Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Dave Peck Trio with Jeff Johnson and Eric Eagle
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Stanley Clarke Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: First Annual Columbia City Blues Festival
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00PM

HIROSHI’S: Darin Clendenin / Larry Holloway / Greg Williamson
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

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

SERAFINA: Sue Nixon & Ed Weber Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9pm

VITO’S: Rat City Brass
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

SHIP CANAL GRILL: Fysah
3218 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, 206-588-8885, 8:00pm

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

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

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Thelxie Eaves Trio
11425 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 206-772-6891, 7:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAZZ HOUSE:
7pm – Chris McCarthy Trio, with Chris McCarthy (piano), D’Vonne Lewis (drums) and Nate Parker (bass)
9pm – Paul Benoit CD Release Party
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

Photos: The Westerlies at The Royal Room

Photos by Jim Levitt

The Westerlies perform at the Royal Room, in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood. Fresh off recording an album of the music of Wayne Horvitz, the members of this New York based brass quartet return to their hometown of Seattle.

Photos from The Westerlies performance at the Royal Room Monday night. The band is just back from a week on Lopez Island, recording an album produced by Wayne Horvitz. Wayne sat in on a couple of tunes.

The Westerlies are a New York based brass quartet, whose members all hail from Seattle. Zubin Hensler and Riley Mulherkar, trumpets; Andy Clausen and Willem de Koch, trombones.

The Westerlies perform at the Royal Room, in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood. Fresh off recording an album of the music of Wayne Horvitz, the members of this New York based brass quartet return to their hometown of Seattle.

The Westerlies perform at the Royal Room, in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood. Fresh off recording an album of the music of Wayne Horvitz, the members of this New York based brass quartet return to their hometown of Seattle. Wayne Horvitz sits in.

The Westerlies perform at the Royal Room, in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood. Fresh off recording an album of the music of Wayne Horvitz, the members of this New York based brass quartet return to their hometown of Seattle. Wayne Horvitz sits in.

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New Jazz for an Old Hotel

The 103-year-old Panama Hotel in Seattle’s International District hosts a series of free admission jazz concerts at 2:00pm on Saturdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, September 7, 14, and 21. The music program composed by Steve Griggs springs from the building’s history as a hub for Seattle’s Japanese American community, proximity to Seattle’s legendary Jackson Street jazz scene, and setting for Jamie Ford’s novel Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.

Ford’s story revolves around an imaginary record of “Alley Cat Strut” by the “Patriarch of Seattle Jazz,” pianist Oscar Holden, which is lost in a trove of unclaimed Japanese American personal items stored in the Panama Hotel’s basement during World War II. Audiences will hear Griggs’ rendition of this fictional song during the performances.

“This project brought me closer to some hidden Seattle history,” Griggs says. “I’m excited to share this music and the stories behind it.”

The ensemble includes trumpeter Jay Thomas, saxophonist Griggs, vibraphonist Susan Pascal, guitarist Milo Petersen, and bassist Phil Sparks.

Griggs’ previous work includes sold out concerts of Heitor Villa-Lobos inspired jazz, recordings with drummer Elvin Jones, featured saxophone solos on the Halo 3: ODST videogame soundtrack, and award winning musical settings of poetry.

This project is made possible by a generous grant from the 4Culture Historic Site Specific program.

Thursday Jazz

INTERBAY GOLF CONCERT SERIES: Leah Natale & Ambience
Interbay Golf Center, 2501 15th Ave W, Seattle, 5:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Stanley Clarke Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fred Hoadley’s Sonando
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

VITO’S: 5:30pm: Casey MacGill; 8:00pm: Grace Love
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Boxley’s Jazz Camp Student Showcase
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HOTEL MURANO: Kareem Kandi
1320 Broadway, Tacoma, 8:30pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Third Thursday Twang
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

Wednesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: The Cookers featuring Billy Harper, Eddie Henderson, David Weiss, Craig Handy, George Cables, Cecil McBee & Billy Hart
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

SHIP CANAL: Jay Thomas Jam Session
3218 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, 206-588-8885, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Katie King Vocal Showcase
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Boxley’s Jazz Camp Faculty Concert
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Vunt Foom
2202 N 45th St, (206) 992-1120, 10:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Showcase featuring Meg Roberts, Kim Davis and Elaine Bonow
9pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Julie Olson
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

THE ROYAL ROOM: En Canto / Alessandro Penezzi
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

BOAT STREET CAFE: The Djangomatics
3131 Western Ave, Seattle, 6:30

THE PINK DOOR: Casey MacGill Trio
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 8:00pm

Tuesday Jazz

NORTH CITY JAZZ WALK: Shoreline’s Multi-Venue Jazz Walk … click here for a complete schedule

JAZZ ALLEY: The Cookers featuring Billy Harper, Eddie Henderson, David Weiss, Craig Handy, George Cables, Cecil McBee & Billy Hart
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

ROYAL ROOM: Jessica Lurie’s Megaphone Heart Band/ Slingshot Songs
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff Trio
2202 N 45th St, 206-633-1824, 10:00pm

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

BASTILLE: The Djangomatics
5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle 8:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: Max Wood and Seth Carper Group
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

THE PINK DOOR: Michel Navedo
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 8:00pm

Tuesday: North City Jazz Walk in Shoreline

The City of Shoreline hosts their annual North City Jazz Walk tomorrow (Tuesday, August 13)

Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the event. Directions and event information are available at northcityjazzwalk.org.

North City Jazz Walk Performers and Venues

Bands perform four thirty-five minute sets, from 7pm to 10pm, with ten-minute breaks between sets. The street closes to vehicle traffic at 6pm, 15th Ave NE from NE 175th to NE 180th.

Danny Quintero and Critical Mass Big Band performing Sinatra/Basie at the Sands
St. Mark Catholic Church
18033 15th Ave NE

Jimmy Holden with Tim Haines
North City Lounge
17554 15th Ave NE

Doug Reid’s Tribute to Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker
Bounty Coffee House
17551 15th Ave NE

Barney McClure/Dan Sales Group
North Seattle Eagles
17724 15th Ave NE

Greta Matassa
North City Theatre
17517 15th Ave NE

Solomon Douglas’ Swingtet
Phoenix Art Restoration
17712 15th Ave NE

Hook Me Up
Frank Lumber Delivery Store
17727 15th Ave NE

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Jazz Camp Students & Faculty Bands
Industrial Air, 17739 15th Ave NE

Casey MacGill
North City Bistro & Wine Shop
1520 NE 177th St

Stephanie Porter
Shoreline Water District
1519 NE 177th St

Monday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: David Marriott Big Band
2214 Second Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: The Noah Halpern Quintet/ The Westerlies
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Bob Baumann and Friends
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

EL GAUCHO: Paul Richardson
2505 1st Ave, 6:00pm

BLUE MOON: Andy Coe Band
712 NE 45th St, Seattle, 206-675-9116, 10:00pm

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Primo Kim
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734, 6:00pm
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Tuesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Nicholas Payton XXX
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

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

ROYAL ROOM: XL5/ Destination
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff Trio
2202 N 45th St, 206-633-1824, 10:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Aaron Tevis Project
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BASTILLE: The Djangomatics
5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle 8:00pm

THE PINK DOOR: Michel Navedo
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 8:00pm

Monday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: The Jazz Underground
2214 Second Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

ROYAL ROOM: Naomi Siegel Presents: A Night of New Music featuring Kevin McHugh
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00PM

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

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

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

BALLARD STATION: Christian Smith Quartet
2236 NW Market, Seattle, 7:00pm

EL GAUCHO: Paul Richardson
2505 1st Ave, 6:00pm

BLUE MOON: Andy Coe Band
712 NE 45th St, Seattle, 206-675-9116, 10:00pm

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Primo Kim
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734, 6:00pm

Bassist Jeff Johnson leads group at Tula’s tonight

It is far too infrequent that bassist Jeff Johnson leads his own group … but tonight he is doing just that. He’ll be performing music from his latest release, Suitcase, on Origin Records.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
JEFF JOHNSON QUARTET

featuring:
Mark Taylor – saxophone
Marc Seales – piano
Jeff Johnson – basses
Eric Eagle – drums

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 Second Avenue
Seattle

Music starts at 7:30pm
All Ages until 10pm

 

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jeff Johnson Quartet with Mark Taylor, Marc Seales and Eric Eagle
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: John Pizzarelli Quartet with Bucky Pizzarelli
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

THE CHAPEL: Andy Clausen’s Wishbone
Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, 8:00pm

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+

SERAFINA: Alex Guilbert Duo
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9pm

VITO’S: Monty Banks
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

SHIP CANAL GRILL: Vintage Jazz Band
3218 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, 206-588-8885, 8:00pm

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

THE ROYAL ROOM: JazzED/ Arête Quartet
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00PM

UNCLE THURMS: Friday Night Jazz
3709 South G Street, Tacoma, (253) 475-1881, 7:30pm

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

Thursday Jazz

THE CHAPEL: Christian Pincock CD Release Concert
Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, 8:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Bill Evans’ Soulgrass
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Marco Benevento
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Diana Page Quartet
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

VITO’S: 5:30pm: Casey MacGill; 8:00pm: Steve Messick Quartet w/ Alexey Nikolaev, Chris Morton, Christian Krehbiel
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

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

SHIP CANAL GRILL: Whiskey Bliss
3218 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, 206-588-8885, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Chris Clark & Matt Bumgardner
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HOTEL MURANO: Kareem Kandi
1320 Broadway, Tacoma, 8:30pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Jacob Zimmerman Quintet
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621