Le Jazz Hot

Just over the Piscataqua River Bridge connecting Kittery to historic Portsmouth, Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club lights up the night.

By Colin W. Sargent

Wow. This is so fun. As we step inside, the proportions of the romantic theater enchant us instantly: big show, medium venue, a thrilling getaway. We’re here to see the New York-based Alex Minasian Quintet. Led by a wizard pianist, they’re a hot band, with connections to Herbie Hancock and Little Anthony and the Imperials. The funny thing is, we were going to eat at Warren’s Lobster House before coming here, but after 80 years, Warren’s is closed and auctioned for $2.25M. No one answers the phone when we call. So, we’re delighted to learn that Jimmy’s has a full bar and modern French bistro–far beyond pub fare.

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