Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet: Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier & Kweku Sumbry

Charles Lloyd, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master (2015) and honorary doctorate recipient from Berklee College of Music, is widely regarded as playing at the height of his expressive powers. The depth of his sound reflects a lifetime in music, guided by a forward-looking approach he describes simply as "Go forward." Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Lloyd was shaped by a rich musical heritage and early influences including Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, and Duke Ellington. He emerged as a leading voice in modern jazz, from his work with Chico Hamilton and Cannonball Adderley to his own groundbreaking quartet. His recordings and performances are noted for clarity, restraint, and emotional depth. As Peter Watrous of The New York Times wrote, he has created "a strange and beautiful distillation of the American experience, part abandoned and wild, part immensely controlled and sophisticated." The Box Office at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering both in-person and phone ticket sales. You can purchase tickets by calling 888-603-5299 (ext. 1) or by visiting us at 135 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH. For online purchases, please visit jimmysoncongress.com. If you buy tickets from any source other than Ticketmaster, please note that you are not purchasing directly from Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club.