Music Events in Portsmouth

Lee Ritenour, the legendary guitarist from Los Angeles, has an illustrious five-decade career spanning multiple genres. From being a pioneer in 70s fusion to a crossover star in the 80s, Ritenour has also delved into Brazilian jazz and was a founding member of the smooth-jazz supergroup Fourplay. With 45 albums and 16 Grammy nominations, he has collaborated with music icons such as Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, and B.B. King. Ritenour's accolades include being named Alumnus of the Year at USC and being honored by Los Angeles' Jazz Society in 2019.

Makaya McCraven, a celebrated drummer, composer, and producer, presents his latest masterpiece, 'In These Times'. This album, a culmination of over 7 years of dedication, stands as a significant addition to his acclaimed discography. McCraven, often referred to as a 'cultural synthesizer', masterfully blends past, present, and future into rich, post-genre, jazz-rooted folk music. His innovative approach and unique sound have earned him widespread acclaim from major publications like Vice, Rolling Stone, the Guardian, and NPR. McCraven's work is at the forefront of contemporary jazz, with the New York Times noting his role in demonstrating the genre's enduring vitality.

Kobe-born, Brooklyn-based trumpeter Takuya Kuroda is dedicated, and his eighth studio record, Everyday, is proof of that. Since 2022's Midnight Crisp praised by PopMatters as a 'future classic' Kuroda has continued his daily pursuit of the 'perfect blend of production and organic performance.' Everyday dives deeper into hip-hop and neo-soul, delivering a triumph of genre-blending modern jazz with sure-footed, virtuosic playing on trumpet, synth, and Rhodes. After studying composition at The New School, Kuroda performed with DJ Premier's Badder Band and Akoya Afrobeat and recorded for Blue Note and Concord. 'Groove is the foundation for all the tracks on Everyday, he says 'a record built through constant creation, refinement, and forward motion. As Pitchfork noted, 'Kuroda's skill is radiating joy in drawing influence from so many forms.

Kaki King, hailed by Rolling Stone as 'a genre unto herself,' is a Brooklyn-based guitarist with a global presence. Her collaborations include Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, and her music has been featured in award-winning films like Sean Penn's 'Into The Wild.' She has performed at prestigious events such as the London Jazz Festival and the Paris Les Femmes s'en Melent. Kaki's innovative work includes albums like 'The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body' and 'Modern Yesterdays,' as well as a children's musical production called 'BUGS.' Her latest projects include the EP 'Tutto Passa' and the album 'SEI,' which is the soundtrack for a unique performance piece. Endorsed by Ovation Guitars, she released the EP 'Stop Sometime' in August.