Let January slip away with some vocal jazz courtesy of the Claire Bent Quintet. I’ve always enjoyed Ms. Bent’s versatile voice and her choice of a top backing band, which, last I checked (forgive me if I’m wrong) includes her dad Jim on drums. He once helped me with some upholstery for my guitar pedal case for free, which was a lovely gesture to a stranger. Free also happens to be the door price tonight at the Basement, where the music is happening sometime after 7:30 p.m.
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