43rd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival at Prescott Park

43rd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival Saturday, August 23, Noon-6 pm, Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH Festival Line-Up... 12:00-12:50   Yoko Miwa Trio 1:15-2:05        Soggy Po’ Boys 2:30 – 3:20     Nick Grondin Group 3:20-3:50      Salsa Secrets 3:50-4:40      Kristalis y Las Nenas del Swing 5:00-6:00       Seacoast Big Band * Rain Date: Sunday, August 23 For complete festival info and descriptions of the bands, go to:  https://www.prescottpark.org/event/43rd-annual-seacoast-jazz-festival No Tickets Needed: You do not need to purchase a ticket to attend the festival. Optional Recommended Donation: $20 To reserve a table or blanket, or make the festival donation in advance rather than at the door, go to: https://portsmouthnh.ticketsauce.com/e/43rd-seacoast-jazz-fest About Prescott Park Arts Festival For over 50 years, Prescott Park Arts Festival has served the Seacoast community with family-friendly entertainment, inspiring artistic offerings, providing a public place to gather and share unique experiences. In an idyllic natural setting along the Piscataqua River in beautiful downtown Portsmouth, the Festival presents more than 80 arts events each season including a film series, music festivals and concerts, and the signature summer musical. Accessibility is deeply rooted in the Festival’s values and we proudly have a recommended donation model to ensure that everyone has access to these diverse, family-focused performances. About the Seacoast Jazz Society The Seacoast Jazz Society was formed in 1990 with a mission to promote jazz through community outreach and education, support local musicians, and provide scholarships for young artists. For more information, visit www.seacoastjazz.org. -------------- Additional Portsmouth Jazz Weekend Shows: Saturday, August 22, 6-8 PM (doors open 5pm) ED SAINDON QUARTET Special Tribute to Les Harris, Jr. Ed Saindon (vibraphone, piano) and the Good Vibes Trio (Billy Novick, clarinet; Mark Carlsen, upright bass; and Steve Langone, drums) will perform a tribute to the late Les Harris Jr. who was a beautiful person, musician, educator, and loved by all. The concert will be a CD release party for their new recording "One For Les" and will showcase originals from the band including "Ballad For Les" by Mark and "One For Les", a solo vibraphone piece by Ed. (Plan to have dinner at The Press Room. Choose from apps, salads, handhelds, and entrees plus full bar.) Sunday Brunch, August 23, 11 AM-1 PM (doors open 10am) ARTIE BAKOPOLUS QUINTET "Ballads, Bebop, and More!" Enjoy a mix of straight-ahead jazz, plus the Great American Songbook, bebop, ballads, Latin jazz, and more with Artie Bakopolus (sax), Jon Wheatley (guiitar), Russ Hoffmann (piano), Bruce Gertz (bass), and Jerzy Glod (drums). (Plan to enjoy brunch or lunch during the show. A varied menu offerings will be available for optional purchase.) Sunday, August 23, 6:30-8:30 PM (doors open 5:30pm) ANICK - KLAXTON - EFFENBERGER - CONNORS "From Ellington to the Beatles" Seacoast Jazz All-Stars Jason Anick (violin) and Chris Klaxton (trumpet) lead a stellar quartet featuring the one and only Mike Effenberger (Hammond B3 Organ) and Mike Connors (drums). The group performs hard-swinging jazz classics from Ellington to Monk with the occasional funk tune and jazzed up Beatles song mixed in. Don't miss what promises to be a great show by these four outstanding musicians. (Plan to have dinner at The Press Room. Choose from apps, salads, handhelds, and entrees plus full bar.)