Upcoming Concerts

Novel Jazz Septet Concerts, 2025

August 2025

Dear Jazz Lovers,

Welcome to August, 2025! Where did July go? Poof and it is gone! The Novel Jazz Septet has a number of shows coming up this month around Maine. The Septet continues their celebration of the Duke as well as Strayhorn’s 110th anniversary, spreading this timeless music around Maine.

SO WHAT'S UP THIS MONTH?

On Wednesday, 6 August, the Septet will be performing at the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine (68 Main St, Castine, Maine 04421), beginning at 7PM. Then on Monday, August 11, the Ellington Jazz Train rolls into Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth for a concert as part of the “Sounds by the Sea Concert Series.” We’ll be performing an outdoor show at their picnic shelter beginning at 6PM. Bring a picnic and enjoy some Ellington and Strayhorn jazz while overlooking Portland Head Light at sunset! On Saturday 23 August, NJS will be performing for the Searsmont Town Library, “Live Outside the Library” concert series (37 Main St S., Searsmont, ME) beginning at 4PM. Finally, on Sunday, 31 August, the Septet will be performing as part of the Chebeague Island MacBeth Free Concert Series (Jim & Anne Gallagher’s yard; 113 Cottage Road, Chebeague Island) beginning at 2PM.