NYC-based pianist Florian Hoefner and his group are performing next Tuesday, April 1, at The Royal Room. Opening the show will be group Human Spirit, returning to the stage for the first time in 2014. TUESDAY, APRIL 1 – THE ROYAL ROOM FLORIAN HOEFNER GROUP HUMAN SPIRIT The Royal Room 5000 Rainier Ave South Seattle […]
Human Spirt (Thomas Marriott, Mark Taylor and Matt Jorgensen) are headed back east next week for a couple of shows in Philadelphia and New York. November 14 – Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia, PA 1421 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA (215) 568-3131, 7:00pm November 15 – Smalls Jazz Club, New York, NY 183 West 10th Street New […]
Last night at the Earshot Jazz Festival. Photos by Daniel Sheehan, EyeShotJazz.com Trumpeter Thomas Marriott, saxophonist Mark Taylor and drummer Matt Jorgensen joined pianist Orrin Evans (Bobby Watson’s former pianist) and bassist Essiet Essiet (Art Blakey’s last bassist) under the Human Spirit banner for two nights of sold-out performances at the 2011 Earshot Jazz Festival. […]
This weekend finds the members of Human Spirit scattered across the globe. Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Mark Taylor (saxophone), along with John Bishop (filling in for Matt Jorgensen on drums) are performing this weekend in Chicago at Andy’s Jazz Club. Jorgensen is currently in Germany on tour with Chamber 3, another project he is involved with […]
Human Spirit, featuring Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Mark Taylor (saxophone) and Matt Jorgensen (drums), with special guest George Colligan (organ) will perform in the Seattle area over two nights this month. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 – CEDARBROOK LODGE performing outdoors on the lawn with dining and drinks available 18525 36th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98188 (206) 901-9268 […]
The free Download of the Day is the track “In Unity” from Human Spirit’s new CD, Dialogue: Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival. Human Spirit is the group made up of Thomas Marriott, Mark Taylor and Matt Jorgensen, with special guests Orrin Evans and Essiet Essiet. Download “In Unity” at All About Jazz.com. Buy Dialogue […]
Human Spirit at The Ballard Jazz Walk on Jazz Northwest, 88.5 KPLU Sunday June 17 Human Spirit with guest Orrin Evans, piano, Thomas Marriott, trumpet, Mark Taylor, alto sax, Phil Sparks, bass, and Matt Jorgensen, drums played the annual Ballard Jazz Walk in April and the performance was recorded for Jazz Northwest. On this program, […]
from All About Jazz | Buy Dialogue at Human Spirit’s website The three players who now call themselves Human Spirit—drummer Matt Jorgensen, trumpeter Thomas Marriott and alto saxophonist Mark Taylor—have a very successful track record of recording together. They teamed up on Jorgensen’s magnificent Tattooed by Passion (2010) and Another Morning (2008), and on Marriott’s […]
Human Spirit will be joined by former Seattle pianist, and now-LA resident, Gary Fukushima and bassist Mark Hunter for their performance this Friday at Egan’s Ballard Jam house. The band will perform one set starting at 9:00pm. Tickets are $10. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE 1707 NW Market Street Seattle, WA 98107 9:00pm […]
Human Spirit, the group led by Thomas Marriott, Mark Taylor and Matt Jorgensen, will be featured on The Seattle Channel’s Art Zone with Nancy Guppy program tonight, Friday, November 18. The show airs at 8:00pm on channel 21 and at 11:30pm on channel 9 and features performances by artists from some of Seattle’s top music […]
Photos by Jim Levitt Human Spirit (Thomas Marriott – trumpet, Mark Taylor – saxophone, Orrin Evans – piano, Essiet Essiet – bass and Matt Jorgensen – drums) recording at Tula’s Jazz Club during the second night of their two-night sold-out run at the Earshot Jazz Festival.
Underground Sounds with Thomas Marriott, Rick Mandyck, Jeff Johnson & John Bishop Tue Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8 PM / Underbelly- 119 First Av S. Underbelly, the quaint cellar bar on First Avenue in Pioneer Square sits directly across the street from what was the New Orleans club, a former hub of local […]
The jazz non-profit hits it out of the park presenting piano great George Cables and his trio, with the Fellowship ‘Ceptet Trumpeter and Seattle Jazz Fellowship founder Thomas Marriott is always on the lookout to bring to life ideas that further the goals of the Fellowship. The principle of lowering barriers to access was practiced […]
ROYAL ROOM: From NYC: Florian Hoefner Group; From Seattle: Human Spirit 5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 7:30pm TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm BOXLEY’S: Vox at the Box: Vocal Jazz Jam Hosted by Courtney Cutchins 101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm JAZZ ALLEY: Lydia […]
photos by Bill Brackin Photos from the Origin Records 15th Anniversary Celebration on the Starbucks Stage at the Bumbershoot Festival of the Arts on Saturday, August 31, 2013. Matt Jorgensen +451 and Human Spirit performed the first two sets. Two bands with the same members spanning over 10 years of recordings. (Ryan Burns, Phil Sparks, […]
from the Bumbershoot Blog (The Jazz Showcase runs from Noon – 4:00pm at the Starbucks Mural Amphitheater Stage): The Seattle music scene is home to not only the infamous origins of grunge or the latest up-and-coming hip hop, but also to a recently revitalized, world-class jazz community with roots in Prohibition-era nightclubs. Bumbershoot is proud […]
Fall is almost upon us, School is almost back in session … so there are only a few more outside concerts to check out before the weather turns. THIS WEEKEND – JAZZ AT BUMBERSHOOT If you are headed to Bumbershoot this weekend, Saturday will host a few jazz shows including a 15 Year Celebration of […]
from Jim Wilke: For Pacific Northwest jazz fans in particular, here are some of the exceptional releases from artists living in Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver. Clipper Anderson – The Road Home – Origin Human Spirit – Dialogue Live at Earshot Festival – Origin Cory Weeds – Up A Step – Cellar Live Pearl Django – […]
We all know that this Friday, December 21, 2012 (the last day on the Mayan Calendar), is sure to be the last day on Earth for all mankind … so what better way to end all existence than to join drummer Matt Jorgensen at Tula’s Jazz Club for a stellar night of music. Jorgensen will […]
EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL: ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL AT BENAROYA HALL, 7:30PM Vijay Iyer Trio Cuong Vu’s Triggerfish Pianist Vijay Iyer, “the most daringly original jazz artist of this generation” (Chicago Tribune), recently became the first musician in 60 years to head five categories in a Down Beat critics poll. He joins bassist Stephan Crump […]