Seattle Jazz Scene

JAZZ ALLEY: Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara
Roots Music, Rock, Afrobeat Shakedown Touring in Support of their New Release Tell No Lies

NEW ORLEANS: Legacy Quartet w/Clarence Acox

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Beth Winter Showcase

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocalists Tammy Burdett and Alyse Rhys, with Karin Kajita (piano), Mark Bullis (bass) and Reade Whitwell (drums)
9pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Marti MacEwan, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Mark Bullis (bass) and Ray Price (drums)

LUCID JAZZ LOUNGE: Tai Shan

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Roadside Attraction Big Band

JAZZ ALLEY: Mercedes Nicole with the Bernie Jacobs Quartet and Special Guest Zayah Ahmonuale

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

DEXTER AND HAYES: Tim Kennedy Trio

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Karin Kajita

MIX: Don Mock

from The Seattle Times:

More details emerged Sunday in the bizarre shooting death of renowned local sound engineer Tom Pfaeffle.

Pfaeffle, 49, who had worked with music groups that include Nirvana, The Black Crowes and Heart, owned and operated The Tank, a recording studio adjacent to his home in the woods of Black Diamond. He also worked as an instructor at the Art Institute of Seattle, teaching audio production.

He is survived by a wife and four children.

Pfaeffle was killed Friday at the Blue Spruce Motel in Twisp. Twisp Police Chief Rick Balam said Pfaeffle and his wife were in town to attend a birthday party when it appeared the couple inadvertently returned to the wrong room at about 10:40 p.m.

Pfaeffle apparently was trying to put his key into Unit 7 when a man inside shot at him, the chief said.

Continue reading at The Seattle Times.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: JAZZ JAM with Darin Clendenin Trio

NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet

TOST: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder

POGGIE TAVERN: Jammin’ in the Junction! w/ Better World
4714 California SW, 9:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: McTUFF with Joe Doria (organ), Skerik (sax), Andy Coe (guitar) D’vonne Lewis (drums)
What began as an ode to some of the organ greats in soul jazz, such as delivering their own take on the works of Jimmy Smith and Captain Jack McDuff, soon turned into something more: a movement towards being a band that can appeal to almost any audience, room and vibe. Be sure to make reservations as they are required for FREE shows. 7:30 show is full, 9:30 show has been added.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3pm – Jay Thomas Big Band
8pm – Jim Cutler Orchestra

SERAFINA:
11am – Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis  Duo
6:30pm – Ann Reynolds/Tobi Stone Duo

MARTINS OFF MADISON: Tim Kennedy

CONCERT: Cindy Scott w/ Randy Porter
jazzvox.com (Camano Island), 3pm

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

KIRKLAND UNCORKED FESTIVAL:
Downtown Kirkland’s Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza
2:30 – Big Bad Groove Society: Greg Williamson, Alexey Nikolaev, Dan Marcus, Al Keith, John Hansen, Jon Hamar
4:00 – Hans Brehmer and Dan O’Brien

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Smith-Staelins Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: Fourplay

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Tina Richerson Trio, with Tina Richerson (saxophones), Geoff Harper (bass) and Jeremy Jones (drums)
9pm – Jessica Lurie Ensemble, with Jessica Lurie (sax/vocals), Joe Doria (piano), Andy Coe (guitar), Greg Campbell
11pm – Valerie Joyce and Josh Rawlings w/Evan Flory-Barnes (bass) and Adam Kessler (drums)

BAKE’S PLACE: Visiting Songbird Series: Cindy Scott

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo w/Sue Nixon

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Trish Hatley Trio

LUCID JAZZ LOUNGE: Aham Oluo

LOCAL COLOR: Siobhan Brugger

GRAZIE: Blues Union

PAMPAS ROOM: Brian Nova Quartet

KIRKLAND UNCORKED FESTIVAL:
Downtown Kirkland’s Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza
2:00 – Jay Thomas Quartet: Jay Thomas, John Hansen, Chuck Kistler, Phil Parisot
3:30 – Carolyn Graye Quartet: Carolyn Graye, Tony Foster, Chuck Kistler, Greg Williamson
6:30 – Monkstone Theocracy: Bill Anschell, Jon Hamar, Greg Williamson, Mike West
8:15 – Karen Shivers Quartet: Karen Shivers, Bill Anschell, Chris Clark, Greg Williamson

Jazz Alley continues their Sunday night series featuring local jazz artists to packed houses … lets hope this series continues!

SUNDAY, JULY 19 – McTUFF
JAZZ ALLEY
2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; (206-441-9729 or www.jazzalley.com).

7:30 show is full, 9:30 show has been added! Be sure to make reservation, as they are required for FREE shows!

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents Seattle’s own McTuff. Band members are Joe Doria (Hammond B3 Organ), Skerik (saxophone), Andy Coe (guitar) and D’Vonne Lewis (drums). Showtimes at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Doors at 6pm and 9:15pm. FREE SHOW – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!

Joe Doria brings together some of the areas finest with “McTUFF”! What began as an ode to some of the organ greats in soul jazz, such as delivering their own take on the works of Jimmy Smith and Captain Jack McDuff, soon turned into something more: a movement towards being a band that can appeal to almost any audience, room and vibe. Blending the caliber of musicianship and improvisational experience along with a love of all genres of music, McTUFF combines ingredients to show live audiences that no show is the same.

Joe Doria – organ
Skerik – saxophone
Andy Coe – guitar
D’Vonne Lewis – drums

PonyBoy Records will be presenting the music this Saturday and Sunday at the Kirkland Uncorked Festival.

The event is held in downtown Kirkland’s Marina Park at 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, Washington

Saturday, July 18

2:00 – 3:15 JAY THOMAS QUARTET
Jay Thomas, John Hansen, Chuck Kistler, Phil Parisot

3:30 – 4:45 CAROLYN GRAYE QUARTET
Carolyn Graye, Tony Foster, Chuck Kistler, Greg Williamson

6:30 – 7:45 MONKSTONE THEOCRACY
Bill Anschell, Jon Hamar, Greg Williamson, Mike West

8:15 – 9:30 KAREN SHIVERS QUARTET
Karen Shivers, Bill Anschell, Chris Clark, Greg Williamson

Sunday, July 19

2:30 – 3:45 BIG BAD GROVE SOCIETY
Greg Williamson, Alexey Nikolaev, Dan Marcus, Al Keith, John Hansen, Jon Hamar

4:00 – 5:15 HANS BREHMER & DAN O’BRIEN

UPPER PLAZA AT 2200: Cornish Jazz Faculty Group
Corner of Westlake Ave. and Denny Way, above Whole Foods Market, 11:45am – 1:30pm, FREE!

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hadley Caliman Quintet feat. Thomas Marriott

JAZZ ALLEY: Fourplay

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Douglas Detrick Quintet with Douglas Detrick (trumpet/flugelhorn/composition), Hashem Assadullahi (alto sax), Justin Morell (guitar), Josh Tower (bass) and Ryan Biesack (drums)
9pm – Kevin Jones Trio with Kevin Jones (guitar/vocals), Greg Hendrickson (bass/vocals) and Doyle Wood (mandolin)
11pm – Dion Roy and Petermere

BAKE’S PLACE: Butch Harrison Quartet with special guest vocalist Josephine Howell

SERAFINA: Kiko Freitas

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Trish Hatley Trio

LUCID JAZZ LOUNGE: Rochelle House

NORTH CITY BISTRO: David George Trio

PAPAS ROOM: Brian Nova Quartet

Cornish Jazz Faculty Group
FRIDAY, JULY 17
11:45 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
FREE!

Hans Teuber, saxophones
Jay Thomas, trumpet and saxophone
Dave Peterson, guitar
Chuck Deardorf, bass
Mark Ivester, drums

South Lake Union Summer Concerts at 2200
Upper Plaza at 2200
Corner of Westlake Ave. and Denny Way, above Whole Foods Market

The Cornish Jazz Faculty Group features some of the top jazz performers and composers in the Northwest; this concert will feature compositions and arrangements by member of the group, as well as standard repertoire.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando

JAZZ ALLEY: Fourplay

NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Inga Swearingen with Jeff Miley (guitar), Dylan Johnson (bass) and Britta Swearingen (vocals and percussion)
9pm – Beckley/O’Donnell Group with Ryan Beckley (guitar), Brendan O’Donnell (guitar), Nate Omdal (bass), Zach Para (drums) and Zubin Hensler (trumpet)

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIV: Dina Blade Quintet
1010 122nd Street S, Tacoma, 7:00pm

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

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, & Tad Britton

EARSHOT JAZZ PRESENTS: Sjenka
Chapel Performance space at Good Shepherd Center, 7:30 pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Vern Sielert Dektet

JAZZ ALLEY: Fourplay

NEW ORLEANS: Legacy Quartet w/Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – CozMotion with Michael Cosgrove (guitar), Larry Messer (guitar), Jon Hamar (bass) and Lars Larsen (drums)
9pm – Vocal jam hosted by Kim Rushing, with Paul Sawyer (guitar), Joe Casalini (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums)

LUCID JAZZ LOUNGE: Bebop with KNOT

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra

JAZZ ALLEY: Fourplay

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Jazz Ambassadors with Chris Copland (drums), Amber Navran (alto sax), Brent Generous (guitar) and Ricky Bakken (bass)
9pm – Jessie Sawyers (tap), with Tim Kennedy (piano) and Claudio Rochat-Felix (drums), and special guest Mark Mendonca (tap)

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Karin Kajita

MIX: Don Mock

A letter was posted on the KBCS website regarding up-coming changes to their programming beginning August 24. For us Seattle jazz fans, Drive Time Jazz has been cut along with The Bud and Don Show, BeBop Spoken Here, 20th Century Jazz and Vintage Jazz. These shows have been replaced with John Gilbreath hosting a multi-genre show 9:00am – Noon, Monday – Friday. For more information, visit the KBCS website at http://www.kbcs.fm

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Dear supporter of KBCS,

At KBCS, we’re continually working to better serve our listening community. This ongoing effort has helped us understand how our listeners use KBCS as well as other radio stations, and it’s helped us determine what we believe a thriving community-service and listener-focused station should look and sound like.

KBCS is—and will remain—a station that prides itself on being a place for community volunteers to learn broadcasting and to be radio programmers. For more than two decades, there have been countless volunteers who have put immense amounts of energy, time, and passion into the radio shows they create at KBCS. And, as we move ahead, there will be countless others who will join current KBCS volunteer programmers and continue this important tradition. As KBCS staff, we have the deepest gratitude for the commitment and dedication of all station volunteers, past, present, and future.

The reality KBCS faces is, quite frankly, one of declining audience and financial support. To us, this has been a clear indicator that we’re not serving our audience as well as we could. Most importantly, we also see this as an opportunity to do just that.

Over the last three years, KBCS has undergone a rigorous process to better understand our audience and to formulate a cohesive strategic plan. This has involved hours of interviews, volunteer and community meetings, street corner surveys, as well as extensive consideration of when and how KBCS listeners currently listen to us. This work has led us to the new programming we’ll present next month, programming we believe will offer deeper service to our listeners.

So, beginning August 24th, 2009, KBCS will:

• Expand weekday public affairs programming from 5 to 9 a.m., offering Public Radio International’s The Takeaway from 5 to 8 a.m., followed by Pacifica Radio’s Democracy Now! from 8 to 9 a.m. Both shows will be hosted by local community members trained in the KBCS public affairs department.

• Bring on longtime KBCS host John Gilbreath every weekday from 9 a.m. to noon. John’s show will be a daily musical journey touching on many genres, and focusing on his extensive knowledge of jazz, world, and Americana.

• Feature current veteran KBCS folk hosts weekdays from 12 noon to 3 p.m., who will present programming spanning the breadth of the American music tradition, from the early days of country, folk, blues, and beyond, to today’s singer-songwriters and local artists crafting new music not heard anywhere else.

• Expand weekday public affairs programming by offering a re-broadcast of Democracy Now! at 3 p.m., followed by The Michael Eric Dyson Show at 4 p.m.

• Air locally produced programs Listen Up Northwest, Voices of Diversity, and One World Report weekdays at 5 p.m., as well as syndicated programs Counterspin, Grit Radio, and Sound of Young America

• Round out evening weekday public affairs with Hard Knock Radio from 6 to 7 p.m., with 6 p.m. headlines from Free Speech Radio News. As in the morning, the entire afternoon lineup of public affairs programming will be hosted by local community members.

As with any growth and change, we’ve had to make some tough choices. The programming plan discontinues Drive Time Jazz weekday mornings, Daily Planet weekday afternoons, The Bud & Don Show Monday mornings, BeBop Spoken Here Tuesday mornings, and 20th Century Jazz: The First Half and Vintage Jazz Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Some of this programming will, however, be
offered weekly through our online streaming archive.

These have been exceedingly difficult decisions to reach, decisions which we do not take lightly, and which were made only after extensive consideration of how we can best serve our audience. We acknowledge and pay tribute to these many talented and dedicated programmers who have added tremendously to the KBCS community for many years, and hope that they continue to be a part of KBCS and its future.

We’re always astounded by the generosity and dedication of our programmers, volunteers, and all of the people who are working together to build KBCS as a community resource. We believe the changes outlined here will have a profoundly positive effect on KBCS, and will deepen our service to the community through the programming we offer.

We look forward with great optimism to KBCS’s future, and we hope you’ll share it with us.

With respect,
Steve Ramsey, General Manager
Peter Graff, Program Director
Joaquin Uy, Public Affairs Director
Sabrina Roach, Development and Outreach Director
Uli Johnson, Membership and Web Director

JAZZ ALLEY: Al Keith Group

NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet

TOST: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder

POGGIE TAVERN: Jammin’ in the Junction w/ Marc Smason
4714 California SW, 9:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Scenes w/ John Stowell, Jeff Johnson, John Bishop
From Earshot Jazz: Reuniting the core of the ensemble that recorded the very successful 2001 album Scenes, master Portland guitarist John Stowell will join drummer John Bishop and bassist Jeff Johnson for a one-night performance at Jazz Alley. The ensemble creates music that is at equally lyrical, reflective, and energizing, while always displaying the utmost group empathy. An opportunity to see some of the finest jazz musicians the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3pm – Jazz Police Big 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: Tor Dietrichson and Mambo Cadillac

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited
From Earshot Jazz: Exiled from his home country, Mapfumo asserts that his music speaks for the Zimbabwean people whose voices have been silenced. Mapfumo’s inimitable musical personality, which borrows from mbira-based traditional music, reggae, R&B, and African jazz, continues to shape the musical, cultural, and spiritual history of his country.

KPLU JAZZ CRUISE: Thomas Marriott Quartet
more info: Royal Argosy Jazz Cruise, 10:30am