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JAZZMOUTH Festival Schedule
April 23-26, 2009
A Celebration of Poetry and Jazz, that rocks downtown Portsmouth awake each spring, has been announced by Festival Artistic Director, Larry Simon. The exciting release of this years headlining performers will soon be made public, but do hold the following dates open to be part of the festivities:
Thursday, April 23rd
8PM - Jazzmouth Film Night at The Music Hall, includes the screening of a film, and related readings with musical accompaniment by the legendary David Amram. Featuring pre-show live Jazz in the newly designed Beaux Art styled lobby.
Friday, April 24th
11AM - Coffee Break Poetry Reading at Breaking New Grounds, featuring favorite New England poets.
6PM - Dinner and poetry presented by the Portsmouth Poet Laureate Program, at The Spring Hill Tavern.
8PM - Jazzmouth Jazzfest at The Press Room, Featuring Bob Dorough, Legendary vocalist and Miles Davis collaborator.
Saturday, April 25th
11AM - Young Writers Beatnight at RiverRun Bookstore, provides an opportunity for teen writers to read their work with live musical accompaniment, including special guest David Amram.
1PM - Poetry Workshop at the Portsmouth Public Library, with notable instructors.
8PM - Jazzmouth Extravaganza at The Music Hall, featuring soon-to-be-announced headliners, special guests and old friends performing with The Larry Simon Ensemble.
Sunday, April 26th
11AM - Poetry Jazz Brunch at The Library Restaurant, featuring a variety of poets reading original work with The Larry Simon Ensemble, over a fabulous buffet.
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