Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with PMAC's 18th Annual Jazz Night: Dream a Little Dream | Feb 14&15
PORTSMOUTH—This coming Valentine’s Day weekend, experience the romance of jazz with a special two-night event at The Music Hall Lounge as PMAC’s Jazz Institute faculty return for the 18th Annual PMAC Jazz Night: Dream a Little Dream – A Valentine’s Celebration.
Each night features a unique program, as some of the region’s finest jazz musicians perform a mix of classic jazz standards and fresh takes on contemporary favorites. Friday night brings a 7-piece jazz ensemble fronted by vocalist Taylor O’Donnell, while Saturday night presents a 7-piece instrumental super-group fronted by Chris Klaxton, Russ Grazier, and Josh Gagnon on horns.
PMAC’s Annual Jazz Night infuses the Music Hall Lounge with the intimate ambiance of a NYC-style jazz club, and is the perfect way to enjoy a romantic evening (or two), or simply experience great music.
Two Nights, Two Different Ensembles
Valentine’s Day / Feb. 14, 2025 / 7 and 9 p.m.
Friday Night Musicians:
- Taylor O’Donnell, vocals
- Eric Klaxton, saxophone
- Russ Grazier, saxophone
- Jeff Auger, piano
- Bryan Bergeron Killough, guitar
- Rob Gerry, bass
- Mike Walsh, drums
- Josh Gagnon, trombone
- Chris Klaxton, trumpet
- Russ Grazier, saxophone
- Mike Effenberger, piano
- Jim Dozet, guitar
- Nick Phaneuf, bass
- Brian Waterhouse, drums
Dream a Little Dream Event Details
- Date: February 14 and 15, 2025
- Time: 7:00pm & 9:00pm each night
- Venue: The Music Hall Lounge, Portsmouth, NH
- Ticket Price: $35, available through the Music Hall website
Jazz Night Sponsors
Lead Sponsor: JGroup Hospitality
Jazz Day Sponsor: C&J Bus Lines
Additional Support: Michael Graf Architect + Builder; Kennebunk Savings
