Portrait In Jazz

15/03/2026

Our new Highlight Reel featuring parts of 8 originals. We'll be at The Andres Institute of Art on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 6:00 -8:00 PM https://andresinstitute.org/.../portrait-in-jazz-concert.../

01/03/2026

https://andresinstitute.org/store-2/portrait-in-jazz-concert-2026-1/ 3 Weeks from today!! Just Added - Vocalist Giovanna De Marco will be joining us on a variety of Jazz Classics to go along with our instrumental originals! With Gary Bohan: Flugelhorn, Chris Hildebrand: Sax and clarinet, Grant Smith: Drums, Brad Ellenberg: Guitar and Mike Ball: Bass. We'll be featuring compositions by both Bohan and Ellenberg.

19/02/2026

Here's our new reel featuring various clips (all originals) from multiple performances at The Fallout Shelter in Norwood, MA

03/01/2026

PIJ is currently working on a new album, "Live at the Fallout Shelter" from our multiple performances there over the years. Here's an original of mine, "Contemplation" as a preview. Many thanks to Bill Hurley and the crew for creating such a unique and supportive environment!

Ashley Kamal - vocalsBrad Ellenberg - guitarGary Bohan - flugelhornChris Hildebrand - saxophone, clarinetBob Abruzese - bassGrant Smith - drums

28/12/2025

Here's an example of what you might hear during our performance at The Andres Institute of Art. It's an original of mine titled, "Still In Question" being performed here at The Amazing Fallout Shelter in Norwood, MA!

09/10/2024

We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, Jazz Night for Thursday October 10th has been postponed. We’re just as disappointed as you are, but we are working with the bands to set a new date in early 2025.

Stay tuned for the new date, and thank you for your understanding and support.

15/09/2024

https://hale.education/event/steam-kettle-music-festival-2/

Portrait In Jazz is so happy to be performing once again as part of the Steam Kettle Music Festival at Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA on September 28! We are one of 9 bands and our set will be from 12:00 - 12:45 at the Twin Oaks Stage! It's going to be a great day of music and festivities. Hope you can come by!

Grab your camping chair, swing by the food trucks and beer garden, and enjoy a full day of live music! ARTISTS Molly Grace Nashville-based pop-funk starlet Molly Grace is quickly […]

13/09/2024

Playing in the House Band this Saturday at the Hearth Pizzeria in Needham. Swing by for a few tunes if you’re available!!

04/08/2024

- CANCELLED - due to the concern of thunderstorms at the exact time we’re supposed to be playing, The Town of Norwood felt it was best to cancel the concert this evening. Sorry this one won’t happen, but we look forward to future performances there!

Sunday 8-4-24 from 6:30-8:30 PM Norwood MA Summer Concert Series on the cornor of Washington and Nahatan St. This is a sextet with Gary Bohan: Flugelhorn, Jerry Vejmola: sax, Grant Smith: drums, Tony Sumbury: bass and Deirdre Pedersen: vocals. We’ll be playing originals and standards and both concerts are FREE!! Both outdoors and weather dependent! If you’re in the area, please swing by!

26/07/2024

Two Public Gigs for Portrait In Jazz coming up!

~Sunday: 7-28-24 from 3:00-4:30 PM
Beech Tree Park in Sharon, MA. This is a quartet with Chris Hildebrand: sax, Grant Smith: drums and Tony Sumbury: bass.
~Sunday 8-4-24 from 6:30-8:30 PM Norwood MA Summer Concert Series on the cornor of Washington and Nahatan St. This is a sextet with Gary Bohan: Flugelhorn, Jerry Vejmola: sax, Grant Smith: drums, Tony Sumbury: bass and Deirdre Pedersen: vocals. We’ll be playing originals and standards and both concerts are FREE!! Both outdoors and weather dependent! If
You’re in the area, please swing by!