PORTSMOUTH—This coming Valentine’s Day weekend, experience the romance of jazz with a special two-night event at The Music Hall Lounge as PMAC’s Jazz Institute faculty return for the 18th Annual PMAC Jazz Night: Dream a Little Dream – A Valentine’s Celebration.

Each night features a unique program, as some of the region’s finest jazz musicians perform a mix of classic jazz standards and fresh takes on contemporary favorites. Friday night brings a 7-piece jazz ensemble fronted by vocalist Taylor O’Donnell, while Saturday night presents a 7-piece instrumental super-group fronted by Chris Klaxton, Russ Grazier, and Josh Gagnon on horns.

PMAC’s Annual Jazz Night infuses the Music Hall Lounge with the intimate ambiance of a NYC-style jazz club, and is the perfect way to enjoy a romantic evening (or two), or simply experience great music.

Valentine’s Day / Feb. 14, 2025 / 7 and 9 p.m.
Friday Night Musicians:

• Taylor O’Donnell, vocals
• Eric Klaxton, saxophone
• Russ Grazier, saxophone
• Jeff Auger, piano
• Bryan Bergeron Killough, guitar
• Rob Gerry, bass
• Mike Walsh, drums

Dream a Little Dream Event Details

• Date: February 14 and 15, 2025
• Time: 7:00pm & 9:00pm each night
• Venue: The Music Hall Lounge, Portsmouth, NH
• Ticket Price: $35, available through the Music Hall website

Jazz Night Sponsors

Lead Sponsor: JGroup Hospitality

Jazz Day Sponsor: C&J Bus Lines

Additional Support: Michael Graf Architect + Builder; Kennebunk Savings