Don’t miss this very special evening, celebrating the much-anticipated release of SRT Artistic Director and Independent Music Award nominee, Jennifer Porter’s new album, “These Years,”from legendary Grammy-award winning producer Jay Newland!  Joining Jennifer on stage are three great players who appear on the album: Ira Coleman- bass (Sting, Herbie Hancock); Adam Levy- guitar (Nora Jones, Tracey Chapman) and John Deley- keyboards (Dido).   Matt Langley– saxophone, Dana Packard- drums, and back-up singers Emily Gerry, Wendi Sweet McPike, and Jennifer’s sister, Alicia Millerround out the stellar band.

“These Years” includes five fantastic new original songs by Jennifer, and five songs made famous by The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, and Tom Waits, and features some of the finest session musicians in the world, plus guest appearances by Country Music Hall Of Famer, Charlie McCoyand Grammy-nominated Zydeco great C. J. Chenier.  In addition to music from the album, the concert will include additional original songs by Jennifer, classic Blues, Soul, Boogie-woogie music, and funky renditions of holiday favorites.

“Jennifer Porter is an incredibly talented woman. We are lucky to have someone of her caliber living right here in our own state where we can listen to her at any time.” –Chris Darling, WMPG, Portland, ME

“Blessed with a beautiful voice and an infectious musical spirit... Jennifer simply swings, does not waste a note, and every sound she creates is lovely... (She) always uplifts the classic material she sings, making it sound both timeless and new.” –Scott Yanow author of The Jazz Singers

“Jennifer is wonderful!” –Mark Landesman, WWOZ, New Orleans, LA