Eleventh Annual Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition, may 9

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents for one night only the Eleventh Annual Sister City Female Jazz Vocalist Audition.  Doors open at5:30 pm, auditions start at 6:30 pm and the evening will end around 9:30pm.

The 11th Annual Sister City Female Vocalist Jazz Audition at Jazz Alley is right around the corner so mark your calendars! The Seattle Kobe Sister City Association (SKSCA) is pleased to announce its Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition. SKSCA will select one high school and one adult female jazz vocalist from the greater Seattle area to Kobe, Japan to perform at the Kobe Jazz Queen Vocalist Contest on May 9th, 2015.

Every fall for the last fifteen years, the winner of the Kobe Jazz Queen Contest has flown to Seattle to debut in the US at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley. Last year SKSCA sent local jazz vocalist Jennifer Kienzle and high school vocalist Laura Rosok to Kobe for the May 2014 Kobe Jazz Queen Contest. This year, the SKSCA is proud to host its 11th jazz vocalist audition as a reciprocal exchange to send two Seattle female jazz vocalists to Japan.

Finalists will be selected by end of February, and they will perform at a live audition at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley on Monday, March 9, 2015, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 pm.) Family, friends, and community members are encouraged to come and support the finalists. The suggested donations are $5.00/students and $10.00/adults with proceeds supporting this and future Seattle-Kobe Jazz competitions. Finalists will be announced the first week of March.

For interested singers, please go to the SKSCA website for further information and an application form: http://www.sksca.org

February 2 – Applications due. For complete details and application materials www.seattlekobe.org
February 21 – Finalists notified by e-mail
March 9 – Live audition at Jazz Alley from 6:30p until 9:30p.

Eligibility: Applicants must be female high school student or adult age 18 or older, reside in the greater Seattle area, be alto to represent Seattle in KOBE, Japan

Sponsors for this event include: Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Kobe Trade Information Office, Sankei Travel, Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association, and Shinkaichi Music Street.

Roosevelt, Garfield and Mt. Si make it to Essentially Ellington finals

Jazz at Lincoln Center released the finalists for the 2015 Essentially Ellington concert and three local schools again made the list.

AGOURA HIGH SCHOOL (AGOURA HILLS, CA)
AMERICAN MUSIC PROGRAM (PORTLAND, OR)
BELOIT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (BELOIT, WI)
COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM (CORAL GABLES, FL)
DILLARD CENTER FOR THE ARTS (FORT LAUDERDALE, FL)
FOXBORO HIGH SCHOOL (FOXBORO, MA)
GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (SEATTLE, WA)
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (LEXINGTON, MA)
LYONS HIGH SCHOOL (LAGRANGE, IL)
MOUNT SI HIGH SCHOOL (SNOQUALMIE, WA)
NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (MIAMI, FL)
NEWARK ACADEMY (LIVINGSTON, NJ)
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL (SEATTLE, WA)
SUN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL (SUN PRAIRIE, WI)
TUCSON JAZZ INSTITUTE (TUCSON, AZ)

Essentially Ellington will take place May 7-9 in New York City.

Thomas Marriott, The Tale of Debauchery

During the set break at Phil Sparks’ weekly Friday gig at The Latona Pub, the video for Thomas Marriott’s The Tale of Debauchery debuted. It was a full house of friends and jazz fans.

The video has now been posted to YouTube … so take a look!

Tuesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Cecile McLorin Salvant
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Mardi Gras Parade & Celebration
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

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

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

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gotz / Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98004, 425.454.2776, 6:30pm

Steve Treseler presents a musical tribute to Kenny Wheeler

KW Tribute PosterSteve Treseler and Ingrid Jensen are co-leading a project in honor of the great trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler who passed away last year.

The all-star band features Geoffrey Keezer on piano, Martin Wind on bass, Jon Wikan on drums, and vocalist Katie Jacobson.

They will be playing at The Royal Room on Sunday, March 1 and Monday, March 2 as part of the Earshot Spring Series.

Tickets available here:

Portland Jazz Festival starts Tuesday

The always-amazing Portland Jazz Festival kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17 and runs through March 1.

Festival headliners include: Bebel Gilberto, Kurt Elling, Taylor Eigsti, Vijay Iyer Trio, Christian McBride Trio, Lou Donaldson Quartet, Bill Charlap Trio, Lee Konitz Quartet, Nicholas Payton Trio, Billy Childs’ Map To The Treasure, Hal Galper Trio, Julian Lage Trio and more.

For more information, visit http://portlandjazzfestival.org

Monday Jazz

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

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

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

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Ari Joshua Band
2202 N 45th St, 206-992-1120, 8:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle 8:00pm

NECTAR: Mo’ Jam Mondays w/ Morgan Gilkeson
412 N. 36th St., Seattle, 206.632.2020, 9:00pm

CAPITOL CIDER: Entre Mundos jam w/ Ernesto Pediangco
818 E Pike St, 9:00pm

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Dave Peck Trio
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers featuring Sweet Pea Atkinson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

LATONA PUB: Thomas Marriott / Phil Sparks / Matt Jorgensen (and the premier of Thomas’ video The Tale of Debauchery)
6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+

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

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Bossa In Wonderland
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, 206-365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Shawn Mickelson Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

SALTY’S ON ALKI: Mel Brown and Jof Lee
1936 Harbor Ave SW, 206-937-1600, 7:00pm

DUOS LOUNGE: Jeff Ferguson’s Triangular Jazztet
2940 SW Avalon Way, 206-452-2452, 7:30pm

GRAZIE: Edward Paul Trio
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

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

SHUGA JAZZ BISTRO: Old School Fellas
317 Main Avenue South, Renton, 8:30pm

ROYAL ROOM: Brazil Samba Night
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00pm

Thomas Marriott’s video for The Tale of Debauchery

Quiet Please Recording and Buddhist Thug Productions teamed up with trumpeter Thomas Marriott to produce a music video promoting Marriott’s most recent album “Urban Folklore”. The song featured in the video is called “The Tale of Debauchery”.

The video will be premiered at The Latona Pub this Friday, February 13, at 6:00pm on the break during Phil Sparks’ Friday gig. (The band this week is Thomas Marriott, Matt Jorgensen, along with Sparks)

The video, whci was produced by videographer Matt Byrne and recording engineer John Metzler, will be available online after Friday’s premier … but you should come down and see it live and hear some great music!

THE LATONA PUB
65th Ave Latona Ave NE

PHIL SPARKS TRIO: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Thomas Marriott – trumpet
Phil Sparks – bass
Matt Jorgensen – drums

Thursday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Vocal Showcase
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers featuring Sweet Pea Atkinson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

ART OF JAZZ: Eugenie Jones
Seattle Art Museum, 1st and Union, 5:30pm

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

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

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

BLUE MOON: Blue Moon session w/ Dave Abramson
712 NE 45th St, 206-675-9116, 4:30pm

PINK DOOR: Greg Ruby Trio
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 206-443-3241, 8:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Suffering F**kheads
2202 N 45th St, (206) 992-1120, 10:00pm

Jazz Grammy Winners

Best Improvised Jazz Solo
Fingerprints
Chick Corea, soloist
Track from: Trilogy (Chick Corea Trio)
Label: Concord Jazz

Best Jazz Vocal Album
Beautiful Life

Dianne Reeves
Label: Concord Records

Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Trilogy

Chick Corea Trio
Label: Concord Jazz

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Life In The Bubble

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
Label: Telarc International

Best Latin Jazz Album
The Offense Of The Drum

Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Label: Motema

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
New York Tendaberry

Billy Childs, arranger (Billy Childs Featuring Renée Fleming & Yo-Yo Ma)
Track from: Map To The Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro
Label: Masterworks

Best Instrumental Composition
The Book Thief

John Williams, composer (John Williams)
Track from: The Book Thief Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Sony Classical, Fox Music; Publisher: Fox Film Music Corp.

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Bass & Mandolin

Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer
Label: Nonesuch

Monday Jazz

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

BOXLEY’S: Jazz Family Fun Night: PTA/ASB Fundraiser
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:30pm

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

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Kent and the Halvornaughts
2202 N 45th St, 206-992-1120, 8:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle 8:00pm

NECTAR: Mo’ Jam Mondays w/ Morgan Gilkeson
412 N. 36th St., Seattle, 206.632.2020, 9:00pm

CAPITOL CIDER: Entre Mundos jam w/ Ernesto Pediangco
818 E Pike St, 9:00pm

Scott Wendholt at Tula’s – Tonight!

NYC trumpeter Scott Wendholt, whose credits include The Vanguard Orchestra, Maria Schneiderʼs Big Band, Vincent Herring Quintet and more, will perform at Tula’s Jazz Club on Friday, February 6.

Wendholt will be backed by John Hansen (trumpet), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Greg Williamson (drums).

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 / 7:30PM
SCOTT WENDHOLT QUARTET

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 Second Ave
Seattle

Reservations: 206-443-4221

This week on Jazz Northwest

collierpercussion

Vibraphonist Tom Collier will perform February 13 at Meany Studio Theatre, UW

Jazz Northwest samples the ever-changing jazz scene from Portland to Vancouver BC, with the latest jazz CDs and news about where to hear live music around the region.  This week’s show includes new releases from Portland bassist David Friesen, Seattle singer Reggie Goings and news about upcoming performances by Gregg Williamson’s Big Bad Groove Society,  Eugenie Jones, the Dave Peck Trio, and Collier and Dean with samples of each.

Jazz Northwest airs Sundays at 2 PM Pacific and is produced by Jim Wilke, exclusively for 88.5 KPLU and kplu.org.  The program is also available as a streaming podcast after the broadcast.

Friday Jazz

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Jeffrey Osborne
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

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

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Julie Olson & Nat King Cole Trio Project
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, 206-365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Shawn Mickelson Duo
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

SALTY’S ON ALKI: Mel Brown and Jof Lee
1936 Harbor Ave SW, 206-937-1600, 7:00pm

DUOS LOUNGE: Jeff Ferguson’s Triangular Jazztet
2940 SW Avalon Way, 206-452-2452, 7:30pm

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

VITO’S: Jovino Santos Neto
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

SHUGA JAZZ BISTRO: Pete Kirkland
317 Main Avenue South, Renton, 8:30pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Deborah Haug (vocals) – with Randy Halberstadt (piano), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Mark Ivester (drums)
9pm – Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

Tuesday Jazz

BRAD’S SWINGSIDE CAFE: Michael Bisio & Artis the Spoonman
4212 Fremont Ave N, 8:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Marcia Ball
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Geoffrey Keezer & Seamus Blake Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Sam Boshnack Quintet / The Buddy Bolden Project
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

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

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

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gotz / Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98004, 425.454.2776, 6:30pm

Get yourself to Boxley’s tongight; Bellingham Wednesday Night

Geoffrey Keezer and Seamus Blake are traveling through the Northwest. Tonight they are performing at Boxley’s in North Bend and Wednesday night they’ll be performing at the Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center in Bellingham. Check out the video above from their performance in Tacoma the other night.

Seamus Blake and Geoffrey Keezer
with Michael Glynn (bass), and Julian MacDonough (drums)

Tuesday, February 3, 7:00pm
BOXLEY’S
101 West North Bend Way
North Bend, WA
425-292-9307

Wednesday, February 4, 7:00pm
WJMAC Room at The Majestic
1027 N.Forest St
Bellingham Wa

Win tickets to see Dave Peck

Dave Peck with Jeff Johnson and Byron Vannoy
@ Tula’s “Weekend for Lovers”
February 13th and 14th $20 cover (no discounts)

Tula’s Pre-Sale Event for Dave Peck Trio Valentine’s Weekend
Call 206-443-4221 after 4pm daily for Reservation Bookings
SEATING IS LIMITED…CALL FOR DETAILS

Attend any show this weekend (2/13 & 14) and receive a gift of an MP3
of a solo performance by Dave, of My Funny Valentine, sent to your email.
(Details will be available at the show.)

Tune in to KPLU FM starting January 31st for a chance to WIN TICKETS
To Friday night’s performance (2/13/14) sponsored by KPLU!
http://kplu.org/post/win-tickets-dave-peck-trio-valentines-weekend
Promotion begins January 31st and ends 12:00 PM PST Friday February 6th

AND if you missed the trio on Jazz Northwest last month
Podcast is available @ Jazz Northwest