Welcome summer with Swingmatism! On Wednesday, April 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., we're clearing the floor at the library, throwing open the doors, and losing ourselves in the melodious noodling of Maine's own Swingmatism Jazz Group.

Swingmatism is led by saxophonist Jay Bregman. The band features some of Maine's finest jazz musicians performing instrumentals and vocals from the Swing, Bebop, and Cool eras.  Along with the musical selections, Bregman, who teaches jazz history at the University of Maine, shares insights and anecdotes on the development of this great American art form.

Joining Swingmatism in this Blue Hill Public Library performance is alto saxophonist Phelan Gallagher, music director at George Stevens Academy.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please email Circulation Coordinator Olivia Zubrowski at oliviaz@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515.