JAZZ ALLEY: Spyro Gyra
THE TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: PGM Trio (5:30pm)
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Katie King Vocal Showcase
THE NEW ORLEANS: The Bob Jackson Band
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Mercedes Nicole, with Beth Wulff (piano), Jim Wulff on (drums), Bernie Jacobs (saxophone) and Tim Romain (bass)
9pm – Natalie Rose
THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson and Tad Britton
ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session
JAZZ ALLEY: Duke Ellington Orchestra
THE TRIPLE DOOR: Sunday Night Salsa: Orquesta Caribe
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00 – 7:00pm: Reggie Goings / Hadley Caliman Quintet
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
TUTTA BELLA (Wallingford): Casey MacGill and Blue 4
SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo (11:00am – 1:30pm); Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano (6:30 – 9:00pm)
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session
LA SPIGA: Marco de Carvalho
SEATTLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: Seattle Womens Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO)
1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle, 6:00pm
CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS: Brad Gibson Senior Recital
710 E. Roy, Seattle, 2:00pm, Free
Here is what’s happening tonight:
JAZZ ALLEY: Duke Ellington Orchestra
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: James Baumgart Trio
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Tumbao featuring Thomas Marriott
NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
THAIKU: The Black Hills Trio featuring Marc Seales, Jeff Johnson and Tad Britton
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Gail Pettis
9pm – Jazzbestos
SERAFINA: Graham Banfield, solo guitar
EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Four Freshman
410 Fourth Ave N, Edmonds, 7:30
22 DOORS: Jason Parker Duo
405 15th Ave E, 8:00pm
ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session
TRACTOR TAVERN: “Varmit” CD Release Party
from Earshot Jazz: VARMINT, featuring Robin Holcomb on vocals, Wayne Horvitz on Hammond B3, Tim Young on guitar and vocals, Jon Hyde on pedal steel and vocals, Keith Lowe on acoustic bass, and Andy Roth on drums, is celebrating the release of their first, self-titled CD with a guest filled extravaganza at the Tractor Tavern. An all-covers band that does not rehearse, VARMINT specializes in Americana and roots music. Their live performances are typically exciting, spontaneous, and full of surprises. For this event, they are joined by back-up vocalists Arni Adler and Nova Devonie. Music starts at 8 pm; admission $15.
JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval’s Mambo Mania Big Band
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Orquesta Caribe
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fairly Honest Jazz Band (3-7pm); Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8:00)
TUTTA BELLA (Stone Way): Casey MacGill and Blue 4
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session (6:00pm)
SERAFINA: Ann Reynolds and Tobi Stone
Here is what’s happening tonight:
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando
JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval’s Mambo Mania Big Band
THAIKU: Dave Peterson, Jeff Johnson and Tad Britton
TRIPLE DOOR HAPPY HOUSE: Leif Totusek (5:30 – 7:30pm)
NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Gayle Cloud, with Eric Verlinde (piano, synth), Dan Schmidt (bass), Jose Martinez (drums, percussion)
9pm – Andrew Boscardin Quintet, with Andrew Boscardin (guitar), Mack Grout (piano), Brad Gibson (drums), Clark Gibson (sax) and Rachael Contorer (bass)
SERAFINA: Graham Banfield, solo guitar
ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session
MONA’S BISTRO: Jason Parker and Ty Bailie
65th and Latona Ave
Here’s what is happening tonight:
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jazz Jam with Darin Clendenin
THE NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet
SERAFINA: The Piper Olson Duo
LA SPIGA: Ray Baldwin & Sam Chambliss
Find some relief for that post-caucus hangover with this list of worthy candidates:
JAZZ ALLEY: Hugh Masekela’s Chissa All Stars
TULA’S: Jazz Police Big Band, 3pm. Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 8pm
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Ma-Ta-Bo
TUTTA BELLA: Casey MacGill and Blue 4
SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis Duo, 11am-1:30pm. Alex Guilbert, solo jazz piano, 6:30pm
NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT: John Holte’s Radio Rhythm Orchestra
LA SPIGA: Marco de Carvalho
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session, 6pm
GALLERY 1412: Seattle Improvised Music Festival, 8pm. For tonight’s line-up, please visit www.seatttleimprovisedmusic.com.
JAZZ ALLEY: Chris Botti
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Beth Winter / Dawn Clement Quartet
THE TRIPLE DOOR:
MAINSTAGE: Jessica Williams with special guest Aiko Shimada
MUSICQUARIUM: Concept Trio
NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Cuong Vu Trio
Sets at 7:00 and 9:00pm. Reserved seating is full for both these shows. Any additional seats are available on a first-come first-served basis.
SERAFINA: Graham Banfield, solo guitar
THAIKU: Tad Britton Trio
GALLERY 1412: Emperor Norton’s Cabal; McDowell – Norman
ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Trio Jam Session
UW CONCERT: Mallet Head Series: Tom Coller, Marc Seales, Dan Dean
Brechemin Auditorium, UW Campus, 7:30
JAZZ ALLEY: Kenny Rankin with Kendra Shank
This is your last night to catch former Seattle resident Kendra Shank opening for Kenny Rankin at Jazz Alley. It is Sunday so it is an early 7:30pm showtime.
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Mango Son
TUTTA BELLA: Casey MacGill and Blue 4
SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo (11am – 1:30pm); Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano (6:30 – 9:00pm)
LA SPIGA: Marco de Carvalho
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session (6:00 – 9:00pm)
JAZZ VESPERS: The Overton Berry Trio w/ Mercedes Nicole, First Baptist Church (First Hill), 6:00pm
From Earshot Jazz: The Jazz Vespers series continues with an appearance by the Overton Berry Trio with Mercedes Nicole on vocals. Pianist Berry has been a fixture on the Seattle jazz scene since the 1950s and can easily be called a living legend. He has performed around the world, including throughout Asia, and has served as Music Director of many notable concert series. Singing straight-ahead jazz with an urban flare, vocalist Nicole has gained a reputation as an artistically playful and unpredictable performer, with a warm, rich, and resonant contralto voice. She is also a member of the dynamic vocal trio Cocoa Martini. They perform a 100-minute secular concert, with an inspirational interlude. Now in its sixth year, the Jazz Vespers take place on the first Sunday of each month (October through June) at the Seattle First Baptist Church on First Hill at the intersection of Union, Seneca and Harvard Streets. The concert begins at 6pm and is free. A collection is taken to permit the church to pay the musicians. Light refreshments are served in the church’s Fellowship Hall afterwards. Visit www.seattlefirstbaptist.org for more information.
It’s Thursday … there are a couple of CD release parties tonight and lots more stuff to check out.
JAZZ ALLEY: J & J Music and Broken Time Records Showcase
The first set will be a solo set from pianist Eric Vaughn. The second set will feature the Michael Owcharuk Sextet. Band members are Michael Owcharuk (piano), Nate Omdal (bass), Mike Hamms (drums), Jim Knodle (trumpet), Beth Fleenor (clarinets) and Jacob Brietbach (violin). Set time on Thursday January 31st is 7:30pm and doors will open at 6pm.
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Leah Stillwell CD release party
216 Union Street, 9:00pm, No Cover
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: McTuff, with Joe Doria (Hammond B3), Skerik (tenor sax), Andy Coe (guitar), and D’Vonne Lewis (drums)
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Tumbao featuring Thomas Marriott
THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
THAIKU: Tad Britton Trio
THE ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session
3601 Fremont Ave N, 547-9000, 9:30pm
Jazz in January is starting tonight … plus other great live music!
EMP: Tomorrow’s Pride: Roosevelt Jazz Band and Garfield Jazz Ensemble
7:00 pm, Sky Church at EMP|SFM, Call 206.770.2702
JAZZ ALLEY: Stanley Clarke
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: New Architects
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Flora McGill and the Human Revolutions – “music from the inside out”
9pm – Snake Suspenderz
THAIKU: Tad Britton Trio
NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
RESOLUTION AUDIO: Geoff Wilke, Steve Nowak, Bob Rothstein
5459 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, 7.30
ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy & Friends
Kind of a quiet night for jazz but it makes the decision easier doesn’t it?
TULA’S: Vocal Jazz Jam with the Darin Clendenin Trio
SUNSET TAVERN:
THOMAS MARRIOTT’S WILLIE NELSON PROJECT and MATT JORGENSEN +451 will be performing music from their new CDs which are being released on Origin Records. Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Mark Taylor (saxophones), Ryan Burns (keyboards), Geoff Harper (bass), Phil Sparks (bass), Matt Jorgensen (drums)
Both groups THE SUNSET TAVERN
5433 Ballard Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107
9:00pm, $6, 21+
Know of any other gigs happening tonight? Send us an email or post a message in the Comments section.
One, two, you know what to do:
JAZZ ALLEY: guitarist Peter White
TRIPLE DOOR MUSIQUARIUM: Tor Dietrichson & Mambo Cadillac
TUTTA BELLA STONE WAY: Casey MacGill and Blue 4, 5:30pm
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session, 6pm
SERAFINA:
11-1:30am Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis duo
6:30 Michael Owcharuk solo piano
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3-7pm Jazz Police Big Band
8pm Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT: John Holt Radio Rhythm Orchestra w/Pete Leinnonen
MARTINS OFF MADISON: Tim Kennedy, 8pm (1413 14th Ave)
Anything else happening tonight? Post a gig notice in the comments section.
JAZZ ALLEY: Peter White
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Ziggurat Quartet
TRIPLE DOOR: Dylan Healey Quartet (Musiquarium), NW Blues Piano Panorama (Mainstage)
THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Logan Strosahl Quartet
9pm – Dave Anderson Quartet
THE ASTEROID: Tim Kennedy Jam Session
THAIKU: Tad Britton Trio
WASABI BISTRO: Brazilian Jazz
Anything else happening tonight? Post a gig notice in the Comments section.
Lots of great local jazz happening tonight…
NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/Clarence Acox
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Michael Emswiler/John Hansen
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Damon Buxton,
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks
VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
TUTTA BELLA: Tarantellas, 6:30pm
WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends, 10pm
JAZZ ALLEY: 
Sara Gazarek
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley welcomes the return of Seattle-native, vocalist Sara Gazarek. Band members include new band members Zach Harmon (drums) and Sam Minaie (bass) as well as Josh Nelson (piano). Set time on Wednesday is 7:30pm. Doors open at 5:30pm Wednesday.
Born and raised in Seattle, she was exposed to a variety of art forms at a very early age. Gazarek attended Roosevelt High School where she fell in love with its award-winning jazz program instantly. Under the influence of jazz educator and trombonist Scott Brown, Gazarek traveled as a soloist with the school’s jazz orchestra to NYC to compete in the nationally acclaimed Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival in 2000. Presented at the Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center, Gazarek was awarded the first ever Ella Fitzgerald Outstanding Vocalist Award.
Championed by some of music’s most celebrated figures, Sara Gazarek has emerged as a strikingly original artist with limitless potential. In follow up to Yours, her widely hailed 2005 debut focusing on American Songbook standards, the 25-year old Gazarek delivers sensational follow-up on her sophomore album Return To You (6/06), seamlessly combining the intimacy of singer/songwriter stylings with the musical and improvisational elements of jazz. Blessed with a gorgeous, translucent voice, excellent pitch and supple sense of time, Gazarek is steeped in the jazz tradition, but is not afraid to embrace the music that moves her generation.
It’s a good night for vocal jazz…and big bands…and trios…and jam sessions.
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
JAZZ ALLEY: Sara Gazarek (vocalist)
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
TRIPLE DOOR: Mambo Cadillac, Jubillee on the Mainstage, Jake Shaw Trio in the Musiquarium
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Isabella du Graff (vocalist), Dave Peterson (guitar), Clipper Anderson (bass), 7pm
RENTON IKEA: Bill Anschell Trio, Bill Anschell (piano), Jose Martinez (drums), Doug Miller (bass). 5-8pm.
EAST SIDE JAZZ CLUB: Trish, Hans and Phil, (Sherman Clay, 1000 Bellevue way, Bellevue), 7:30pm
OWL ‘N THISTLE: Bebop and Destruction Jam Session
Go out for brunch, lunch, or dinner today and you’re certain to hear some good music:
JAZZ ALLEY: Pearl Django with guest Andreas Oberg
TUTTA BELLA STONE WAY: Casey MacGill and Blue 4, 5:30pm
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session, 6pm
SERAFINA: Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis duo, 11am, Jerry Frank solo piano, 6:30pm
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Reggie Goings/ Hadley Caliman (3-7pm), Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 8pm
NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT: Jay Thomas Big Band
MARTINS OFF MADISON: Tim Kennedy, 8pm (1413 14th Ave)
JAZZ VESPERS-SEATTLE FIRST BAPTIST: Randy Oxford Band, 6pm (1111 Harvard Ave)
BAINBRIDGE COMMONS: Bill Anschell Trio, 4pm (370 Brien Drive, Bainbridge)
Lots of great local jazz happening tonight …
JAZZ ALLEY: Pearl Django with Special Guest Andreas Öberg
from Earshot Jazz: The ‘gypsy jazz’ favorites, Pearl Django, appear with special guest Andreas Öberg, for 5 nights at Jazz Alley; cover $21.50. Pearl Django is comprised of Neil Andersson and Ryan Hoffman on guitars, Rick Leppanen on bass, Michael Gray on violin, and David Lange on accordion. Joining them as they perform in the style made famous before WWII by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli is Swedish guitarist Öberg. A versatile musician, he plays mainstream jazz, modern jazz and gypsy swing. Öberg recently won the Audience Prize at the Gibson International Guitar Competition in Montreux 2006. Set times Wednesday and Thursday are at 7:30pm; Friday and Saturday 7:30pm & 9:30pm; Sunday 7:30pm.
RESOLUTION AUDIO: Night of the Trumpets featuring Nathan Eklund (New York) and Chad McCullough (Seattle)
5459 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, 8:00pm, Free
TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine Live Recording with special guests The Neil Welch Group
NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: BCC Jazz Orchestra w/ Hal Sherman
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Mike Gullo and Friends, with Mike Gullo (vocals), Scotty Bemis (piano), Colleen Gilligan (bass)and Brian Greggs (drums)
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks
VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio
TUTTA BELLA: Michael Gotz
SERAFINA: Passarim, bossa nova
WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends (10pm)
Bring your family (or make a dash and get away from your family) and go out and hear some live jazz tonight.
JAZZ ALLEY: Ernestine Anderson
TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: The Here & Now Quintet featuring Ben Roseth and Tatum Greenblat
THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: Cynthia Mullis Trio
THE NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Rochelle House
8pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Dorothy Rodes
TUTTA BELLA: Michael Gotz
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio
JAZZ ALLEY: Ain’t Misbehavin’ featuring Dehner Franks on piano
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Motel 5
THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Aspen Jordan
9pm – Moraine, a dynamic electric string quartet plus drums with Alicia Allen (violin), Ruth Davidson (cello), Jay Jaskot (drummer), Kevin Millard (bass/Warr guitar) and Dennis Rea (guitar)
THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Tad Britton and Geoff Cooke
ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session