Jazz Nights at the Farm

February 21st & March 21st
6:00-8:30pm, North Barn

Join us for dinner and community jazz nights as we honor this iconic genre and its impact on the world of music and beyond. Dive into the rich history of jazz as world-class artists from across the region weave together a rich tapestry of sounds, styles, and cultures.

Presented in collaboration with the Vermont Jazz Center, this free series is funded in part by the Vermont Arts Council. Tickets are not required for these performances. Donations are appreciated to support access to the arts and keep this series going.

Artist Lineup

Friday, February 21st

Samirah Evans and Her Handsome Devils 

Samirah Evans’ musical style is heavily influenced by the New Orleans sound where she was one of the city’s most popular and in-demand singers. After moving to her husband’s hometown of Brattleboro as a result of hurricane Katrina, she continued to honor that spirit and energy with the band she assembled, Samirah Evans and Her Handsome Devils. The original group recorded “Hot Club” live at the Vermont Jazz Center, and Evans continues to deliver smoking performances of jazz ladled with New Orleans spice together with each incarnation.

Samirah Evans vocals
Ron Smith saxophones
Ben Kohn  piano 
Matthew Schneider bass
Conor Meehan  drums 

Friday, March 21st

Jill Connolly with the Eugene Uman Quartet

Jill Connolly, Wes Brown, Claire Arenius and Eugene Uman have been performing together for many years. Eugene and Claire appear on Jill’s beautiful 2005 recording, Venus in Transit. The group performs timeless compositions from the great American Songbook such as "Georgia on My Mind,” "On a Clear Day," and "April in Paris,” as well as deeply personal material such as Horace Silver’s “Peace,” Abbey Lincoln’s “Throw it Away.” Jill sings from the heart, but she also swings like crazy. This band of long-time musical friends loves to groove, especially when propelled by drum legend, Claire Arenius and enhanced by the spirited solos by trumpeter Don Anderson.

Jill Connolly vocals
Don Anderson trumpet
Eugene Uman piano
Wes Brown acoustic bass
Claire Arenius drums

Dinner Menu

Homemade by the Guilford Country Store, dinner costs $11.00 and includes soup, a freshly baked dinner roll with whipped maple butter.

Soup options:

2/21 Curried Coconut Tomato Soup and Kale, White Bean & Sausage Soup

3/21 Butternut Squash Bisque and Beef Vegetable Soup