Thursday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: The Kora Band
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Jerry Zimmerman
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

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

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm

LUCID: The Hang
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Jon Hamar and Tony Foster
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

EASTSIDE TAVERN: McTuff
410 4th Ave E, 10:00PM

And if you are by your computer, Matt Jorgensen is leading a group tonight at Smalls in New York City featuring Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Wayne Escoffery (saxophone), Orrin Evans (piano) and Joe Martin (bass). You can watch is live online by clicking here.

Madeleine Peyroux returns to Jazz Alley

from The Seattle Times:

She’s got a new album coming out soon (“Standin’ on the Rooftop”), and what better way to launch it than with a tour that begins in Seattle? The merveilleux Madeleine Peyroux, she of the languorous voice redolent of smoky Parisian nightspots of yore, visits Jazz Alley with her combo and a cache of tunes old and new. On the song list no doubt will be cuts from her latest, “rootsier” disc, which includes a song by Lennon-McCartney and material by Peyroux herself. Thursday-April 2 at Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $36 (206-441-9729 or www.jazzalley.com).

Wednesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Jake Shimabukuro
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Bonnie Birch
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

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

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: The McKarrtet
1707 NW Market St, 206-789-1621

LUCID: Vocalize-It Hosted by Katrina Kope
5241 University Ave NE, Seattle, 206-402-3042, 8:30pm

Tuesday Jazz

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Jake Shimabukuro
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Karin Kajita
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

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

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

VITO’S: Wally Shoup Quartet
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Owcharuk Trio and guests
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621, 7:00pm

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

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

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

Photos: Lynne Arriale at Jazz Alley

Photos by Jim Levitt

Pianist Lynne Arriale and her bandmates Omer Avital (bass) and Anthony Pinciotti (drums) at Jazz Alley on Wednesday, March 23, the second night of her two-night stand there,

The trio played many of the tunes from Lynne’s most recent recording, Convergence. She surprised the lucky people who were still in the club fifteen minutes after the show ended by coming back on stage for a beautiful solo take on Abdullah Ibrahim’s “Mountain of the Night.”

Tickets on sale for the Ballard Jazz Festival

Tickets are now on sale for the 2011 Ballard Jazz Festival which runs April 20-23. Pre-sale tickets are discounted, with the largest discount available to those who purchase before April 1 (Friday).

Click here to visit the Ballard Jazz Festival website.

This year’s festival is headlined by pianist Mitchel Forman and his quartet, featuring Chuck Loeb, Kevin Axt and Marvin “Smitty” Smith, as well as the East-West Trumpet Summit featuring trumpeters Ray Vega and Thomas Marriott. Rounding out the schedule is The Ballard Jazz Walk, Swedish Pancake Jazz Brunch, Brotherhood of the Drum and Guitar Summit.

Monday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Boyd Phelps Sax Attack
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Michelle shocked
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

AMORE: John Terpin Trio
2301 5th Ave, 206-770-0606, 7:30pm

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

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Howard Dixon
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Chief Kanim Middle School
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

Monday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Boyd Phelps Sax Attack
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Michelle Shocked
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

AMORE: John Terpin Trio
2301 5th Ave, 206-770-0606, 7:30pm

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

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Howard Dixon
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Chief Kanim Middle School
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

LAKE UNION CAFE: Bernie Jacobs & Katrina Kope
3119 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, 7:00pm

Sunday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3pm – Fairly Honest Jazz Band
8pm – Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

JAZZ ALLEY:
Tower of Power
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729

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

BAKE’S PLACE:
10am – Sunday Breakfasts w/guitarist Michael Gotz
6:45pm – Pearl Django w/ Greta Matassa
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

CAFE RACER: Racer Sessions
5828 Roosevelt Way NE, 8pm

DARRELL’S TAVERN: Jam w/ Kevin McCarthy
18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, 8pm

Saturday Jazz

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

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

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

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: How Now Brown Cow
216 Union St, 206-838-4333

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Jose Gonzales
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm and 9pm – Arts and Sciences & Seth Alexander Trio
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

BAKE’S PLACE: Michael Tomlinson
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Rik Wright’s Zen Tornado & Iron Kim Style
Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N. 8pm. More info: chapelspace.blogspot.com

GALLERY 1412: Neume Clarinet Trio w/ Jesse Canterbury, Jenny Ziefel, Paul Hoskin
1412 18th Ave, 8pm. More info: www.gallery1412.org

Friday Jazz

THE CHAPEL: Chad McCullough and Wayne Horvitz; Brent Jensen / Krispen Hartung / Bill Anschell
The Chapel Performance Space (4639 Sunnyside Avenue North), 8:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Susan Pascal Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

NEW ORLEANS: Thomas Marriott’s Flexicon<(1 year anniversary concert)
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm

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

AMORE: Lonnie Williams
2301 5th Ave, (206) 770-0606

BAKE’S PLACE: Butch Harrison and Good Company with special guest vocalist Josephine Howell
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

BOXLEY’S: Bryan Urban’s Blue Oasis
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Craig Hoyer Quartet
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Mosby Cogswell w/ Chris Hyde
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7PM: Jim Page and Rodney Cordner; 9pm: Momentum Jazz Quartet
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, 206-789-1621

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Stephanie Porter & Friends
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Casey MacGill
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

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

UNIVERSITY PREP FOUNDER’S HALL: Seattle Jazz Composers Ensemble
8000 25th Ave NE, Seattle, 7:00pm
from Earshot: The Seattle Jazz Composers Ensemble presents the first of three concert programs for the 2011 season: Jazz Impressions of Classic Video Game Music. The concert features arrangements by composers Andrew Boscardin, Evan Flory-Barnes, Nate Omdal, Michael Owcharuk, Josh Rawlings, and Charlie Smith – large ensemble works written for 17-piece big band, featuring music from Metroid, Kid Icarus, Super Mario Bros., Castlevania, and Street Fighter 2. The Seattle Jazz Composers Ensemble (SJCE) exists to create and perform new compositions by Pacific Northwest composers and arrangers while providing sustainable opportunities for continuing education and work advancement for professional musicians. Within this context SJCE strives to provide the public with unique, compelling community events at the lowest cost possible, integrate cross-disciplinary elements to transcend the traditional concert format, showcase Pacific Northwest composers and musicians on a national level, and channel public and private funding directly into the hands of artists for their work. Their presentation of the music of classic video games is a family-friendly concert at University Prep Founder’s Hall (8000 25th Ave NE), March 25. Admission is $15 general, $8 students and seniors. More information at www.seattlejazzcomposersensemble.com.

Thursday Jazz

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

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

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Jerry Zimmerman
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

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

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm

LUCID: The Hang
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Dave Anderson Duo
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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: Annie Reed
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, 206-789-1621

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Cassia DeMayo Quintet
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, 206-547-4134

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Jazz Decree Trio
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, 206-365-4447, 7:00pm

Wednesday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Seattle Central Jazz Orchestra
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Lynne Arriale
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Bonnie Birch
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

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

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: Vocal Showcase featuring Alison Pollowitz, Sherry Mathers and Tammy Burdette; 9pm: Vocal Jam hosted by Chip Parker
1707 NW Market St, 206-789-1621

LUCID: Michelle Searle, Evan Flory-Barnes & Friends
5241 University Ave NE, Seattle, 206-402-3042, 8:30pm

Chad McCullough / Krispen Hartung Trio at The Chapel this Friday

FRIDAY, MARCH 25
Chad McCullough and Wayne Horvitz
Brent Jensen / Krispen Hartung / Bill Anschell

The Chapel Performance Space
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle
8:00 PM; $5 – $15 sliding scale at the door (cash/checks only).

Chad McCullough is one of the busiest trumpet players on the NW scene. He’s released three albums in the last two years under his own name, is a member of the Kora Band, and has toured several of his projects throughout Europe, Canada and the US. Tonight McCullough presents his new project, performing on effected trumpet in a trio with pianist Wayne Horvitz and a special guest.

Saxophonist Brent Jensen and guitarist Krispen Hartung have collaborated together for years, and this concert will bring pianist Bill Anschell into the group, expanding the dynamic interplay between the musicians. Jensen, a frequent face in the NW jazz scene, has released a duo record with Anschell (We Couldn’t Agree More, Origin 2009). Hartung has been actively involved in the Boise music scene for over 20 years, and is founder and artistic director of the Boise Creative and Improvised Music Festival. Bill Anschell has played and/or recorded with a host of jazz greats including Richard Davis, Ron Carter, Benny Golsen and Russell Malone.

Monday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Vocal Jam with Darin Clendenin Trio
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Seventh Annual Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

AMORE: John Terpin Trio
2301 5th Ave, 206-770-0606, 7:30pm

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

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Howard Dixon
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

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

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

Golden Ear Award Winners

Recording of the Year: The Kora Band

Acoustic Group: Thomas Marriott

Alternative Jazz Group: Speak

Instrumentalist of the year: Bill Anschell

Vocalist of the year: Gail Pettis

Emerging Artist: Paul Kikuchi

Concert of the year: Speak CD Release Concert

Hall of Fame:
Chuck Deardorf
Wayne Horvitz

Sunday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3pm – Jay Thomas Big Band
8pm – Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

JAZZ ALLEY:
Jim Hall: 80 Years Young ft. Greg Osby, Steve Laspina & Joey Baron
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729

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

BAKE’S PLACE:
10am – Sunday Breakfasts w/guitarist Michael Gotz
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

CAFE RACER: Racer Sessions
5828 Roosevelt Way NE, 8pm

DARRELL’S TAVERN: Jam w/ Kevin McCarthy
18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, 8pm

Saturday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Jim Hall: 80 Years Young ft. Greg Osby, Steve Laspina & Joey Baron
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Kelly Eisenhour Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Theoretics
216 Union St, 206-838-4333

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Rachael Gavaletz w/ Bill Charney
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Mercedes Nicole and Dee Brown
9pm – Tribute to Bruce Cockburn
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

BAKE’S PLACE: Clockwork
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

Jazz on deck: Golden Ear Awards, Jim Hall, Lynne Arriale

from The Seattle Times:

It’s that time of year again — the Golden Ear Awards, annual praise night for the Seattle jazz community. The balloting is over, but you can still enjoy crowning the winners while listening at Tula’s to the estimable bassist Chuck Deardorf, who’s bringing sizzling Portland alto saxophonist Warren Rand up for the occasion. The rest of the quintet features Dawn Clement (piano), Dave Peterson (guitar) and Gary Hobbs (drums).

There were some strong candidates this year. Deardorf is up for a well-deserved Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame award and, for best album, the nominees span nearly a century, from the crisp young lions of Seattle’s Speak to 84-year-old veteran saxophonist Jimmy Heath, with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra.

Continue reading at The Seattle Times.

Note: The Earshot Golden Ear Awards will be held Sunday, March 20 at 7:00pm

Tula’s Jazz Club, 2214 2nd Ave, Seattle. 206-443-4221

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Stephanie Porter Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Jim Hall with Greg Osby, Steve Laspina & Joey Baron
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

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

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: DOA Trio
216 Union St, 206-838-4333, 9:00pm

AMORE: Lonnie Williams
2301 5th Ave, (206) 770-0606

BAKE’S PLACE: Gail Pettis
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

BOXLEY’S: Bryan Urban’s Blue Oasis
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Greg Schroeder Quartet
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Greta Matassa w/ Darin Clendenin
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7PM: Ambience with Leah Natale; 9pm: Le Chat Blanc Cabaret
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, 206-789-1621

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Mike Eggerling & Randy Mcmillan
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

GRAZIE: Jose Gonzales Trio
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm