Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) brings the 1980s back to life-jazz style-at Jazz Night: 80s Songbook, happening Saturday, Sept. 27 at The Music Hall Lounge with shows at 7 and 9pm. From iconic hits to deep cuts, this one-night-only performance delivers fresh, improvisational takes on the synth-pop, rock ballads, and new wave tracks that defined a generation. Think David Bowie, Talking Heads, Tears for Fears, and beyond-all reinterpreted by PMAC's top-tier faculty musicians.

Channeling the soul of an NYC jazz club and the spirit of a Walkman mixtape, the evening promises groove, surprise, and serious style. Shoulder pads optional.

Musicians:
Maddoc Johnson, Trumpet - Special Guest and PMAC Alum
Chris Klaxton, trumpet
Russ Grazier, saxophone
Kate Possi, guitar
Jonny Peiffer, piano
Nick Phaneuf, bass
Brian Waterhouse, drums

About Jazz Night: Now in its 18th year, PMAC's Jazz Night has become a beloved annual tradition-known for its impressive musicianship and imaginative programming. "We've never played the same arrangement twice," says Russ Grazier, PMAC CEO and saxophonist. "Every Jazz Night is a singular, unreplicable experience. It's built from the ground up by the musicians on stage. Whether you're a longtime jazz listener, big 80's fan, or walking in cold, there's something here for you."

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Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3261253-1?pid=10413

Artists: Chris Klaxton, trumpet, Russ Grazier, saxophone, Kate Possi, guitar, Jonny Peiffer, piano, Nick Phaneuf, bass, Brian Waterhouse, drums, Maddoc Johnson, trumpet

Date and Time: Saturday September 27, 2025 at 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm

Venue details: The Music Hall Lounge, 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801, United States