Good Soup Trio and a Salad of Dancers, February 25, 6:30 pm, New Church, 302 Stevens Ave, Portland ME

On Sunday, February 25 a new trio of musicians (myself with Stephen Carpenter and Carson Lynch) will be joined by four dancers for an evening performance and the New Church at 302 Stevens Ave, Portland ME. The show will begin at 6:30 pm. Our music and dance have roots in the Middle East but will expand beyond that to include some original material and influences from many different places. Come join us in the lovely, intimate setting of the New…

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Barb Truex Project, October 28 2023, Dimensions in Jazz, Portland ME 7:30 PM

Location: The Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St., Portland, ME On October 28 at 7:30 pm I will be bringing together a one-time ensemble of some of my favorite musicians. The Barb Truex Project will present original compositions and improvisations as well as explorations through ethnic melodies and rhythms. Not one to be satisfied with a standard “jazz” ensemble, I am always looking to combine interesting musicians and instruments in ways that often defy categorization. My experiences with jazz,…

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