The Gallery Presents: Charlie Ballantine
Schedule
Thu Jun 11 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club | Portsmouth, NH
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Charlie Ballantine is a rising force in contemporary jazz, named one of the top 200 living guitarists by All About Jazz and a Rising Star in the DownBeat Critics Poll. Praised by JazzTimes for playing "teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision," Ballantine blends jazz, rock, and folk into a distinctive, genre-fluid voice. With acclaimed releases including Vonnegut, Cold Coffee, and Life Is Brief: The Music of Bob Dylan, named a Top 10 Jazz Album of the Year by All About Jazz, he balances original compositions with a deep respect for the jazz tradition. Often compared to guitarists like John Scofield, Bill Frisell, and Julian Lage, his music merges harmonic sophistication with groove-driven improvisation. A dynamic live performer, Ballantine has appeared at major festivals across North America, delivering high-energy sets that resonate with both jazz purists and new audiences alike.
Note:
Our Box Office is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM for in-person and phone sales at 888-603-5299 (ext. 1). Please note: Tickets purchased outside Ticketmaster may not be valid for entry. Doors are at 6pm, music at 7pm. This event is taking place inside The Gallery at Jimmy's (1st floor). Limited table seating is available, but most of the space will be standing room only.
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