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Grace Kelly, an unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer, and band leader, has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 15 acclaimed albums, and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. In 2022, she became the youngest member of Berklee College of Music’s Board of Trustees. Grace’s early career highlights featured performances at Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration at age 16 and at age 14 as a soloist with the Boston Pops playing an original, arranged composition with the legendary orchestra. Since then, she has played over 1,000 shows as a bandleader in 35 countries at venues such as the Kennedy Center, Moscow Symphony Hall, and international jazz festivals. Touted for her scorching saxophone stylings and purring vocals, Grace has performed and recorded with renowned artists including Lin Manuel-Miranda, Dave Brubeck, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Huey Lewis, Harry Connick Jr., Jon Batiste, Gloria Estefan, Questlove, and Wynton Marsalis.
Grace won “Song of the Year” for her single, “Feels Like Home” in the 2018 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and has been named nine times consecutively in the Annual Downbeat Magazine’s Critics Poll “Rising Star Alto Saxophone” from the age of 17 and winning the poll in 2017 and winning the Critics Poll in 2023 for “Rising Star Baritone Saxophone. She has also won multiple ASCAP Composer Awards, Boston Music Awards, and International Songwriting Awards. Grace has appeared as a featured performer, as herself, in films and television, including acclaimed documentary Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story, Amazon’s Emmy-nominated original series Bosch, and the 2017 Emmy-winning Yamaha production The Right Note.
Featured by Vanity Fair as a millennial shaking up the jazz world, Grace’s state-of-the-art brand of electro jazz-pop and inventive digital content reaching millions of fans across her socials. Grace has been seen in national campaigns for M&M and Subaru.
Grace’s latest release, “At The Movies: Grace Kelly with Strings,” with her fifteen piece large ensemble was inspired by “Charlie Parker with Strings” – one of Grace’s all-time favorite albums as well as her love of classic and contemporary movies. In this album, she reimagines some of her favorite movie music (Disney Medley, Back To The Future, High Society, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mission Impossible) as well as songs by legendary film composers (John Williams, Ennio Morricone) and contemporary artists like Billie Eilish’s “No Time To Die” with fresh arrangements encompassing her signature sound. In preparation for this album, she played sold-out shows in Orange County, CA, Rockport, MA, and Clinton, CT showcasing her abilities in playing and singing with a large orchestra.
In Grace's 2022 album, "All That I Need," she draws inspiration from Maya Angelou's empowering words, particularly for the anthem "We Will Rise," which stands as a tribute to global women's resilience. Reflecting on the challenges of the pandemic, Grace's music embodies courage and optimism, serving as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Her commitment to advocacy is evident in her collaboration with grassroots non-profit organization, She's the First, emphasizing the importance of amplifying female voices and defending women's rights through her music.
Given Grace’s experience on the stage, she is a masterful clinician specializing in jazz improvisation and stage performance. She has taught thousands of students to become more confident performers and saxophone players both online and in person. She is the co-founder of Saxy School with Leo P (of Too Many Zooz), an innovative online saxophone school for beginners and seasoned players alike. She has held a guest teaching residency at The Berklee College of Music and spearheaded the establishment of the Fred Taylor Endowed Scholarship Fund by organizing, emceeing, and performing in the All-Star Benefit Concert in 2017 which raised over $70,000 for the fund.
Grace is a Yamaha Music and Boston Sax Shop artist. She plays the 82Z Alto Saxophone and the YBS Baritone Sax along with the Vandoren Alto V16 A8 S+ mouthpiece, Boston Sax Shop Custom Alto Reeds 2.5 strength reeds, and Boston Sax Shop Superlative Alto Ligature.
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!
𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
Jimmy's features a full-service restaurant, and food is available for purchase at every performance.
• 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲: Dinner service begins as soon as doors open at 5:30pm.
• 𝐍𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝: Enjoy seamless full table service directly from your ticketed seat.
• 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬: Pair your meal with selections from our wine book—proud recipient of the Wine Spectator Award for four consecutive years (2023–2026).
• 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞: Arrive early for a relaxed pre-show meal, or order food and drinks throughout the performance at your convenience. Kitchen service runs from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Arrive early, settle in, and let us make your evening exceptional!
𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 & 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬
Our Box Office is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM to assist you with ticket purchases and inquiries.
𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬:
• In Person: Visit us at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH
• By Phone: Call our Box Office at 888-603-5299 (ext. 1) to speak with a representative
• Online: Secure your tickets at jimmysoncongress.com
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club only sells tickets through Ticketmaster and our official website. Tickets bought through third-party resellers are not guaranteed to be valid.
𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦
Stay connected with daily updates, behind-the-scenes content, artist announcements, show highlights, and more.
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𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 & 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Our 2026 concert schedule is live, and tickets are now available! From world-renowned jazz legends to rising stars across blues, soul, funk, and R&B, we have a packed year of unforgettable performances.
𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://jimmysoncongress.com/events/
𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
Give the gift of live music. Jimmy’s gift cards can be used toward any concert or food & beverage purchase.
You can purchase a gift card:
• Online at jimmysoncongress.com
• By Phone at 888-603-5299
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 – 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫
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• Early access to ticket sales
• New artist and show announcements
• Sunday Jazz Brunch updates
• Exclusive promotions and special event notices
𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: www.jimmysoncongress.com/subscribe
𝐉𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐲’𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
Want first access to tickets and special perks?
Join Jimmy’s Membership Circle, our exclusive membership program offering:
• Advance notice and presale access to all ticketed shows
• Invitations to special events and private receptions
• Additional VIP benefits throughout the year
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://jimmysoncongress.com/jimmys-inner-circle/
We’re proud to have 800+ members supporting live music with us—thank you!
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club is available to host a wide range of private events, including:
• Corporate gatherings
• Holiday parties
• Weddings & receptions
• Milestone celebrations
Our venue features award-winning acoustics, state-of-the-art technology, exceptional cuisine, and an elegant atmosphere.
𝐓𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬:
• Email: [email protected]
• Event Request Form: jimmysoncongress.com/book-an-event
Thank you for supporting live music and the arts at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club—where world-class talent meets a one-of-a-
kind experience in the heart of Portsmouth.
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