area
Sat., Aug. 6, 12:30-2 pm      Windsong    
Sat., Aug. 20, 12:30-2 pm    Giorgio Albanese & Friends

Musicians:
Bucket List Jazz Fusion: Mike Harrison (piano), Kit Demos (bass), Stefan Vittori (sax), Justin Leach (trombone),
    Edward Mitchell (trumpet), Sebastian Sink (drums), Toni Gallo (percussion and vocals)
Johanna Landis & Friends: Johanna Landis (piano and vocals), Charlie Jennison (piano and sax), Nate Therrien (bass)
John Hunter & Friends: John Hunter (bass), Paul Heckel (vibes), Charlie Jennison (piano)  
Linda Pouliot & Friends: Linda Pouliot (vocals), C J Poole (bass), Charlie Jennison (piano)  
Artie Bakopolus Trio: Artie Bakopolus (sax), Mark Shilansky (piano), Tony Sumbury (bass)  
Windsong: Richard Gardzina (sax and flute), Leslie Webb (flute), Matt Hogan (bass)   
Giorgio Albanese & Friends: Giorgio Albanes (accordion), Friends TBA   
Jason Anick & Friends: Jason Anick (violin) and Nihco Gallo (vibes)