The Dance Hall is excited to host the Kickoff Concert for this year's (annual) Seacoast Jazz Festival. Featuring Nina Ott's Hum Quartet.
Forged over years of shared stages and late-night sessions, this four-piece ensemble has developed a musical shorthand that borders on the telepathic. Their sound is a sophisticated collision of modern jazz and immersive ambient soundscapes, where the structure of the groove meets the freedom of the ether.
Specializing exclusively in original compositions, the quartet navigates the space between high-energy rhythmic pockets and expansive, cinematic textures. It isn’t just a performance; it’s an evolution of sound built on a deep collective history.
• Nina Ott – Piano, Organ, Keys
• Steve Fell – Guitar and effects
• John McKenna – Tenor Sax, Modular Synths, Resonant Sculptures
• Chris Lopes – Drums and Percussion
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About Seacoast Jazz Fest: The festiva, Sponsored by Seacoast Jazz Society, l has a tremendous history on the seacoast. The first festival was held in 1983 under the name, Portsmouth Jazz Festival. For over 25 years, it was known as the Tommy Gallant Jazz Festival, to honor legendary local jazz pianist and composer, Tommy Gallant. In recent years it has become the Seacoast Jazz Festival in the hopes to expand the jazz festival’s reach in the future as a destination event featuring acclaimed jazz artists from around the globe. The Seacoast Jazz Society was formed in 1990 and its mission is to promote jazz through community outreach and education, to support local musicians, and to provide scholarships for young artists.
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This concert also serves as the kickoff to The Dance Hall's 2026 season of Jazz Casual. Shows will be on Sundays beginning in late September through the end of November. Stay tuned! The full season lineup will be announced soon.
$20 advance | 25$ day-of | $12 student
*fees not included ($3 facility fee per ticket + cc processing fees)