Seattle Jazz Scene

Jazz bands from Roosevelt and Garfield have shared their work for international audiences every summer for over a decade. Last summer, The Garfield Jazz Band went to Europe and performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and The Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy. And this Monday, The Roosevelt Jazz Band is heading to France and Italy for a 16 day performance tour. With performances scheduled at an ancient Roman amphitheater at Jazz ‘a Vienne in France, Piazza IV Novembre at the Umbria Jazz Festival and the dedication of a totem poll from the Seattle-Perugia sister city organization, The Roosevelt Jazz Band is excited to represent our city for international audiences.

Roosevelt Jazz Band member Andy Clausen will be posting photos and updates from the road over the next two weeks.

Performance Schedule:

France:

July 2nd – Lyon: Performance with Big Band de L’Ouest
July 3rd – Jazz A Vienne
July 4th – St. Maximin
July 5th – St. Maximin

Italy:

July 7 or 8th – Monterosso Al Mare
July 9 or 10th – Florence
July 11 or 12th – Perugia: Totem poll dedication ceremony
July 11th – Umbria Jazz Festival
July 12th – Umbria Jazz Festival

JAZZ ALLEY: Karrin Allyson

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelly Johnson Quartet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Rochelle House
9pm – Rockin Teenage Combo
11pm – Geir Olafsson

JAZZ & SUSHI AT HIROSHI’S: Greg Williamson Quartet

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Andrew Boscardin’s Nickel and Brass Septet

THE PAMPAS ROOM, EL GAUCHO: Greta Matassa with The Brian Nova Trio
2505 First Avenue

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio
65th and Latona Ave, 5:00 – 7:00pm

GRAZIE: Sue Bell Trio

SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas

Did we miss anything? Leave a comment and we will add it to the calender.

Nickel and Brass is a series of new musical works composed by Andrew Boscardin to be premiered on June 20 at 8pm at the Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle. The pieces – combining elements of jazz, rock, new music and improvisation – feature a unique ensemble with an emphasis on the low brass and the electric guitar and their combined range of sonic possibilities. Along with Boscardin on guitar, the band features Chris Stover on trombone, Ben Thomas on vibes, Clark Gibson on saxophones, Tom Varner on French horn, Jon Hamar on bass, and Brad Gibson on drums.

Friday June 20
8pm
CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N

JAZZ ALLEY: Karrin Allyson

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando

NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Nick Allison Trio, featuring Katie Walter
9pm – Andrew Oliver Kora Ensemble

THAIKU: Tad Britton presents The Dave Peterson Experience

MAY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: Hans Teuber Trio
1612 N 45th Street

LO-FI PERFORMANCE GALLERY: The Teaching
429B Eastlake Avenue East

MONA’S BISTRO AND LOUNGE: Jason Parker Duo
6421 Latona Ave NE

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session
3601 Fremont Ave N

Did we miss anything? Leave a comment and we will add it to the calender.

The Roosevelt Jazz Band will be performing this Friday at the Roosevelt High School Theatre. This concert is your last chance to hear the band before they head off to Europe for 16 days on June 30th. With a diverse repertoire ranging from Count Basie and Duke Ellington to Jim Knapp and Maria Schneider, the band is excited to present this free concert showcasing their progress over the past year.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
7:00pm Friday, June 13
Roosevelt High School Theatre
1410 NE 66th St
Seattle, WA 98115

SEATTLE ART MUSEUM: Ziggurat Quartet
Seattle Art Museum Downtown
1300 First Avenue, Seattle
Free with museum admission, 5:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Stanley Jordan

THE TRIPLE DOOR: Patricia Barber

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Brian Kirk and the SCCC Jazz Orchestra

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, and Tad Britton

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Tobi Stone Trio, with Evan Flory-Barnes and Jeremy Jones.
9pm – Beep!, with Michael Coleman, Nate Brenner, and Sam Ospovat.

MAY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: Hans Teuber Trio
1612 N 45th Street

NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet

FAIRE GALLERY CAFE: The Ryan Beckley Orchestra
1351 East Olive Way

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

13 COINS: HB Radke & Jet City Swingers

LO-FI: The Teaching

Led by Northwest School student Ryan Beckley, this very special onetime performance of “Funeral March Of The Orient” and 6 other compositions/arrangements will feature 13 students from various schools around Seattle.

8:00p.m.
Thursday June 12
FAIRE GALLERY CAFE
1351 East Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122

Logan Strosahl, a Roosevelt graduate now at New England Conservatory is home for the summer and will be leading a five-piece ensemble this Wednesday at Egan’s.

With:

Logan Strosahl – Sax
Charlie Fisher – Trumpet
Gus Carns – Piano
Birch Pereira – Bass
Evan Woodle – Drums

Wednesday June 11th – 6:00 pm
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE
1707 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
http://www.ballardjamhouse.com/