Sunday Jazz

Posted 4 July, 2010 in Seattle Jazz, Triple Door - Comments Off comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: closed

JAZZ ALLEY: closed

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: closed

…get the idea?
Get out and dig those Sousa Marches, 1812 Overtures…and of course, FIREWORKS! Have a safe and fun holiday!

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Jason Parker Quartet at the U-District/Lucid Jazz Walk

Posted 11 November, 2009 in Earshot Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door - Comments Off comments

photos by Jim Levitt

Saturday was a big day for jazz in the U-District: LUCID Jazz Club celebrated it’s one year anniversary by hosting the 2nd Annual U-District Jazz Walk. Jazz groups were featured in venues up and down “the Ave.”

These photos are from the performance at the Historic University Theater of the Jason Parker Quartet, with Jason Parker (trumpet), Josh Rawlings (piano), Even Flory-Barnes (bass), D’Vonne Lewis (drums) and special guest Cynthia Mullis (sax). The group performed a number of tunes from the group’s new recording “No More, No Less.”

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Sunday Jazz

Posted 25 October, 2009 in Seattle Jazz, Triple Door - Comments Off comments

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Tula’s Jazz Club: Thomas Marriott – plays the Music of Thomas Marriott

Town Hall: Khoomei Taiko

and the rest …

GALLERY 1412: Saadet Türköz & Bill Horist

CONCERT: Gail Pettis Quartet
Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr NE, Tacoma, 5pm

BOXLEY’S: Greg Williamson Quartet
101 W North Bend Way, North Bend, 6pm

CONCERT: Geoff Harper’s Endeavor
Seattle Drum School LAB, 12510 15th Ave NE, 8pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fairly Honest Jazz Band, 3pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Spanish Harlem Orchestra

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The Jazz Hang: Sandy Cressman & Homage to Brazil

Posted 16 October, 2009 in Bake's Place, Jazz Hang, Live Jazz, Review, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door - Comments Off comments

Sandy Cressman is a San Francisco jazz vocalist, who has devoted the majority of her career to the study and performance of Brazilian music. This Saturday, Sandy will be appearing at  along with the Jovino Santos Neto Trio and together they will perform her Homage to Brazil- a “musical journey through the world of Brazilian jazz” at Bake’s Place. Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sandy about her career and about Brazilian music. She was warm and engaging and clearly very passionate about what she does. The following are excerpts from our conversation:

It is clear from your bio that you’ve had a natural affinity for Brazilian music almost your entire life. What about it resonates with you?

In knew the first time I heard it, there was something about the passionate nature of the music that was appealing. Performing it myself really suited my own personal expression. Early on in junior high, I heard a girl sing Sergio Mendes’s hit “Mas Que Nada” and it totally floored me.  I didn’t know how to go out and seek the music at that time. But by the time I was into college and into jazz, I heard it again…..Tania Maria, Flora Purim….and was really excited. One time I was at a Pat Metheny concert, and the music that was playing on the break was so beautiful that I walked to the soundboard to find out who it was. It was Ivan Lins. I went out and bought as much as his music as I could.

Later, I was on touring Japan with a Japanese group. The guitarist for that group gave me recordings of Djavan to listen to. I was overwhelmed. When I got back from Japan, I bought all the Brazilian music I could find. At one point, the pianist Marco Silva sat in as a sub for Pastiche. He brought me cassettes of Brazilian music and fed my addiction further. In 1995, Marco asked me to come and sing Brazilian music with him. It was a little café duo gig. Each week we would bring in new tunes to try out. That was really the start for me.

Why do you think the popularity of Brazilian music is so enduring?

I think the rhythm is infectious. There’s a feeling of passion that’s very Brazilian yet not restricted to Brazil. A lot of people feel that passion. It makes you feel really good. It really takes you somewhere.

Tell me about putting together the music for “Homage to Brazil.”

Well, my first record was “Homenegem Brasileira”. I have known Jovino for fourteen years. We met at California-Brazil summer camp. He’s one of the rare pianists that can play the broad repertoire of Brazilian music that I like to sing with authenticity and freshness. The last time we played at Bake’s, it was Jobim’s 80th birthday. At that time, we decided to do a tribute to Jobim. This time, we decided to mix up composers. We came up with some songs that our quartet can explore and have fun with. Basic arrangements but not everything is planned.

Tell me a little bit about playing with Jovino.

Jovino is just a stellar musician. He knows his craft, knows Brazilian music and knows jazz. He has a certain openness to the unexpected and he’s non-judgmental, which makes it such a comfortable experience to play music together. I’m a guest on his soil. He respects the work that I’ve done to do it as well as I do. It feels like I’m being collaborated with and respected.

How do you think your approach to the music differs from other vocalists and musicians?

I’m not Brazilian but I try to be true to the spirit of the music. The musicians I use, the way I sing and phrase it. I typically sing to a non-Brazilian audience and I am able to give them a background on the tunes and why I like them. They get a history and exposure to things they might not have heard before.

To someone who is new to Brazilian music and wants some ideas as to what recordings to check out, what suggestions would you make?

Joao Guilberto. Also, I have a Brazilian music discography on the teaching page on my website.

What is playing on your i-Pod right now?

Chico Pinheiro. Really cool, modern Brazilian music.

For more information about Sandy, please visit http://www.cressmanmusic.com/.

For information about Bake’s Place, please visit the website at www.bakesplace.org. To make resvervations for the show, please call 425-391-3335 or send an email to events@bakesplace.org.

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Sunday Jazz

Posted 14 June, 2009 in Seattle Jazz, Triple Door - Comments Off comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Kevin Eubanks

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

CONCERT: Nancy King and Glen Moore
More info at: jazzvox.com, Camano Island, 7:30pm

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Saturday Jazz

Posted 2 May, 2009 in Seattle Jazz, Triple Door - Comments Off comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Seattle Girls Choir

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Ginny Snowe and John Miller
9pm – Room for Roots Americana Series! Sara Petite, hosted by Thornton Bowman
11pm – Hans Teuber Trio

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power

PAMPAS ROOM: Brian Nova Quartet

GRAZIE: Andre Thomas and Quiet Fire

EL GAUCHO: Trish Hatley
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734

CONCERT: Dina Blade, The Jangles, Pearl Django
Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S 152nd St, Burien, 2pm

CONCERT: Andrew Boscardin’s Nickel & Brass Septet
Chapel Performance Space, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, 8pm

SERAFINA: Sue Nixon Trio

ST. CLOUD’S: Jose Gonzales Trio

BAKE’S PLACE: David Lanz

LUCID: Aham and Company

GALLERY 1412: Seattle Occultural Music Festival (SOMF):
Robin Holcomb, Amy Denio, Sokai Stilhed, Christopher Greenchild
more info at: www.somf.info

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Saturday Jazz

Posted 7 March, 2009 in Seattle Jazz, Triple Door - Comments Off comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Bill Anschell Trio

JAZZ ALLEY: Manhattan Transfer

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Kevin Jones and Cam Nichols – Solid guitar duo with powerful harmony vocals
9pm - Room For Roots Americana Series, featuring Colin Spring
11pm - Jeff Busch Quintet, with Hans Teuber (sax), Julio Jauregui (piano), Michael Barnett (bass) and Jeff Busch (drums)

CONCERT: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra w/ Toshiko Akiyoshi
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St, 7:30pm.
Open rehearsal / clinic at 1 pm, Garfield High School.
More info at 206-523-6159 or www.srjo.org.

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo w/ Sue Nixon

LUCID: How Now Brown Cow

BAKE’S PLACE: Stephanie Nakasian w/ Hod OBrien

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Trish Hatley Trio

PAMPAS ROOM: Brian Nova Quartet

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Reptet
10pm, 2202 N 45th St, 633-1824

SORRENTO HOTEL: Miss Rose and Her Rhythm Percolators
900 Madison, 622-6400

ST. CLOUD’S: Jose Gonzales Trio, Jose Gonzales (piano), Dave Pascal (bass), Steve Korn (drums), 9pm

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Review: Wayne Horvitz and NY Composers Orchestra West at The Triple Door

Posted 4 November, 2008 in Earshot Jazz Festival, Live Jazz, Review, Triple Door - Comments Off comments

I didn’t think I’d be able to attend much of the 2009 Earshot Jazz Festival as I’ve been completely tied up with The Drowsy Chaperone at The 5th Avenue, but with my Monday night free, and my brother in the band, I decided to check out Wayne Horvitz and NY Composers Orchestra West at The Triple Door. While I did bring my camera, I sadly didn’t bring anything for note taking, so I missed getting the titles, but to be honest, it’s not important. What was important about this concert was the music of composer and keyboardist Wayne Horvitz. I used to go see his band Zony Mash at the OK Hotel and revelled in the groove, but always remembered seeing a similar incarnation of tonight’s band around ten years ago. My tastes have certainly broadened since then, and with a focus on Wayne’s writing this time, I was even more taken with it.

Read the entire review by David Marriott and view a slideshow here

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Tuesday Jazz

Posted 23 September, 2008 in Jam Session, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Music Works Big Band

JAZZ ALLEY: Ed Reed and the Peck Allmond Quartet

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Boston to Austin, with Liz Stahler and Brianna Lane
9pm – Victor Noriega Trio Plus 2, with Victor Noriega (piano), Jay Thomas (horns), Mark Taylor (alto sax), Willie Blair (bass) and Kassa Overall (drums)

DEXTER AND HAYES: Tim Kennedy Trio

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Karin Kajita

MIX: Don Mock, Steve Kim & Charlie Nordstrom

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Jam Session

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Saturday Jazz

Posted 20 September, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Susan Pascal Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: Earl Klugh

THE TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Red Eye Flight

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Island Jazz Quintet, Maggie Laird (vocals/melodica), Richard Person (trumpet/flugelhorn), Tom Wilkins (piano), Todd Zimberg (drums), Todd Gowers (bass)
9pm – Steve Korn Group with Steve Korn (drums), Mark Taylor (sax), Marc Seales (piano) and John Hamar (bass)

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Ziggurat Ensemble 
Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, 8pm

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo w/ Sue Nixon

GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group

BAKE’S PLACE: Kelley Johnson Quartet

SORRENTO HOTEL: Katy Bourne Trio

PAMPAS ROOM: Brian Nova w/ Stephanie Porter

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The Headhunters at The Triple Door

Posted 16 September, 2008 in Triple Door - Comments Off comments

Thursday – Friday, Sept 18-19
THE TRIPLE DOOR
216 Union Street
206-838-4333
http://www.thetripledoor.net

From the instant funk classic “Chameleon” to the rare-groove sound of “God Make Me Funky,” the Headhunters have redefined modern funk, world music, and jazz as one of the most innovative groups in history. Following the release of the groundbreaking Head Hunters (1973) the first album to garner gold status in jazz history, the band toured and recorded for several years with legendary pianist Herbie Hancock, releasing several hit records.

The Headhunters’ music is a complex blend of many styles and genres, including jazz, funk, African and Afro-Caribbean music. The group is also notable for its pioneering use of electronic instruments and effects. Though Herbie Hancock is no longer in the group, the current lineup is as impressive as ever original members Bill Summers on Percussion, Mike Clark on Drums, augmented by Donald Harrison on Saxophone, Gerri Allen on Keyboards and Richie Goods on Bass.

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Sunday Jazz

Posted 14 September, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off comments

BUDDY CATLETT FUNDRAISER: The Pampas Room under El Gaucho.
5:00pm – 11:00pm. 90 Wall St., Belltown.

SEATTLE DRUM SCHOOL: Byron Vannoy’s Meridian
12510 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125, Tel:(206)364-8815

JAZZ ALLEY: Robben Ford

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00pm: Jazz Police
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

BAKE’S PLACE: Pearl Django

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Fred Hoadley Trio

TUTTA BELLA WALLINGFORD: Casey McGill’s Blue 4 Trio

SERAFINA:
11am – 1:30pm: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo
6:30 – 9:00pm: Jerry Frank Solo Piano

La SPIGA: Gail Pettis Trio

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Saturday Jazz

Posted 13 September, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Andrienne Wilson Farewell Concert

JAZZ ALLEY: Robben Ford

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: The New Architects

BAKE’S PLACE: Karin Plato Quartet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Student Loan. Julio Appling (bass/vocals), Liz Chibucos (guitar/violin/vocals), Mark Gerolami (banjo/guitar/vocals) and Chad Kimbler (mandolin/vocals)
9pm – Elise Kloter w/ Karin Kajita
11pm – Rachel Bade-McMurphy Quartet. Rachel Bade-McMurphy (vocals/sax/composer) and Brendan McMurphy (trumpet/drums)

SERAFINA: Jazzuhka

GRAZIE: Andre Thomas and Quiet Fire

PAMPAS ROOM: Brian Nova Quartet

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Sunday Jazz

Posted 7 September, 2008 in Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off comments

The Pony Boy Jazz Picnic is the biggest game in town today…sure hope you don’t need a last minute sub for those other gigs!

PONY BOY RECORDS 5TH ANNUAL JAZZ PICNIC: Noon-5pm
Sandpoint Magnuson Park Amphitheatre, 7400 Sandpoint Way, NE, Seattle. For more information visit the Pony Boy Records website. (See previous post.)

JAZZ ALLEY: Chuck Mangione

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00pm: Reggie Goings / Hadley Caliman
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Afrissippi

TUTTA BELLA WALLINGFORD: Casey McGill’s Blue 4 Trio

SERAFINA:
11am – 1:30pm: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo
6:30 – 9:00pm: Ann Reynolds / Tobi Stone Duo

La SPIGA: Makini and the Killer Bees

KWJZ JAZZ BRUNCH CRUISE: Susan Pascal Quartet, 12-2pm.
More info: 206-623-1445

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Saturday Jazz

Posted 6 September, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00 – Andrienne Wilson Vocal Showcase
8:30 – Greta Matassa Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: Chuck Mangione

BAKE’S PLACE: Jeanie Bryson Quartet

SORRENTO HOTEL: Katy Bourne w/ Hans Brehmer and Chuck Kistler
900 Madison St., Seattle, 206-622-6400

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Jacqui Naylor
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Vunt Foom

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm and 9pm- Overton Berry Trio CD Release Party

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo w/ Sue Nixon

GRAZIE: Blues Union

PAMPAS ROOM: Brian Nova Quartet w/ Stephanie Porter

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Friday Jazz

Posted 5 September, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Katie King Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: Chuck Mangione

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Cuchata and Nationbeat (world music)
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Joe Doria Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Dylan Heaney Group, with Dylan Heaney (sax), Andy Coe (guitar), Keith Judelman (bass) and Phil Parisot (drums)
9pm – Like Minds, jazz guitar duo with Greg Glassman and Ron Peters

HIROSHI’S: Gene Argel / Jay Thomas / Greg Williamson

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks / Leif Todasek

SERAFINA: Jose Gonzales Trio

GRAZIE: Blues Union

PAMPAS ROOM: Brian Nova Quartet

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