

Wayne Horvitz and Sweeter Than The Day at Tula’s
Posted 29 January, 2009 in Tula's - Comments Off comments
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 7:30pm
206-443-4221
Wayne Horvitz and Sweeter Than The Day kick off a west coast tour tonight at Tula’s Jazz Club.
Formed in 1999, Sweeter Than the Day began simply as the acoustic incarnation of Zony Mash, and Wayne Horvitz’s first piano-based ensemble in over 10 years. Despite the shared personnel, the ensemble is quite distinct from the electric Zony Mash and the repertoire is almost entirely different. The band has toured throughout the US, Canada and Europe, and will be headed down the west coast at the end of January.
Sweeter Than the Day recorded 2 CDs for the Songlines label: American Bandstand (now re-titled Forever) (2000) and Sweeter Than the Day (2002), in addition to a live double CD on the Kufala label, entitled Live at the Rendezvous (2004). Their latest record, A Walk in the Dark, was self-released spring 2008.
… a great showcase for Horvitz’s beautiful compositions, his really strange angular chord progressions.
- Ned Wharton, NPR’s Weekend Edition
Walt Weiskopf at Tula’s tonight!
Posted 5 December, 2008 in Tula's - Comments Off comments
New York saxophonist Walt Weiskopf will lead a group of Northwest all-stars tonight at Tula’s Jazz Club.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 8pm
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle
http://tulas.com
featuring:
Walt Weiskopf – saxophone
Bill Anschell - piano
Jeff Johnson – bass
Steve Korn - drums
Saxophonist, composer and author Walt Weiskopf began his New York career performing with the Buddy Rich Big Band in 1981 at the age of 21. Since then, he has made an impressive mark as both a leader and sideman with 12 critically-acclaimed CDs and countless sideman credits, including performing and recording with Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, Donald Fagen and Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy. A dynamic player with enormous technical prowess, Walt is equally well-regarded as a composer and his CDs contain predominantly original work. His five books on advanced topics in improvisation are among the most respected in the field. He lives in New Jersey and is an Associate Professor at the Eastman School of Music.
Tuesday Jazz
Posted 23 September, 2008 in Jam Session, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsTULA’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
Saturday Jazz
Posted 20 September, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsTULA’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
Sunday Jazz
Posted 14 September, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsBUDDY 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
Saturday Jazz
Posted 13 September, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsTULA’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
Sunday Jazz
Posted 7 September, 2008 in Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsThe 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
Saturday Jazz
Posted 6 September, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsTULA’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
Friday Jazz
Posted 5 September, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsTULA’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
Thursday Jazz
Posted 4 September, 2008 in Jam Session, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsTULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Vocal Workshop
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Sunship, with Brian Heaney (guitar), Michael Monhart (saxophone), David Revelli (drums), Andrew Luthringer (bass) and Stuart Dempster (trombone)
9pm – Tom Baker Quartet, with Tom Baker (guitar and fretless guitar), Greg Cambell (drums), Jesse Canterbury (clarinet) and Brian Cobb (bass)
JAZZ ALLEY: Holly Cole
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Monarch Duo
NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy & Friends
THAIKU: Jon Alberts / Jeff Johnson / Tad Britton
LO-FI: The Teaching
MARTIN’S OFF MADISON: Karin Kajita
MAY: Hans Teuber Trio
Wednesday Jazz
Posted 3 September, 2008 in Gallery 1412, Jam Session, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsJAZZ ALLEY: Umalali: The Garifuna Women’s Project
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Monarch Duo / Ramana Viera
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: The Teaching w/ Jeremy Jones, Josh Rawlings, Evan Flory-Barnes
NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox
GALLERY 1412: More Zero w/ Chris Stover, Jeff Norwood, Ben Thomas, Matt Jorgensen, Stuart McDonald
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Beth Wulff (piano) and Jim Wulff (vocals/drums)
9pm – Vocal jazz jam session
WHISKEY BAR: Ronnie Pierce
Tuesday Jazz
Posted 2 September, 2008 in Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsJAZZ ALLEY: Phoebe Snow
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: PGM Trio
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Chuck Ogmund Quintet, with Hans Brehmer (piano), Chris Symer (bass), Patty Padden (drums) and Tony Rondolone (sax).
MIX: Don Mock, Steve Kim & Charlie Nordstrom
MARTIN’S OFF MADISON: Karin Kajita
Anything else? As always, send us a note and let us know!
Sunday Jazz
Posted 31 August, 2008 in Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsJAZZ ALLEY: Lee Ritenour and Friends with Patrice Rushen, Melvin Davis and Will Kennedy
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00pm: Easy Street Jazz Band
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Rumbeggae
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: Gail Pettis Trio
BUMBERSHOOT: today and Monday. For more information, visit www.bumbershoot.org.
ANACORTES JAZZ FESTIVAL: today and Monday.
For more info, visit http://www.anacortes.org/jazz-08.cfm
11:30 – Pocket Change
1:00 – Clarenence Acox
2:30 – Jeanie Bryson
4:30 – Dr. Lonnie Smith
8:00- Anacortes Jazz Walk w/ Joe Doria, Fidalgo Swing, Bassic Sax
Saturday Jazz
Posted 30 August, 2008 in Bake's Place, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsStart early and get to at least one thing on this long list today!
JAZZ ALLEY: Lee Ritenour and Friends with Patrice Rushen, Melvin Davis and Will Kennedy
BAKE’S PLACE: Crossing Borders featuring Jennifer Scott and Kristen Strom
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Red Eye Flight
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Isabella du Graf Quartet
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Eric Apoe and Baby Gramps
9pm – Shauna Wu (vocals) and Randy Halberstadt (piano)
11pm – Gryphon, with Brian Murray on (vox/rhythm guitar), Ben “Mudslide” Davis (lead guitar), Jake Melius (bass) and Pax Allen on (drums)
SERAFINA: Jose Gonzales Trio
GRAZIE: Greta Matassa
PAMPAS ROOM: Brian Nova Quartet w/ Fred Radke
ANACORTES JAZZ FESTIVAL: today, Sunday and Monday.
For more info, visit http://www.anacortes.org/jazz-08.cfm
11:30 – Trish Hatley
1:00 – Doug Wamble and Bill Frisell
2:30 – SRJO
4:30 – Kevin Mahogany
6:00 – The Pony Boy All-Star Mini Big Band
9:00- Anacortes Jazz Walk w/ Dina Blade, Tom Marriott, Dan Heck, Ryan Burns, Lee Pence, Frankly Moanin’, Cambalache
Oh, and there’s that other big music festival this weekend. What was the name of that again? Right. Bumbershoot (www.bumbershoot.org)
Sunday Jazz
Posted 24 August, 2008 in Gallery 1412, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsJAZZ ALLEY: Count Basie Orchestra
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Salsariba
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00pm: Fairly Honest Jazz Band
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
TUTTA BELLA WALLINGFORD: Miss Rose and Her Rhythm Percolators
SERAFINA:
11am – 1:30pm: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo
6:30 – 9:00pm: Jerry Frank solo piano
La SPIGA: Eli Rosenblatt solo guitar
Gallery 1412: Monsters of the Accordian, master class, 12:30pm
Saturday Jazz
Posted 23 August, 2008 in Bake's Place, Gallery 1412, Jazz Alley, Live Jazz, Monktail, Seattle Jazz, Triple Door, Tula's - Comments Off commentsIt’s like the Jazz Olympics today.
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson Quartet
JAZZ ALLEY: Count Basie Orchestra
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: The Boogilistics
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Rupert Wates and Kate Graves
9pm – Vocal Jazz and Latin music from Finn Hill Jazz, featuring Kay Bailey, with Rob Silver (guitar), Peter Rockas (tenor sax), Jamael Nance (drums) and Will Stump (bass)
11pm - Jim Knodle and The Distract Band (plus special guests), with Jim Knodle (trumpet), Mike Dodge (tenor sax), Mike Owcharuk (piano), Nate Omdal (bass) and Don Berman (drums) [
SERAFINA: Voodoo Trio
GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group
BAKE’S PLACE: Amandah Jantzen Quartet
PAMPAS ROOM: Brian Nova w/Mike West
VERRAZANOS: Katy Bourne w/Randy Halberstadt and Doug Miller
28835 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way, 253-946-4122
GALLERY 1412: Unused Lexical Variable
SOUNDS OUTSIDE AT CAL ANDERSON PARK
1:00 Floss featuring Zachary Watkins
2:30 Reptet
4:00 Aram Shelton + Special O.P.S.
5:30 Ahamefule J. Oluo and the New seattle Brass Ensemble
7:00 The Wally Shoup Free Three
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th Ave (bet. East Denny Way and East Pine St.)
http://www.soundsoutside.com/
- An open letter from trumpetter Allen Vizzutti
- Hadley Caliman / Pete Christlieb CD Release Party this Sunday
- Review: SRJO, Jimmy Heath: The Endless Search
- Gail Pettis gets 4-star review in Downbeat Magazine
- Speak gets reviewed by the BBC
- Thomas Marriott & Ray Vega reaches #1 on JazzWeek
- Memorial for Manuel “Michael” Orias
- Hadley Caliman, Origin Records and KEWU pick up JazzWeek Nominations
- Greta Matassa: Leading Questions
- Riley Mulherkar joins Andy Clausen in heading to Julliard next year
- Sign up for the Seattle Jazz Scene Email List
- "Jazz Loft" Making History
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