Connie Evingson and Pearl Django at Jazz Alley

April 29, 2008 / / No Comments

April 29-30, 2008
$21.50

JAZZ ALLEY
2033 6th Avenue
Seattle WA
Reservations: 206-441-9729
http://jazzalley.com

**KPLU 88.5FM hosts Connie Evingson and Pearl Django live in studio Tuesday, April 29th around noon. Tune in!

KPLU 88.5 NPR and the Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley present vocalist Connie Evingson with Seattle’s own gypsy jazz band Pearl Django. Band members include Connie Evingson (vocals) Neil Andersson and Ryan Hoffman (guitars), Rick Leppanen (bass) Michael Gray (violin) and David Lange (accordion). Set times on Tuesday and Wednesday are at 7:30pm.

Connie Evingson returns to Jazz Alley in support of her eighth and most recent CD, Little Did I Dream and plans to do a few tunes from the new release. “Evingson scored a coup when she cajoled St. Paul-bred songwriting legend Dave Frishberg to play piano throughout the recording. Having Frishberg’s lifelong buddy Dave Karr play sax and flute is soulful icing on the cake. Toss in a great rhythm section, intimate voice/piano duets and a vocal turn by Frishberg on his should-be-a-hit “snowbound” and Evingson’s latest is the pick of the litter.” – Tom Surowicz, Star Tribune

Sunday Jazz

April 27, 2008 / / No Comments

It’s a good day for eatin’ and listenin’ 

BALLARD JAZZ FESTIVAL:
Swedish Pancake Jazz Brunch w/ Brent Jensen (sax), Bill Anschell (piano), Doug Miller (bass), Greg Williamson (drums). 11am-2pm, Nordic Heritage Museum. More info at: http://ballardjazzfestival.com

JAZZ ALLEY: Billy Cobham

TRIPLE DOOR:
MAINSTAGE: Seattle Symphony at the Triple Door – Serious Quartet II
MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Rhythm Syndicate

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00pm: Fairly Honest Big Band
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

TUTTA BELLA WALLINGFORD: Casey MacGill’s Blue 4 Trio

SERAFINA:
11am: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis Duo
6pm: Ann Reynolds/Tobi Stone Duo

LA SPIGA: Gail Pettis

WASABI BISTRO: Brazilian Jazz w/ Marco deCarvalho

Saturday Jazz

April 26, 2008 / / No Comments

BALLARD JAZZ FESTIVAL:
Lee Konitz with the Hal Galper Trio, w/ Hal Galper (piano), Jeff Johnson (bass), John Bishop (drums)
Sam Yahel Trio, w/ Sam Yahel (organ), Mark Taylor (sax), Matt Jorgensen (drums)
Nordic Heritage Museum, 7:30pm. For complete line-up, ticket and venue information, visit http://ballardjazzfestival.com

…and there’s even more great music happening tonight:

EARSHOT JAZZ: Ullman/Swell 4
Gebhard Ullman (sax, flute, bass clarinet), Steve Swell (trombone), Hill Greene (bass), Barry Atschul (drums). Seattle Asian Art Museum 8pm.

JAZZ ALLEY: Billy Cobham

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Das Vibenbass

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Adrienne Wilson Quartet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Nick Allison Trio featuring Katie Walker
9pm – Susan Carr Ensemble 

BAKE’S PLACE: Greta Matassa and Trish Hatley

TUTTA BELLA: Marco deCarvalho

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Don Mock

GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group

Friday Jazz

April 25, 2008 / / No Comments

BALLARD JAZZ FESTIVAL:
For complete line-up, ticket and venue information, visit http://ballardjazzfestival.com
Ballard Jazz Walk:
15 groups in 12 venues in beautiful downtown Ballard in Seattle, 8:30pm.
Mainstage Concert:
Hadley Caliman Group and the Hal Galper Trio, Nordic Heritage Museum, 7:30pm

In addition to the Ballard Jazz Festival,
there’s even more great music happening tonight:

JAZZ ALLEY: Billy Cobham Spectrum Band

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Gary Shutes Quartet

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM:
5:30pm- James Baumgart Trio
9pm- El Bapa Jason Parker (trumpet), Nathan Spicer (keys), Dave Elvin (drums), and special guests.

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Ballard Jazz Walk  http://ballardjazzfestival.com

SERAFINA: Fred Hoadley Trio

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Milo Peterson

HIROSHI’S: Buddy Catlett International Quartetlette

Seattle Times: Oregon adapts, thrives and finally returns to Seattle

April 20, 2008 / / No Comments

From The Seattle Times:

Of the many legendary jazz-fusion supergroups spawned by the ’60s rock explosion — Weather Report, Return to Forever, Headhunters — only one comes to mind that has continuously survived.

That is the quartet Oregon, which has recorded 25 albums and played all over the world, from Carnegie Hall in New York to Sri Lanka, Berlin and Bangladesh.

Absent from the Seattle stage for a decade, Oregon makes a rare and welcome appearance to celebrate last year’s Grammy-nominated album “1000 Kilometers” at Jazz Alley on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Read more from The Seattle Times.

Reserve tickets at Jazz Alley.com

Saturday Jazz

April 19, 2008 / / No Comments

QUEEN ANNE SILVER PLATTERS: Matt Jorgensen +451 (2:00pm)
701 5th Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109

CROSSROADS BELLEVUE SILVER PLATTERS (music will be on the Crossroads Stage)
1:00pm: Interlake High School Jazz Band
2:30pm: Tribaljazz
5:00pm: Hadley Caliman

Crossroads Shopping Center (next to QFC)
15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008

JAZZ ALLEY: John Densmore’s Tribal Jazz

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Pocket Change

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quartet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Steve Alboucq Quartet, with Steve Alboucq (trumpet) Chris Morton (piano), Matt Page (drums) and Nate Parker (bass)
9pm – Zazou – Swing Jazz, Musette and Chanson Francaise sextet!
11pm – Jack Gold-Molina Group, with Chris Pugh (guitar), Michael Monhart (saxophones), Paul Kemmish (bass) and Jack Gold-Molina (drums)

BAKE’S PLACE: Jackie Ryan Quartet

HENDRIX LOUNGE: Chris Fagen Group

TUTTA BELLA: Greg Ruby

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Super Blue

GALLERY 1412: Richard Johnson; Unused Lexical Variable

GRAZIE: Blues Union

Friday Jazz

April 18, 2008 / / No Comments

Counter the rain today by going out and hearing some great music!

JAZZ ALLEY: John Densmore’s Tribal Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Susan Pascal Quartet

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Symer Hamar Double Double Bass String

BAKE’S PLACE: Linda Ciofalo Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Far Corner, with Fraser Havens (flute), Pete Sanders (bass), Brad Papineau (drums) and Dick Valentine (saxophones)
9pm – Welch/Stickney Ensemble, with Neil Welch (sax), Jacob Stickney (sax), Brendan O’Donnell (guitar), Mack Grout (piano), Luke Bergman (bass) and Zack Dunham (drums)
11pm – Tom Baker Quartet, with Tom Baker (guitar), Greg Campbell (drums/vibes/French horn), Jesse Canterbury (clarinet) and Brian Cobb (bass)

LATONA PUB: Stuart McDonald, Phil Sparks, Matt Jorgensen (4:30 – 6:30pm)

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Brad Buck

GALLERY 1412: The Jim Knodle Trio

Thursday Jazz

April 17, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: John Densmore’s Tribal Jazz
Legendary Drummer of THE DOORS plays his Tribal Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Garfield High’s Bulldog Brass Band, with Carl Majeau (clarinet/tenor sax), Riley Mulherkar (trumpet), Willem deKoch (trombone), Jonas Meyers (piano), Colleen Gilligan (bass) and James Squires (drums)
9pm – Mack Grout Band, with Tony Falteisek on Drums

HIGH DIVE: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
513 N 36th, Seattle, 9pm

VERTIGO LOUNGE: Katy Bourne w/ Bill Anschell & Doug Miller

MONA’S: Jason Parker & Ty Bailie
6421 Latona Ave NE, 526-1188

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

Wednesday Jazz

April 16, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Deep Blue Organ Trio feat. Bobby Broom

TRIPLE DOOR: Leon Redbone

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hal Sherman & the BCC Jazz Orchestra

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Penelope Donado and Kay Bailey, with Victor Noriega (piano) and Chris Symer (bass)
8pm – Vocal Jam with guest host Billy Brandt, Bruce Barnard (guitar), Joe Casalini (bass) and Bob Merrihew (drums)

TUTTA BELLA: Scott Lindenmuth

BELLEVUE ART MUSEUM: Gail Pettis
510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA, 5:00pm

VERTIGO LOUNGE: Greta Matassa

NIJO SUSHI: Buckshot Jazz
83 Spring St, 6:30pm, 206-340-8880

Tuesday Jazz

April 15, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Deep Blue Organ Trio

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
5:00pm: Earshot Jazz Community Forum
8:00pm: Roadside Attraction Big Band

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Kenny Mandell student groups Jazz Against the Machine and New Trixx (7pm)

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Jam Session

Deep Blue Organ Trio at Jazz Alley starting Tuesday

April 13, 2008 / / No Comments

DEEP BLUE ORGAN TRIO AT JAZZ ALLEY
April 15-16, 2008

KBCS 91.3 FM and the Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley present the classic B-3 Deep Blue Organ Trio with Bobby Broom (guitar), Chris Foreman (organ) and Greg Rockingham (drums) for two nights only! Set times Tuesday & Wednesday at 7:30pm, doors open Tuesday at 6:00pm & Wednesday at 5:30pm.

Folk Music, the latest CD by The Deep Blue Organ Trio on Origin Records, won the award for “Best Jazz CD” at the 2008 Chicago Music Awards presentation last month. The CD held its #2 position on the Jazz Week chart for four straight weeks and remained in the top five for two months. Jazz fans across the nation are listening as the group continues to find ways to connect the continuum of the black music experience, blending jazz with soul, R&B, blues, gospel, and more. Celebrating the classic jazz combo configuration of the Hammond B3 organ, guitar and drums, as well as the Black-American experience through music, Chris Foreman, Greg Rockingham and Bobby Broom bring a modern edge to a musical timepiece.

Call 206-441-9729 for reservations
http://jazzalley.com

Saturday Jazz

April 12, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Diane Schuur

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson Quartet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm and 9pm – Overton Berry Trio, with Overton Berry (piano), Mike Eytcheson (bass) and Rick Spano (drums). Come celebrate Overton’s Birthday!
11pm – Kenny Mandell Monk Group, with Kenny Mandell (sax), Ed Petry (guitar) and Don Berman (drums)

BAKE’S PLACE: Jackie Ryan Quartet

SORRENTO HOTEL: Gail Pettis

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Black Lab Trio

GALLERY 1412: Dusty York Trio

GRAZIE: Quite Fire

BENAROYA HALL: Les Brown Band of Renown

HENDRIX LOUNGE: Chris Fagen, Joe Doria, John Bishop

Friday Jazz

April 11, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Diane Schuur

THE TRIPLE DOOR
MAINSTAGE: China Forbes (the voice of PINK MARTINI)
MUSICQUARIUM: James Baumgart Trio (5:30pm); Waterbabies (9:00pm)

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hadley Caliman Quintet w/ Thomas Marriott

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – The Yoginis, with Yogi McCaw (keyoards), Bob Antolin (flute, sax), Eric Hullander (bass) and Ed Mays (drums)
9pm – Blue Cranes, with Reed Wallsmith (alto sax), Sly Pig (tenor sax), Keith Brush (bass), Rebecca Sanborn (keys) and Ji Tanzer (drums)
11pm – Deal’s Number, with Bill Monto (saxophones), John Seman (bass) and Mark Ostrowski (drums)

BAKE’S PLACE: Jackie Ryan Quartet

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Kevin McCarthy

LATONA PUB: Mark Taylor, Russ Johnson, Phil Sparks, Matt Jorgensen (4:30 – 6:30pm)

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Greg Williamson Quartet

Thursday Jazz

April 10, 2008 / / No Comments

SEATTLE ART MUSEUM: Tom Varner Tentet

JAZZ ALLEY: Diane Schuur

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: The Jason Parker/Josh Rawlings Duo (5:30pm)

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: John Hansen/Bert Gulhaugen Vocal Showcase

NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Cocoa Martini, with Karen Shivers, Kimberly Reason and Mercedes Nicole ($15 cover)
9:30pm – Kevin McCarthy Quartet, with Al Lindbom (guitar), Paul Gillespie (sax/flute), Larry Bergman (drums) and Kevin McCarthy (bass)

VERTIGO LOUNGE: Gayle Cloud
989 112th SE, Bellevue

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton

WHISKEY BAR: Ronnie Pierce

Wednesday Jazz

April 9, 2008 / / No Comments

BENEFIT FOR ANDREW D’ANGELO
Chapel Performance Space at Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave N (Wallingford), Seattle, 7:30pm
Performances by: Bill Frisell, Wayne Horvitz, Eyvind Kang, Robin Holcomb, and Cuong Vu

JAZZ ALLEY: Sophie Milman

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Rochelle House Quartet

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Cheryl McLin (vocals) with Andy Shaw (piano)
8pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Carrie Wicks with Paul Sawyer (guitar) and Chuck Kistler (bass)

BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM: Jovino Santos Neto
510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA, 5:00pm

Tuesday Jazz

April 8, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Sophie Milman

TRIPLE DOOR: The BCC Vocal Jazz Ensemble Celebration

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Nate Omdal Nonet
9pm – Free Jazz Jam, hosted by the Trio Concept, with Chris Icasiano (drums), Luke Bergman (bass), and Neil Welch (saxophones)

SHERMAN CLAY BELLEVUE: New Stories
1000 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004, (425) 454-0633

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Jam Session

Sunday Jazz

April 6, 2008 / / No Comments

April is Jazz Appreciation Month. Tonight’s a good night to start appreciatin’…

JAZZ ALLEY: David Sanborn

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
4:00 : Reggie Goings / Hadley Caliman
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

GRAZIE: Ruel Lubag Jam Session

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Salsariba, Sunday Night Salsa

LA SPIGA: Marco de Carvahlo

TUTTA BELLA STONE WAY: Casey McGill and the Blue 4 Trio

SERAFINA:
11am – 1:30pm: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo
6:30 – 9pm: The Piper Olson Duo

Saturday Jazz

April 5, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: David Sanborn

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Das Vibenbass

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quintet w/ Alexy Nikolaev

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – The Julie Olson Trio, with Julie Olson (vocals), Josh Rawlings (piano), Geoff Cook (bass) and Adam Kessler (drums)
9pm – Caryn Kupferman and Eileen Cuba

BAKE’S PLACE: Gail Pettis Quartet

TUTTA BELLA: Marcos De Carvahlo

SERAFINA: Leo Rayomundo w/ sue Nixon

GRAZIE: Lee Pence Trio

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Sidecar Jazz

Don’t hold out on us now…we know there’s more that we should know about. Post a comment and let know!

Friday Jazz

April 4, 2008 / / No Comments

Whew! How do you choose on a night like tonight?

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Milo Peterson and the Jazz Desciples

JAZZ ALLEY: David Sanborn

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM:
5:30pm: Tor Dietrichson Duo
9:00pm: Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Coco Montoya (Modern Electric Blues)

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Michael Cosgrove CD release party
9pm – Portrait Sextet, with Greg Larson (trombone), Mack Grout (piano), Brendan O’Donell (guitar), Nigel Goss (bass), Tony Falteisek (drums) and Neil Welch (sax)

BAKE’S PLACE: Trish, Hans and Phil

JAZZ VOX HOUSE CONCERT: Stephanie Nakasian, Spirit Ridge Inn, Camano Island.
She will also be playing tomorrow night at the Federal Way/Auburn hosue concert. Check back later today for an interview with Stephanie. More info at www.jazzvox.com 

ORIGIN FIRST FRIDAYS: Richard Cole Quartet, Crossroads Market, Bellevue

SERAFINA: Fred Hoadley Trio

GRAZIE: Karin Kajita

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Christopher Woitach Trio w/ Greg Wlliamson, Larry Holloway

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio (4:30 – 6:30pm)

BERSHIRE GRILL: Scott Lindemuth Group

MARSON’S: Katy Bourne w/ Randy Halberstadt, 620 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, 425-212-2266

Thursday Jazz

April 3, 2008 / / No Comments

Gettin’ revved up for the weekend!

THE TRIPLE DOOR: Elspeth Savani with Jovino Santos Neto and Friends

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Dave Anderson w/John Hansen, Chuck Kistler, Adam Kessler

JAZZ ALLEY: David Sanborn

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Cyrille Gosselin – solo guitar and quartet w/ Bob Frazier (trumpet), Joe Casalini (bass) and Bob Merrihew (drums).
9pm – Black Math Quartet, nu-jazz jam band with Brian Heaney (guitar), Liam O’Connor (drums), Tony Sodano (bass) and Matt Reid (trumpet)

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

LO-FI: The Hang

As always, let us know if there’s something else going on by posting a comment.