Boston singer and pianist David Thorne Scott to perform at NH Jazz Center on August 18

LACONIA — David Thorne Scott, a celebrated singer, pianist, songwriter and arranger, as well as professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, will perform at the NH Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight Room at 8 p.m. on Augsut 18.

Scott’s recordings have earned him praise for his "clear diction, warm tones and stellar vocal control over each note, strong delivery and fabulous lyrics" from jazz critic Jeff Becker (Jazz Sensibilities).

He is currently touring with his “Hopeful Romantics,” a group that blends rhythm and blues with straight-ahead jazz. Scott will be joined at the Jazz Center by guitarist Mark Hadley, bassist Will Cafaro and drummer Jazz Robinson.

The performance starts at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.). General admission is $10 for the BYOB event.

The New Hampshire Jazz Center, dedicated to the preservation and further evolution of jazz music, was founded this year by Lakes Region resident Jonathan Lorentz. It presents top-shelf jazz artists from Boston, New York and beyond in a “listening room” jazz club environment. The inaugural season’s artist roster includes drumming legend Yoron Israel, world-renowned vocalist Judi Silvano, renowned Boston trumpeter Jerry Sabatini, as well as regional acts like the award-winning NH band Donkilo! Afro Funk Orkestra.

Upcoming at the NH Jazz Center: 8/25 Donkilo! Afro Funk Orkestra with special guest Sayon Camara and Landaya; 9/1 Chris Bakriges; 9/8 Dave Tonkin; 9/15 Mitch Kessler and Sonic Explorers; 10/27 Yoron Israel and High Standards; 11/3 John Stowell.

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