Third Tier tickets are now available for Keith Jarrett, starting at $25

Benaroya Hall has opened up Third Tier tickets for tomorrow’s Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette performance. Tickets start at $25 ($23 for Earshot members and senior citizens, $12 for students) and can be purchased directed through Benaroya Hall by calling (206) 215-4747 or online.

Tuesday, November 1
Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette
Benaroya Hall S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium,
8pm

The superb jazz trio, the most revered of modern times, with three consummate masters of their instruments and the trio format: pianist Keith Jarrett returns with bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette. As transporting as it gets. Book early. $25-$88.50 (Welcomed by KPLU 88.5FM NPR)

Monday Jazz

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

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

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

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

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

Photos: Nelda Swiggett’s Stringtet

from EyeShotJazz.com

Earshot Jazz Festival 2011 presented Seattle gem, pianist Nelda Swiggett, who creates what All About Jazz called “refined and confident, open and inviting” music with “a bright palette, a sinewy execution, and a powerful, assertive command” with Chris Symer (bass), Byron Vannoy (drums), Rachel Swerdlow (viola), and Walter Gray (cello).

Saturday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

Town Hall Seattle, 8pm
The Bad Plus

NOTE: Das Kapital has cancelled their US tour and will not be opening for this event.
Acclaimed, controversial, always brilliant, The Bad Plus – bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson, drummer David King – have broken down the walls of jazz convention. $24 general, $22 members/seniors, $12 students (Welcomed by KBCS 91.3FM)

Poncho Concert Hall, Cornish College, 8pm
Jay Clayton Group
Jerry Granelli Trio

A night of Cornish alums. Vaunted vocalist Jay Clayton’s quartet includes pianist Dawn Clement. Drummer Jerry Granelli, whom Jazz Times called “one of those uncategorizable veteran percussionists who’s done it all,” appears with his longtime trio of Danny Oore (sax) and Simon Fisk (bass/cello). $18 general, $16 members/seniors, $10 students

Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya, 7pm
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra – “An Evening with Ol’ Blue Eyes:The Music of Frank Sinatra”

The Seattle region’s all-star jazz aggregation tributes everyone’s favorite blue-eyed songster with the big band jazz of Quincy Jones, Count Basie, and Nelson Riddle, accompanied by guest vocalists. $15-$39 (Presented by Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra)

Tula’s Jazz Club, 8pm
Travis Shook Trio

The pianist – a former Seattleite who was Earshot Golden Ear Award winner for best emerging jazz artist in 1992 and 1993 – gained early notoriety with drum legend Tony Williams, vocalist Betty Carter, and his own brilliant trio releases. Here, he appears with Matt Jorgensen (drums) and Essiet Essiet (bass). $14 general, $12 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

and the rest …

JAZZ ALLEY: John Scofield Jazz Quartet Featuring Michael Eckroth, Ben Street and Greg Hutchinson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Butch Harrison
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

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

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Kelly Harland
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE Issaquah, (425) 391-3335, 7:30pm

LUCID: A Trip The Light Halloween Night
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

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

909 COFFEE AND WINE: Jose “Juicy” Gonzales Trio
909 SW 152nd St, Burien, 8:30pm

Photos: Jay Thomas / Shunzo Ohno Group

from Eye Shot Jazz:

Jay Thomas performed last Saturday and Sunday at Tula’s with the Shunzo Ohno Group as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival 2011. Seattle’s multihorn great collaborated with the searing, stylish, New York-based Japanese trumpet bebopper Shunzo Ohno, a veteran of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and Phil Sparks, bass John Hanson, piano.

Here are some pictures from their performance.

See more photos at Eye Shot Jazz.

Friday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

Poncho Concert Hall, Cornish College, 8pm
Scrape w/ Jay Clayton

Cornish College trumpeter/composer Jim Knapp and his one-time student, viola player Eyvind Kang, lead a 16-piece string orchestra, joined by the incomparable vocalist Jay Clayton, who returns from New York to Cornish, where she taught for many years, to mark her 70th birthday. $18 general, $16 members/seniors, $10 students

Tula’s Jazz Club, 8pm
Travis Shook Trio

The pianist – a former Seattleite who was Earshot Golden Ear Award winner for best emerging jazz artist in 1992 and 1993 – gained early notoriety with drum legend Tony Williams, vocalist Betty Carter, and his own brilliant trio releases. Here, he appears with Matt Jorgensen (drums) and Essiet Essiet (bass). $14 general, $12 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

and the rest …

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

JAZZ ALLEY: John Scofield Jazz Quartet Featuring Michael Eckroth, Ben Street and Greg Hutchinson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

CAFE PALOMA: Wayne Horvitz
93 Yesler Way, Seattle, 206-405-1920, 7:30pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Terry Holder
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE Issaquah, (425) 391-3335, 7:30pm

HIROSHI’S: Karen Shivers Quartet
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

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

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

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Murl Allen Sanders
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
9pm – elizabeth! – LA-based jazz artist on vocals and trombone joined by Bill Anschell (piano) and Chris Symer (bass)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

VITO’S: Yada Yada Blues Band
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

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

SCOTCH AND VINE: Katy Bourne & Randy Halberstadt
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

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

Thursday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

PONCHO CONCERT HALL, CORNISH COLLEGE, 12PM
Masterclass with Boom Tic Boom

Drummer Allison Miller, violinist Jenny Scheinman, pianist Myra Melford, and bassist Todd Sickafoose are Boom Tic Boom. Join us to hear this explosive quartet preview their evening concert and share their insights on music making. Free and open to the public.

PONCHO CONCERT HALL, CORNISH COLLEGE, 8pm
Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom

When not accompanying Peter Gabriel, Ani DiFranco, or Brandi Carlisle, Allison Miller is a stellar jazz drummer. She brings to Seattle piano individualist Myra Melford, violinist Jenny Scheinman, and bassist Todd Sickafoose. The project’s performances, said the LA Times, are “as unpredictable as they are approachable.” $22 general, $20 members/seniors, $10 students (Welcomed by KBCS 91.3FM)

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB, 7:30pm
Hardcoretet

This energetic Seattle quartet performs originals drawn from jazz, rock, soul, and improvised music, inspired by fusion supergroups as well as modern jazz outfits like Chris Potter’s Underground and Kneebody. It features Art Brown (alto sax), Aaron Otheim (keys), Tim Carey (bass), and Tarik Abouzied (drums). $12 general, $10 members/seniors, $6 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

and the rest …

JAZZ ALLEY: John Scofield Jazz Quartet Featuring Michael Eckroth, Ben Street and Greg Hutchinson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm – Claudia Nygaard; 9pm – Martine
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Marcus Brothers
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: Julie Cascioppo
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

Earshot Jazz Festival this week

This Week the Earshot Jazz Festival visits the PONCHO Concert Hall at Cornish College of the Arts (710 East Roy St, Kerry Hall).

Wednesday, October 26, PONCHO Concert Hall, 8pm
Julian Waterfall Pollack Trio

This rising piano star appears with Noah Garabedian (bass) and Evan Hughes (drums). Still in his early 20s, and adept in jazz and classical modes, the New Yorker plays with dynamic maturity and technical ferocity.

Thursday, October 27, PONCHO Concert Hall, 12pm
Masterclass with Boom Tic Boom

Drummer Allison Miller, violinist Jenny Scheinman, pianist Myra Melford, and bassist Todd Sickafoose are Boom Tic Boom. Join us to hear this explosive quartet preview their evening concert and share their insights on music making. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, October 27, PONCHO Concert Hall, 8pm
Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom

When not accompanying Peter Gabriel, Ani DiFranco, or Brandi Carlisle, Allison Miller is a stellar jazz drummer. She brings to Seattle piano individualist Myra Melford, violinist Jenny Scheinman, and bassist Todd Sickafoose. The project’s performances, said the LA Times, are “as unpredictable as they are approachable.” (Welcomed by KBCS 91.3FM)

Friday, October 28, PONCHO Concert Hall, Cornish College, 8pm
Scrape w/ Jay Clayton

Cornish College trumpeter/composer Jim Knapp and his one-time student, viola player Eyvind Kang, lead a 16-piece string orchestra, joined by the incomparable vocalist Jay Clayton, who returns from New York to Cornish, where she taught for many years, to mark her 70th birthday.

Saturday, October 29, PONCHO Concert Hall, 8pm
Jay Clayton Group / Jerry Granelli Trio

A night of Cornish alums. Vaunted vocalist Jay Clayton’s quartet includes pianist Dawn Clement. Drummer Jerry Granelli, whom Jazz Times called “one of those uncategorizable veteran percussionists who’s done it all,” appears with his longtime trio of Danny Oore (sax) and Simon Fisk (bass/cello).

Earshot Jazz Festival at Tula’s This Week
Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

Tuesday, October 25 & Wednesday, October 26, Tula’s, 7:30pm
Cory Weeds Group

The Vancouver BC saxophonist has played with B3 master Dr Lonnie Smith, The Night Crawlers, and mellow vocalist Paul Anka while also excelling as a leader. His The Many Deeds of Cory Weeds (2010) featured organist Joey DeFrancesco, and remained in the JazzWeek charts for 10 weeks.

Thursday, October 27, Tula’s, 7:30pm
Hardcoretet

This energetic Seattle quartet performs originals drawn from jazz, rock, soul, and improvised music, inspired by fusion supergroups as well as modern jazz outfits like Chris Potter’s Underground and Kneebody. It features Art Brown (alto sax), Aaron Otheim (keys), Tim Carey (bass), and Tarik Abouzied (drums).

Friday, October 28 & Saturday, October 29, Tula’s, 8pm
Travis Shook Trio

The pianist – a former Seattleite who was Earshot Golden Ear Award winner for best emerging jazz artist in 1992 and 1993 – gained early notoriety with drum legend Tony Williams, vocalist Betty Carter, and his own brilliant trio releases. Here, he appears with Matt Jorgensen (drums) and Essiet Essiet (bass).

Sunday, October 30 Tula’s, 7:30pm
Jerry Granelli Trio

Drummer Jerry Granelli, whom Jazz Times called “one of those uncategorizable veteran percussionists who’s done it all,” appears with his longtime trio of Danny Oore (sax) and Simon Fisk (bass/cello).

Tickets are on sale now for all events. Go to Earshot Jazz for more information.

Still to Come: The Bad Plus, Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette, Burn List, Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Operation ID, Robin Holcomb, Malcolm Goldstein, SWOJO and Grace Kelly.

Wednesday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

Poncho Concert Hall, Cornish College, 8pm
Julian Waterfall Pollack Trio

This rising piano star appears with Noah Garabedian (bass) and Evan Hughes (drums). Still in his early 20s, and adept in jazz and classical modes, the New Yorker plays with dynamic maturity and technical ferocity. $18 general, $16 members/seniors, $10 students

Tula’s Jazz Club, 7:30pm
Cory Weeds Group

The Vancouver BC saxophonist has played with B3 master Dr Lonnie Smith, The Night Crawlers, and mellow vocalist Paul Anka while also excelling as a leader. His The Many Deeds of Cory Weeds (2010) featured organist Joey DeFrancesco, and remained in the JazzWeek charts for 10 weeks. $12 general, $10 members/seniors, $6 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

and the rest …

JAZZ ALLEY: René Marie
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 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: Chris Morton
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

LUCID: Vocalize-It Hosted by Laura Moreau
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Showcase hosted by Angie McKenzie; 9pm – Vocal Jam
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

Rene Marie at Jazz Alley Tuesday – Wednesday

October 25 – 26, 7:30pm
JAZZ ALLEY
2033 6th Ave, Seattle
206-441-9729

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents jazz vocalist René Marie for two nights. Band members are Kevin Bales (piano), Kevin Hamilton (bass) and Quentin Baxter (drums). Set times Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm. Doors at 6pm on Tuesday and 5:30pm on Wednesday.

René Marie, the award winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel, has quickly become a heroine to many; a woman of great strength exuding stamina and compassion; often explaining how finding her voice and self through singing gave her the courage to leave an abusive marriage. But since the release of her recording debut, Renaissance, this Colorado based heroine has also evolved into one of the most sensuous vocalists of our time. Unmistakably honest and unpretentious while transforming audiences with her powerful interpretations, electrifying deliveries and impassioned vocals – René Marie has drawn a legion of fans and music critics who find themselves not only entertained, but encouraged.

Click here to read more.

Tuesday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

Triple Door, 7pm
Garfield High School w/ Wessell Anderson

The always exciting Garfield jazz band, nationally acclaimed, performs with special guest, alto saxophonist Wessell Anderson, a veteran of the bands of Wynton Marsalis and a respected leader in his own right. $18 general, $16 members/seniors, $7 students

Tula’s Jazz Club, 7:30pm
Cory Weeds Group

The Vancouver BC saxophonist has played with B3 master Dr Lonnie Smith, The Night Crawlers, and mellow vocalist Paul Anka while also excelling as a leader. His The Many Deeds of Cory Weeds (2010) featured organist Joey DeFrancesco, and remained in the JazzWeek charts for 10 weeks. $12 general, $10 members/seniors, $6 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

and the rest …

JAZZ ALLEY: René Marie
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Dina Blade Student Showcase; 9pm – John Ewing Ensemble
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

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

COPPER GATE: Suffering F#ckheads
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Wally Shoup Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

Monday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

PONCHO CONCERT HALL, CORNISH COLLEGE, 12PM
Masterclass with Shunzo Ohno

A veteran of both Art Blakey’s and Gil Evans’ bands, trumpeter Shunzo Ohno shares his talent and perspective at this noontime masterclass/clinic. Free and open to the public.

TRIPLE DOOR, 7:30pm
Thomas Mapfumo & Blacks Unlimited

The “Lion of Zimbabwe,” Thomas Mapfumo, presents music that he calls “influenced by the people who are struggling at home. Their voices have been silenced. Someone has got to talk.” His chimurenga – music of struggle – has merged Shona traditions and the West. $20 advance, $23 day of show (Welcomed by KBCS 91.3FM) BUY NOW

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE, 7:30pm
Nelda Swiggett’s Stringtet

A Seattle gem, pianist Nelda Swiggett creates what All About Jazz called “refined and confident, open and inviting” music with “a bright palette, a sinewy execution, and a powerful, assertive command.” With Chris Symer (bass), Byron Vannoy (drums), Rachel Swerdlow (viola), and Walter Gray (cello). $15 general, $13 members/seniors, $7 students BUY NOW

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB, 7:30pm
Wessell Anderson Quartet

A special Monday night jazz lesson from soulful, searing alto saxophonist Wessell “Warm Daddy” Anderson, with a group of top Seattle sidemen. $14 general, $12 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

and the rest …

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

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Earshot Jazz Festival (see above)
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

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

BOXLEY’S: Nate Parker Duo
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

Sunday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

Triple Door, 7:30pm
The Campbell Brothers: Sacred Steel

Pedal-steel guitar ace Chuck Campbell, his lap-steel playing brother Darick, and their sizzling band deliver devoutly rocking Holiness-Pentecostal repertoire with growling, wailing, swinging steel. The group includes another Campbell brother, Phil (electric guitar) and his son Carlton (drums), as well as Katie Jackson’s soul-curing vocals. $22 general, $20 members/seniors, $12 students (Co-presented with the Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas) (Welcomed by KBCS 91.3FM)

Tula’s, 8pm
Jay Thomas / Shunzo Ohno Group

Seattle’s multihorn great collaborates with searing, stylish, New York-based Japanese trumpet bebopper Shunzo Ohno, a veteran of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, with a fine Seattle lineup. $15 general, $13 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

and the rest …

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
4pm – Easy Street Jazz Band
8pm – Earshot Jazz Festival (see above)
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

JAZZ ALLEY: The Jazz Crusaders featuring Joe Sample, Wayne Henderson and Wilton Felder
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729

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

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

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

FAIRE GALLERY CAFE: Monktail session
1351 E Olive Way, Seattle 206-652-0781

SERAFINA: 11:00am: Pasquale Santos; 6:30pm: Anne Reynolds & Tobi Stone
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

VITO’S LOUNGE: 6pm: Ruby Bishop; 9:30pm: Ron Weinstein Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 6:00pm

PROHIBITION GRILL: Bob Strickland jam
1414 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 425-258-6100, 5:00pm

Today is Saturday, or as we call it, Jimmy Cobb Day!

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

Town Hall Seattle, 8pm
Celebrating Coltrane & Mingus: We Four
(Javon Jackson, Mulgrew Miller,
Nat Reeves, Jimmy Cobb)
Sonando

Among tributes to John Coltrane, We Four ranks as the most soulful and masterful: joining the tenor-sax hard bopper, Jackson, are piano master Miller, peerless bassist Reeves, and – here’s the clincher – NEA Jazz Master and Kind of Blue drum vet Jimmy Cobb. Opening: Fred Hoadley’s expanded Sonando nonet with guests Thomas Marriott (trumpet) and Mark Taylor (sax), bring a Latin slant to the restless genius of Charles Mingus. $22 general, $20 members/seniors, $10 students (Co-presented with the Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas) (Welcomed by KPLU 88.5FM NPR)

Kirkland Performance Center, 8pm
Evan Flory-Barnes Acknowledgement of a Celebration:
Inheritance, Authenticity, & Healing

A reprise of the 2009 Earshot Golden Ear performance of the year. The bassist brings back his Earshot- and Meet the Composer-commissioned work for large-ensemble fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and classical music with dancers and break-dancers. $22-$25 (Commissioned as part of a national series of works from Meet the Composer’s Commissioning Music/USA program)
(Welcomed by 91.3 KBCS)

Saturday, october 22 & sunday, October 23 Tula’s, 8pm
Jay Thomas / Shunzo Ohno Group

Seattle’s multihorn great collaborates with searing, stylish, New York-based Japanese trumpet bebopper Shunzo Ohno, a veteran of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, with a fine Seattle lineup. $15 general, $13 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

and the rest …

JAZZ ALLEY: The Jazz Crusaders featuring Joe Sample, Wayne Henderson and Wilton Felder
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Coreena Brown
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

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

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

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

VITO’S: 6pm: Ruby Bishop; 9:30pm: Wheedles Groove
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 6:00pm

LUCID: Unsinkable Heavies
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

Friday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

Tula’s, 7:30PM
Johnaye Kendrick Quartet

The vocalist and Cornish instructor was acclaimed early by DownBeat, studied at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute, and works often with trumpeter Nicholas Payton who has lavished her with praise. With Dawn Clement (piano), Chris Symer (bass), and Byron Vannoy (drums). $14 general, $12 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 8pm
Brad Mehldau

One of the most astounding of instrumentalists performing today – lyrical, intimate, complex – this giant among pianists is at his most expansive and riveting when playing solo. He has forged a distinctive amalgam of jazz exploration, classical romanticism, and pop appeal, to vast critical acclaim. He is “universally admired as one of the most adventurous pianists” (LA Times) on the jazz scene today. $32 general, $30 members/seniors, $16 students (Welcomed by KPLU 88.5FM NPR)

and the rest …

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

JAZZ ALLEY: The Jazz Crusaders featuring Joe Sample, Wayne Henderson and Wilton Felder
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

CAFE PALOMA: Wayne Horvitz
93 Yesler Way, Seattle, 206-405-1920, 7:30pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Tom Grant
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE Issaquah, (425) 391-3335, 7:30pm

HIROSHI’S: Yujiro Trio
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

LATONA PUB: Thomas Marriott, Geoff Harper and Matt Jorgensen
6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+

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

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Rene Laigo with Eric Verlinde (piano), Jamael Nance (drums), and Chuck Kistler (bass)
9pm – Dina Blade and Marco de Carvahlo
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

VITO’S: Casey McGill
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

LUCID: Chelsea Crabtree Quartet
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

SCOTCH AND VINE: Jose “Juicy” Gonzales Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

Preview: Brad Mehldau at the Earshot Jazz Festival

by SJS Staff

Friday, October 21
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall
, 8pm
$32 general, $30 members/seniors, $16 students
(Welcomed by KPLU 88.5FM NPR)

This Friday, October 21, 2011, Brad Mehldau returns to Seattle to play a solo set as part of the 2011 Earshot Jazz Festival. The 41-year-old performer, arranger, and composer has performed in Seattle many times before — most recently this past April with his trio — but this concert presents a rare opportunity to hear one of the world’s preeminent jazz pianists perform alone in a recital setting. The evening of live piano will be held at the Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, which is a perfect setting for the event. In this intimate performance hall, Mehldau is sure to astound the audience with his subtly, technical abilities, and artistry. Mehldau often uses solo performances as a testing ground for new compositions, so even the most ardent fan is sure to hear something new.??

Some of Mehldau’s most inspiring performances come from his collaborations with other musicians; however, something special happens in a live solo setting when a musician’s sole focus is on the sounds coming from his own instrument. With Mehldau, improvisations based on old standards, and even recent rock tunes, seem to flow freely from the piano without a single note sounding forced or out of place, as if they are part of the original tune. At the same time, the inherent simplicity of some of the tunes Mehldau chooses to play offers him an extreme amount of freedom to experiment, taking the songs to seemingly unimaginable places. You can hear a bit of this on Mehldau’s first solo album “Elegiac Cycle,” but his live solo album, “Live in Tokyo,” and his latest work, “Live in Marciac,” offer the best chance to get a glimpse of what audiences may be in for this Friday night.

This weekend’s performance will be his penultimate gig before leaving on a two-month tour of Europe. Tickets for this night of solo piano with Brad Mehldau are $32 ($30 for Earshot members and seniors, $16 for students) and are available at the Benaroya Hall box office.

Thursday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

Kirkland Performance Center, 7:30PM
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

One of the great big bands performs masterworks of “The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing” – warm, sentimental, and moody – led by bandleader wiz, Nick Hilscher. $32-$35

Thursday, october 20 Tula’s, 7:30pm
Beat Kaestli Group

The “likably suave jazz singer” (NY Times), a Swiss New Yorker, has forged jazz, R&B, gospel, musical theater, and Latin jazz into a personal style based in European song. $14 general, $12 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

and the rest …

JAZZ ALLEY: The Jazz Crusaders featuring Joe Sample, Wayne Henderson and Wilton Felder
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm – Paraffin; 9pm – Randall O’Dowd
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Syd Potter Quartet
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: The Heartfelts
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

Wednesday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL:

TULA’S: Matt Slocum Trio
2214 2nd Ave, 8pm Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

THE CHAPEL: Avram Fefer Trio featuring Chad Taylor & Michael Bisio
4649 Sunnyside Avenue N (Wallingford), 4th Floor, 8pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Louis Prima Jr.
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

TRIPLE DOOR: Robben Ford Trio
216 Union Street, Seattle, 206-838-4333, 7:30pm

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

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

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

LUCID: Don Berman Quartet
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm