Bess Jacques & The Strays + Jazz Sesh
Bess Jacques & The Strays are a Maine-based band performing a blend of jazz, Americana, and eclectic originals. Followed by Jazz Sesh where BPM's house band plays jazz standards and then opens up the stage for anyone to join.
TIME
Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:50 PM
BPM
ABOUT
Bess Jacques & The Strays are a Maine-based band performing a blend of jazz, Americana, and 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 a selection of Portland's top talent. On its monthly date at BPM, the band features Tracy McMullen on saxophone, Duane Edwards on bass, and Jan van Voorst van Beest on drums.
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Jazz Sesh at BPM is a community event for local jazz musicians. Our house band opens up the sesh playing their takes on standards and then opens up the stage for anyone with an instrument and a tune to join.
21+
Doors @ 6pm
Bess Jacques & The Strays @ 7pm
Jazz Sesh @ 9pm
This event is donation based, bring cash to tip the musicians!