Seattle Jazz Scene

JAAM REK: Syrinx Effect Snail Songs release w/ Paige Barnes
2000 S Jackson St, Seattle, 7:30pm
from Earshot Jazz: Wrapping up a West Coast tour, duo Syrinx Effect celebrates their new album Snail Songs in performance with dancer Paige Barnes at Jaam Rek (2000 S. Jackson Street), an event space run by Thione Diop and Sally Carlson. The performance, in special collaboration with movement artist Barnes, experiments with different forms and approaches to improvisation, home turf for improvisation artists Kate Olson (saxophones) and Naomi Siegel (trombone). Thursday, April 24, 7:30pm; tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door, students $8. Tickets at http://syrinxeffectsnailsongshow.bpt.me.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hal Sherman’s Jazz Night School Big Band
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Regina Carter’s Southern Comfort
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

ROYAL ROOM: Tae Phoenix CD Release Show with Whitney Monge and Julia Massey
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Butch Nordal and Chris Clark
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Kaylee Cole
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm

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

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Music Works Big Band / Bellevue HS Big Band
2214 Second Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble / SpiceRack Live Recording
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 206-906-9920

BOXLEY’S: 5:00pm: MSHS Vocal Jazz Clinic; 7:00pm: CHK Workshop
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307

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

TINY NINJA CAFE: Mo’ Jam Mondays w/ Morgan Gilkeson
3510 Stone Way, Seattle, 9:00pm

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

MR. VILLA: Fugitives Trio w/ Annie Eastwood, Kimball Conant, Larry Hill
8064 Lake City Way NE, 7:00pm

THE BALLARD JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS: THE BALLARD JAZZ WALK
22 BANDS IN 11 VENUES FOR A SINGLE TICKET.

NEW YORK FASHION ACADEMY: Clark Sommers Ba(SH); The Spin Quartet

CONOR BYRNE PUB: Peter Daniel Trio; Origin Uber Band; Corey Christiansen

LOCK & KEEL: McTuff

SALMON BAY EAGLES / DOWNSTAIRS: Jay Thomas and the Cantaloupes

SALMON BAY EAGLES / UPSTAIRS: Netcat; Cavity Fang; Japanese Guy; King Tears Bat Trip

BALLARD LANDMARK: Thomas Marriott Quartet

BAD ALBERT’S: Gail Pettis Quartet; Jeff Baker Quartet

TWO BIT SALOON: Istvan & Farko (Arabona); Danny Godinez Band

LEIF ERIKSON LODGE: Overton Berry Trio; Mimi Fox Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: PSU Persian Group; George Colligan Quartet; Todd Bishop Group

SKARBOS: Hashem Assadullahi with Wayne Horvitz

and the rest …

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Marc Seales Group
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Rick Braun and Richard Elliott
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Michael Moore Quartet/ James Apollo
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00pm

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

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

SERAFINA: Alex Guilbert Duo
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

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

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

VITO’S: The New Triumph
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

BALLARD JAZZ FESTIVAL – GUITAR SUMMIT

8:00pm: Gregg Belisle-Chi
9:00pm: Mimi Fox
10:00pm: Corey Christiansen

CONOR BYRNE PUB
5140 Ballard Avenue NW
http://ballardjazzfestival.com

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Rick Braun and Richard Elliot
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

ROYAL ROOM: Coleman/Glenn/Goldberg/ Third Thursday Twang
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

LOCOL: Chad McCullough Quartet
7902 35th St. SW, Seattle, 7:00pm, No Cover

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gotz/Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-454-2776, 6:00pm

BOXLEY’S: CWU Jazz Band & MSHS Jazz I
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, 9:00pm

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

EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Pink Martini
410 4th Ave N, Edmonds, 425-275-9595

BALLARD JAZZ FESTIVAL: BROTHERHOOD OF THE DRUM
8:00pm: Ted Poor’s Triggerfish
9:00pm: Dana Hall
10:00pm: Cavity Fang

CONOR BYRNE PUB
5140 Ballard Avenue NW
http://ballardjazzfestival.com

JAZZ ALLEY: Fatoumata Diawara
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

VITOS: Burns Harper Gibson Goodhew
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 9:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Piano Starts Here: Hoagy Carmichael & George Gershwin (The Great American Songbook)
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 7:30pm

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

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

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Doria/Flory-Barnes/Abouzied
216 Union Street, Seattle, 8:30pm

BOXLEY’S: 5:00pm: Future Jazz Heads; 7:00pm: Jazz Heads
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gotz/Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425.454.2776, 6:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
9pm – Cornish Jazz Ensembles
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

Four days of music in historic downtown Ballard kicks off tonight, Wednesday, April 16 with Brotherhood of the Drum.

All three drum acts feature out-of-town artists. Opening the show is NY/Seattle drummer Ted Poor with his group featuring Cuong Vu on trumpet and Eric Revis on bass. Chicago drummer Dana Hall is joined by Clark Sommers on bass and Geof Bradfield on saxophone. Closing out the night is Cavity Fang featuring the drumming of Jordan Glenn, Evan Woodle and Chris Icasiano.

Seattle Jazz Scene will be posting photos and offering coverage. For more information visit the Ballard Jazz Festival website.

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

ROYAL ROOM: Chris Speed Trio with Dave King and Chris Tordini
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Fatoumata Diawara
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

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

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff Trio
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, 7:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Lalah Hathaway & Ruben Studdard
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

SERAFINA: Tim Kennedy Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

CAFE LOUISA: Christian Smith Standards Quartet
2379 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, 9:00pm

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

VITO’S: 6:00pm: Jerry Zimmerman; 9:00pm: Prom Queen
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

SHIP CANAL GRILL: Alex Dugdale & the Fade Quartet
3218 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, 206-588-8885, 8:00pm

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

from The Examiner:

Thursday April 24, Syrinx Effect, the “electronic chamber jazz” duo that is known for their experimental and skilled work with electronics as well as for their compositional pieces and features acclaimed musicians Kate Olson playing saxophone and Naomi Siegel playing trombone, will officially debut their new EP Snail Songs with a release party at Jaam Rek Studios in Seattle’s Central District. This performance caps off a two-week tour of the West Coast that begins in Arcata, CA, and includes stops in the Bay Area, Hollywood, and Portland.

Thursday, April 24th.
All Ages, featuring a special collaboration with movement artist Paige Barnes
Jaam Rek Studios (2000 S. Jackson st.)
8pm, tickets: $15/18 dos, $8 students/sliding scale

Read the full story here.

Hardcoretet CD Release with Kneebody
Tuesday, April 8th at Tractor Tavern – 8pm, 21+
Tickets

Join Hardcoretet as they team up with Grammy-nominated electric jazz group Kneebody at Tractor Tavern for the release of their eponymous third album. Produced with a generous grant from 4Culture, Hardcoretet is a collection of eight genre-bending original compositions that draw their inspiration from 50 years of American music. Listeners will hear the funk influences of Herbie Hancock, the rock energy of Soundgarden, and the modern jazz intricacy of Chris Potter Underground blended together by a band comprised of some of Seattle’s most active musicians.

Visit hardcoretet.bandcamp.com to hear full-length preview tracks from the upcoming record! Thank you for all of your continued support and we’ll see you at the show.

~Hardcoretet

TRACTOR TAVERN: Kneebody with Hardcoretet opening
5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, 206-789-3599

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kerry Wallingford Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Martin Taylor (solo)
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff Trio
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, 7:00pm

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

JAZZ ALLEY: David Sanborn Trio with Joey DeFrancesco and Gene Lake
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Doug Weiselman & Friends Play the music of Robin Holcomb/ Reggie Garrett & the Snake Oil Peddlers CD Release Show
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00pm

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

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

SERAFINA: Alex Guilbert Duo
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

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

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

VITO’S: Joe Doria Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – John Otten Quintet
9pm – Pineola
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

Vibist Susan Pascal is a versatile musician who leads her ensembles in a variety of music. On previous appearances on Jazz Northwest she has played the music of The Modern Jazz Quartet at Seattle Art Museum and led a Standards Quintet at Tula’s. Recently she brought her “Soul Sauce” Quintet to Tula’s to play the music of the Latin jazz vibist Cal Tjader. Highlights from the performance last month at Tula’s will air on Jazz Northwest, Sunday, April 6 at 2 PM Pacific on 88.5 KPLU.

The music includes mambo, cha-cha, boleros and other forms, in music popularized by vibist Cal Tjader who worked with Dave Brubeck (as a drummer) and George Shearing (as a vibist) before leading his own groups from 1954 until his death in 1982. Among Latin percussionists who were featured with Tjader are Mongo Santamaria and Poncho Sanchez. Susan Pascal’s quintet uses the same instrumentation as Tjader’s quintets, with Fred Hoadley on piano, Chuck Deardorf on bass, Mark Ivester on drums and Tom Bergerson on percussion.

Jazz Northwest is recorded and produced by Jim Wilke exclusively for 88.5 KPLU and it airs each Sunday at 2 PM Pacific. The program is also streamed live at kplu.org and is available as a podcast after the broadcast.

The next live-on-location Jazz Northwest will feature singer Kendra Shank and guitarist John Stowell in an intimate duo concert presented by Earshot Jazz at The Seattle Art Museum. The concert is at 5:30 on Thursday, April 10 and the broadcast will be on April 20.

For more info:
susanpascal.com
tulas.com

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Carrie Wicks Quartet with Bill Anschell, Jeff Johnson and Byron Vannoy
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey DeFrancesco and Gene Lake
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

ROYAL ROOM: Marco Benevento
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gotz/Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-454-2776, 6:00pm

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

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

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

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Lydia Pense and Cold Blood
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

Mallethead Series: Tom Collier’s Sixty Years Behind Bars
Meany Studio Theater, University of Washington, 7:30

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Smith Staelens Big Band / Newport HS Jazz Ensemble
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

VITOS: Michael Owcharuk Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 9:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Kenny Mandell Jazzworks Showcase
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 7:30pm

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

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

BOXLEY’S: “Little Town Blues” MSHS Jazz Fundraiser & Dinner
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gotz/Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425.454.2776, 6:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Cornish Jazz Ensembles
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

ROYAL ROOM: From NYC: Florian Hoefner Group; From Seattle: Human Spirit
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 7:30pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Vox at the Box: Vocal Jazz Jam Hosted by Courtney Cutchins
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Lydia Pense and Cold Blood
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff Trio
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, 7:00pm

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

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

ROYAL ROOM: El Mundo: Music of Latin America: feat. Los Flacos, Chicharra Tango & Choroloco
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00pm

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

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

SERAFINA: Tim Kennedy Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

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

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

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

CMA GALLERY: Rich Hinrichsen
4501 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hal Sherman Jazz Night School Big Band
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: John Németh and the Bo-Keys featuring Percy Wiggins
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

ROYAL ROOM: Elnah Jordan
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gotz/Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-454-2776, 6:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Curt Berg Ten-Tet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Jessica Stenson, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Osama Afifi (bass) and Brad Boal (drums)
9pm – Flexicon with Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Rick Mandyck (piano), Phil Sparks (bass) and Luke Woodle (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

NYC-based pianist Florian Hoefner and his group are performing next Tuesday, April 1, at The Royal Room. Opening the show will be group Human Spirit, returning to the stage for the first time in 2014.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1 – THE ROYAL ROOM

FLORIAN HOEFNER GROUP
HUMAN SPIRIT

The Royal Room
5000 Rainier Ave South
Seattle

Reservations: (206) 906-9920
website

FLORIAN HOEFNER GROUP
Matt Marantz – tenor sax, Florian Hoefner – piano, Sam Anning – bass, Peter Kronreif – drums

An established jazz pianist and composer, Florian Hoefner has toured extensively throughout Europe, the US, and Canada. His performances are featured on seven CD releases, including a collaboration with renowned guitarist, Kurt Rosenwinkel.

He has been heard at major festivals across Europe, such as Jazz Baltica in Salzau, Germany, the Bohemia Jazz Fest in the Czech Republic and the Tremplin Jazz Festival in Avignon, France, where his band Subtone was the recipient of both the jury and audience awards.  He shared the stage with the likes of Joe Lovano, Seamus Blake, Rich Perry, John Riley and Tim Ries.

HUMAN SPIRIT
Thomas Marriott – trumpet; Mark Taylor – saxophone; Phil Sparks – bass; Matt Jorgensen – drums

With a combined 14 albums as leaders, and appearing on dozens more as sidemen, Thomas Marriott, Mark Taylor and Matt Jorgensen have put a strong stamp on the sound of modern jazz that has come out of Seattle and Origin Records over the last decade. Dialogue, their first release under the group name Human Spirit, features 8 original compositions recorded during a sold-out, two-night run at Tula’s Jazz Club in Seattle during the 2011 Earshot Jazz Festival. Pushing the direction of the band further forward are special guests and frequent collaborators, pianist Orrin Evans and bassist Essiet Essiet.