PONCHO CONCERT HALL, CORNISH COLLEGE, 8PM
JD Allen Trio
Tenor-sax stylist JD Allen, his tone reminiscent of John Coltrane, with Gregg August (bass) and drum phenom Rudy Royston, perform pieces from recent recordings – “noisy but soothing, simple but dense” (NPR). Also: free daytime masterclass, PONCHO Hall, Cornish College. $20 general/$10 students, Cornish alums (Presented by Cornish College of the Arts)
CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE, 7:30PM
Jaap Blonk
The Dutch vocal improviser uses synthesized sounds, including samples of his own voice, in powerful, joyful performances structured by the mathematical algorithms that are his other expertise. $14 general/$12 Earshot members & seniors/$7 students
TULA’S, 7:30PM
Susan Pascal’s Soul Sauce
Pascal, a Seattle vibes treasure, tributes the legendary Cal Tjader accompanied by leading jazz and Latin players Fred Hoadley (piano), Chuck Deardorf (bass), Tom Bergerson (percussion), and Mark Ivester (drums). $16 general/$14 Earshot members & seniors/$8 students
RESERVE NOW: 206-443-4221
KIRKLAND PERFORMANCE CENTER, 7:30PM
Rupa & The April Fishes
San Francisco’s Rupa Marya, a doctor by day, mixes Argentinean tangos, Latin cumbia, Indian ragas, and Gypsy swing into a French café music with vintage cabaret vibe and arresting lyrics. $24 general (Presented by Kirkland Performance Center)
NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon with Thomas Marriott
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Eliane Elias
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm
BOXLEY’S: Dan O’Brien & Eric Reid: Brazilian Jazz
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
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+
LAKESIDE BISTRO: Swiss Girl Martine
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891
VITO’S: Lushy
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm
ROYAL ROOM: Table & Chairs showcase w/ Hardcoretet, Operation ID
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00pm