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Bess Jacques & The Strays draw on a mix of vintage Americana, including beloved jazz standards from the American Songbook along with more modern, R&B-inspired tunes and Americana. The trio’s musical offerings range from lush ballads to hard-swinging to honky-tonk, from Louis Armstrong to Fats Domino to Tom Waits, and include beautiful originals, for a mix of sounds that is both classic and fresh.
Bess Jacques leads the band on vocals and piano, joined by Portland’s revered Per Hanson on drums and harmonica. A special guest (Special Stray) rounds out the trio, usually on saxophone or trumpet. Special Strays include founding member Kate Campbell Strauss, Darren Whitney, Tracy McMullen, and many other beloved local talents.
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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 Starting November 7, the trio is back at Solo! Beautiful food and wine and music in a beautiful downtown Portland location. Saturday, Dec 28 at Cadenza 5 Depot St, Freeport, Maine 7-7:30pm, opening for Schooner Fare! Discover Freeport's fantastic new jazz club. I'll also be playing solo (Strayless) in Kennebunk:
Select Fridays and Saturdays at On the Marsh Bistro 46 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 6-9pm Friday, Oct 25 Saturday, Oct 26 Friday, Nov 1 Saturday, Nov 16 Saturday, Nov 23 Friday, Nov 29 Saturday, Nov 30 Saturday, Dec 7 Friday, Dec 13 Friday, Dec 20 Saturday, Dec 21 |
