Saturday Jazz

April 30, 2011 / / No Comments

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Joe Lovano Us Five
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

IMPfest: Burn List, Neil Welch, Kromer
Arabica Lounge, 1550 Olive Way, Seattle, 8:00pm

NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL: SRJO, “Zen Of Ten”
200 University St, Seattle, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Leah Stillwell with Greg Williamson Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Stephanie Porter w/ Ryan Shea Smith
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Dorothy Rodes
9pm – Alma Villegas
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

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

SERAFINA: Jose Gonzales Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

SEAMONSTER: Barrett Martin Group
2202 N 45th St, Seattle, 206-992-1120, 10:00pm

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

Review: Jason Parker, Five Leaves Left

April 29, 2011 / / No Comments

from All About Jazz.com:

For its fourth album, the Jason Parker Quartet takes a sharp departure from its previous three efforts. Rather than simply cutting another solid straight-ahead quartet date, trumpeter Parker has added vocalist Michele Khazak, and multi-woodwind blower Cynthia Mullis, to reinterpret an entire folk-pop album: Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left (Island Records, 1969). Despite being far outside the typical jazz cannon, Drake’s music continues to receive coverage from a number of jazz artists, including pianist Brad Mehldau, proving that unexpected choices can yield truly inspired performances, and Five Leaves Left is just that, in spades.

Drake was a tortured singer-songwriter, committing suicide in 1974 at the age of 26, after a debilitating struggle with depression. His lyrics are eloquent, melancholy and substantive, and translate well to the jazz idiom, especially compared to some lighter standards. These songs are not happy and gay, but they make a beautiful libretto, and it is refreshing to hear such great poetry.

Parker made an exceptional pick in vocalist Michele Khazak. She has a rich, emotive—even slightly smoky—alto that perfectly complements the words’ moodiness, which she delivers seemingly from a position of emotional strength rather than vulnerability. As good as Drake’s lyrics are, Khazak’s voice is so beautiful that it’s easy to overlook them in favor of simply listening to her voice.

Of course, at the core of this date is a great quartet, with a woodwind addition, and half the record is given over to strictly instrumental numbers. Parker plays his horn open, with very warm tone and, in places, a bit of a Spanish tinge. It’s an attractive sound from a musician with a terrific melodic aesthetic. No overblown histrionics, just a great performance.

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Photos: Ron Hudson Memorial

April 29, 2011 / / No Comments

Photos from Ron Hudson’s Memorial at Jazz Alley.

Pictured are the Roosevelt High School Jazz Band and the Origin All-Star Group (Chad McCullough and Thomas Marriott – trumpet; Mark Taylor – saxophone; Rick Mandyck – piano; Chuck Deardorf – bass; John Bishop – drums)

Friday Jazz

April 29, 2011 / / No Comments

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

THE CHAPEL: Jim Knapp & Scrape
Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, 8:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Joe Lovano Us Five
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+

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

BAKE’S PLACE: David Lanz & The Liverpool Trio
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

BOXLEY’S: Dave Anderson’s Trio Real
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Dan Kramlich, Chuck Kistler & Greg Williamson
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

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

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Momentum Jazz Quartet
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: Todd DelGiudice Quartet CD Release; 9pm: Ian Lang and Nancy K Dillon; 11pm: Fauckie Prime with Geoff Harper (bass), Hans Teuber (sax) and Jose Martinez (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

LUCID JAZZ LOUNGE: Quiet Fire
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

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

PINK DOOR: Michel Navedo & Cassia Demayo
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 9:00pm

SERAFINA: Tim Kennedy Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

Wednesday Jazz

April 27, 2011 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Pinetop Perkins TRIBUTE with Hubert Sumlin and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Beth Winter Showcase
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

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: Vocal Showcase featuring Rosemary Sweeney, Marti MacEwan and Cara Francis; 9pm: Vocal Jam hosted by Dan Czaran
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Peter Daniel
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000

VITO’S: Jerry Zimmerman
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 7:00pm

Chuck Deardorf Recovering

April 26, 2011 / / No Comments

Bassist Chuck Deardorf went into the hospital today to receive a kidney transplant from his brother.

From a post on Facebook we can report that he is in recovery:

At 7:30 tonight, Kelly [Harland, Chuck’s wife] reports that both brothers are doing well after the surgery. One hell of a day for her. All sounds good.

Tuesday Jazz

April 26, 2011 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Pinetop Perkins Tribute with Hubert Sumlin and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Little Big Band
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 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

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

BOXLEY’S: Snoqualmie Middle School Jazz Band
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

Sunday Jazz

April 24, 2011 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
4pm – Chrissy Lewis Quintet
8pm – Randy Burgeson Quintet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

JAZZ ALLEY: Maceo Parker
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 – Sinatra at the Sands with Joey Jewell & Trish Hatley
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

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

DARRELL’S TAVERN: Kevin Mccarthy & Friends Jam Session
18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, 8

FAIRE GALLERY CAFE: Jam w/ Special O.P.S.
1351 E Olive Way, Seattle 206-652-0781

Saturday Jazz

April 23, 2011 / / No Comments

NORDIC HERITAGE MUSEUM: Ballard Jazz Festival with Mitchel Forman Quartet and East-West Trumpet Summit
3014 NW 67th Street, 7:30pm

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

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

BOXLEY’S: Christopher Woitach Quartet
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: Bottom Line Duo
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Rik Wright Quintet
9pm – Triptet
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

BAKE’S PLACE: Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

LUCID: AfroFox and STARCHILDE
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042

SERAFINA: Alex Guilbert Trio
Serafina, 2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

Ballard Jazz Walk Tonight

April 22, 2011 / / No Comments

Tickets available at:
New York Fashion Academy
5201 Ballard Ave NW

for more information:
http://www.ballardjazzfestival.com/jazzwalk.php

THE NEW YORK FASHION ACADEMY: Brent Jensen Quartet

CONOR BYRNE PUB: Origin Uber Band; The Kora Band

LOCK & KEEL: Cory Weeds Quintet

BAD ALBERT’S: Steve Korn Quartet

SALMON BAY EAGLES
DOWNSTAIRS: Go By Train; Upper Left Trio
UPSTAIRS: Burn List; Slumgum

SKARBO’S FURNITURE: Ben Thomas Trio

LEIF ERIKSON HALL: Cornish Vocal Jazz Ensemble; Greta Matassa Quartet; Wayne Horvitz Cafe Paloma Band

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Cornish Latin Jazz Group; Peter Daniel Quartet; Ray Vega & the Bill Anschell Trio

RESOLUTION AUDIO: John Stowell and Rob Davis

THAIKU: Jon Alberts / Jeff Johnson / Tad Britton Trio

ASTER COFFEE LOUNGE: Steve Treseler Duo

THE COPPER GATE: The Suffering F**kheads

Friday Jazz

April 22, 2011 / / No Comments

Ballard Jazz Festival: Ballard Jazz Walk (see post above)

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

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

NEW ORLEANS: Travis Ranney Quartet
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: Bake and Friends
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

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

HIROSHI’S: Carolyn Graye Quartet
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Phil Westbrook
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Rick Leppanen Trio
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

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

LUCID JAZZ LOUNGE: The Prospect
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

GRAZIE: James Bernhard Blues Fusion
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

Earshot Meeting Tonight

April 21, 2011 / / No Comments

Earshot Jazz will hold an open board meeting and general community forum on Thursday, April 21, 5-6:30pm at Tula’s Jazz Club, 2214 2nd Ave in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring their questions, ideas, and suggestions for the Earshot organization. There will be a sign-up sheet for public comment, and Earshot staff and board members will be available to answer questions and receive suggestions.

Thursday Jazz

April 21, 2011 / / No Comments

BALLARD JAZZ FESTIVAL – Day 2

Conor Byrne Pub: Guitar Summit
5140 Ballard Avenue NW, 8:00pm
performances by Dan Balmer, John Stowell, Don Mock and more!

and the rest …

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Maceo Parker
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: Victor Noriega 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

FAIRE GALLERY CAFE: Brekenridge Cartwright jam
1351 E Olive Way, Seattle, 206-652-0781, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Ivory Smith
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Cassia Demayo Quintet
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000, 9:00pm

Ballard Jazz Festival starts tonight / Wednesday Jazz

April 20, 2011 / / No Comments

BALLARD JAZZ FESTIVAL – Day 1

Conor Byrne Pub: Brotherhood of the Drum
5140 Ballard Avenue NW, 8:00pm
performances by Michael Shrieve, Kobie Watkins, Evan Woodle and Gregg Keplinger

… and the rest …

JAZZ ALLEY: Gail Pettis
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jeannette d’Armand Quartet
7:30pmJose Gonzales / Kim Rushing Group
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: Dan Kramlich
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

LUCID: The Highlife
5241 University Ave NE, Seattle, 206-402-3042, 8:30pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Paul Kemmish and Beth Fleenor
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Peter Daniel
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000

VITO’S: Jerry Zimmerman
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 7:00pm

Barney McClure on Jazz Northwest this weekend

April 20, 2011 / / No Comments

Barney McClure has been a boatbuilder, Mayor of Port Townsend, State Representative, Events Organizer and more, but it’s as a jazz musician we know him best. Whether playing piano or organ, leading his own groups, or backing singers and touring artists, Barney McClure has been a prominent part of the Northwest jazz scene for many years. After an 11 year sojourn in Alaska, he’s back in the Seattle area and in one of his first major appearances since his return, he played an Art of Jazz concert at The Seattle Art Museum. Jazz Northwest recorded the concert and it airs Sunday, April 24 at 1 PM PDT on 88.5, KPLU and kplu.org.

Joining Barney McClure at the piano are Clipper Anderson, bass, Dean Hodges on drums and Ernesto Pediangco on percussion. in a concert including both standards and original compositions. The Art of Jazz concerts are presented by Earshot Jazz and the Seattle Art Museum with the support of 88.5 KPLU and the Seattle Weekly.

Jazz Northwest is recorded and produced by Jim Wilke exclusively for 88.5 KPLU and kplu.org. The program is also available as a podcast from kplu.org.

Tuesday Jazz

April 19, 2011 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Gail Pettis
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

TRACTOR TAVERN: Garage a Trois
5213 Ballard NW, 206-789-3599, 9:30pm

VITO’S: Evan Flory-Barnes
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Flow Quintet
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: Mt Si High School Jazz Band
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

Monday Jazz

April 18, 2011 / / No Comments

KIRKLAND PERFORMANCE CENTER: Jazz for Japan benefit
350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 7:30

JAZZ ALLEY: Willie and Lobo
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

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

AMORE: JT/TK Quartet
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

LOOKOUT PUB: Michael Owcharuk Duo
757 Bellevue Ave E, Bellevue, 8:00pm

Philadelphia Orchestra Board Approves Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

April 17, 2011 / / No Comments

PHILADELPHIA — The world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra, long considered one of the best in the nation, will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection – an apparent first in recent history for a major U.S. orchestra.

Board chairman Richard Worley said members made a nearly unanimous vote Saturday to file for reorganization in a federal bankruptcy court in Philadelphia after a “long meeting, thoughtful meeting, emotional meeting.”

“We’re running low on cash, we’re running a deficit, and we have to put ourselves in a position to attract investment funds to help us,” Worley told reporters.

Allison Vulgamore, president and chief executive officer, also cited a “tremendous decline” in audiences over the past five years.

Officials stressed, however, that concerts would go on as scheduled, including the evening’s performance of a Mahler symphony. And they said a revitalization campaign was planned to increase revenues by about two-thirds and bring in new art and audiences.

Continue reading at The Huffington Post