The relationship of jazz music and tap dance is a tradition that has been interconnected and passed down through generations since their origins. Enjoy an evening of Jazz and Tap Dance through the American songbook and Bebop era compositions.

Ayan Imai-Hall is a tap dancer from New Hampshire. In 2012 Ayan was awarded an NHSCA Traditional Arts Grant with Blues musician, TJ Wheeler. Since then, Ayan has strived to bring the dance to the music throughout the New England Seacoast.

The Band:

Jett Tachibana - Sax

Asa Meyer-Waldo - Bass

Zak King - Drums

Ayan Imai-Hall - Tap Dance

Jett Tachibana is a gifted saxophonist out of Maine with roots in bebop. Since graduating from the USM school of music Jett has strived to continue playing both within and out of the jazz tradition.

Asa Meyer-Waldo is a double bassist from West Bath, Maine. Fascinated with sounds old and

new, he has been a student of jazz and classical music since picking up his first instrument. He has performed with musicians such as Bill McHenry, RJ Miller, Brad Terry, Tim Sessions, Les Harris Jr., and Mike McGinnis. Currently, Asa is completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance with a Jazz Studies concentration at the University of Southern Maine Osher School of Music.

Zak King is a Boston and New York City based drummer. He has performed and developed his craft in many off-broadway performances, jazz nights and festivals, metal concerts and more. Since then he has gone on to work with a number of groups and artists, such as Dave Newsam, Matt Savage, Nihco Gallo, Michael Beling, Kenny Cha, and Shane Dylan.

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$17 advance | $22 day-of

*fees not included