Jazz Parlor: Debby Larkin & Jeff Stout Quartet

Name: Jazz Parlor: Debby Larkin & Jeff Stout Quartet
Start: 2025-09-19T19:00:00-04:00
Location: 135 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Schedule

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

135 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801 | Portsmouth, NH

Modern-day speakeasy vibes, right here in Portsmouth. Step into a world where art and music dance together. Join us at The Gallery for an unforgettable night of modern art, live jazz, and vibrant conversation. Inspired by the soulful elegance of a classic jazz parlor, this monthly gathering brings a dynamic fusion of creativity to life.
Sip on craft cocktails and savor light bites as local jazz ensembles set the mood with improvisational rhythms. The music will carry you through a gallery filled with contemporary masterpieces, blending abstract beauty and structured brilliance.
Art, music, and soul—woven together, one evening at a time.
Event runs from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Featured Artists: Debby Larkin / Jeff Stout Quartet
Spend the evening with an extraordinary ensemble of jazz greats! Together, they bring the sophisticated sounds of the Great American Songbook and jazz classics to life—ranging from hot swing to sultry ballads and blues. Their performance blends dynamic interaction, organic arrangements, and a shared joy for live music.
Debby Larkin – Vocals
Debby Larkin is regarded as one of Boston’s premier jazz vocalists. A Berklee College of Music graduate with honors, she’s known for her smoky tone and musician’s sensibility—praised as “not just a singer, a musician—a member of the band.”
Jeff Stout – Trumpet
Jeff Stout, a celebrated trumpeter and long-time Berklee professor, has performed with the legendary Buddy Rich Band, as well as Mel Tormé, Rosemary Clooney, and Joe Lovano. A New England favorite, he’s a fixture on the jazz scene both nationally and abroad.
Ben Cook - Piano
A musical master, who is the pianist for the Boston Pops and plays with many other musical greats. His creative touch is skillful and exciting.
Marty Ballou - Bass
Works with Peter Wolf from the J. Geils Band and many internationally known jazz greats! His solid presence is unsurpassed!!