TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Roadside Attraction Big Band
JAZZ ALLEY: Ain’t Misbehavin’ featuring Dehner Franks on piano
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Messick Franklin Group, with a mix of standards and arranged holiday tunes!
OWL ‘N THISTLE: Bebop and Destruction Jam Session
Today is a great day for jazz with lots of gig happening around town …
EASTSIDE JAZZ SERIES: Gail Pettis
Two-time nominee for the Earshot Golden Ear “Northwest Vocalist of the Year,” and recent winner of the Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition, Gail is a welcome addition to the Pacific Northwest jazz scene. Gail’s style is at once subtle and elegant, sultry and soulful. Her rich, warm vocals and understated phrasing have inspired comparisons to Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn and Carmen McRae.
Sherman Clay Piano Store – Bellevue
1000 Bellevue Way N.E.
Bellevue, Wa. 98004
7:30pm; $12 ($6 musicians/students)
JAZZ ALLEY: The Moutin Reunion Quartet
From Earshot Jazz: The Moutin Reunion quartet performs straight-ahead jazz full of energy and spontaneity, emotion and imagination. Twin brothers Louis (drums) and Francois (bass) Moutin formed the group in 1999 in order to perform their own original compositions. They share the stage with Pierre de Bethmann (piano) and Rick Margitza (saxophone). On tour in support of their new release Sharp Turns, the ensemble was nominated for the French award ‘les Victoires du Jazz 2006” in the category of French Jazz Artist of the Year. François and Louis Moutin have won the prestigious “Prix Django Reinhardt 2005.”
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Alyse Black CD Release Party
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Sue Nixon and the Leo Raymundo Trio
MARTIN’S OFF MADISON: Karin Kajita (1413 14th Ave, 325-7000)
OWL ‘N THISTLE: BeBop and Destruction Jam Session
There sure are a lot of things happening tonight … go out and hear live music!
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Wayne Horvitz’ Sweeter Than The Day
JAZZ ALLEY: Beatlejazz
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Ari Zucker Trio
NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band with Clarance Acox
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Dan Sales Trio
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks
GALLERY 1412: The Amber Tone
Clark Gibson, alto saxophone
Brian Bermudez, tenor saxophone
Dawn Clement, piano
Jon Hamar, bass
Brad Gibson, drums
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
MEANY THEATER: UW Studio Jazz Ensemble
THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: John Bishop Group
VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio
Here are some events happening tonight:
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band
JAZZ ALLEY: Beatlejazz
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine
DEXTER AND HAYES: Tim Kennedy Trio
OWL ‘N THISTLE: Bebop and Destruction Jam Session
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Chuck Ogmund Trio
JAZZ ALLEY: Chick Corea
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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Lonnie Mardis and the SCCC Jazz Orchestra
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM LOUNGE: Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Jump Ensemble
DEXTER AND HAYES: Tim Kennedy Trio
OWL ‘N THISTLE: Bebop and Destruction Jam Session
Here is a short list of what to go see tonight:
JAZZ ALLEY: Tuck and Patti
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: John Nelson CD Release with special guest Alice Stuart (7pm)
THE NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
OWL ‘N THISTLE: Bebop and Destruction Jam Session
DEXTER & HAYES PUBLIC HOUSE: Tim Kennedy Trio
And mark your calendars for Wednesday night:
THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: Special quartet performance featuring Thomas Marriott (trumpet); Mark Taylor (saxophones); Paul Gabrielson (bass); Matt Jorgensen (drums)
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
Some gigs happening tonight:
Jazz Alley: Bob James Quartet
Tula’s: Kelley Johnson Vocal Showcase
New Orleans: Ham Carson Quintet
Asteroid Cafe: Tim Kennedy Jam Session (9:30pm)
What else is happening? Post what you are going to see tonight in the Comments section.
Go out and hear live music tonight!
The Hendrix Lounge: Origin Records’ regular Wednesday night gig in Columbia City tonight will feature John Bishop on drums, Jeff Johnson on bass and Rick Mandyck on guitar. The music starts at 9:00pm and it only costs $5.
Tutta Bella: Before heading over to the Hendrix Lounge, how about grabbing a bite to eat at Tutta Bella and listen to Katy Bourne and Randy Halberstat? The music starts at 6:30 and there is no cover!
Egan’s Ballard Jam House: Vocal Jam hosted by Carrie Wicks (8:00pm)
Tula’s Jazz Club: Greta Matassa Jazz Workshop
Jazz Alley: Steve Smith and Vital Information
The New Orleans: The Legend Band with Clarence Acox
Thaiku: Ron Weinstein Trio
And starting tonight!
Hammond B3 organist Joe Doria is starting a new weekly Wednesday night gig at The Victory Lounge (the old Lobo Lounge) with his longtime trio featuring Chris Spencer on guitar and Byron Vannoy on drums.
Every Wednesday
THE VICTORY LOUNGE
433 Eastlake Ave East {map it}
206.382.4467
Music starts at 9:30pm; $5 cover
Here are some events happening tonight … most venues are linked on the right …
Egan’s Ballard Jam House: Susan Pascal and Dave Peterson (7:00pm)
Jazz Alley: Steve Smith and Vital Information
Triple Door Musicquarium: Rachel Bade-McMurphy
New Orleans: Holotradband
Tula’s: Jay Thomas Big Band
And for those who are looking for a jam session … Tuesday nights is when Seattle’s jazz musicians gather at the Owl ‘n Thistle for the weekly jam session with Bebop and Destruction.
The Owl ‘n Thistle
808 Post Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 621-7777
Tonight is the last night of the Seattle Jazz Showcase … it has been a wonderful three week run so make sure and join us tonight as we end with two terrific groups.
8:00pm – Victor Noriega Quintet
9:30pm – Vern Sielert Dektet
Admission: $10
The LAB at Seattle Drum School
12510 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125 {map it}
Tel: (206)364-8815
Tula’s Restaurant, 8:30pm
Eric Person & Meta-Four
The acclaimed New York saxophonist, at the helm of the ambitious quartet Meta-Four, shows why he has been called on by trumpeter Dave Douglas, World Saxophone Quartet, and rockers Vernon Reid and Ben Harper.
$15 general / $13 discount CALL 206-443-4221 FOR RESERVATIONS
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Triple Door, 7pm & 9:30pm
John Abercrombie Quartet
In a rare appearance behind his new ECM release, the guitarist appears with his acclaimed, all-star “Third Quartet” — drummer Joey Baron (Masada), bassist Marc Johnson (Bill Evans), and violinist Mark Feldman.
Seattle City Hall, noon-1pm
Michael Brockman Trio
The co-leader of the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, on alto sax, leads his sparkling trio.
OTHER EVENTS TONIGHT:
Asteroid Cafe: Jam Session with Tim Kennedy
Jazz Alley: Tony DeSare
Ballard Jam House: Gayle Cloud 7pm; Passarim 9pm
Lo-Fi: The Hang with Evan Flory-Barnes
May: Hans Teuber
Thaiku: Tad Britton Trio