Thursday Jazz

THE CHAPEL: TRIPTET/Zubatto Syndicate
Good Shepherd Center (Wallingford), 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: The Steve Tyrell Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

INTERBAY GOLF: Stick Shift Annie with Kimball and the Fugitives
2501 15th Ave W, 206-285-6079, 5:30pm

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Jerry Zimmerman
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm

LUCID: The Hang
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Jay Thomas Duo
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BARCA: Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm

VITO’S: Ron Weinstein Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Cassia Demayo Quintet
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 9:00pm: Mulherkar/Clausen Quintet
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

Tuesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: The Steve Tyrell Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Roadside Attraction
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Karin Kajita
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

MIX: Don Mock, Steve Kim & Jaques Willis with guest Ryan Burns
6006 12th Ave South, 206-767-0280, 9:00pm

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Jam w/ Eric Verlinde & Jose Martinez
808 Post Ave, 206-621-7777, 10:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Real Vocal String Quartet
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Future Jazz Heads
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff Trio
2202 N 45th St, 206-633-1824, 10:00pm

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Cassia Demayo Quintet
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000, 9:00pm

VITO’S: Paul West
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

COPPER GATE: Suffering F#ckheads
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

HIGHWAY 99 CLUB: Farko Collective
1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle, 8:00pm

Take the A train to Brooklyn jazz clubs

from The Seattle Times:

When Duke Ellington instructed Billy Strayhorn to “take the A train” to find him in Harlem, the band leader had no idea Billy would immortalize the phrase in a swing-era hit.

Of course, that was back in the late 1930s, when Harlem was the hub of the jazz world.

If Duke were giving Billy directions today, he might still tell him to take the A train — but to get off in Brooklyn.

Over the past 10 years, a robust, homegrown jazz scene has developed in the humble borough across the East River from Manhattan. If you’re a jazz-lover or simply curious about the cultural cutting edge, check out the clubs there next time you visit the Big Apple. They’re a heck of a lot cheaper than Manhattan spots such as the Blue Note or Birdland, which can set you back $50-$60, and the music is often the most innovative in the city.

Brooklyn clubs Barbès, the Tea Lounge, Zebulon and Sycamore also are located in three of the hippest neighborhoods in New York — in Park Slope, Williamsburg and Ditmas Park — areas colonized by artists and young professionals driven out of Manhattan by high rents. The clubs are all easy to get to by subway and there’s a homey, unpretentious, community feel to them, since many have sprung up in neighborhoods where musicians live.

Continue reading at The Seattle Times:

Monday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Vocal Jam with Darin Clendenin Trio
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Colin Ness Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

AMORE: JT/TK Quartet
2301 5th Ave, 206-770-0606, 7:30pm

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Primo Kim
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734, 6:00pm

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Howard Dixon
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

WHITE RABBIT: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
513 N 36th St Suite E, Seattle, 9:30pm

Sunday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
4pm – Jay Thomas Big Band
8pm – Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

JAZZ ALLEY: Brian Culbertson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729

BOXLEY’S: Danny Kolke Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BAKE’S PLACE:
10am – Sunday Breakfasts w/guitarist Michael Gotz
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

CAFE RACER: Racer Sessions
5828 Roosevelt Way NE, 8pm

DARRELL’S TAVERN: Kevin Mccarthy & Friends Jam Session
18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, 8

FAIRE GALLERY CAFE: Monktail session
1351 E Olive Way, Seattle 206-652-0781

SERAFINA: 11:00am: Danny Ward; 6:30pm: Jerry Frank
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

VITO’S LOUNGE: Ruby Bishop
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 6:00pm

PROHIBITION GRILL: Bob Strickland jam
1414 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 425-258-6100, 5:00pm

Sounds Outside 2011 Cancelled

from The Monktail Creative Music Concern:

Due to insurmountable financial hardship, Sounds Outside 2011 has been canceled.

This unfortunate decision comes with a great amount of regret, however we turn our focus, hope, and vision to the other powerful artistic performances and activities cultivated by each of our respective organizations.

More than ever, we encourage you to step outside of the box to connect, communicate, and collectively engage with each other. Though this decision marks the end of an era, it does not mark the end of an idea.

On behalf of Advocates for Abundance and the Monktail Creative Music Concern – Thank you for supporting 5 years of Sounds Outside: A Celebration of Adventurous Music & Community.

Kendra Shank at Tula’s – Friday, July 29

Vocalist, and former Seattle native, Kendra Shank will appear at Tula’s Jazz Club on Friday, July 29. Joining her will be Steve Christofferson (piano), Jeff Johnson (bass) and John Bishop (drums).

Reservations are strongly suggested.

FRIDAY, JULY 29 – 7:30PM
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB

2214 2nd Ave, Seattle
$15.00

Reservations: 206-443-4221
www.tulas.com

Saturday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Johnaye Kendrick Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Brian Culbertson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Carolyn Graye & Friends
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Mark DuFresne
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335, 7:30pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Sue Bell w/ Chris Morton
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Kim Rushing; 9pm: Ben Black
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

VINO AT THE LANDING: Brooks Giles Trio
800 N 10th Pl, Renton, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Ruby Bishop
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

LUCID: 9:30pm: Trip The Light; 11:00pm: Collin Mulvaney Quartet
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042

SORRENTO HOTEL: Gail Pettis
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

GRAZIE: Jose Gonzales Trio
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Stephanie Porter Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Brian Culbertson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

NEW ORLEANS: Thomas Marriott’s Flexicon
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Danick & Amitie’
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335, 7:30pm

AMORE: Lonnie Williams
2301 5th Ave, (206) 770-0606

LUCID: Billy Brandt
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Dave Anderson’s Trio Real
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

SCOTCH AND VINE: Jose ‘Juicy’ Gonzales Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Michael Gullo w/ Gus Carn
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

NORTH CITY BISTRO: David George Quartet
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Tim Kennedy Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

SORRENTO HOTEL: Overton Berry
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

GRAZIE: Janette West Trio
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

Ryan Burns plays Off Minor

Monk Heads on Wurly (The Series) featuring Ryan Burns playing 206a Wurlitzer Electric Piano. Compostion by Thelonious Monk. Filmed at Burien School of Music. All Monk Head videos are archived at www.ryanburnsmusic.com

Thursday Jazz

THE CHAPEL: Dave Anderson’s Trio Real; Hexaphonic 3
Good Shepherd Center (Wallingford), 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Brian Culbertson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: The McKarrtet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

INTERBAY GOLF: Pearl Django
2501 15th Ave W, 206-285-6079, 5:30pm

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Jerry Zimmerman
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm

LUCID: The Hang
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Chris Symer Duo
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BARCA: Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm

VITO’S: Michel Navedo Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Cassia Demayo Quintet
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7:00pm: Drew Nelson and Rachel Harrington; 9:00pm: Rochelle House
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

Wednesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Charlie Hunter
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Nelda Swiggett Trio
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Bonnie Birch
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

NEW ORLEANS: The Legacy Band with Clarence Acox
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Pearl Django
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: Vocal Showcase; 9pm: Vocal Jam hosted by Billy Brandt
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Diane Fast-Neale
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Peter Daniel
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000

LUCID: Farko Collective
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

VITO’S: Jerry Zimmerman
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 7:00pm

Video from Byron Vannoy’s Thread

“Everybody’s Hero” by Byron Vannoy’s Thread. Recorded live at the Seamonster May 19th 2011.

Byron Vannoy – drums
Jacques Willis – keytar/composition
Thione Diop – djembe/talking drum
Dean Schmidt – electric bass

Tuesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: An Evening with Charlie Hunter
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

EASTSIDE JAZZ CLUB: Susan Pascal Quartet
Sherman Clay Pianos, 1000 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, 7:30pm, (425) 454-0633

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Karin Kajita
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

MIX: Don Mock & Steve Kim
6006 12th Ave South, 206-767-0280, 9:00pm

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Jam w/ Eric Verlinde & Jose Martinez
808 Post Ave, 206-621-7777, 10:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Run BMC with Ben Hamaji (piano), Colleen Gilligan (bass) and Max Holmberg (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Future Jazz Heads
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff Trio
2202 N 45th St, 206-633-1824, 10:00pm

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Cassia Demayo Quintet
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000, 9:00pm

VITO’S: Victor Janusz with Elizabeth Carpenter
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

COPPER GATE: Suffering F#ckheads
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

Monday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Seattle Womens Jazz Orchestra
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
from Earshot: The Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO) performs at Tula’s Restaurant and Nightclub on Monday, July 11, at 7pm. SWOJO has included some of the leading women jazz players in the Pacific Northwest for more than 10 years. Since its inception in 2000, the band has performed at clubs, jazz festivals, and concert halls on two continents, most recently close to home at the Poverty Bay Wine Festival. SWOJO has appeared with a number of distinguished jazz artists, including Don Lanphere, Mimi Fox, Becca Duran, Susan Pascal, Sue Orfield, Greta Matassa, and Ingrid Jensen. The ensemble’s mission is to foster a supportive environment for women in jazz, while also maintaining a high level of musicianship and dedication to jazz repertoire. SWOJO’s library covers the entire spectrum of big band jazz, from the earliest swing years through bebop, Latin, and contemporary writers. SWOJO proudly features the music of many classic and local composers and arrangers, such as Charles Mingus, Mary Lou Williams, Robin Holcomb, Wayne Horvitz, and SWOJO’s musical director, Dr. Daniel Barry. Admission is $7 at the door.

BOXLEY’S: Courtney Cutchins / Clark Gibson Farewell Show
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

AMORE: JT/TK Quartet
2301 5th Ave, 206-770-0606, 7:30pm

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Primo Kim
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734, 6:00pm

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Howard Dixon
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

WHITE RABBIT: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
513 N 36th St Suite E, Seattle, 9:30pm

Wayne Horvitz Sweeter Than The Day at Valley Vibes

photos by Jim Levitt

Photos from the Friday night “Valley Vibes” concert at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center. These are of the headline act, Wayne Horvitz’ Sweeter Than the Day. The show opened with the Jazz Night School Performance Big Band (photos to follow, if you want them), and was followed by a conversation with audience members featuring Wayne Horvitz and JNS director Erik Hanson.

“Sweeter Than The Day” features Wayne Horvitz (piano), Keith Lowe (bass), Eric Eagle (drums) and Timothy Young (guitar).

The Valley Vibes series of free concerts are held the second Friday of the month, through November, in Columbia City.

Saturday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Gail Pettis Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Mose Allison
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Glenn Miller Support Group
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Pearl Django
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335, 7:30pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Kelley Johnson w/ John Hanson
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Marti MacEwan and Friends; 9pm: Summer Fling with Arnaldo!
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

SERAFINA: Jose Gonzales Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

VINO AT THE LANDING: Brooks Giles Trio
800 N 10th Pl, Renton, 7:00pm

GRAZIE: Emily McIntosh
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Ruby Bishop
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

LUCID: Unsinkable Heavies
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

SORRENTO HOTEL: Kristin Chambers
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Mose Allison
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

NEW ORLEANS: Thomas Marriott’s Flexicon
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Gail Pettis
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335, 7:30pm

AMORE: Lonnie Williams
2301 5th Ave, (206) 770-0606

TRIPLE DOOR: Ottmar Leibert & Luna Negra
216 Union Street, Seattle, 206-838-4333, 7:30pm

LUCID: First Circle
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Trio Real
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Glenn Miller Support Group
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

SCOTCH AND VINE: Jose ‘Juicy’ Gonzales Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Phil Westbrook
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Stephanie Porter
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

SORRENTO HOTEL: Nikki Decaires
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm