Sad B****s, Loose Standards is a unique trumpet and piano duo featuring Chris Klaxton and Mike Effenberger. Their music is a blend of jazz, spirituals, and rock, creating a “gospel noir” sound that is both unexpected and cathartic. They delve into the great American songbook, as well as sacred melodies, and reinterpretations of artists like Nirvana, Elliott Smith, and Black Sabbath. They have two albums out, give a listen on YouTube, BandCamp or Spotify.
Joining them will be the Gary Smith trio, with Mike Walsh on drums and Nick Phaneuf on bass, the 3 of whom have been playing with Effenberger and Klaxton for 25 years, this is a combo that can play the traditional tunes or go a little funky and off the rails with Gary leading the way on guitar At the end of the night, we’ll have both bands up to jam together for an unforgettable Big Bear Jazz Superjam!
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Andres Institute of Art, a NH non-profit for over 25 years, open to the public every day for free, offering 10 miles of trails with over 100 sculptures along the trails. www.andresinstitute.org