Thursday Oct 15, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
A three-time Grammy Award winner with the Christian McBride Big Band and a four-time Emmy Award winner as a mainstay on NBC's Saturday Night Live Band, Virgin Islands-born saxophonist and composer Ron Blake is a true titan of modern jazz. Appearing on over 60 recordings alongside icons like Roy Hargrove, Joey DeFrancesco, and Meshell Ndegeocello, Blake also serves on the faculty at The Juilliard School. Celebrating his Virgin Islands roots, Blake and his band deliver an eclectic, masterclass performance featuring tracks from his latest release, Ron Blake Scratch Band.
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Jimmy's features a full-service restaurant, and food is available for purchase at every performance.
• ?????????? ???????? ??????????: Dinner service begins as soon as doors open at 5:30pm.
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• ???????? ??????????????: Arrive early for a relaxed pre-show meal, or order food and drinks throughout the performance at your convenience. Kitchen service runs from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Arrive early, settle in, and let us make your evening exceptional!
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Our Box Office is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM to assist you with ticket purchases and inquiries.
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• In Person: Visit us at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH
• By Phone: Call our Box Office at 888-603-5299 (ext. 1) to speak with a representative
• Online: Secure your tickets at jimmysoncongress.com
???????????? ????????: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club only sells tickets through Ticketmaster and our official website. Tickets bought through third-party resellers are not guaranteed to be valid.
Printed courtesy of www.portsmouthchamber.org/ – Contact the The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth for more information.
500 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 – (603) 610-5514 – membership@portsmouthcollaborative.org