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BRUNSWICK – Keyboardist and vocalist Sally Davis, a Maine native, will perform from 6 to 9 o’clock tonight at Augustine’s Restaurant & Lounge in the Capt. Daniel Stone Inn.

Davis grew up in a musical household. Her father was a boogie/jazz pianist; her mother, a singer and tap-dancer. Family gatherings usually turned into musical jam sessions. Davis began her formal musical training at age 9 with the study of clarinet. At about 11, inspired by her father’s boogie bass lines, she requested piano lessons. She continued the study of piano through college, with the traditional focus on classical literature – but with a deep passion for jazz.

She graduated from William James College with a bachelor’s degree in expressive arts, concentrating on music and dance. Her performance experience includes many styles of music, including jazz, gospel, R&B, rock, reggae and classical.

Local bands she has played with include Rockin’ Vibration (reggae), Jaybird Street (gb), Jeff Scott Trio (jazz), and Maine’s all-women big band The Edith Jones Project. Her latest venture is leading her jazz trio, the Sally Davis Trio, which also includes Ken Lloyd on bass and Brian Plourde on saxophone and flute. The trio recorded its first CD earlier this year. Clips from the CD can be heard at www.sallydavisjazz.com.

There is no cover charge. The inn is at 10 Water St.

For dinner reservations, call 725-7721. Reservations requested, but not required.

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