My name is Bess Jacques and I'm a Maine-based pianist and singer, performing regularly in the greater Portland area. I also teach piano lessons from my home in Westbrook.

Live from my living room: Thursday, October 22 at noon

Join me for a living room concert via Zoom, hosted by Maine Public's Tiny Screen concert series. Sign up here by Wednesday night to get the Zoom invite.

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When the world is not experiencing a pandemic, you can find my trio Bess Jacques & The Strays:

Sundays at MJ's Wine Bar
One City Center, Portland, ME
7-9pm
Jazz, blues and wine. We always have a good time and you will too.

Thursdays at Solo Italiano
​100 Commercial St, Portland, ME
6-9pm
Come hear the trio at Solo! Beautiful food and drinks, plus music, all in a beautiful downtown Portland location.

Video credit: Wilkes Media, with sound by Mark Abraham