Here is a list of what’s happening tonight in Seattle …
JAZZ ALLEY: Jake Shimabukuro
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Vocal Jam with Greta Matassa
THE NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet
SERAFINA: The Piper Olson Duo
LA SPIGA: Ray Baldwin & Sam Chambliss
SEATTLE DRUM SCHOOL: Jim Knapp Orchestra
12510 15th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA, 8:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Kenny Rankin with Kendra Shank
This is your last night to catch former Seattle resident Kendra Shank opening for Kenny Rankin at Jazz Alley. It is Sunday so it is an early 7:30pm showtime.
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Mango Son
TUTTA BELLA: Casey MacGill and Blue 4
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
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session (6:00 – 9:00pm)
JAZZ VESPERS: The Overton Berry Trio w/ Mercedes Nicole, First Baptist Church (First Hill), 6:00pm
From Earshot Jazz: The Jazz Vespers series continues with an appearance by the Overton Berry Trio with Mercedes Nicole on vocals. Pianist Berry has been a fixture on the Seattle jazz scene since the 1950s and can easily be called a living legend. He has performed around the world, including throughout Asia, and has served as Music Director of many notable concert series. Singing straight-ahead jazz with an urban flare, vocalist Nicole has gained a reputation as an artistically playful and unpredictable performer, with a warm, rich, and resonant contralto voice. She is also a member of the dynamic vocal trio Cocoa Martini. They perform a 100-minute secular concert, with an inspirational interlude. Now in its sixth year, the Jazz Vespers take place on the first Sunday of each month (October through June) at the Seattle First Baptist Church on First Hill at the intersection of Union, Seneca and Harvard Streets. The concert begins at 6pm and is free. A collection is taken to permit the church to pay the musicians. Light refreshments are served in the church’s Fellowship Hall afterwards. Visit www.seattlefirstbaptist.org for more information.
BAKE’S PLACE: Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto
JAZZ ALLEY: Kenny Rankin (Kendra Shank opens)
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Bill Anschell Quartet
THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: Rick Mandyck, Doug Miller, John Bishop
THIRD PLACE COMMONS: Thomas Marriott’s Willie Nelson Project
17171 Bothell Way NE., Lake Forest Park, WA, 7:00 – 9:45pm, Free
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Flora McGill with Josh & Evan
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Dorothy Rodes and Darin Clendenin
9pm – RaChiChi Pop Jazz Trio
TUTTA BELLA: Djangomatics
SERAFINA: Sue Nixon Trio
LA SPIGA: Gail Pettis
ST CLOUDS: Jose Gonzales Trio
1131 34th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 726-1522
The weekend is here so let’s celebrate with some live music.
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Marc Seales Quintet
JAZZ ALLEY: Kenny Rankin (Kendra Shank opens)
HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Susan Pascal Trio
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Katy Bourne and Randy Halberstadt
9pm – Rochelle House
11pm – Kimball and the Fugitives with Stickshift Annie
SERAFINA: Javier Anderson, bossa nova
BIRKSHIRE GRILLS: Bassic Saxx
LA SPIGA: Gail Pettis
GRAZIE: Blues Union
It’s Thursday … there are a couple of CD release parties tonight and lots more stuff to check out.
JAZZ ALLEY: J & J Music and Broken Time Records Showcase
The first set will be a solo set from pianist Eric Vaughn. The second set will feature the Michael Owcharuk Sextet. Band members are Michael Owcharuk (piano), Nate Omdal (bass), Mike Hamms (drums), Jim Knodle (trumpet), Beth Fleenor (clarinets) and Jacob Brietbach (violin). Set time on Thursday January 31st is 7:30pm and doors will open at 6pm.
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Leah Stillwell CD release party
216 Union Street, 9:00pm, No Cover
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: McTuff, with Joe Doria (Hammond B3), Skerik (tenor sax), Andy Coe (guitar), and D’Vonne Lewis (drums)
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Tumbao featuring Thomas Marriott
THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
THAIKU: Tad Britton Trio
THE ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session
3601 Fremont Ave N, 547-9000, 9:30pm
Pianist Jovino Santos Neto leads his quartet at Bake’s Place this Saturday.
SATURDAY, FEB 2- BAKE’S PLACE
Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto with Chuck Deardorf (bass), Tom Varner (French Horn) and Jeff Busch (drums)
Bake’s Place at Providence Point
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
phone: 425-391-3335
Click here for more info
Jovino Santos Neto is a Brazilian-born pianist, flutist and composer who moved in 1993 from his hometown of Rio de Janeiro to Seattle, after spending 15 years playing in the ensemble led by the legendary Hermeto Pascoal. Since his arrival in the U.S., he has established a solid reputation as an artist with a unique musical voice, blending the rich rhythmic heritage of Brazil with a contemporary approach to harmony and improvisation.
THE JAZZ HANG with Katy Bourne
This Friday: Susan Pascal Trio
Susan Pascal, vibes
Chuck Deardorf, bass
Dave Petersen, guitar
Last Friday night, my teenage son, Emmett, and I were looking for something to do. The planets must have been in some kind of quirky alignment. Or maybe there was some residual weirdness from the full moon of a few days before; Emmett doesn’t usually want to hang out with mom, especially on a Friday night. But there we were. The kid likes sushi, so we decided to head over to Hiroshis for the Jazz and Sushi night, which happens every Friday.
If you’ve never been before, Hiroshis is a jumping little sushi joint on Eastlake Avenue. It’s a bright and lively spot with busy waitresses navigating around tightly arranged tables. On past visits, the place has been packed and there has been a lengthy wait for a table. However, this was not the case on Friday. There were plenty of available tables, and we were seated immediately. Jazz happens in the main room, right underneath a giant TV, which was mercifully turned off. The band this particular night consisted of Alexey Nikolaev on sax, Jon Hamar on bass, Randy Halberstadt on piano and of course, Greg Williamson on drums. (Jazz and Sushi is presented by Pony Boy Records, of which Greg is the big cheese.) They started out with “All the Things You Are” and then moved on to original compositions by Greg and Randy. God, what a treat. There was no histrionic manager wringing his hands and asking the band to turn down. This was no pansy-ass background music. This was jazz exactly as it should be: Out there for all to hear and enjoy. Heaven. The band seemed free to do whatever they wanted, and I was particularly taken by the unbound improvisation and the take-no-prisoners solos. It was the first time I’d ever heard Alexey play. Man, that cat can blow! Jon, Randy and Greg also delivered the goods, providing the high-octane performances we’ve happily come to expect from them. Adding to the jovial and laid back vibe was Greg’s between tune banter, which was pretty entertaining all by itself. The teenager was even amused.
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Here is a list of what’s happening tonight …
JAZZ ALLEY: Jackson High School Jazz Ensembles
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Jazz Workshop
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6:00pm – University Prep jazz combos
8:00pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks
THE NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends
VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio
VERRAZANO’S: Katy Bourne with Randy Halberstadt & Chuck Kistler
28835 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way, WA 98003, 253-946-4122, 7-10pm
The snow has stayed away for now … so let’s go hear some music.
JAZZ ALLEY: Campbell Brothers
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Magnolia Big Band
THE NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Jump Ensemble
IKEA: Susan Pascal Quartet
601 SW 41st Street, Renton, 5:00pm
Well the snow finally arrived … but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t live jazz happening tonight.
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: JAZZ JAM with the Darin Clendenin Trio
THE NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet
LA SPIGA: Darliene & Ryan (7 – 10 p.m.)
Catch some live jazz before heading back to work tomorrow … your soul will thank you.
JAZZ ALLEY: Marlena Shaw
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00 – 7:00pm: Fairly Honest Jazz Band
8:00 – 11:30pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
THE TRIPLE DOOR:
MAINSTAGE: SEATTLE SYMPHONY AT THE TRIPLE DOOR: LATIN arranged by WES “WESITO” DYRING
MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Rhythm Syndicate
THE NEW ORLEANS: Karin Kajita
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Trio leads a jam session
TUTTA BELLA (Wallingford): Casey MacGill and Blue 4
SERAFINA:
11am to 1:30pm: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo
6:30pm to 9pm: Ann Reynolds and Tobi Stone, piano-sax duo
LA SPIGA: Eric Fridrich (7 – 10 p.m.)
GALLERY 1412: Tim Catlin (melbourne), Matt Shoemaker, Bill Horist, Paintings for Animals
Also … make sure and add your two cents to What Are You Listening To?
Let’s get the weekend started … lots of live jazz tonight.
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quartet
BAKE’S PLACE: Crossing Borders featuring Jennifer Scott and Kristen Strom
Crossing Borders is a new international jazz group led by the heralded Canadian jazz vocalist/pianist Jennifer Scott and S.F. Bay Area saxophonist Kristen Strom
JAZZ ALLEY: Marlena Shaw
LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio with Ricky Kelly (vibes) and Matt Jorgensen (drums)
6423 Latona Ave NE, Seattle, 5:30 – 7:30pm, No Cover
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Steve Alboucq Quartet, with Steve Alboucq (trumpet), Chris Morton (piano), Matt Page (drums), and Nate Parker (bass)
9pm – Narmada Ensemble, with Chris Icasiano (drums), Luke Bergman (bass), Brian Kinsella (piano), Cam Peace (guitars), Tor Dietrichson (tablas/congas/percussion), Pandit Debi Prasad Chatterjee (sitar), and Neil Welch (saxophones). From composed improvisation to classical Hindustani music, multi-meter composition, and free improvisation. ($8 cover)
11pm – Dan Sales Trio
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Kiko Freitas (brazilian guitar)
SERAFINA: Fred Hoadley Trio, latin jazz
LA SPIGA: Guy Alston & Ozmosis (10 p.m. – 1 a.m.)
GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group
HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Greg Williamson Trio + 1
2501 Eastlake Avenue, Seattle
and for those of you up North …
THE REPP: Jason Parker/George Stone Duo
924 First Street, Snohomish, WA, 6:30 – 10:30pm
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Earshot Jazz Presents Atomic
The Guardian calls Atomic “one of the most exhilarating groups on the European circuit.” A brilliant Scandinavian quintet, Atomic plays original music that mixes grooves and modes with a distinctive approach to free improvisation.
TRIPLE DOOR: Toumani Diabate’s Symmetric Orchestra
More than any other artist, Toumani Diabaté is responsible for introducing the kora—a 21-string harp unique to West Africa—to audiences around the world. But aside from being a player of exceptional virtuosity and creativity, Diabaté plays a vital role as bandleader, teacher, musical conservationist and composer in the capital city of Bamako, Mali, where he was born and has lived all his life.
JAZZ ALLEY: Marlena Shaw
GALLERY 1412: Skiff Feldspar, Greg Sinibaldi, Greg Campbell, Bob Rees
NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Greta Matassa
9pm – Swati – New York-based vocalist/guitarist – Her only Seattle performance on this West Coast tour
THAIKU: Tad Britton
LA SPIGA: Mark Bullis
ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session
Here is what is on tap tonight:
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jack Bergevin Group
JAZZ ALLEY: Janiva Magness
THE NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Figure Five – Roosevelt High jazz combo with Matt McCloskey (piano), Xavier McHugh (drums), Nolan Woodle (bass), Spencer Leroux (sax) and Wyatt Palmer (sax)
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio
TUTTA BELLA: Steve Mason
WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends
JEWEL BOX THEATER: Ev Stern’s Winter Jazz Workshop Preview Concert
2232 2nd Avenue, 7-9:30 PM, No cover, All Ages till 9
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
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
The Jim Knapp Orchestra has two up-coming shows … make sure and catch this Earshot Golden Ear nominated group.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5
Third Place Commons
17171 Bothell Way NE.
Lake Forest Park, WA
7:00 – 9:45pm
Free
MONDAY, JANUARY 7
The Seattle Drum School
12510 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA
8:00pm
$10
Trumpeters Chad McCullough (Seattle) and Nathan Eklund (New York) join with an all-star rhythm section to bring you a great night of music in downtown Ballard.
featuring:
Nathan Eklund – trumpet
Chad McCullough – trumpet
Dan Kramlich – piano
Jon Hamar – bass
Matt Jorgensen – drums
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2; 8:00pm
RESOLUTION AUDIO & VIDEO
5459 Leary Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 {map it}
Free Admission
For more information, call 206-784-4434