NH Jazz Presents Todd Clouser's 'A Love Electric' Thursday May 10

LACONIA — NH Jazz Presents will host Todd Clouser's Love Electric featuring Steven Bernstein on May 10 at 8 p.m. at Pitman's Freight Room.

Clouser is a Mexico-based guitarist whose genre-defying compositions and passionate live performances have earned the praise of musicians, critics, and lovers of jazz and rock alike. His newest full-length release Todd Clouser's A Love Electric (2011 Ropeadope) is an intuitive blend of 70's rock, Curtis Mayfield groove, and modern jazz.

Clouser toured for a number of years with rock outfit "4 Letter Man" before relocating to Baja, Mexico in 2007 in the hopes of adopting a slower pace of life. It wasn't long before Clouser found inspiration in his new surroundings. "I tend to be an anxious person, so a move to Mexico, the beaches, a public that can be a bit less rigid, works great for me." said Clouser.

His "A Love Electric" will feature trumpeter and composer Steven Bernstein. Bernstein, a veteran of the NYC jazz scene, has played trumpet with a diverse group of artists including My Morning Jacket, Linda Ronstadt, Digable Planets, Sting, Medeski Martin and Wood, and Courtney Love.

Since November 2004 Bernstein has been a member of the Levon Helm band, playing at the Midnight Rambles in Levon's home in Woodstock, NY. During his 10 years as a member of John Lurie's Lounge Lizards he arranged the music for Get Shorty, Clay Pigeons, Fishing with John and many more film, television and commercial projects.

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.

On June 6, NH Jazz Presents will begin hosting shows at Blackstone's Lounge at The Margate Resort in Laconia, for one night a week on Wednesdays. NH Jazz will no longer be presenting at Pitman's Freight Room after May 28.

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Todd Clouser (Courtesy photo)