BRISTOL —The Novel Jazz Septet will be in concert on September 6 (Saturday); at the Congregational Church of Bristol for an evening of classic jazz by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two pillars of the jazz world. They’ll play both well-known standards plus lesser-known compositions, recently transcribed from original scores at the Smithsonian. The band features Barney Balch, Herb Maine, Mike Mitchell, Mickey Felder, Mark Macksoud and Dave Clarke. You can learn more about the band at their web site, www.mainejazz.net. Tickets $15, under 18 years go free. The church is located at 1263 Bristol Road, Bristol, ME. The show begins at 7 p.m.
Come out and hear the Novel Jazz Septet…keeping the spirit of Duke and Sweet Pea alive and swinging! For more information call 563- 6843.
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