‘Celebration of Life’ for club owner Gaye Anderson

from The Seattle Times:

When Gaye Anderson died in August, there was a huge outpouring of sorrow and sympathy from Seattle’s music community. For 27 years, Anderson owned and operated the New Orleans Creole Restaurant, in Pioneer Square, hosting jazz, blues and other American roots music.

“There was no one — I repeat, no one — that was as generous and kind and loving to the musicians as Gaye Anderson,” said drummer and Garfield High School Jazz Band director Clarence Acox when Anderson died.

Acox, who plays every Wednesday at the club with the Legacy Band, says so many musicians and friends wanted to pay homage to Anderson that instead of having one memorial, the club decided to host a weeklong “celebration of life” for the late club owner.

“Each house band will do their tribute on their night,” said Acox in an email that went out earlier this month to hundreds of players. “Musicians can sit in with the band on the night they feel most comfortable playing.”

Folks who want to pay their respects should come down on the night they would usually come.

It’s a good plan. The New Orleans has regular nights for different kinds of music — Monday and Tuesday, traditional New Orleans jazz; Wednesday, bebop and modern; Thursday, swing or trad; Fridays, modern jazz with Thomas Marriott’s Flexicon; and Saturdays and Sundays, blues.

Here’s the schedule (with the caveat that some programming is still in flux):

6:30 p.m. Monday: The New Orleans Quintet

7 p.m. Tuesday: Holotradband

8 p.m. Wednesday: The Legacy Quartet

7 p.m. Thursday: The Skelbred/Jackson Quintet (trad) and the Ham Carson Quintet (swing)

8 p.m. Sept. 28: Flexicon

2:30 p.m. Sept. 29: Blues, with Little Bill and the Blue Notes, Dick Powell, Chris Stevens, Jet City Flyers, Junkyard Jane, Tim Sherman, Stickshift Annie, Kimball Conant, Eric “Two Scoops” Moore, Nick Vigarino, the Fabulous Roofshakers and others to be announced.

2:30 p.m. Sept. 30: Blues, with Alice Stuart, Patti Allen with John Hanford, Pat Hues, Tom Erak, Mark DuFresne, Leslie Milton, Eric Verlinde and Elnah Jordan, Filé Gumbo and others to be announced.

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
5:00pm: Mark Taylor / Ryan Burns Duo
7:30pm: Stephanie Porter Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

NEW ORLEANS: Tribute to Gaye Anderson: Flexicon featuring Thomas Marriott
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Chris Clark and Bob Hammer Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Jazz and Sushi
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio
6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Rochelle House
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

SCOTCH AND VINE: Rod Cook
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

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

GRAZIE:  Michael Powers
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

Wednesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Catherine Russell
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

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

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

VITO’S: Wally Shoup Quartet
927 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, 206-397-4053, 9:00pm

418 PUBLIC HOUSE: 418 session w/ Claudio Rochat-Felix
418 NW 65th St, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Showcase featuring Darelle Holden, Barb Molloy, and Hanna Stevens
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621
9pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Cara Francis

Tuesday Jazz

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

ROYAL ROOM: Matt Munisteri and Del Rey
Note from Matt Jorgensen: Matt Munisteri is a great friend of mine and I highly recommend you check out his show tonight.
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Music Works Big Band
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

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

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

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Charles Mack Band featuring Josephine Howell
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, (425) 454-2776, 8:00pm

Monday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Chad McCullough’s Chamber Science Lab
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm & 9:30pm

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

PARATII: Paratii session w/ Jeff Busch
5463 Leary Ave NW, 206-420-7406, 9:00pm

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

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

ROYAL ROOM: Frankly Monday with Zero Goose
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

STILL LIQUOR: O’Brien & Kessler Trio w/ Nate Parker
1524 Minor Ave, Seattle, 9:00pm

SONNY NEWMAN’S DANCE HALL: Glenn Crytzer & His Seattle Slims
201 N 85th St, Seattle, 9:30pm

Saturday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: John Coltrane Birthday Celebration featuring Rob Davis, Mark Taylor, John Hansen, Phil Sparks and Matt Jorgensen
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Jeff Lorber Superband featuring Brian Bromberg, Everette Harp and Gary Novak
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Stephanie Porter
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

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

SCOTCH AND VINE: Scott Lindenmuth
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

VITO’S: 6pm: Ruby Bishop; 9pm: Vito’s Anniversary Party with The Casey MacGill Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle

GRAZIE:  Blues Union
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: The Cumbieros
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 9:00pm

Thursday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Jeff Lorber Superband featuring Brian Bromberg, Everette Harp and Gary Novak
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fred Hoadley’s Sonando
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
9pm – Jose Gonzales Trio
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, 206-789-1621

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Carlos Cascante & Tumbao
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, (425) 454-2776, 6:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Jazz Jam
11425 Rainier Ave S, 206-772-6891, 6:00pm

COPPER GATE: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson & Tad Britton
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

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

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

VITO’S: Tim Kennedy Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

Wednesday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: from New York Ian Hendrickson-Smith with John Hansen (piano), Nate Parker (bass) and Matt Jorgensen (drums)
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm {show details}

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

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

VITO’S: Brad Gibson Trio
927 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, 206-397-4053, 9:00pm

418 PUBLIC HOUSE: 418 session w/ Claudio Rochat-Felix
418 NW 65th St, 9:00pm

TRIPLE DOOR: Jacqui Naylor
216 Union St, 206-838-4333, 7:30pm

Tuesday Jazz

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

MIX: Don Mock, Steve Kim & Jaques Willis
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

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

ROYAL ROOM: Danny Barnes, Phillips Saylor’s Stripmall Ballads, and Matt Sircely
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00pm

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Josephine Howell Quartet
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, (425) 454-2776, 8:00pm

Ian Hendrickson-Smith at Tula’s – September 19

Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith, who has been to Seattle a number of times with the wildly popular soul group Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and well as jazz gigs with his own group, returns to Seattle for a show at Tula’s Jazz Club on Wednesday, September 19.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB

2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
7:30pm
$10 / All Ages

with:
Chris Davis (trumpet)
Ian Hendrickson-Smith (alto saxophone)
John Hansen (piano)
Nate Parker (bass)
Matt Jorgensen (drums)

Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophonist and Flutist Ian Hendrickson-Smith has been and continues to be one of the most sought after musicians in New York City. Mostly noted for his remarkable tone, soulful approach and blues driven melodies he’s been reaching audiences world-wide through numerous recordings and live appearances. Born in New Orleans, Ian Hendrickson-Smith began his professional music career in 1996, after four years of studies at the Manhattan School of Music.

From 2004 to 2010 Hendrickson-Smith maintained an intense recording and touring schedule as a member of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. He’s performed on virtually every major US late night TV show and has played the worlds premier stages. Ian is currently working towards opening a jazz club in NYC.

Hendrickson-Smith has worked and/or recorded with: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Amy Winehouse, Al Green, Rufus Wainright, The Roots, Bob Dylan, Mofro, Robbie Williams, Boyz 2 Men, St Vincent, The Heavy, Michael Buble, The Charles Mingus Big Band Workshop, Phillip Harper, Etta Jones, David Hazeltine, Danny Moore, The J.B.’s (Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis), Adam Scone, Lee Fields, Mark Ronson, David Sanborn, The Hotpants, The Macktet, The Uptown Quintet, The Night Crawlers, and more.

 

Monday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Circular Reasoning
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm & 9:30pm

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

PARATII: Paratii session w/ Jeff Busch
5463 Leary Ave NW, 206-420-7406, 9:00pm

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

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

ROYAL ROOM: The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

A week of music celebrating Gaye Anderson

The New Orleans Restaurant and the Seattle jazz community will honor the memory of Gaye Anderson with a week long tribute September 24 – 28.

Each night will be lead by one of the longtime groups and will feature guests and fans coming together to remember Gaye.

MONDAY: New Orleans Quintet
6:30pm – 9:30pm — New Orleans jazz, blues, and swing

TUESDAY: Holotradband
7:00pm – 10:00pm — New Orleans and Chicago jazz

WEDNESDAY: Legacy Quartet w/Clarence Acox
8:00pm – 11:00pm — Straight-ahead jazz

THURSDAY: Ham Carson Quintet
7:00pm – 10:00pm — Hot swing music with a Kansas City flavor

FRIDAY: Flexicon w/Thomas Marriott
8:00pm – 11:00pm — High-energy quintet

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
5:00pm: Mark Taylor / Ryan Burns Duo
7:30pm: Wellstone Conspiracy with Brent Jensen, Bill Anschell, Jeff Johnson and John Bishop
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Pat Metheny Unity Band feat. Ben Williams, Chris Potter and Antonio Sanchez
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Dan O’Brien & Eric Reid
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Jazz and Sushi
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio
6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Bryn Mawr Jazz Trio
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

SCOTCH AND VINE: Brian Lee Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Miss Rose and the Rhythmn Percolators
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, (425) 454-2776, 8:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Chip Parker with special guest singer Alyse Rise
9pm – Dina Blade presents Jazz on Tap, with Hans Bremer, Jim Knodle and Jessie Sawyers
1707 Northwest Market Street Seattle, (206) 789-1621

Wednesday Jazz

ROYAL ROOM: Brian Blade’s Mama Rosa Band
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 7:30pm

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Curtis Stigers
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

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

VITO’S: Jerry Zimmerman
927 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, 206-397-4053, 9:00pm

418 PUBLIC HOUSE: 418 session w/ Claudio Rochat-Felix
418 NW 65th St, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Showcase featuring Mishel Sawyer, John Lopresti, and Lisa Eve Knight
9pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Julie Olson
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

Tuesday Jazz

ROYAL ROOM: Steve Treseler Group with Special Guest Ingrid Jensen
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00pm

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Curtis Stigers
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

MIX: Don Mock, Steve Kim & Jaques Willis
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

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

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Josephine Howell Quartet
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, (425) 454-2776, 8:00pm

Royal Room hosts two big shows next week

The Royal Room is hosting two must-see shows next week.

On Tuesday, September 11, saxophonist Steve Treseler will lead a group featuring NYC trumpeter Ingrid Jensen before heading into the studio to record his second album. The show will feature new music by Treseler and Jensen, music by Lee Konitz, Kenny Wheeler, and a cover of a song by Sunny Day Real Estate.

Rounding out the group will be Dawn Clement and Dan Kramlich on piano, Chris Spencer on guitar, Jon Hamar and Dean Schmidt on bass, Steve Korn on drums, and Meg Risso on cello.

The next night features a rare Seattle appearance by jazz drummer Brian Blade … only he won’t be playing drums. Blade is on tour in support of his Mama Rosa record which features him singing and playing guitar. He will be joined by Kelly Jones (vocal, guitar), Christopher Thomas (bass, vocal), Goffrey Moore (guitar) and Steve Nistor (drums). Make sure you mark your calendars and see this show!

THE ROYAL ROOM
5000 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle
(206) 906-9920

Tuesday, Sept 11 – Steve Treseler Group

Wednesday, Sept 12 – Brian Blade

This Sunday: Pony Boy Records Jazz Picnic

Pony Boy Records is very proud, once again, to announce the date for the Ninth Annual Pony Boy Records Jazz Picnic. Returning to Seattle’s Sand Point Magnuson Park on Sunday afternoon, September 9, the label is bringing another great line-up for this years’ Jazz Picnic. Featuring some of the Northwest’s finest jazz from the Pony Boy Records stable of artists.

Artists scheduled to perform include Greg Williamson Quartet, Emerald City Jazz Orchestra, Big Bad Groove Society, Jay Thomas, Bernie Jacobs, Kelly Eisenhour, Katy Bourne, Diana Page, Aria Prame, Janette West, Young Lizards, Trombonasaurus Wrecks, Carolyn Graye, Randy Halberstadt, Dan Marcus, Gary Shutes, David Marriott, Stuart Hambley, Curt Berg, Jen Hinkle, Michael Marcus, Alexey Nikolaev, John Hansen, Jon Hamar, Chris Fagan, Dave Peterson, Ty Bailie, Rich Cole and more.

Admission is free but there is a suggested tip-jar donation of $10 that gets you a discount on festival merchandise.

PONY BOY RECORDS JAZZ PICNIC 2012
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
12 noon – 5pm
Sand Point Magnuson Park Garden Amphitheatre
(enter at 74th & Sand Point Way NE)

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
5:00pm: Mark Taylor / Ryan Burns Duo
7:30pm: Jay Thomas Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Bela Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

HIROSHI’S: Jazz and Sushi
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio
6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Deems Tsutakawa
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

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

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

THE ROYAL ROOM: Eugenie Jones
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:30pm

GRAZIE: Edward Paul Trio
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Carrie Wicks
1707 Northwest Market Street Seattle, (206) 789-1621