Saturday Jazz

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

JAZZ ALLEY: “A Night in Treme” featuring Rebirth Brass Band, Donald Harrison Jr., Glen David Andrews and James “12” Andrews
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Mia Vermillion
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

ST. CLOUD’S: Jose “Juicy” Gonzales Trio
1131 34th Ave, Seattle, 206-726-1522

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

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Trio w/ Sue Nixon
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

VINO AT THE LANDING: Brooks Giles Trio
800 N 10th Pl, Renton, 7:00pm

VITO’S: 6pm: Ruby Bishop; 9:00pm: Yogi and the Yoginis
927 9th Ave, Seattle

LUCID: Trip The Light
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:30pm

SORRENTO HOTEL: Greta Matassa
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

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

Yes, Virginia, There Is Jazz at Bumbershoot

from Earshot Jazz:

Sunday, September 4
Level 3 at EMP
325 5th Avenue North

Compiled by Danielle Bias

As in past years, not a lot of jazz makes it under the broad umbrella of Bumbershoot on Labor Day weekends, but Matt Jorgensen of Origin Records and the Ballard Jazz Festival has curated a lineup for Bumbershoot’s Seattle Jazz Showcase that deserves attention. Since moving back to Seattle in 2002 after 10 years in New York City, Jorgensen has been active in all aspects of the Seattle jazz scene. He has recorded four CDs with his group Matt Jorgensen +451, which picked up an award for Best Acoustic Jazz Group by Earshot Jazz in 2003.

Some readers will remember a bygone era when jazz musicians like Hadley Caliman and Phil Sparks played the Northwest Court from nearly dawn until dusk, sometimes playing several sets over the weekend. This year, jazz is showcased on one day during the festival in a new venue for Bumbershoot attendees, EMP’s Level 3. Not a bad spot for jazz, especially considering Seattle’s unpredictable summer weather; Level 3 also hosted events during last year’s Earshot Jazz Festival.

Here is this year’s jazz lineup at Bumbershoot. All events take place on Sunday, September 4, 2011.

Noon: Gail Pettis Quartet
Five-time nominee and winner of the Earshot Golden Ear Award Northwest Vocalist of the Year in 2007 and 2010, Pettis’s rich, warm vocals and understated phrasing have been described as “deliciously soulful” by Cadence magazine. Her 2007 debut CD, May I Come In?, was given a warm reception by XM Satellite Radio and Music Choice Television as well as by stations across the United States and in Germany and Portugal. This recording was also nominated for Earshot’s 2007 Northwest Recording of the Year Golden Ear Award. Her eagerly awaited sophomore recording, Here in the Moment, was released in January 2010 on Origin/OA2 Records. Pettis’s refreshing readings of standard songs have been embraced by listeners, resulting in a 14-week stay (peaking at #5) on the JazzWeek National Airplay Chart.

1:30PM: Wayne Horvitz “Cafe Paloma Band”
Horvitz barely needs introduction. The composer, pianist, and electronic musician has performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. He has performed and collaborated with Bill Frisell, Butch Morris, John Zorn, Robin Holcomb, Fred Frith, Julian Priester, Philip Wilson, Michael Shrieve, Bobby Previte, and many others. Horvitz is a 2001 recipient of the Seattle Artist Trust Fellowship; 2003 and 2006 recipient of the City of Seattle Office of Arts and Culture Fellowship; 2002 recipient of the Rockefeller Map Grant for Joe Hill, 16 Actions for Chamber Orchestra, Voices and Improviser; and the 2008 NEA American Masterpieces grant for “These Hills of Glory” for string quartet and improviser. Horvitz has also lent his tremendous musical vocabulary to a variety of film and video pieces, including two projects with director Gus Van Sant.

3PM: Thomas Marriott’s Human Spirit
A seven-time Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Award winner with collaborations with Brian Lynch and Charlie Hunter to his credit, Marriott stands out among today’s top instrumentalists. Human Spirit is the trumpeter’s seventh well-received recording on Origin Records. The group features Mark Taylor on alto saxophone, Jorgensen on drums, and Gary Versace on Hammond B-3 organ. The quartet explores music by Duke Ellington and Miles Davis as well as compelling originals.

Single-day tickets, three-day passes and Gold and Platinum passes for Bumbershoot 2011 are available for purchase at bumbershoot.strangertickets.com.

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: “A Night in Treme” featuring Rebirth Brass Band, Donald Harrison Jr., Glen David Andrews and James “12” Andrews
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Frank Vignola Trio
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

HIROSHI’S: Jazz and Sushi
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

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

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

SCOTCH AND VINE: Milo Peterson Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Trish Hatley w/ Hans Brehmer
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Carmen Staaf and Raphaelle Brochet
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Double Scotts on the Rocks
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Djangomatics
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

SORRENTO HOTEL: Kristin Chambers
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

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

Thursday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: “A Night in Treme” featuring Rebirth Brass Band, Donald Harrison Jr., Glen David Andrews and James “12” Andrews
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: John Hansen / Bert Gulhaugen Vocal Showcase
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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: Bill Anschell and Jay Thomas
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BARCA: Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm

VITO’S: Correo Aereo
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

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