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The Earshot Jazz Festival kicks off Friday night, October 19th with a huge night of music.
For more information, visit the Earshot Festival Website.
Friday, October 19 McCaw Hall, 8pm
Ahmad Jamal
Pianist Ahmad Jamal has infused small jazz ensembles with an orchestral spirit for decades. This living legend, an NEA Jazz Master, appears with the latest of his timeless trios.
$75, $40, $35, $30 general (Gold Circle seating available)
Friday, October 19 Triple Door, 7pm & 9:30pm
Roosevelt High School Jazz Band w/ Frank Tiberi
This year, the Roosevelt High School Jazz Band, which won the nation’s premier prize for high school jazz, the Essentially Ellington Competition, appears with the Woody Herman Band veteran saxophonist and leader.
$20 general / $18 discount
Friday, October 19 Kirkland Performance Center, 8pm
T.S. Monk Sextet
Rachael Price
A student of Max Roach by age 10, and the son and bandmate of Thelonious Monk, T.S. Monk is a hard-swinging drummer and musical tour de force. Rising-star jazz siren Rachael Price also appears with her group.
Adults $29 / Sr $20 / Youth $15
Fri, October 19 & Sat, October 20 Tula’s Restaurant, 8:30pm
Jimmy Greene Quartet
The tenor saxophonist and Jacky McLean disciple brings classical training to bear on his exuberant, original jazz.
$15 general / $13 discount CALL 206-443-4221 FOR RESERVATIONS
UPDATED: The Seattle Drum School is without power tonight as a result of the windstorm. Tonight’s concert has been cancelled.
Tonight at the Seattle Jazz Showcase two cutting-edge groups are presented on an exciting double-bill:
Wednesday, October 17 beginning at 8:00pm
Thomas Marriott’s WILLIE NELSON PROJECT
Thomas Marriott – trumpet; Mark Taylor – saxophone; Ryan Burns – keyboards; Geoff Harper – bass; Matt Jorgensen – drums
The award winning trumpeter Thomas Marriott presents reworkings of classic songs by the great american singer-songwriter Willie Nelson.
Taking material from many of Nelson’s hit songs and some lesser known tunes as well, Marriott has reinvented the material to create new and unique forms for improvisation and interplay.
MORE ZERO
Chris Stover – trombone; Stuart McDonald – saxophone; Ben Thomas – vibes; Jeff Norwood – bass; Matt Jorgensen – drums
More Zero is Chris Stover’s latest project, an exciting mix of modern jazz, drum-n-bass, and funk all within the framework of Chris’s unique compositional style. Favorably compared to Dave Holland’s band and John Hollenbeck’s Claudia Quartet, MORE ZERO features an eclectic mix of some truly world class improvising musicians.
The LAB at Seattle Drum School
12510 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125 {map it}
Tel: (206)364-8815
A sampling of what is happening tonight. Got anything to add? Post it in the Comments section and we’ll add it to the post.
Tulas: Sonando
The Hendrix Lounge: Big Neighborhood
Jazz Alley: Janita
New Orleans: The Legend Band with Clarence Acox
Ballard Jam House: Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks
Tutta Bella: Charlie Akeley
Thaiku: Ron Weinstein Trio
Join us tonight at the Seattle Jazz Showcase for a double bill with bassist Jon Hamar’s trio, in support of his brand new CD, and saxophonist Mark Taylor with his quartet featuring former Seattle pianist Gary Fukushima.
TUESDAY – OCTOBER 16th beginning at 8:00pm
JON HAMAR TRIO
with Dawn Clement (piano) and Matt Jorgensen (drums)
Jon Hamar is a versatile artist who’s ability to find a tasteful, unique voice in any musical situation has made him a staple in the Northwest music scene. Hamar’s friendly nature, sense of humor and work ethic has kept him busy as a freelance bassist in multiple genres, composer and educator.
MARK TAYLOR QUARTET
with Gary Fukushima (piano), Jeff Johnson (bass) and Byron Vannoy (drums)
Seattle based saxophonist, Mark Taylor, can be heard regularly around the area with the Jim Knapp Orchestra, Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, Mark Taylor Quartet, and various other groups led by Marc Seales, Jay Thomas, Steve Korn and others. Having performed locally with Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Quincy Jones, Maria Schneider, Bill Holman, Lee Konitz, George Cables, Ernestine Anderson, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, John Fedchock, Ingrid Jensen, Chuck Israels, Eddie Daniels, Pete Christlieb, and others, Mark has established himself as an invaluable asset to the local music scene.
The LAB at Seattle Drum School
12510 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125 {map it}
Tel: (206)364-8815
UP-COMING THIS WEEK:
Wednesday, Oct 17: Thomas Marriott’s Willie Nelson Project and More Zero
Thursday, Oct 18: Jay Thomas Quartet and Gail Pettis Quartet
Click here to view the complete schedule
Join us Monday at the LAB at the Seattle Drum School as we kick off the Seattle Jazz Showcase. Three weeks of the best of Seattle jazz starts with two Seattle legends, Marc Seales and Hadley Caliman.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th
HADLEY CALIMAN QUINTET
Hadley Caliman was described by Earshot magazine as “a living legend… the real deal… a gentleman of spirit, tenacity and dedication… with a powerful philosophy towards his life and his music.” Hadley recently retired from Cornish College of the Arts after teaching jazz there for 20 years. He performs in the Pacific Northwest and San Francisco and was inducted into Seattle’s Jazz Hall of Fame for 2004.
featuring:
Hadley Caliman – saxophones
Thomas Marriott – trumpet
Darius Willrich – piano
Phil Sparks – bass
Matt Jorgensen – drums
THE MARC SEALES GROUP
A noted pianist and composer, Marc Seales has shared the stage with many of the great players in the last two decades. For 18 years heÃs been a mainstay in the bands of bop legend Don Lanphere, with whom he has toured Europe and recorded half a dozen albums, most featuring Sealesà compositions. In concerts, festivals & clubs, his band mates in recent years have included Benny Carter, Joe Henderson, Larry Coryell, Bobby Hutcherson, Slide Hampton, Eddie ‘Cleanhead’ Vinson, Art Farmer, Jackie McLean, Clark Terry, Art Pepper and Frank Morgan.
Marc Seales – piano
Thomas Marriott – trumpet
Evan Florey Barnes – bass
D’Vonne Lewis – drums
The LAB at Seattle Drum School
12510 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125 {map it}
Tel: (206)364-8815
Tickets: $10
Here are a few things happening tonight in Seattle. Is there something we are missing? Go into the comments section and post your own announcements or send us an email at [email protected].
Tula’s – Greta Matassa Quartet
Bake’s Place – Dina Blade
Jazz Alley – Euge Groove
Ballard Jam House – Manghis Khan
Tutta Bella – Miles & Karina
Bake’s Place is featuring two shows this weekend. If you live in Issaquah or the East Side, or if you want to make the drive out there for wonderful music and food you will not be disappointed.
Friday, October 12th, The Butch Harrison Quartet
Dinner at 7:00pm; Show at 8:00pm
Butch has performed with well-known greats as Blue Magic, Billy Paul, Rufus Thomas and The Ethics as well as opened shows for Al Green, Aretha Franklin, the Jackson’s, Peaches & Herb, Hugh Masekela, Esther Phillips and Mongo Santa Maria. He also had the pleasure of singing “Lady Marmalade†with Patti LaBelle during her Seattle appearance in 2001. Butch has played with an elite group of Seattle artists such as Woody Woodhouse, Darren Motamedy, Korla Wygal, Michael Powers, Force Major, Shades and Society’s Child.
Saturday, October 13th, Dina Blade “To Marvelous for Words”
Dinner at 7:00pm; Show at 8:00pm
Dina Blade is a refreshingly natural singer with a great sense of time and swing who specializes in singing American popular songs from the 1930’s and 40’s.
For more information, visit http://www.bakesplace.org
Two Seattle legends will be appearing at Tula’s this weekend.
Friday, October 12th, saxophonist Hadley Caliman, who just finished recording a new CD for Origin Records, will front his popular quartet.
Saturday night, October 13th, features the always popular and amazing Greta Matassa. Greta is performing in support of her new CD, The Smiling Hour (Origin Records).
Tula’s Jazz Club
2214 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA
In addition to Tula’s, make sure and check out Hadley and Greta at the Seattle Jazz Showcase.
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
French hornist Tom Varner will be leading a quartet at Tula’s on Thursday, October 11th. The music begins at 8:00pm.
Don’t miss this rare appearance by Varner as a leader in Seattle.
October 11th – The Tom Varner Quartet
Tom Varner – french horn
Bill Anschell – piano
Phil Sparks – bass
Byron Vannoy – drums
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Call for reservations: 206-443-4221
Tonight the Hendrix Lounge is featuring the guitar stylings of David White and his trio featuring Doug Miller on bass and Steve Korn on drums. If you haven’t made it down to the Hendrix Lounge yet you are in for a treat. It is an intimate room located in the lobby of the Columbia City Theater and features jazz every wednesday from Origin Records.
THE HENDRIX LOUNGE AT THE COLUMBIA CITY THEATER
4916 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA {map it}
(206) 723-0088
Music starts at 8:00pm
Admission: $5.00
Located next door is Tutta Bella, which doesn’t list tonights group on their website, but they usually have jazz during dinner … so grab a bite at Tutta Bella and then head over to the Hendrix Lounge.
Tuesday nights is when Seattle’s jazz musicians gather at the Owl ‘n Thistle for the weekly jam session with Bebop and Destruction. Here is a quote from the Seattle Weekly a few years ago:
But in the beer-stained, faintly scuzzy setting of the Owl ‘N Thistle pub, off Post Alley near Pioneer Square, Bebop & Destruction have been keeping blue-collar bop alive with a free Tuesday night jam session that has run, with occasional interruptions and breakdowns, for over six years now. (The band’s most recent CD, recorded last year for Freetone Records, is Live at the Owl ‘N Thistle, Volume 1.)
The Owl ‘n Thistle
808 Post Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 621-7777
Also, if you are in the mood for big band, check out the Emerald City Jazz Orchestra at Tula’s Jazz Club.