The sun is out this morning, there is a chill in the air, and lots of great music to check out …
JAZZ ALLEY: Janiva Magness
TULA’S JAZZ ALLEY: Clark Gibson Quartet
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Speak, with Andrew Swanson, Chris Icasiano, Luke Bergman and Aaron Otheim
SORRENTO HOTEL: The Omdal/Owcharuk Duo
IKEA RENTON: Ricky Kelly Trio
Tonight is the annual Golden Ear Awards at EMP … be there or be square!
2007 Golden Ear Awards
Awards Ceremony: Sunday, January 20, 2008
Featuring performance by Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto
and emcee Jim WilkeEMP/SFM at Seattle Center, 7 pm
325 5th Avenue North, Seattle
Click here for more info.
JAZZ ALLEY: Stanley Clarke
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Garfield HS Jazz (3-4); Jay Thomas Big Band (4-7); Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8pm)
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Supersones
SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis Duo (11am to 1:30pm); Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano (6:30pm to 9pm)
GRAZIE: Jam Session (6:00 – 9:00pm)
TWISTED CORK WINE BAR: Katy Bourne Quartet
located in the Hyatt Regency Bellevue at 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue
Saxophonist Pete Christlieb is in town, Portland vocalist Nancy King is kicking off a vocal series and you still have a chance to see Stanley Clarke tonight!
SHORECREST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Jazz It Up! with Pete Christlieb
15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, Show at 7:30pm
Tickets available at the door the day of the performance starting at 7pm.
For more information, click here.
BAKE’S PLACE: Nancy King with Steve Christofferson
Portland vocalist Nancy King kicks off Bake’s Place Visiting Songbirds Series. For more information, click here.
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Quartet
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Das Vibenbass
JAZZ ALLEY: Stanley Clarke
SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Quartet with Sue Nixon
GALLERY 1412: apostrophe 13
GRAZIE: Lee Pence
EGAN’S BALLARD JAZ HOUSE:
7pm – Sunship, with Brian Heaney (guitar), Michael Monhart (saxophone), David Revelli (drums), Andrew Luthringer (bass), and Stuart Dempster (trombone, etc)
9pm – Hot’s Too, with French guitarist Cyrille Gosselin, Seattle singer Billy Brandt, Felix Sernius (sax), Bob Merrihew (drums) and Joe Casallini (bass) – From jazz to gypsy with stops in a Vegas lounge.
TUTTA BELLA: The Djangomatics
EMP’s JAZ IN JANUARY: JazzReach presents Stolen Moments and Subway Songs featuring METTA QUINTET and special guests
Click here for more info.
A lot of music happening tonight …
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hadley Caliman Quartet
EMP’S JAZZ IN JANUARY: Esperanza Spalding & Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
From The Seattle Times: Spalding — whose first name, significantly, means “hope” — grew up in Portland. She’s a feisty original who does, indeed, offer hope for the future of jazz.
HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Reuel Lubag Trio
2501 Eastlake Ave East, Seattle
JAZZ ALLEY: Stanley Clarke
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Far Corner, with Dick Valentine
9pm – Tony Grasso Saxophone? Quartet!, with Tony Grasso (trumpet), Dan Blunck (alto and soprano sax), Brian Kent (tenor sax), and David Johnson (bari sax , alto flute, didgeridoo) – CD release party!
SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas, Brazilian duo
LA SPIGA: Gail Pettis, Randy Halberstadt, Michael Barnett
1429 12th Ave, 206-323-8881, 10:00pm
THE ROCKFISH (Anacortes, WA): Greta Matassa
LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio with Matt Jorgensen and Arun Luthra (NY saxophonist)
6423 Latona Ave Ne, Seattle
Stanley Clarke – January 17-20, 2008
Jazz Alley
2033 6th Avenue
phone 206.441.9729
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents for four nights bassist Stanley Clarke, touring in support of his latest release Toys of Men. Band members joining Mr. Clarke are Ruslan Sirota (keyboards), Mads Tolling (violin) and Dennis Chambers (drums). Set times on Thursday through Saturday are at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Set time on Sunday is at 7:30pm.
Bassist/composer Stanley Clarke was around at fusion’s inception, playing with Chick Corea, George Duke, and many others. While other performers might have muddied fusion’s waters with overindulgence and blandness, Clarke’s latest release on Telarc Records Toys of Men (2007) proves that it’s still very much a viable musical route. Throughout, there’s a balance of acoustic and electric instrumentation (Clarke even plays an acoustic bass guitar on some tracks), as well as moods both contemplative (“Back In The Woods”) and darkly funky (“Game”). The six-part Toys Of Men even reflects some 1970’s prog-rock influence. If you’re an older fan of fusion you will likely be as pleased as those jam/fusion band newbies.
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
Tonight we have a CD release party and plenty of other live music.
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: JON HAMAR CD RELEASE PARTY
Bassist Jon Hamar is joined by Dawn Clement on piano and Byron Vannoy on drums for a night of music to celebrate the release of Jon’s new CD, Hereafter. The 2007 Golden Ear nominated bassist will perform original music from the new CD and a collection of his arrangements. The music starts at 8:00pm it is All Ages for the first set. {click here to buy the CD}
JON HAMAR CD RELEASE PARTY
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm, $10
JAZZ ALLEY: Joey DeFrancesco Trio
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Leif Totusek (5:30pm)
NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band with Clarence Acox
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Helen Chance
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio
WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends
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)
JANUARY 2-6, 2008
JAZZ ALLEY
(Jan 5 SOLD OUT)
Call for reservations: 206-441-9729
KBCS 91.3FM and the Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley present Pearl Django with special guest Andreas Öberg to ring in the first week of 2008! Band members include Neil Andersson, and Ryan Hoffman (guitars), Rick Leppanen (bass) Michael Gray (violin), David Lange (accordion) and very special guest Andreas Öberg (guitar). Set times on Tuesday – Thursday are at 7:30pm. Set times on Friday at 7:30 and 9:30 and Sunday at 7:30pm. Both sets on Saturday are sold out.
Born in Stockholm, by the age of 18 Andreas Öberg made a name for himself on the vibrant Swedish scene performing with many of Swedens top jazz artists while also attending the Royal Music Academy in Stockholm. He has performed with a wide array of artists including Les Paul, Larry Coreyll, Barbara Hendricks, John Pisano, Frank Vignola, Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, Dorado Schmitt and Angelo Debarre just to name a few. A versatile guitarist, Andreas Öberg plays mainstream jazz, modern jazz and gypsy swing. Most recently Öberg was the winner of the Audience Prize at the Gibson International Guitar Competition in Montreux 2006.
The music pioneered by Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and his partner in swing, violinist Stephane Grappelli, is still utter bliss in the esteemed hands of Pearl Django, now celebrating their fourteenth year of performing and recording. With a continuously fresh and entrancing sound, bands like Pearl Django rejuvenate a love and talent for “Gypsy swing,” a style that was once the height of sophistication. With urbanity, romance, and a sense of urgency, the music of Pearl Django reaches out to the sophisticates of a new millennium as something joyful and timeless. Gypsy jazz and “hot club” music has been enjoying a major resurgence across the United States and Pearl Django continues to be one of the busiest proponents of that style. Pearl Django’s followers include Reinhardt and Grappelli fans, guitarists and guitar enthusiasts who relish nimble and intricate picking, world music fans drawn to French and Gypsy accents, plus jazz buffs and aficionados of the swing scene.
By inviting Andreas Öberg to join them this year, Pearl Django is continuing their January tradition of having the best of Gypsy and mainstream jazz artists to begin the year. Prior guest artists have included Howard Alden, Robin Nolan, Frank Vignola, Patrick Saussois and Ken Peplowski.
EARSHOT JAZZ PRESENTS: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra with Dee Daniels and James Caddell
First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue (1717 Bellevue Way NE, just off of Highway 520)
JAZZ ALLEY: Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Milo Petersen and the Jazz Disciples
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Carrie Wicks‘ birthday celebration, with John Hansen on piano
9pm – Don Berman Quartet
TUTTA BELLA: Isabella du Graf
SORRENTO HOTEL: Gail Pettis
SERAFINA: Jose Gonzales Trio, latin jazz
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: The Cosmonauts
The Christmas holiday is over so get out of the house and support live jazz!
Here is what’s happening tonight:
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Sextet w/ Ben Roseth, Tatum Greenblatt, John Hansen, Paul Gabrielson
HIROSHI’S: Pony Boy Year End Party and Jam
JAZZ ALLEY: Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Peter Kenagy Ensemble, with Carmen Staaf (piano) and Jay Lepley (drums)
9pm – Captain Gravel – acoustic string band playing a mix of bluegrass, blues, ragtime and swing!
11pm – Neil Welch Trio
SERAFINA: Fred Hoadley Trio, latin jazz
BERKSHIRE GRILL: Jake Bergevin
GRAZIE: James Burnhard
And there is a nice double-bill up north in Shoreline with two venues hosting jazz tonight that are within walking distance of each other:
HOTWIRE COFFEE HOUSE: Marc Smason Trio
17221 15th NE, Shoreline
NORTH CITY BISTRO AND WINE SHOP: Cynthia Mullis (saxophone), Conlin Roser (guitar) and Chris Symer (bass)
1520 NE 177th St., Shoreline
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Tumbao featuring Thomas Marriott
JAZZ ALLEY: Ernestine Anderson
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Tarik Abouzied Quartet
THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – The Coretet, with Brendan O’Donnell (guitar), Mack Grout (keyboards), Tim Carey (bass) and Adam Kessler (drums) – Classic jazz with a modern twist!
THE ASTEROID: Tim Kennedy Jam Session
Anything else happening tonight? Post a gig notice in the Comments section.
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
Getting ready for the holiday … take Monday off from work and go hear some live music tonight!
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fairly Honest Jazz Band (3-7pm)
JAZZ ALLEY: Ain’t Misbehavin’ featuring Dehner Franks on piano
TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: JUDITH OWEN & HARRY SHEARER’S HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG feat. THE BOBS, JULIA FORDHAM, JILL SOBULE {more info}
TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Sunday Night Salsa with Ma-Ta-Bo
TUTTA BELLA STONE WAY: Casey MacGill and Blue 4
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session
SERAFINA: Tobi Stone Duo
BLUE MOON TAVERN: The Mt. Non-fiction Sessions
Here are a few things happening tonight:
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson Quartet
BAKE’S PLACE: Craig Baker Quartet – A Special Holiday Tribute to the wonderful singers of the late 50’s and early 60’s such as Andy Williams, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby and many others!
JAZZ ALLEY: Ain’t Misbehavin’ featuring Dehner Franks on piano
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Jason Parker Quartet
9pm – Flora McGill
TUTTA BELLA: The Tarantellas
SERAFINA: Voodoo Trio, acoustic blues
BERKSHIRE GRILL: Black Lab Trio
GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group
MIXTURA: Fred Hoadley Trio
Lots of great music happening tonight … support live music!
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Thomas Marriott Quartet
JAI THAI CAPITOL HILL: Tom Varner / Phil Sparks / Matt Jorgensen
JAZZ ALLEY: Ain’t Misbehavin’ featuring Dehner Franks on piano
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Katy Bourne and Randy Halberstadt
9pm – Elise Kloter (vocals), with Karin Kajita (piano), Steve Marx (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums)
SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas, Brazilian duo
GRAZIE: Dennis Hastings Quartet
CROSSROADS BELLEVUE: Michael Powers Group
HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Greg Williamson Quartet with Greta Matassa
BERKSHIRE GRILL: Don Mock
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
JAZZ ALLEY: Ain’t Misbehavin’ featuring Dehner Franks on piano
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Vocal Showcase
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Mark Lilly
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks
NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band with Clarence Acox
TUTTA BELLA: Steve Mason
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio
HENDRIX LOUNGE: Matt Jorgensen and Thomas Marriott
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
JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jim Snidero Quartet
BAKE’S PLACE: Jake Bergevin Quintet – Special Holiday Show
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Thornton Creek
9pm – Brooke Pennock Band
TUTTA BELLA: Darrius Willrich Trio
SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Quartet with Sue Nixon
CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Wally Shoup Trio
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Trio
CROSSROADS BELLEVUE: Uptown Swing & Jazz
THIRD PLACE COMMONS: Mach One Jazz Orchestra