Bess Jacques & The Strays draw on a century of jazz – from the vintage decades of jazz, blues, and the American Songbook, to more modern, R&B-inspired tunes and Americana, all alongside the band's own eclectic originals. The band's sound ranges from lush vocal ballads to hard-swinging instrumentals, from pensive to pulsing to pop, for a mix of sounds that is both classic and fresh.
The band: Bess Jacques leads the band on piano and vocals, joined by Portland’s revered Per Hanson on drums and harmonica. Special guests round out the band, often on saxophone and/or bass, including Tracy McMullen (saxophone), Darren Whitney (saxophone), founding member Kate Campbell Strauss (saxophone), Asher Barreras (bass), and other beloved local talents.
Video credit: Wilkes Media, with sound by Mark Abraham
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