Thursday Jazz

Here is what’s happening tonight:

JAZZ ALLEY: Duke Ellington Orchestra

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: James Baumgart Trio

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Tumbao featuring Thomas Marriott

NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

THAIKU: The Black Hills Trio featuring Marc Seales, Jeff Johnson and Tad Britton

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Gail Pettis
9pm – Jazzbestos

SERAFINA: Graham Banfield, solo guitar

EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Four Freshman
410 Fourth Ave N, Edmonds, 7:30

22 DOORS: Jason Parker Duo
405 15th Ave E, 8:00pm

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

TRACTOR TAVERN: “Varmit” CD Release Party
from Earshot Jazz: VARMINT, featuring Robin Holcomb on vocals, Wayne Horvitz on Hammond B3, Tim Young on guitar and vocals, Jon Hyde on pedal steel and vocals, Keith Lowe on acoustic bass, and Andy Roth on drums, is celebrating the release of their first, self-titled CD with a guest filled extravaganza at the Tractor Tavern. An all-covers band that does not rehearse, VARMINT specializes in Americana and roots music. Their live performances are typically exciting, spontaneous, and full of surprises. For this event, they are joined by back-up vocalists Arni Adler and Nova Devonie. Music starts at 8 pm; admission $15.

Wednesday Jazz

There is lots to see tonight including a CD release party, a legendary flamenco guitarist and some up-and-jazz jazz kids. Go out and hear some music!

JAZZ ALLEY: Cañizares (Legendary Flamenco Guitarist)

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Thomas Marriott’s CD Release Party for, CRAZY: The Music of Willie Nelson

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Ari Zucker

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Jazz Workshop

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Ballard High School Jazz Combo, with Liam Fitzgerald (drums), Peter Ossewald (piano), Andy Frodsham (bass), Tony Jijina (trumpet), Morgan Ramsey (trombone), Elliot Ransom (alto sax) and Kevin Vitz-Wong (tenor sax)
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

SERAFINA: Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

Monday Jazz

The sun is out and it is the start of a new week.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: JAZZ JAM with the Darin Clendenin Trio

NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet

SERAFINA: The Piper Olson Duo

LA SPIGA: Darliene & Ryan

Sunday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval’s Mambo Mania Big Band

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Orquesta Caribe

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fairly Honest Jazz Band (3-7pm); Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8:00)

TUTTA BELLA (Stone Way): Casey MacGill and Blue 4

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session (6:00pm)

SERAFINA: Ann Reynolds and Tobi Stone

Saturday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval’s Mambo Mania Big Band

THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: Matt Jorgensen Trio with Mark Taylor and Phil Sparks

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Caffeine Trio

BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Elise Kloter (vocals), with Karin Kajita (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and D’Vonne Lewis (drums); 7:00pm

GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group

LA SPIGA: The Magic of Makini

TUTTA BELLA: Djangomatics

SERAFINA: Voodoo Trio

CROSSROADS BELLEVUE: Katy Bourne Quartet

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Gary Hobbs Trio w/ Marc Seales & Dave Captein
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JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval’s Mambo Mania Big Band

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICIQUARIUM: Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – ThorNton Creek
9pm – Ecstasy in Numbers, with Mike Mattingly (guitar), Rick White (bass guitar), and Garey Williams (drums)
11pm – Reptet

SERAFINA: Fred Hoadley Trio

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Milo Petersen

LA SPIGA: The Magic of Makini

GALLERY 1412: Attn: Diamond Shoppers (Vancouver, BC); Wilson/Phillips (Seattle)

GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio

JAZZ ‘N SUSHI: Greg Williamson Quartet
at Hiroshi’s, 2501 Eastlake Avenue, Seattle

Phil Sparks at The Latona every Friday

Phil Sparks credits as sideman are way to long to list here, but the first-call bass player rarely leads his own groups. That’s why his weekly Friday afternoon gig at the Latona Pub has become such a great hang for the Seattle jazz community.

With a rotating cast of his musical friends, stop by The Latona on your way home from work on Friday.

Feb 22 – Tony Grasso, Phil Sparks and Matt Jorgensen
Feb 29 – Mark Taylor, Phil Sparks and Matt Jorgensen

Every Friday from 4:30 – 6:30pm

THE LATONA PUB
6423 Latona Avenue NE
Seattle
No Cover

Thursday Jazz

Here is what’s happening tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando

JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval’s Mambo Mania Big Band

THAIKU: Dave Peterson, Jeff Johnson and Tad Britton

TRIPLE DOOR HAPPY HOUSE: Leif Totusek (5:30 – 7:30pm)

NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Gayle Cloud, with Eric Verlinde (piano, synth), Dan Schmidt (bass), Jose Martinez (drums, percussion)
9pm – Andrew Boscardin Quintet, with Andrew Boscardin (guitar), Mack Grout (piano), Brad Gibson (drums), Clark Gibson (sax) and Rachael Contorer (bass)

SERAFINA: Graham Banfield, solo guitar

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

MONA’S BISTRO: Jason Parker and Ty Bailie
65th and Latona Ave

Wednesday Jazz

We’ve hit the mid-week point … if you need to get out and hear some music, tonight is the night to do it.

JAZZ ALLEY: Roberta Gambarini with Hank Jones

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Motel 5

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Beth Winter Cornish Vocal Showcase

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6:30pm – Daniel Kamas, Texas-born singer-songwriter
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

TUTTA BELLA: Michael Gotz

OWL ‘N THISTLE: McTuff

NIJO SUSHI: Buckshot Jazz
83 Spring St, 340-8880

McTuff at Owl ‘n Thistle

WEDNESDAY, FEB 20
McTUFF AT THE OWL ‘N THISTLE

808 Post Ave
Seattle
9:30pm

An ode to some of the organ greats in soul jazz, McTUFF is about letting it all go and having fun. A moment of time to remember the ease and tastiness laid down by these soul masters while mingling in original works of their own, all of it set on your plate today by some of the most accomplished players in town.

Joe Doria captains the Hammond Organ, the renowned “Skerik” on tenor sax, the impeccable Andy Coe on guitar, and last but not certainly not least, the incredible Dvonne Lewis providing the 100% solid rock on drums.

Tuesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Roberta Gambarini with Hank Jones

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Roadside Attraction Big Band

THE NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Penelope Donado (vocals) with Randy Halberstadt (piano) and Chuck Kistler (bass)

SERAFINA: Josh Hickman, solo guitar

UGLY MUG COFFEEHOUSE: Norm Bellas & Bob Antolin
11425 Rainier Ave S, 772-3151

Monday Jazz

It’s a holiday so one last chance to catch some live music before heading back to work …

JAZZ ALLEY: Open World Russian Jazz All Stars

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Vocal Jam with Greta Matassa

THE NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet

LA SPIGA: Ray Baldwin & Sam Chambliss

SERAFINA: The Piper Olson Duo

Sunday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair

TRIPLE DOOR:
MAINSTAGE: SEATTLE SYMPHONY AT THE TRIPLE DOOR: THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF THE 4 CELLOS feat. JOSHUA ROMAN & WALTER GRAY
MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Rhythm Syndicate

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

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Trio Jam Session

SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo (11am – 1:30pm); Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano (6:30 – 9:00pm)

LA SPIGA: Marco de Carvalho

DOCKSIDE BISTRO (Olympia): Gail Pettis Trio
501 Columbia St. NW, Olympia

Friday Jazz

A big weekend of jazz … what are your plans?

PORTLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL: A ton of music beginning tonight including a concert by Ornette Coleman, Myra Melford and the SF Jazz Collective … but there are a bunch of great NW jazz groups to check out.

EMBASSY SUITES: Matt Jorgensen +451 with special guests Upper Left Trio

SALTY’S: Mel Brown

WILF’S: Andre St. James

ART BAR: John Stowell & Dan Gaynor

HOTEL DE LUXE: Drew Shoals

for a complete schedule:
http://pdxjazz.com/festival/sch.php?#schedule

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JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: James Baumgart Duo (5:30 – 7:30pm)

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hadley Caliman Quintet w/ Rob Scheps

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Karin Blaine – Love and Other Considerations post-Valentine show
9pm – Muse Pagoda – funkalicious grooves
11pm – Tena DuBerry – jazz/R&B/funk sensation, with Eugene Bien (piano), Dean Schmidt (bass) and Ronnie Bishop (drums)

BAKE’S PLACE: Rebecca Parris

SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas, Brazilian duo

LA SPIGA: Greta Matassa

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Fred Hoadley Trio

GRAZIE: Haley Blackwell-Olsby

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Pete Petersen & Travis Ranney

Valentine’s Day Jazz

Lots of music to take that special someone to.

Boston vocalist Rebecca Parris will be beginning a three night run at Bake’s Place in Issaquah with Randy Halberstadt on piano, Gary Hobbs on bass and Jeff Johnson (having just returned from Texas) on bass.
Call 425-391-3335 for reservations.

EARSHOT ART OF JAZZ: “My Funny Valentine”
Vocalists Katy Bourne, Gail Pettis and Beth Winter with Randy Halberstadt on piano and Job Hamar on bass.
Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98108, 206-654-3137, 5:30pm

Jazz Alley is hosting smooth jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair for a four-night run beginning on Valentine’s Day.
Call 206-441-9729 for more information.

The Triple Door is featuring Jim Kerl’s Swing Session performing the music from Frank Sinatra and the Count Basie Orchestra “Live At The Sands”. Last Valentine’s Day this show sold out so if you are planning on attending get your reservations now.
Call 206-838-4333 for reservations.

Vocalist and jazz flutist Andrienne Wilson and her quartet will be performing at Tula’s Jazz Club. Look for Wilson to perform a number of her excellent original compositions and her backing group is always top notch.
Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

Serafina on Eastlake will be featuring a performance by The Karyn Schwartz Trio.
Call 206-323-0807 for reservations.

If you are looking for a deal, check out the intimate Egan’s in Ballard with their 9:00 show, Eleanor Fye’s “Fool for Love.” Couples get in for only $10.
Email [email protected] for more information.

As always, The Ham Carson Quintet will be performing at The New Orleans.

Anything we’ve missed? Post a COMMENT and we’ll add it to the list.

Wednesday: What’s happening tonight?

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: BCC Jazz Orchestra w/ Hal Sherman

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Timothy Beauchamp
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

SERAFINA: Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano

WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends

VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio

JAZZ ALLEY: Eliane Elias with Marc Johnson and Adam Nussbaum

Tuesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Eliane Elias with Marc Johnson and Adam Nussbaum

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: N.O.Net, Nate Omdal Nonet, with Brian Bermudez (alto sax), Mike Dodge (tenor sax), Andrew Morrill (bari sax), Corey Dansereau (trumpet), Jason Parker (flugelhorn), Andy Clausen (trombone), Mike Owcharuk (piano), Dave Bush (drums), Nate Omdal (arranger, bass)

SERAFINA: Josh Hickman, solo guitar

UGLY MUG COFFEEHOUSE: Norm Bellas & Bob Antolin
11425 Rainier Ave S, 772-3151

Monday Jazz

Here is what’s happening tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jazz Jam w/ Darin Clendenin Trio

NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet

SERAFINA: The Piper Olson Duo

LA SPIGA: Ray Baldwin & Sam Chambliss

Wednesday Jazz

Lots of stuff happening tonight:

MEANY THEATER: Cuong Vu Trio with special guest Bill Frisell
University of Washington Campus, 7:30pm

GALLERY 1412: More Zero featuring Chris Stover

JAZZ ALLEY: Chris Botti
All shows are full except Wednesday and Thursday 9:30pm shows. Please call for assistance 206-441-9729.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Rochelle House Quartet

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band featuring Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – BMG Trio, with Brendan O’Donnell (guitar), Mack Grout (piano), and Greg Larson (trombone)
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

TUTTA BELLA: Michael Gotz

SERAFINA: Passarim, bossa nova

WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends

VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio

Tuesday Jazz

It’s Super Tuesday … some say that has to do with politics but I say it has to do with all the music happening tonight!

JAZZ ALLEY: Chris Botti
All shows are full except Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30pm shows. Please call for assistance 206-441-9729.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Darrius Willrich

NEW ORLEANS: Jet City Fliers

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Hot Java Cool Jazz Combo Showcase!
6:30pm – Eckstein Middle School
7:30pm – Edmonds Woodway HS

SERAFINA: Josh Hickman

GALLERY 1412: Flim Night – first edition