Sunday: Eastside Jazz and more!

November 18, 2007 / / No Comments

The Eastside Jazz Extravaganza
The Meydenbauer Theater
Music begins at 2:00pm

Vancouver vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughn headlines the third annual Eastside Jazz Extravaganza at The Meydenbauer Theater on Sunday, November 18th starting at 2:00pm. Always an amazing full day of music, this year’s performers include: The Bill Ramsey Nonet, Thomas Marriott, Ben Thomas, Brent Jensen, Bill Anschell, Jeff Johnson, John Bishop, Overton Barry and more. For tickets and more information, call 425-828-9104

The Meydenbauer Theater
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
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Other events today …

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band (4:00pm); Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8:00pm)

JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal Trio

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Tor Dietrichson & Mambo Cadillac

NEW ORLEANS: From San Francisco, John Worley Quartet

GRATZIE BOTHELL: Reuel Lubag Trio leads a jam session (6-9pm)

SERAFINA: Ann Reynolds and Tobi Stone, piano-sax duo

Go out and hear live music!

Saturday Live Jazz

November 17, 2007 / / No Comments

It’s Saturday so you should go hear live music!

Ben Thomas Trio / Daniel Barry Group
Olympic Recital Hall at South Seattle Community College

Olympic Recital Hall
6000 16th Ave. SW
South Seattle Community College

Tickets and Directions: (206) 937-2899 or http://www.musicnorthwest.org
$18 General; $16 Senior; $12 Youth under 25 at the door or FREE if ordered in advance.

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Dorothy Rodes (vocalist) with John Hansen (piano) and Michael Emswiller **SJS Recommended
9pm – Zingara
11pm – CK Quartet, with Christian Krehbiel

BAKES PLACE: Trish, Hans and Phil

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Quartet with Sue Nixon

TUTTA BELLA: Gypsy Jazz Trio

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Brian Bromberg’s Downright Upright All-Stars featuring Randy Brecker, Mitchell Forman, Gary Meek and Dave Weckl

JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal Trio

Friday Jazz

November 16, 2007 / / No Comments

Here is what’s on tap for tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Milo Petersen and the Jazz Disciples

JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal Trio

HIROSHI’S JAZZ & SUSHI: Greg Williamson Quartet

SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas, Brazilian duo

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
9pm – Kristin Woodbury
11pm – Baby Bok Choy with Chris Spencer

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Brian Bromberg’s Downright Upright All-Stars featuring Randy Brecker, Mitchell Forman, Gary Meek and Dave Weckl

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Das Vibenbass

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

Thursday Live Jazz

November 15, 2007 / / No Comments

Here is what’s happening tonight in Seattle.

JAZZ ALLEY: Tuck and Patti

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM:
Tarik Abouzied Quartet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Byron Vannoy’s Meridian, with Byron Vannoy (drums), Chris Symer (bass), Kacey Evans (keyboards), Chris Spencer (guitar), and Eric Barber (saxophones) [Website] ($8 cover)
** SEATTLE JAZZ SCENE SAYS, “GO SEE THIS SHOW!” **

9pm – Doug Acosta CD Release, with Primo Kim (piano), Chris Clark (bass), Ken French (drums) and Jim Day (guitar) [Website] ($15 cover – includes a signed copy of Doug’s CD!)

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton

NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet

It’s Wednesday again!

November 14, 2007 / / No Comments

Go out and hear live music … lots of things happening tonight!

THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: Conversations featuring Thomas Marriott, Mark Taylor and Matt Jorgensen

JAZZ ALLEY: Tuck and Patti

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: New Architects

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Randy Halberstadt Vocal Showcase

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Keepers of the Groove, a Roosevelt High combo with Andrew Campbell (tenor sax), Matt McClusky (piano), Xavier McHugh and Matthew Muntz ($5 cover)
8pm – Vocal Jam, hosted by Carrie Wicks ($5 cover)

TUTTA BELLA (Columbia City): Scott Lindenmuth

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio with Byron Vannoy and Chris Spencer

What to hear tonight (Tuesday)

November 13, 2007 / / No Comments

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)

Up-Coming Alerts

November 12, 2007 / / No Comments

Friday, November 23 – Tula’s
Thomas Marriott Live Recording!
Trumpeter Thomas Marriott is documenting this night at Tula’s for a future release on Origin Records. Joining him is Marc Seales on piano, Jeff Johnson on bass and John Bishop on drums. Come and be a part of history! Call 206-443-4221 for reservations. {more info}

Friday, November 30 – The Ballard Jazz Walk
The fall edition of the popular Jazz Walk will take over historic downtown Ballard on Friday, November 30th, with 16 groups performing in 12 venues and will celebrate 10 years of Origin Records. Scheduled to perform is Chicago guitarist John McLean, saxophonist Hadley Caliman, Portland’s Upper Left Trio, Thomas Marriott, Brent Jensen, John Stowell and many more. Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of November so check back for more information. {more info}

December 6 – 9 – Jazz Alley
Mike Stern Band
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents four-time Grammy nominated guitarist Mike Stern for four nights. Supporting Stern is Anthony Jackson (bass), Bob Franceschini (saxophone) and Dave Weckl (drums). {more info}

December 11 – 12 – Jazz Alley
The Moutin Reunion Quartet
Returning to Seattle after their memorable appearance at April’s Ballard Jazz Festival, the Moutin brothers are supporting their new release, Sharp Turns, a CD/DVD release recorded live at Chicago’s Skokie Theater. {more info}

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

It’s Friday … what are you going to see tonight?

November 9, 2007 / / No Comments

Here are some shows tonight:

Tula’s Jazz Club: Greta Matassa Quartet
Jazz Alley: Bob James Quartet
Hiroshi’s: Karen Shivers & guests
Gallery 1412: Gust Burns/Jeffrey Allport Duo
Vino Bella (Issaquah): Fred Hoadley Trio
Egan’s Ballard Jam House: John Worley and Worlview 5.0 (from San Francisco – 9pm)
Serafina: The Djangomatics
Latona Pub: Leif Todasek and Phil Sparks (5:30 – 7:30pm)
Triple Door Musiquarium Lounge: The Cosmonauts Brazilian Jazz Band

Triple Door Mainstage: CéU: Samba Futures
From Earshot Jazz Calendar Listing: CéU is the most-heralded Brazilian songstress in some time, with good reason. With a voice as from some celestial reaches, a deep sense of the vaunted traditions from which she draws, and also a healthy disregard for just doing things in the same, old same-old way, she treads a pathway to samba’s future. She deploys electronics and stylistic innovations to great effect, which may offend the “purists,” if there could be any sense in claiming a “pure” samba, anyway. Not to miss.

Wednesday Jazz

November 7, 2007 / / No Comments

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

Tuesday Jazz

November 6, 2007 / / No Comments

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

Steve Smith and Vital Information at Jazz Alley

November 5, 2007 / / No Comments

Tuesday – Wednesday, November 6-7 at Jazz Alley

Tom Coster – keyboards
Baron Browne – bass
Vinny Valentino – guitar
Steve Smith – drums

Now in their 24th year since their initial 1983 release, Steve Smith and Vital Information have become a formidable jazz/fusion juggernaut whose longevity surpasses all of the major fusion groups. The all-star lineup serves a veritable banquet of sounds, from slamming funk and syncopated second line grooves to seriously swinging, uptempo B-3 burners, South Indian inspired jams and sizzling fuzoid romps. The group’s founder and drummer, Steve Smith, has a resume that stretches from Ahmad Jamal, Zakir Hussain, The Buddy Rich Big Band and Steps Ahead to Andrea Bocelli and Journey. It is no surprise that he won Modern Drummer Magazine’s #1 All Around Drummer award five years in a row and was voted one of the Top 25 Drummers of All Time in a recent Modern Drummer reader’s poll. In 2002 Smith was voted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame.

Friday Night Jazz

November 2, 2007 / / No Comments

The Earshot Festival is wrapping up this weekend with some great show and tons of more stuff happening in Seattle.

Triple Door, 7pm & 9:30pm
Billy Childs Sextet
Two-time Grammy-winning pianist Billy Childs is a West Coast musical treasure, a “sleeper” whose six-piece jazz chamber group best demonstrates his vast talents as a composer.

Chapel Performance Space, 7:30pm
Ita Bittova
The versatile vocalist/violinist’s “personal folk music” blooms in a fertile delta of Eastern European, classical, and rock traditions.
$15 general / $13 discount

Kirkland Performance Center, 8:00pm ** SJS Recommended
Gene Bertoncini
Gene Bertoncini is one of the most eloquent and versatile masters of the unaccompanied acoustic jazz guitar. His command of the instrument is intimate and powerful. He weaves soft, seductive jazz arrangements that cherish the melodies and harmonies of great songs.
$29 adult, $15 youth BUY ONLINE AT KPCENTER.ORG

Tula’s Restaurant, 8:30pm
Aaron Goldberg Trio **SJS Recommended
The Brooklyn-based pianist, a Thelonious Monk Competition winner who toured with Joshua Redman and Wynton Marsalis, leads a sophisticated trio that boasts a stellar, rhythm section: bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland.
$18 general / $16 discount CALL 206-443-4221 FOR RESERVATIONS

Other Friday Night Events:

Bake’s Place: Katy Bourne Trio
Egan’s Ballard Jam House: Jason Parker Quartet (7:00pm)
Serafina: Javier Anderson (bossa nova guitar)
Triple Door Musicquarium: James Baumgart Trio (free)
Jazz Alley: The David Grisman Quintet

And make your calendars for Saturday Night at Bake’s Place: Gary Hobbs Trio

Friday Night Jazz Lineup

October 26, 2007 / / No Comments

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL

Triple Door, 7pm & 9:30pm
Jacky Terrasson, solo
Sachal Vasandani
French pianist Jacky Terrasson has charmed audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. His new album, a musical self-portrait called Mirror, furthers the growing legend. Appearing with his group, Chicago native Vasandani is an emerging jazz vocalist whose remarkable presence and extreme elasticity of phrasing hold great promise.
$22 general / $20 discount

PONCHO Concert Hall, 8pm
John Hollenbeck’s Refuge
Solo or in large-ensemble soundscapes, Hollenbeck wields percussion like a shrewd lyrical poet. Ace organist Gary Versace and vocalist Theo Bleckman join the can’t-miss, boundary-bashing Guggenheim Fellow.
$18 general / $16 discount

Tula’s Restaurant, 8:30pm
Jean-Michel Pilc Trio featuring Ari Hoenig
Pilc, a former French rocket scientist, constructs dazzling piano work of dense harmonics, speed-of-sound technical facility, and otherworldly propulsion. On afterburners: bassist Thomas Bramerie and stunning drummer Ari Hoenig.
$18 general / $16 discount CALL 206-443-4221 FOR RESERVATIONS

OTHER HAPPENINGS:

Bake’s Place: Belinda Underwood and Benny Green
Ballard Jam House: Kiera Clarke and the New Blue Quartet; Free World Jazz
Serafina: Fred Hoadley Latin Jazz
Jazz Alley: Arturo Sandoval Quintet

Wednesday Jazz

October 24, 2007 / / No Comments

Lots of things happening today … go out and hear live music!

SEATTLE JAZZ SHOWCASE

The Seattle Jazz Showcase continues tonight with performances by vibraphonist Susan Pascal and her quartet and vocalist Greta Matassa with her longtime bandmates.

Music begins at 8:00pm
Admission: $10

The LAB at Seattle Drum School
12510 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125 {map it}
Tel: (206)364-8815

THE EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL

Tula’s Restaurant, 8:30pm
Marc Cary Trio
This energizing pianist’s star is hotly on the rise. He leads a snarky trio through a flurry of elastic jazz by way of a studied love of hip-hop and deep digressions into adventurous territory. $15 general / $13 discount CALL 206-443-4221 FOR RESERVATIONS

Triple Door, 7pm & 9:30pm
Scott Amendola Band
Nels Cline Singers
Fresh from the Bonnaroo Festival, drummer Amendola and scorching Wilco guitarist Cline deliver a double hit. The singerless Nels Cline Singers is a critically acclaimed rock/jazz must-hear. Amendola’s band, as on his recent, electro-acoustic Believe, includes Cline, guitarist Jeff Parker (Tortoise), and violinist Jenny Scheinman (Bill Frisell’s groups).
$22 general / $20 discount

EVERYTHING ELSE:
(use the links to the right under “Seattle Jazz Clubs” for more info)

The New Orleans: The Legacy Band w/ Clarence Acox
Jazz Alley: Taylor Eigsti Quartet (with Phil Sparks on bass)
Hendrix Lounge: Ben Thomas Trio (w/ Brian Kent & Jeff Norwood)
Tutta Bella (Columbia City): Gail Pettis and Darin Clendenin
Egan’s Ballard Jam House: Rochelle House (10:00pm); Country Joe McDonald, performing his tribute to Woody Guthrie (7:00pm)

Review: Dave Peck at Jazz Alley

October 15, 2007 / / No Comments

Dave Marriott has a nice post about Dave Peck’s recent appearance at Jazz Alley with Jeff Johnson and Joe La Barbera.

Dave Peck and his trio with Jeff Johnson and Joe La Barbera came to Jazz Alley last week to work on their next live recording, and it was a real treat to be in the audience on Wednesday night. I’ve enjoyed Dave’s playing and compositions for almost twenty years, and this outing at Jazz Alley was no exception.

Read the entire post, click here.

Kobe Jazz Queen Miwa Wakabayashi Comes To Seattle

October 12, 2007 / / No Comments

Miwa Wakabayashi, winner of the 2007 Kobe Jazz Vocal Competition, comes to Seattle this weekend for two performances.

Born in Yamanashi prefecture in 1977, Miwa grew up with great influences from American movies such as West Side Story, Sound of Music and Walt Disney films. Inspired by Whitney Huston and Janis Joplin, she started singing when she was a junior high student. She joined various kind of music groups and sang rock, pops, and gospel. In 2003, Miwa was deeply impressed by the magic of jazz. She studied jazz vocal with Takako Ueno and started performing at KOLN jazz club in her hometown, Fuji-city, Shizuoka. Currently she is showcased at venues in Shizuoka and Tokyo enchanting more audiences with her deep and soulful renditions.

Friday, October 12 – Hiroshi’s Sushi Restaurant
2501 Eastlake Ave E.
Seattle, WA 98102
6:30 – 9:00pm

Miwa Wakabayashi – vocals
Bill Anschell – piano
Chris Symer – bass
Greg Williamson – drums
Jay Thomas – trumpet, sax

Monday, October 15 – Jazz Alley
2033 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206.441.9729

with: Bill Anschell – piano
Jeff Johnson – bass
Mark Ivester – drums