Wednesday Jazz

April 4, 2012 / / No Comments

SEATTLE JAZZ SCENE PRESENTS: Tom Guarna / George Colligan Quartet
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621, tickets still available

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Carmen Lundy Celebrates the CD Release of “Changes”
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

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

VITO’S: Brad Gibson Trio
927 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, 206-397-4053, 9:00pm

MONA’S: Joe Doria’s Fog
6421 Latona Ave NE, 206-526-1188, 10:00pm

418 PUBLIC HOUSE: 418 session w/ Claudio Rochat-Felix
418 NW 65th St, 9:00pm

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Diane Fast-Neale & Bob Neale
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Honey Ear Trio w/ Allison Miller
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

LUCID: Owuor Arunga & Friends
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

Monday Jazz

April 2, 2012 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jazz Jam with Greta Matassa
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

PARATII: Paratii session w/ Jeff Busch
5463 Leary Ave NW, 206-420-7406, 9:00pm

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

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

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

ROYAL ROOM: The Seattle Conduction Band
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

Tom Guarna / George Colligan Quartet – April 4

April 1, 2012 / / No Comments

SEATTLE JAZZ SCENE PRESENTS:

Tom Guarna / George Colligan Quartet

Tom Guarna – guitar
George Colligan – piano
Phil Sparks – bass
Matt Jorgensen – drums

Wednesday, April 4

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE
1707 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
Sets at 7:00 & 9:00pm

Tickets available at the door.

Guitarist Tom Guarna has been busy performing with a wide range of artists including, Lenny White, Jimmy Herring, Blood Sweat and Tears, Mark Turner, Branford Marsalis, Randy Brecker, Helen Sung, John Benitez, Mulgrew Miller, Billy Hart, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Greg Hutchinson, Javon Jackson, Les McCann, Victor Bailey, Gary Bartz, Fred Wesley, Mike Clark, Tim Hagans, Greg Tardy, Bob Dorough, Craig Handy, Uri Caine, Chris Minh Doky, Buddy Defranco, Gary Smulyan, The Yellow Jackets, Joe Locke, E.J. Strickland, Billy Drummond, and the Mingus Orchestra.

Since 2005, Tom Guarna has recorded four CDʼs as a leader on the Steeplechase Records Label, Get Together (2005), Out From The Underground (2007), Wingspan (2008), and Major Minor (2009).

George Colligan is a pianist, organist,drummer, trumpeter, teacher, and bandleader – now based in Portland, OR – who is one of the most original and compelling jazz artists of his generation. An award-winning composer (Chamber Music America/Doris Duke Foundation grant recipient) and player (winner, Jazzconnect.com Jazz Competition), Colligan is highly in demand as a sideman, having worked with players like Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Buster Williams, and Lonnie Plaxico, both on the bandstand and in recording sessions (appearing on over 100 CDs). He has released 21 recordings full of his intelligent writing and impressive technique. His latest CD on the Piloo Records Label and entitled Pride and Joy. Colligan’s musical style incorporates everything from showtunes to funk, from free improvisation to 20th century classical music. His performances include dazzling technique as well as mature restraint. Colligan was on the faculty of the Juilliard School for two years and is currently an Assistant Professor at Portland State University. He is currently a member of Jack DeJohnette’s New Quintet.Recently, Colligan started playing the Hammond 44 Melodion(melodica). He also started a popular blog called jazztruth(jazztruth.blogspot.com).

Saturday Jazz

March 31, 2012 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hal Galper Trio with Jeff Johnson and John Bishop
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

BENAROYA HALL: Count Basie Orchestra
200 University St, 206-215-4747, 2:00pm & 8:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Eugenie Jones, Bob Hammer & Chuck Kistler
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

SEAMONSTER: Barrett Martin Group
2202 N 45th St, 206-633-1824, 9:00pm

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Trio, ft Sue Nixon
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

SCOTCH AND VINE: Brian Lee Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

VITO’S: 6pm: Ruby Bishop
927 9th Ave, Seattle

Friday Jazz

March 30, 2012 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hal Galper Trio with Jeff Johnson and John Bishop
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

BENAROYA HALL: Count Basie Orchestra
200 University St, 206-215-4747, 8:00pm

CMA GALLERY: Middle School & High School Jam Session
4501 Interlake Ave N #9,  206-354-4985, 7:30pm

NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Seattle Conduction Band
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 9:30pm

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: Jonathan Sheckler Trio
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

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

LUCID: Djangomery
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

SCOTCH AND VINE: JD Hobson
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Yada Yada Blues Band
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Scott Lindenmuth Trio
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Downright, with Brady Millard-Kish (upright and electric basses), Ben Thomas (vibes), Chad McCullough (trumpet) and Mark DiFlorio (drums and percussion) [Website] ($12 cover)
9pm – Katya Chorover
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

Bellevue Jazz Festival Presale Savings

March 29, 2012 / / No Comments

Tickets to the Bellevue Jazz Festival go on sale to the general public tomorrow, but as a reader of Seattle Jazz Scene you can buy tickets at 30% off until midnight tonight!

Go to the Bellevue Jazz Festival Brown Paper Tickets page, select an event and use promo code PRESALE.

Headliners this year include the Clayton Brothers Quintet, Booker T. Jones, and the Hubert Laws Quintet.

For complete information, visit http://bellevuejazz.com.

Thursday Jazz

March 29, 2012 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Tatum Greenblatt CD Release
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

LUCID: Hi-Fi Reset
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

COPPER GATE: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson & Tad Britton
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

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

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

VITO’S: Brendan O’Donnell
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Pablo Masis (trumpet), Lauren Hendrix (bass), Dave Dolengewicz (sax), Brendan O’Donnell (guitar) and Jamael Nance (drums)
9pm – Frank Kohl Trio – with Frank Kohl (guitar), Steve Luceno (bass) and Matt Jorgensen (drums) ($7 cover) 1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

THE ROYAL ROOM: Miles and Karina and the Buckaroosters
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

Wednesday Jazz

March 28, 2012 / / No Comments

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Chano Dominguez Flamenco Sketches with Ben Street, Blas Cordoba & Dafnis Prieto
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Jazz Workshop
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

VITO’S: Jerry Zimmerman
927 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, 206-397-4053, 9:00pm

MONA’S: Joe Doria’s Fog
6421 Latona Ave NE, 206-526-1188, 10:00pm

418 PUBLIC HOUSE: 418 session w/ Claudio Rochat-Felix
418 NW 65th St, 9:00pm

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Diane Fast-Neale & Bob Neale
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Showcase with Jacqueline Tabor
9pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Marti MacEwan
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

ROYAL ROOM: Royal Jazz Session
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

LUCID: Tony Lewis Trio
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Katy Bourne
216 Union Street, 206-838-4333, 5:00pm

Monday Jazz

March 26, 2012 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Peter Daniel Quintet
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Jackson High School Jazz Ensembles
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

PARATII: Paratii session w/ Jeff Busch
5463 Leary Ave NW, 206-420-7406, 9:00pm

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

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

BOXLEY’S: Carolyn Graye’s Singer Soiree
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Today’s Special
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

Sunday Jazz

March 24, 2012 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3pm – Fairly Hones Jazz Band
8pm – Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

JAZZ ALLEY: En Vogue
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Danny Kolke Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 6:00pm

CAFE RACER: Realization Orchestra
5828 Roosevelt Way NE, 8pm

DARRELL’S TAVERN: Kevin Mccarthy & Friends Jam Session
18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, 8

FAIRE GALLERY CAFE: Monktail session
1351 E Olive Way, Seattle 206-652-0781

SERAFINA: 11:00am: Danny Ward; 6:30pm: Anne Reynolds & Tobi Stone
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

VITO’S LOUNGE: 6pm: Ruby Bishop; 9:30pm: Ron Weinstein Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 6:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM:
7:30pm: Jazz Night School and Trace Generations
5000 Rainier Avenue South, (206) 906-9920

PROHIBITION GRILL: Bob Strickland jam
1414 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 425-258-6100, 5:00pm

Saturday Jazz

March 23, 2012 / / No Comments

CMA GALLERY: Kobie Watkins Drum Clinic
4501 Interlake Ave N #9, 206-354-4985, 1:00pm

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

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

ROYAL ROOM: African Music Nite with Anokye Agofomma and Sol Afrique
5000 Rainier Ave South, 206-906-9920, 9:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Leah Stilwell w/ Chris Morgan
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

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

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

SCOTCH AND VINE: Brian Lee Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

VITO’S: 6pm: Ruby Bishop
927 9th Ave, Seattle

Friday Jazz

March 23, 2012 / / No Comments

CMA GALLERY: Seattle Jazz Scene presents: The Spin Quartet
4501 Interlake Ave N #9,  206-354-4985, 7:30pm

NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quintet featuring Susan Pascal
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

THE ROYAL ROOM: Painting The Town Red: The Music of Billie Holiday
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 9:30pm

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: Jonathan Sheckler Trio
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

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

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

LUCID: Mambo Cadillac
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

SCOTCH AND VINE: Jose “Juicy” Gonzales Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

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

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Gail Pettis Duo
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm

Leading Questions: Chad McCullough

March 22, 2012 / / No Comments

Note: Trumpeter Chad McCullough starts a weekend tour with his Spin Quartet featuring Geof Bradfield (sax), Clark Sommers (bass) and Kobie Watkins (drums).
Thursday, March 22 – Locol (West Seattle)
Friday, March 23 – CMA Gallery (Seattle)
Saturday, March 24 – Knowles Studio (Poulsbo)

Interview and photo by Steve Korn

Someone once told me I couldn’t do it, and it was a waste of time to try because it wouldn’t work out.

When I was 14 I heard Thomas Marriott play for the first time, and I figured out what I wanted to do.

The trumpet is the worst best friend I’ll ever have

If I could do it all over again, I’d jump to less conclusions, buy fewer mouthpieces, and listen to my teachers more.

When I look at where I’m at right now, I’m very thankful to everyone who has taken the time to help me, and grateful for everyone who’s given me a chance to do well- and even more grateful for the second chances.

Fear is what wakes me up every morning. Usually much earlier than I’d like.

Motivation is what gets me out of bed, after the panic attack wakes me up.

Discipline is second only to respect. Or maybe it’s a byproduct of respect. I’m not sure yet.

I’m not even close. But… I’m trying.

If I had a double-C, I’d bottle that up, and sell it to all of my trumpet player friends for cheap!

When I’m stuck It’s because I’m not listening hard enough.

If I could have made a career on another instrument, it would have been the piano. I still pretend sometimes.

Some musicians just don’t understand that we’re all in this together.

I’m happy whenever I’m listening to Miles.

Thursday Jazz

March 22, 2012 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Michael Zilber with John Stowell, Jeff Johnson and John Bishop
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

LOCOL: Chad McCullough’s Spin Quartet with Kobie Watkins, Geof Bradfield and Clark Sommers
7902 35th St. SW, West Seattle, 206.708.7725, 10:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Elnah Jordan
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

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

LUCID: The Hang: Hosted by Davy Nefos & Friends
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

COPPER GATE: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson & Tad Britton
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Kelley Johnson and John Hansen
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

VITO’S:  Jason Parker Quartet
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm: Hardcoretet with Art Brown (alto sax), Aaron Otheim (keys), Tim Carey (bass) and Tarik Abouzied (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

Wednesday Jazz

March 21, 2012 / / No Comments

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Chuck Loeb presents ‘Plain n’ Simple Live’ featuring
Eric Marienthal, Mitchell Forman & Lionel Cordew
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hal Sherman’s BCC Big Band
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

VITO’S: The Leeni + Love Show
927 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, 206-397-4053, 9:00pm

MONA’S: Joe Doria’s Fog
6421 Latona Ave NE, 206-526-1188, 10:00pm

418 PUBLIC HOUSE: Ryan Burns 418 Session
418 NW 65th St, 9:00pm

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Diane Fast-Neale & Bob Neale
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Tige DeCoster (bass), with Ron Weinstein (piano), David Marriott (trombone), Art Brown (sax) and Steve Fournier (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

ROYAL ROOM: Royal Jazz Session
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

Tuesday Jazz

March 20, 2012 / / No Comments

EASTSIDE JAZZ CLUB: Susan Pascal tribute to Cal Tjader
Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 11010 NE 8th, Bellevue, 425-828-9104

JAZZ ALLEY: Chuck Loeb presents ‘Plain n’ Simple Live’ featuring
Eric Marienthal, Mitchell Forman & Lionel Cordew
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

MIX: Don Mock, Steve Kim & Jaques Willis
6006 12th Ave South, 206-767-0280, 9:00pm

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

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

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

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

COPPER GATE: Suffering F#ckheads
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: McKarrtet and Richie Aldente; Tim Kennedy’s Jazz Session Royale
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 206-906-9920, 7:00pm

Monday Jazz

March 19, 2012 / / No Comments

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Eighth Annual Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

PARATII: Paratii session w/ Jeff Busch
5463 Leary Ave NW, 206-420-7406, 9:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Vocal Jam w/ Darin Clendenin Trio
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

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

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

ROYAL ROOM: The Seattle Conduction Band
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm