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