Tickets

• General Ticket: $30

• Member Ticket: $25

• Student/Youth (Ages 8 - 18): $15

Soprano saxophone visionary Jane Ira Bloom presents her stellar quartet featuring Mark Elias (bass), Matt Wilson (drums), and Dawn Clement (piano). A pioneer of spatial sound and lyrical improvisation, Bloom’s music is poetic and deeply expressive. Expect an evening of richly textured jazz that’s both intimate and boldly adventurous.

Her latest quartet features a lineup of deep musical chemistry and shared curiosity. Mark Elias (bass) brings a subtle, supportive presence rooted in years of collaboration with Bloom and other jazz luminaries. His melodic phrasing and sensitivity to texture make him a vital anchor in this free-flowing ensemble. Matt Wilson, one of the most beloved drummers in jazz today, contributes his joyful spirit and endless creativity—known for his dynamic touch and ability to shape the emotional arc of a performance. On piano, Dawn Clement infuses the group with elegance, humor, and harmonic sophistication. A rising star, Clement has carved out her own path as a bold improviser and composer, working with a wide range of artists across the jazz landscape.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Jane Ira Bloom is a visionary soprano saxophonist whose artistry lies at the intersection of sound, science, and emotion. Known for her groundbreaking use of live electronics, movement-inspired compositions, and bold improvisations, Bloom is a trailblazer in every sense. A Guggenheim Fellow, recipient of the Charlie Parker Jazz Innovation Award, and NEA Jazz Master, she has spent decades redefining what is possible on the soprano saxophone—both technically and expressively.

The Jane Ira Bloom Quartet offers a performance that is equal parts cerebral and deeply human. Whether interpreting original compositions or deconstructing familiar themes, the group prioritizes emotional clarity, poetic resonance, and ensemble interplay. For listeners, it's a journey into a sound world that is uniquely Bloom’s—expansive, intimate, and utterly captivating.

ABOUT HAMPTONS JAZZ FEST

Hamptons Jazz Fest, produced by The Jam Session, Inc., is a series of performances that bring world-class musicians in the fields of jazz, Latin, and world music to a diverse cross-section of populations on the east end of Long Island, held in iconic venues throughout July, August, and September. HJF also stages a Winter Series during the remainder of the year. They present dozens of concerts at no or low cost and collaborate with other non-profit cultural organizations like OLA of Eastern Long Island, the Parrish Art Museum, The Church in Sag Harbor, East Hampton LTV, the Bridgehampton Childcare and Recreation Center, the Shinnecock Nation, and others to engage the diverse groups from the East End in our performance and educational events.

ABOUT THE JAM SESSIONS INC.

The Jam Session, Inc. is a not-for-profit production and education arts organization that produces live jazz music, including Latin and world music, through performances, recording, broadcast, and educational opportunities for the people of the East End of Long Island, primarily Eastern Suffolk County. The Jam Session brings the music to the community it serves in various ways, including at partnering venues that are accessible and well served to the public. The Jam Session’s ultimate purpose is to bring these diverse groups together through music and have shared