The John Jorgenson Quintet
Starting at 8 PM
Back by popular demand, John's Quintet wowed our audience in 2008 with his always exciting "Gypsy Jazz", influenced by the music of Django Reinhardt. This year we celebrate Django's 100th birthday. At a John Jorgenson performance, audiences are amazed by John's dazzling guitar work as well as his mastery as a clarinet player and vocalist. Whether playing his own accessible compositions or classic standards, John and his band make music that is equally romantic and ecstatic, played with virtuosity and soul. John was a six year member of Elton John's band. Artists ranging from Barbra Streisand to Bonnie Raitt to Earl Scruggs have sought out Jorgenson's guitar work. If you missed them two years ago, you won't want to miss them this year.
Link: www.johnjorgenson.com
The Steve Grover Band
Starting at 6 PM
Jazz Drummer, Educator and Maine Native, Steve Grover has performed with many high profile jazz musicians and is the composer of many original jazz songs. From 1984-97 Grover was a faculty member of The Maine Jazz Camp, with a stint as director from 1992-'94. Since 1985, Steve has taught at Bowdoin College, Bates College and the University of Maine in Augusta. In 2009 he and his band were awarded " Best Jazz Act 2009" and "One of the Ten Most Influential Bands of the Last Ten Years" by the Portland Phoenix. Steve will also lead our Jazz Workshop.
Link: www.stevegrover.com
Primo Cubano
Starting at 4 PM
Bring your dancing shoes for this one! Maine based Primo Cubano plays lively, traditional Cuban dance music with a lot of excitement. Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa. Think Buena Vista Social Club. This five piece band has a contemporary, acoustic sound that will get your feet tapping.
Link: www.primocubano.com
Jazz Workshop presented by Steve Grover and Co.
Starting at 2 PM
Included with your ticket price. This is a two part workshop, each lasting 45 minutes. Part One focuses on the music by breaking down a couple of tunes and how Grover's band approaches playing them. Part Two is a hands on, improvisation clinic. Those with instruments will be invited to play with Gover's band on these tunes with material geared toward a beginning/intermediate level. Limited number of spaces for those with instruments but all who would like to listen may attend. The more, the merrier. Meet under the Tents.