Chad McCullough’s “Three Pillars” is today’s free download at All About Jazz.com

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Download a track from Chad McCullough’s new CD, Dark Wood, Dark Water, at All About Jazz.com.

Free MP3 Download: Three Pillars
Artist/Band: Chad McCullough
Duration: 6:04

Album: Dark Wood, Dark Water

Record Label: Origin Records

And Chad McCullough’s CD Release Party for Dark Wood, Dark Water is taking place next Wednesday, July 8th at Tula’s Jazz Club.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 - TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 2nd Ave, 7:30pm, $10
Reservations: 206-443-4221

featuring:
Geof Bradfield, Mark Taylor, Bill Anschell, Jeff Johnson and John Bishop

Thursday Jazz

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JAZZ ALLEY: Acoustic Alchemy

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Beth Winter Quintet with Jay Thomas

NEW ORLEANS: Bob Jackson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm - Jennifer Hoyt with Darin Clendenin (piano), Geoff Cooke (bass) and Mark Ivester (drums)
9pm - Chip Parker with Darin Clendenin (piano) Geoff Cooke (bass) and Mark Ivester (drums)

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Tad Britton and Jeff Johnson

LO-FI: Gravity w/ Tim Kennedy, Ian Sheridan, & Claudio Rochat Felix

LUCID JAZZ LOUNGE: “The Hang” Jam w/ Josh Rawlings, Evan Flory-Barnes, Jeremy Jones
from Earshot Jazz: “Hang first, create later,” The Hang represents a different kind of jam session. Hosted by Josh Rawlings, Evan Flory-Barnes, and Jeremy Jones, this community event will take place every Thursday at Lucid Lounge, the University District’s new jazz club. Designed to better develop a local musician community, The Hang allows players to play, network, and build ideas together in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Every Thursday in July at Lucid Lounge, 9:30-12:30PM.

Microsoft, RealNetworks, Yahoo sued by music labels

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from Bloomberg News via The Seattle Times:

Microsoft, RealNetworks and Yahoo were sued by music labels that allege the companies made recordings available without getting permission.

The labels seek $150,000 for each copyright infringement and want the songs removed from the companies’ digital music stores, according to the 108-page complaint filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Tennessee.

Songs by Aretha Franklin, the Carpenters, Grand Funk Railroad and Emmylou Harris are among those listed in the complaint. The labels allege Yahoo Music Service, RealNetworks’ Rhapsody and Microsoft’s Zune Music Service didn’t get authorization to sell music through the stores.

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Wednesday Jazz

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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Smith Staelens Big Band

JAZZ ALLEY: Acoustic Alchemy

NEW ORLEANS: Legacy Quartet w/Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm - New West Guitar Ensemble
9pm - Vocal Showcase hosted by Oghale, featuring Marti MacEwan, Billy Brandt and Cheryl McLin. Accompanied by Darin Clendenin (piano), Joe Casalini (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums)

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Stacy Szymaszek & Don Mee Choi

LUCID JAZZ LOUNGE: Jacob Stickney Quartet

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Fm Duo

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

WHISKEY BAR: Ronnie Pierce

Tuesday Jazz

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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Critical Mass Big Band

JAZZ ALLEY: Acoustic Alchemy

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm - Erica Sanford with Victor Noriega (piano), Burt Boice (bass) and Jeff Busch (drums)
9pm - Johnny Butler

DEXTER AND HAYES: Tim Kennedy Trio

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Karin Kajita

MIX: Don Mock

Scenes at Jazz Alley - July 12 - only 10 bucks!

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Scenes featuring John Stowell, Jeff Johnson and John Bishop

Sunday, July 12 at JAZZ ALLEY
2033 6th Avenue
Reservations: 206-441-9729
7:30pm
$10.00

Make a reservation for this show.

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents ‘2009 Jazz Label of the Year’ Origin Recording Artists “Scenes” celebrating their recent release Along the Way. Band members are John Stowell (guitar), Jeff Johnson (bass) and John Bishop (drums). Set times on Sunday at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 6:00pm.

“Guitarist John Stowell’s style is a delightful departure from the road well traveled. He transcends the label of jazz guitarist.” - Los Angeles Times

The Northwest trio of guitarist John Stowell, bassist Jeff Johnson, and drummer John Bishop were first heard together on the 2001 release Scenes along with tenor saxophonist Rick Mandyck. Now returning as a trio under the name “Scenes”, they continue their exploration of free flowing yet highly melodic ensemble playing as they perform an all original set of music on their latest release, Along the Way.

Drawing on Stowell’s longtime association with bassist David Friesen and Johnson & Bishop’s involvement in the very fertile Seattle creative music scene that has included Julian Priester, Jessica Williams, Gary Peacock, Larry Coryell & so many more, the trio sculpts an elegant, intelligent, uncompromising yet very accessible jazz sound.

“These three master musicians come together to produce one of the most captivating albums of the year.” - Just Jazz Guitar

Monday Jazz

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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Soul Kata

NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet

TOST: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder

THE RENDEZVOUS: Tai Shan

Sunday Jazz

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JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3pm - Fairly Honest Jazz Band
8pm - Jim Cutler Orchestra

SERAFINA:
11am - Jazz Brunch: Alex Guilbert Duo
6:30pm - Jerry Frank, solo piano

MARTINS OFF MADISON: Tim Kennedy

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM:
Sunday Night Salsa: Rumbeggae

ToST: Wayne Horvitz & Robin Holcomb’s Washington Composers Orchestra
513 N 36th St, 8pm

ENOTRIA: Tai Shan
3515 NE 45th St, 7:30

JOULE: Dennis Moss Duo
1913 N 45th St, 2pm

DULCES LATIN BISTRO: Eric Verlinde
1430 34th Ave, 7pm

CONCERT: Susan Pascal Quartet
Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr NE, Tacoma, 5pm, Free. All ages.

From Earshot Jazz: the new Marine View Church Jazz Series promises to bring some wonderful music to Tacoma. Held in the sanctuary, which features a terrific Puget Sound view, the Tacoma venue features jazz performances at 5pm the last Sunday of each month. In June, the Susan Pascal quartet strikes a fine balance between spontaneity and imaginative arrangements, original music and the great American songbook. Future months will feature HipBone, Jovino Santos Neto, and Gail Pettis, to name a few, so keep your eyes open.

Saturday Jazz

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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3pm - Carolyn Graye Student Showcase
8pm - Jay Thomas Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm - Back Burner w/Karen Story
9pm - Jeff Busch Trio
11pm - Jim Knodle and the Distract Band

BAKE’S PLACE: Jeni Fleming Ensemble

LUCID: Threat of Beauty

LOCAL COLOR: Sue Bell

SERAFINA: Voodoo Trio

SEATTLE DRUM SCHOOL LAB: Geoff Harper’s Endeavor
12510 15th Ave NE, 8pm

CONCERT: Mambo Cadillac w/Thomas Marriott
Angle Lake Park , 19408 International Blvd, SeaTac, 3pm

13 COINS: Lance Buller w/ Phil Sparks, Chris Spencer, & Mike Slivka

Friday Jazz

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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Stephanie Porter Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm - Jannie & Friends Jazz Band, with Katie Schwarz (piano), Bennett Kling (bass), Douglas Roach (drums), Jannie Spain (vocals)
9pm - Chris Stevens’ Surf Monkeys, with Mark Dalton (bass), Russ Kammerer (drums), Brian Kent (sax) and Chris Stevens (guitar/vocals)

BAKE’S PLACE: Butch Harrison Quartet

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Greg Williamson Quartet

HARLEQUIN CAFE: Emily McIntosh & Karin Kajita

LOCAL COLOR: Sheila Blackwell

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Doug Reid Group

PAMPAS ROOM: Brian Nova Quartet

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio

SERAFINA: Fred Hoadley Trio

13 COINS: Lance Buller w/ Phil Sparks, Chris Spencer, & Mike Slivka

Thursday Jazz

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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa presents: Chip Parker and Shiri Zorn

JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval

NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm - Jon Sheckler Group
9pm - Sky Blue Duo, with Nadine Sanders (vocals) and Julian Adamaitis (piano)

LUCID JAZZ LOUNGE: The Teaching

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, & Tad Britton

Chad McCullough: Playing to the Gig

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from All About Jazz.com

Seattle trumpeter Chad McCullough has been working hard to garner a reputation in his hometown and beyond as a versatile, creative musician. McCullough has performed with a wide range of artists, including Jay Thomas, Claudio Roditi, Marc Seales, Thomas Marriott, Ingrid Jensen and Bob Florence. He’s toured extensively with the Glenn Miller Orchestra in the jazz trumpet chair, and also as the band’s pianist …

McCullough’s debut recording, Dark Wood, Dark Water (Origin Records, 2009), taken from the title of a poem by American poet Sylvia Plath (1932-1963), is a strong debut, emphasizing the 27-year-old trumpeter’s prowess as an improviser who demonstrates an understanding of the rich lineage of jazz trumpet.

The disc also showcases clearly defined compositions, arranged for sextet and custom-fit to the individual strengths of what McCullough calls his “Dream Team” of musicians: alto saxophonist Mark Taylor, tenor saxophonist Geof Bradfield, pianist Bill Anschell, bassist Jeff Johnson and drummer Bishop.

All About Jazz: Each of the nine tracks on Dark Wood, Dark Water has a distinct character. There are no two pieces that sound alike.

Chad McCullough: I’ve been working on a lot of those tunes, in some form or another, for awhile. The material for the recording has developed over time. Also, I knew I was going to have Mark, Geof, Bill, Jeff and John on the record and I wanted to write specifically for them so I could highlight them individually and as an ensemble. It wasn’t really a conscious decision of having one tune in 7/4, one with a Latin feel, etc. It was more about wanting to have a tune that Jeff would sound really good on, or one that I could show to John and he would be able to instantly understand where I’m coming from.

continue reading at All About Jazz.com

Wednesday Jazz

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THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Jazz Workshop

JAZZ ALLEY: Melissa Morgan & Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
9pm - Vocal Jam hosted by Katy Bourne, with Nelda Swiggett

LUCID JAZZ LOUNGE: Ani Johnson Quartet

NEW ORLEANS: Legacy Band w/ Clarence Acox

WHISKEY BAR: Ronnie Pierce

Origin Records named 2009 JazzWeek Label of the Year

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Seattle’s Origin Records was recognized as the 2009 Jazz Label of the Year at the JazzWeek Awards, held June 20th in Rochester, NY, during the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. The JazzWeek awards are voted on by several hundred members of the jazz industry including radio program directors, disc jockeys, program syndicators, satellite and cable broadcasters, record labels and promoters.

JazzWeek’s Ed Trefzger presented the award to Origin’s John Bishop during the JazzWeek Conference which has taken place alongside the Rochester Jazz Festival each year since 2003.

Also nominated in the Label category were Concord Records, Palmetto, Sunnyside, Heads Up, and HighNote Records.

For more information on Origin Records, visit:
http://www.origin-records.com

Tuesday Jazz

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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: The Little Big Band

JAZZ ALLEY: Melissa Morgan & Trio

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm - Jump Ensemble

DEXTER AND HAYES: Tim Kennedy Trio

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Karin Kajita

MIX: Don Mock

Monday Jazz

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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Lonnie Mardis & SCCC Jazz Orchestra

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Kareen Riggins Virtuoso Experience

NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet

TOST: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder

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