Friday Night Jazz

December 14, 2007 / / No Comments

Get a great start to this weekend … go hear live jazz!

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
NY Saxophonist Jim Snidero with Marc Seales (piano); Phil Sparks (bass) and Matt Jorgensen (drums)

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – “Jam for Cans” with Buckshot Jazz – Bring donations for Northwest Harvest!
9pm – Jim Ryan’s Forward Energy Northwest Tour with Jim Ryan (alto/tenor flute and spoken word), Marc Smason (trombone), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Andrew Wilshusen (drums)
11pm – Better World CD Release Party, with Marc Smason (trombone), Kevin McCarthy (bass), Aham Oluo (trumpet), Diane Peterson (reeds), Michael Gotz (guitar), and Greg Campbell (drums)

CROSSROADS BELLEVUE: Zazou

GALLERY 1412: Kevin Patton/Greg Sinibaldi Duo; Goat

SERAFINA: The Djangomatics

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Sunship

PACIFIC PLACE: Susan Pascal Quartet plays holiday music (Free – 12 noon)

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio (5:30 – 7:30pm)

Thursday Jazz

December 13, 2007 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Andrianne Wilson Vocal Showcase

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Leif Totusek & His 1-2-3 Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Monktail Creative Music Concern Night
7pm – Future Ex, featuring NY-based Fresh Sound recording artist Ila Cantor on guitar, Minneapolis-based George Marich on drums, and Reed Wallsmith on saxophone
9pm – Deal’s Number – CD release party!

THAIKU: Jon Alberts and Tad Britton

ROY’S PLACE: Jim Snidero Clinic & Performance (4926 196th SW, Lynnwood), 7:00pm

SEATTLE ART MUSEUM: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (5:30pm)

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Greg Sinibaldi and Sean Osborne

PACIFIC PLACE: Greta Matassa (5:30pm)

THE NEW ORLEANS: David Friesen Christmas Party

GALLERY 1412: Jim Ryan’s Forward Energy; Emperor Norton’s Cabal

Sunday Jazz

December 9, 2007 / / No Comments

Tonight is the last night to catch Mike Stern and friends at Jazz Alley. Plus a jam session and more …. here are the details for Sunday:

JAZZ ALLEY: Mike Stern Band

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: The Jazz Police (3pm); Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8pm)

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Tor Dietrichson & Mambo Cadillac

THE NEW ORLEANS: John Holte Radio Rhythm Orchestra directed by Pete Leinnonen

TUTTA BELLA (Stone Way): Casey MacGill and Blue 4

SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo (11:30am – 3:00pm)

GALLERY 1412: Wally Shoup Trio (open rehearsal at 1:00pm)

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Trio jam session (6:00 – 9:00pm)

MCMC Benefit Concert with Wayne Horvitz – Nov. 14

November 13, 2007 / / No Comments

The roaring engine behind last summer’s free of charge, out of doors, creative music concert series, Sounds Outside, and winners of the 2006 Earshot Golden Ear Award for Concert of the Year (for the Raymond Scott Project), the Monktail Creative Music Concern has been working tirelessly for the last 10 years to propagate uncompromising creative artistic events in the Pacific Northwest. This week we ask you to join us in raising funds and celebrating the next wave of MCMC activities.

Monktail Creative Music Concern Benefit Concert
featuring Wayne Horvitz, Paul Rucker, Stephen Fandrich

Wednesday, November 14th 2007, 7 PM
Gallery 1412
1412 18th Ave (at 18th and Union)
$10-$25 suggested donation / All Ages
www.monktail.com

Seattle is a hotbed of creative activity right now, and is being hailed as one of the most dynamic and supportive artistic communities in the county. This is very much due to organizations like the MCMC who are constantly generating new adventures for artists and audiences alike. Things are difficult in today’s world, and the arts are certainly feeling the impact of that fact. We can’t wait for opportunities, we must create our own, and let’s face it, that takes a big vision, some intense motivation, and well, to put it frankly, a lot of cash. So come on people, throw down!!!

Internationally acclaimed pianist / composer Wayne Horvitz, along with cellist / composer / installation artist Paul Rucker, and pianist / composer / vocalist Stephen Fandrich, have generously donated their time and creative energy for Wednesday’s event, in support of the Concern. Please join us for this usually intimate performance experience with three of Seattle’s finest.

Full day of jazz at Tula’s and more

November 11, 2007 / / No Comments

It’s Sunday so that means there is a double-bill at Tula’s and lots more happening in Seattle.

TULA’S:
The Jazz Police Big Band (3-7pm)
Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8:00pm)

JAZZ ALLEY: Bob James Quartet
SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo (11:30am – 1:00pm)
GALLERY 1412: Gust Burns / Jeffrey Allport duo
TUTTA BELLA (Wallingford): Casey MacGill & Blue 4 (5:30pm)
NEW ORLEANS: John Holte Radio Rhythm Orchestra directed by Pete Leinnonen
TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Hiroshima
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Rhythm Syndicate

And no Sunday would be complete without a jam session …
GRATZIE SUNDAY NIGHT JAM SESSION featuring The Reuel Lubag Trio
6:00 – 9:00pm
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy SE
Bothell, WA
(425) 402-9600

Saturday: CD Release Party and more!

November 10, 2007 / / No Comments

Lots of shows to check out tonight … here are our recommendations.

TULA’S: CD RELEASE PARTY
Brent Jensen / Bill Anschell / Jeff Johnson / John Bishop
Celebrating the release of “One More Mile” on Origin Records.
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 98121
Show starts at 8:30pm
Call for reservations: 206-443-4221

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Overton Berry Trio
BAKE’S PLACE: Gail Pettis Trio
TUTTA BELLA: The Djangomatics
GALLERY 1412: apostrophe 11
JAZZ ALLEY: Bob James Quartet
VINO BELLA (Issaquah): Fred Hoadley Trio

Bill Horvitz at Gallery 1412

October 27, 2007 / / No Comments

Gallery 1412 presents guitarist Bill Horvitz on Sunday, October 28th at 8:00pm. Bill Horvitz will be peforming with his group featuring Steve Adams on saxophones and flutes and drummer Paul Kikuchi. For the opening set, Bill will be joined by brother Wayne Horvitz on piano, keyboards, and electronics.

GALLERY 1412
1412 18th Ave (18th Ave and Union St)
Seattle, WA 98122

“An intriguing composer and a pliant melodicist. While his music might be free jazz, it’s not free form; it’s exceptionally well organized… each tune has a personality and life of its own.” – Chris Kelsey, Jazz Now, Oakland, CA

Bill Horvitz has collaborated with many of new music’s most recognized innovators, including Elliott Sharp, John Zorn, Bobby Previte, Butch Morris, Myra Melford, George Lewis, Bill Laswell and Frank London.

The Bill Horvitz Band moves with fluid grace between tight compositions and improvised solo and ensemble work, communicating with a telepathic rapport.

Wayne Horvitz is a seattle-based composer, pianist and electronic musician. He is the leader of Zony Mash, Pigpen, The Four plus One Ensemble and co-founder of the New York Composers Orchestra. He has performed and collaborated with Bill Frisell, Butch Morris, John Zorn, Robin Holcomb, Fred Frith, Julian Priester, Philip Wilson, Michael Shrieve and Carla Bley among others. He has been commissioned by the NEA, Meet The Composer, Kronos Quartet, Seattle Chamber Players, Mary Flagler, BAM, Earshot Jazz and others.