NH Jazz Presents the Freese Brothers Big Band at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia, Monday May 7

LACONIA — NH Jazz will present the Freese Brothers Big band on May 7 at 8 p.m. at Pitman's Freight Room, located at 94 New Salem Street in Laconia.

The men and women of the Freese Brothers Big Band live and work throughout New Hampshire. Band members come from diverse professional and musical backgrounds and include talented local high school students.

The Band was formed in 1982 by the four Freese Brothers: Jack, Bill, George, and Courtland, who began playing music together in a family performing troupe in the 1930's. Today, the Freese Brothers Big Band maintains a mission to support and encourage the development of the musical talents of the public (especially young musicians) and its members, and to foster an appreciation of music of all eras. The band has awarded over $40,000 in scholarships help area high school musicians improve their musical abilities.

All tickets $12 general admission, available at the door. Doors open at 7:15pm. BYOB. NH Jazz shows have a listening policy which prohibits talking, and use of texting devices, cell phones, video/ audio recording, laptops, gaming units, and cameras.

For information call the NH Jazz office (603) 267-5387 during business hours or email jon@nhjazz.com.

Upcoming NH Jazz Shows: 5.10 Todd Clouser's Love Electric feat. Steven Bernstein (Funky Jazz); 5.14 Gerry Beaudoin (Straight Ahead Jazz Guitar); 5.17 Lalama Bros feat. John Lockwood & Bob Gullotti (Jazz Giants); 5.21 Mary Gatchell (NYC Soul Jazz Vocals; 5.24 Samirah Evans & her Handsome Devils (Jazz Vocals from New Orleans); 5.28 Sharon Jones (NH's Own Soulful Diva)

On June 6, NH Jazz Presents (aka the NH Jazz Center) will begin presenting at Blackstone's Lounge at The Margate Resort in Laconia, for one show a week on Wednesday nights. NH Jazz will no longer be presenting at Pitman's Freight Room after May 28.

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Freese Brothers Big Band. (Courtesy photo)