TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Dave Anderson CD Release Party
BARCA: Clark Gibson Trio
JAZZ ALLEY: John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey
NEW ORLEANS: Skelbred/Jackson Quintet
BOXLEY’S: Jon Hamar and Tony Foster
BAD MONKEY BISTRO: Gail Pettis Trio
INTERBAY GOLF COURSE: Pearl Django
LUCID: The Hang w/ The Teaching
THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson & Tad Britton
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7Evan Shay Sextet
Saxophonist Dave Anderson will celebrate the release of his new CD, Clarity (Pony Boy Records), on Thursday, August 5th at Tula’s Jazz Club.
The CD has received rave reviews in JazzTimes and Audiophile Audition.
Thursday, August 5
“CLARITY” CD RELEASE PARTY
Dave Anderson Quartet featuring John Hansen (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Adam Kessler (drums), Tula’s, $10 (students with ID half off), 7:30-10:30 pm
Tula’s Jazz Club
2241 2nd Ave
Seattle
Reservations: 206-443-4221
Photos by Jim Levitt
THE HEATH BROTHERS
ROOM FOR THE BLUES
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Slant Quartet with Max Holmberg (drums), Rodger Pegues (piano), Evan Shay (sax) and Nate Parker (bass)
9pm – Dawn Clement Trio with Sachal Vasandani (Seattle Jazz Scene recommends you see this show!)
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Smith/Staelens Big Band
NEW ORLEANS: Legacy Band w/ Clarence Acox
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
BOXLEY’S: Glenn Miller Reunion Support Group
SERAFINA: Passarim
From Allen Vizzutti
I am writing for your help. The University of Washington School of Music has a new director, Richard Karpen, appointed by the Dean of Arts and Sciences last fall. He is a computer music advocate and not very interested in any of the traditional ensembles. He does not seem to value experience, expertise, accomplishments, visibility, effectiveness or credibility in school of music faculty.
I returned from touring out of the US for a month on July 13th to find a form letter from the UW School of Music director’s office informing me that under the guise of budget considerations my 10 year Artist in Residency position as trumpet professor for the UW School of Music has been eliminated. I had no warning in which to prepare for the loss of salary and health care. Computer music advocate, Karpen did not have the backbone or courtesy to discuss his plan with me personally or by email. During the last year I initiated 2 meetings in person with him to discuss cuts and the future. His attitude was condescending and he offered no information. In my professional life I have never been treated so disrespectfully.
Under the direction of computer music advocate, Karpen, during the last academic year, the brass faculty at UW went through several days of auditions for admission and scholarships only to be informed after deliberations were completed that we would not be allowed to admit anyone on trumpet, trombone or tuba in spite of a very talented and needed crop of applicants. Students and parents had traveled at their expense to audition when it was known by the administration that they had no chance for admission.
One extremely gifted and academically strong trumpet student was awarded the largest scholarship the brass department had available. He was never told of his award and was wait listed indefinitely. When his very concerned parents finally contacted the director just before the deadline for university acceptances expired, Karpen said and I quote, “You will never study with Allen Vizzutti.” The student’s father told me about this exchange later.
I am deeply concerned by the disturbing trend at the UW School of Music to devalue musical fundamentals, impose narrow artistic vision and undermine the faculty. I am now asking you, if you are willing to do so, to voice your opinion about my teaching, playing and/or the value of traditional music education, (in addition to contemporary music), or anything else you wish to say, to the Interim President of UW, the Dean of Arts and the Director of the UW School of Music at the following email addresses.
Richard Karpen < [email protected]> (director)
Anna Mari Cause < [email protected]> (dean)
Phyllis M. Wise < [email protected]> (Interim President)
After dedicating a major part of my life to music education I am now reaching out for your support. Please forward this letter to your music colleagues and friends. I would love to see the emails to UW go viral.
Thank you. Allen Vizzutti
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band
JAZZ ALLEY: Guy Davis
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
DULCES LATIN BISTRO: Eric Verlinde
SEAMONSTER: McTuff Trio
THE MIX: Don Mock
OWL ‘N THISTLE: Jam w/ Eric Verlinde & Jose Martinez
MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Karin Kajita
LUCID: Bergman Broom & Andi Francouer
JAZZ ALLEY: Mose Allison
TULAS JAZZ CLUB:
3pm – Reggie Goings/ Hadley Caliman Quintet
8pm – Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
BOXLEY’S: Danny Kolke Trio
CAFE RACER: Racer Sessions
5828 Roosevelt Way NE, 8pm
BAKE’S PLACE: Sunday Breakfast w/ Michael Gotz
DARRELL’S TAVERN: Kevin McCarthy & Friends Jam Session
18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, 8pm
TOST: WACO (Washington Composer’s Orchestra), 8pm