Wednesday Jazz

September 16, 2015 / / No Comments

THE ROYAL ROOM: 8:00pm: Piano Starts Here: Billy Strayhorn and Cole Porter “Lush Life”; 10:00pm: Birch Pereira & The Gin Joints
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Cascadia Big Band
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Central Washington University Jazz Band
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

THE PINK DOOR: Casey MacGill Trio
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Brad Gibson Presents
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Frank Kohl Trio
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, 206-365-4447, 8:00pm

Thursday Jazz

September 10, 2015 / / No Comments

ART OF JAZZ: Anton Schwartz & Friends
Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave, Seattle, 5:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Edda Glass / Max Hatt Quartet
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

NECTAR LOUNGE: Skerik/Flory-Barnes/Coe/Abouzied w/ Happy Orchestra & Fake Street Drive
412 N 36th S, Seattle, 9:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

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

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

THE ROYAL ROOM: The Rafael Tranquilino Band/ Being Lucius/ Shine
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 206-906-9920

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Out Loud!: A Cabaret – hosted by Ann Evans
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

SHUGGA JAZZ BISTRO: Chris James Quartet
317 Main Avenue South, Renton, 7:30pm

Overton Berry and Bruce Phares tonight at the Royal Room

September 9, 2015 / / No Comments

Old friends join together once again!

From 1978 until the mid ’90s, Seattle Jazz Legend Overton Berry and bassist Bruce Phares were featured headliners at countless venues and concerts in the Northwest. Their intuitive musical interaction on stage was legendary. During their time together, they were joined at the hip both musically and as friends (OB was Bruce and Donna’s best man at their wedding), performing most notably as a duet, but also in trio, quartet and larger formats, often with some of the greatest singers in northwest and international music.

Bruce left public performing in the mid ’90s for business pursuits, with the intention of returning to the stage some day.

Overton and Bruce have performed only 3 times in the last 10 years, each sold out shows and they bring their magic once again, this time to the venerated stage of The Royal Room in Columbia City, Seattle.

Wednesday, September 9 – Overton Berry/Bruce Phares Duo
THE ROYAL ROOM
5000 Rainier Ave South
Seattle
206-906-9920
8:00pm

Wednesday Jazz

September 9, 2015 / / No Comments

THE ROYAL ROOM: Overton Berry/Bruce Phares Duo
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Lisa Fox Group
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

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

THE PINK DOOR: Casey MacGill Trio
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Sundae & Mr. Goessl
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Julie Olson, with Steve Rice (piano), Cary Black (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, 206-789-1621

Friday Jazz

September 4, 2015 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: The Music of Horace Silver featuring Thomas Marriott
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Jered Byford: Student Showcase
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

SERAFINA: Alex Guilbert Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

DUOS LOUNGE: Jeff Ferguson’s Triangular Jazztet
2940 SW Avalon Way, 206-452-2452, 7:30pm

GRAZIE: Andre Thomas & Quiet Fire
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Jovino Santos Neto
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Joseph Vincent Meet & Greet with LeendaD/ Ranger & the “Re-Arrangers”/ Los Misterioso
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Johnny “Pinetree” Paynich & Brooke Lizotte
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, 206-365-4447, 8:00pm

SHUGA JAZZ BISTRO: Josephine Howell
317 Main Avenue South, Renton, 8:30pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocalists Carrie Wicks and Aria Prame, with Nick Allison and Dean Schmidt
9pm – Hot Minute
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

Bill Anschell at Tula’s this Saturday

September 3, 2015 / / No Comments

A note from Bill Anschell:

Just a quick note to let you know my trio, featuring bassist Phil Sparks and drummer Gary Hobbs, will be playing at Tula’s this Saturday evening. Both are great musicians; Phil was my long-time bandmate at the New Orleans, and I’ve worked with Gary in Susan Pascal’s quintet and Chuck Deardorf’s trio. This is the first time all three of us will play together.

Tula’s is in the headlines right now for being in the path of a wrecking ball, part of a large Belltown complex that will be remade into residential units. If you’ve never been there, or haven’t been there lately, it’s worth an evening just to see what a great venue it’s become, thanks mainly to the efforts of General Manager Jason Moore. It will be a terrible loss to me and all the other pianists in town; it’s probably the only jazz club in the world with an owner who tunes the piano religiously. That piano also happens to be a really nice instrument in a room with good sound and looks; it has no equal among clubs dedicated to Seattle artists.

Whether you come for the music or to pay tribute to the venue, it would be great to see you there. $16 cover; music from 7:30 to around 11:00 pm. Reservations are a good idea (206-443-4221), especially if you’d like to pick your table. Visit www.tulas.com for all the details.

—Bill

Thursday Jazz

September 3, 2015 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: A-Z Swinging Jazz with Travis Ranney, Mark Taylor, Stuart MacDonald and Greg Sinibaldi
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

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

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

THE ROYAL ROOM: The Royal Ramble
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 206-906-9920

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Happy 4tet featuring Tarik Abouzied, Tim Kennedy, Ian Sheridan, and Art Brown
216 Union Street, Seattle, 206-838-4333, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Jacob Zimmerman Quintet
9pm – Max Holmberg’s Organ Trio
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

The music of Horace Silver at Tula’s this Friday

September 2, 2015 / / No Comments

This Friday, September 4, Tula’s Jazz Club and Hudson Whiskey present the Music of Horace Silver with an all-star group featuring Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Cory Weeds (saxophone), Miles Black (piano), Michael Glynn (bass) and Julian MacDonough (drums)

Tula’s Jazz Club will be featuring a special edition, one time only, barrel-aged cocktail made from Hudson Whiskey, mixed and aged specially for the evening.

The music starts at 7:30pm. Make sure and make your reservations in advance by calling 206-443-4221.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 Second Ave, Seattle
Reservations: (206) 443-4221
Tickets: $20
Music starts at 7:30PM

Wednesday Jazz

September 2, 2015 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Smith / Staelens Big Band
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: GrandMothers of Invention
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

THE PINK DOOR: Casey MacGill Trio
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Paul Gabrielson Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

Tula’s Jazz Club listed as a property sold to developers

September 1, 2015 / / No Comments

A story in today’s (September 1) Puget Sound Business Journal lists the building occupied by Tula’s Jazz Club as one of the properties to be sold to an Atlanta developer who has plans for a 124-unit building.

The deal has not been finalized according to the article, but news of a sale is not surprising considering the building housing Mama’s Mexican Kitchen was sold earlier this year for $4.5 million. Seattle Jazz Scene spoke with Tula’s manager Jason Moore at the time of the Mama’s Mexican Kitchen sale and Moore commented that a sale of the Tula’s building in the future was not unexpected.

Seattle Jazz Scene will post updates as we hear more.

Tuesday Jazz

September 1, 2015 / / No Comments

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

JAZZ ALLEY: GrandMothers of Invention
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Electric Circus: A 60th Birthday Happening
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00pm

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

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff
2202 N 45th St, (206) 992-1120, 10:00pm

THE PINK DOOR: Casey MacGill Trio
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 8:00pm

Thursday Jazz

August 27, 2015 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Tim Kennedy Ensemble
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Bob Baumann & Friends
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

SHUGA JAZZ BISTRO: Chris James Quartet
317 Main Avenue South, Renton, 7:30pm

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

Kareem Kandi Announces New Tacoma Jazz Non-Profit

August 7, 2015 / / No Comments

via Earshot Jazz

Saxophonist, composer, and instructor Kareem Kandi is pleased to announce the launch of the Tacoma Jazz Association, a new non-profit based in the Tacoma area. With assistance from the Boxley Music Fund, run by Danny Kolke, the association will, among other programs, present a series of house concerts and workshops, provide educational and scholarship opportunities to young students, and host national and international artists. Tacoma Jazz Association will be part of the greater Jazz Clubs NW non-profit, supporting jazz in communities around the Pacific Northwest.

Tacoma’s B Sharp Coffee House (706 Opera Alley) will host the kickoff party for the new non-profit on Monday, August 24, at 6:30pm, with music by Kareem Kandi (sax), Danny Kolke (piano), Julian MacDonough (drums), Thomas Marriott (trumpet), and Michael Glynn (bass), along with Boxley’s student ensembles.
More information will be available at tacomajazzassociation.org and jazzclubNW.org.

Friday Jazz

August 6, 2015 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

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

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

SERAFINA: Frank Clayton Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

DUOS LOUNGE: Jeff Ferguson’s Triangular Jazztet
2940 SW Avalon Way, 206-452-2452, 7:30pm

GRAZIE: The Big Lebowskis
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Pornadoes
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: SeaProg Festival 2015
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Trish Hatley Quartet w/ Darin Clendenin Trio
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, 206-365-4447, 8:00pm

SHUGA JAZZ BISTRO: Josephine Howell
317 Main Avenue South, Renton, 8:30pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Scott Bemis
9pm – Jose Gonzales with Chris Symer (bass) and Matt Jorgensen (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

This Sunday on Jazz Northwest

August 6, 2015 / / No Comments

Jazz and Summertime are natural partners and next Tuesday night fans will be heading to the North City neighborhood of Shoreline for the 9th annual North City Jazz Walk from 7 to 10 PM. This Sunday, Jazz Northwest previews the Jazz Walk with music by Greta Matassa, Pearl Django and Jacqueline Tabor. These are three of the ten artists and groups appearing on August 11 in ten venues within walking distance of each other around 175th and 15th Avenue NE.

Also on this week’s show are the Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, Dmitiri Matheny and Stephanie Porter, all of whom will also be playing in the Seattle area next week. News about live jazz opportunities are always a part of Jazz Northwest on Sunday afternoons at 2 PM Pacific on 88.5 KPLU and streaming at kplu.org.

Next week, Jazz Northwest presents the first in a series of shows originating from Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend the last weekend of July. On August 16, you’ll hear highlights from an informal gig in downtown Port Townsend featuring international jazz stars Terell Stafford, Steve Wilson, Eric Reed and others.

More info:
northcityjazzwalk.org
jazznw.org

Stephanie Patton at Tula’s, Monday, August 3

July 29, 2015 / / No Comments

IMG_8089Vocalist Stephanie Patton will be performing at Tula’s on Monday, August 3, backed by the Tim Kennedy Trio.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 – 7:30PM

Stephanie Rebecca Patton
with the Tim Kennedy Trio

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 Second Avenue
Seattle

$10 cover charge

Monday Jazz

July 27, 2015 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Keb’ Mo’
2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

ROYAL ROOM: Bad Luck/ Enso/ Honey Noble
The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Michael Waldrop Big Band CD Release for Time Within Itself
2214 Second Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Bob Baumann & Friends
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BLUE MOON: Andy Coe Band
712 NE 45th St, Seattle, 206-675-9116, 10:00pm

NECTAR: Mo’ Jam Mondays w/ Morgan Gilkeson
412 N. 36th St., Seattle, 206.632.2020, 9:00pm

CAPITOL CIDER: Entre Mundos jam w/ Ernesto Pediangco
818 E Pike St, 9:00pm