Wednesday jazz

January 2, 2008 / / No Comments

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)

Up-Coming: Pearl Django at Jazz Alley

January 1, 2008 / / No Comments

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.

Saturday Jazz

December 29, 2007 / / No Comments

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

Friday Jazz

December 28, 2007 / / No Comments

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

Thursday Jazz

December 27, 2007 / / No Comments

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.

Wednesday Jazz

December 26, 2007 / / No Comments

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

Saturday Jazz

December 22, 2007 / / No Comments

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

Friday Jazz

December 21, 2007 / / No Comments

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

Wednesday Jazz

December 19, 2007 / / No Comments

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

Saturday Jazz

December 15, 2007 / / No Comments

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

Friday Night Jazz

December 14, 2007 / / No Comments

Get a great start to this weekend … go hear live jazz!

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
NY Saxophonist Jim Snidero with Marc Seales (piano); Phil Sparks (bass) and Matt Jorgensen (drums)

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – “Jam for Cans” with Buckshot Jazz – Bring donations for Northwest Harvest!
9pm – Jim Ryan’s Forward Energy Northwest Tour with Jim Ryan (alto/tenor flute and spoken word), Marc Smason (trombone), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Andrew Wilshusen (drums)
11pm – Better World CD Release Party, with Marc Smason (trombone), Kevin McCarthy (bass), Aham Oluo (trumpet), Diane Peterson (reeds), Michael Gotz (guitar), and Greg Campbell (drums)

CROSSROADS BELLEVUE: Zazou

GALLERY 1412: Kevin Patton/Greg Sinibaldi Duo; Goat

SERAFINA: The Djangomatics

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Sunship

PACIFIC PLACE: Susan Pascal Quartet plays holiday music (Free – 12 noon)

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio (5:30 – 7:30pm)

Saturday at Bake’s Place

December 13, 2007 / / No Comments

Saturday, December 15: Jake Bergevin Quintet – Special Holiday Show
Bake’s Place at Providence Point
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
phone: 425-391-3335

Join Jake and the band for an intimate and enjoyable evening of holiday tunes and some selections from his new CD “Holding Back the Dawn”.

Jake Bergevin joins the ranks of many successful hyphenates as a singer-trumpet player. Like Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr. or he has continued to refine his craft in both arenas.

His first CD, “My Name is Jake”, available at CDBaby.com, is a combination of sensitive jazz vocals and romping party/dance music. Conceived as a tribute to his heroes Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, Jake puts his own stamp on some classic tunes and demonstrates his crooning, blues shouting, scat-singing and trumpet solo skills in fine fashion.

Jake has played performances at many of Seattle’s most prestigious venues and events, including the Showbox Theatre, The Triple Door, Paramount Theatre, Bumbershoot, Folklife Festival, ten years running at the Ellensburg Jazz in the Valley Festival.

On his first visit to Bake’s Place, he plans to perform new material from his forthcoming CD “Holding Back the Dawn”; a mix of mostly bossas and ballads. Music will include new treatments of jazz standards such as “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face”, “No Moon At All”, “How Insensative” as well as music of Sting, Pat Metheny and some original compositions and new lyrics.

For more information, visit http://www.jakebergevinmusic.com/

Thursday Jazz

December 13, 2007 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Andrianne Wilson Vocal Showcase

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Leif Totusek & His 1-2-3 Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Monktail Creative Music Concern Night
7pm – Future Ex, featuring NY-based Fresh Sound recording artist Ila Cantor on guitar, Minneapolis-based George Marich on drums, and Reed Wallsmith on saxophone
9pm – Deal’s Number – CD release party!

THAIKU: Jon Alberts and Tad Britton

ROY’S PLACE: Jim Snidero Clinic & Performance (4926 196th SW, Lynnwood), 7:00pm

SEATTLE ART MUSEUM: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (5:30pm)

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Greg Sinibaldi and Sean Osborne

PACIFIC PLACE: Greta Matassa (5:30pm)

THE NEW ORLEANS: David Friesen Christmas Party

GALLERY 1412: Jim Ryan’s Forward Energy; Emperor Norton’s Cabal

Wednesday Jazz

December 12, 2007 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: The Moutin Reunion Quartet

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Andrianne Wilson Vocal Showcase

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Mortimer Nelson (solo acoustic guitar)
8pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Marti MacEwan

TUTTA BELLA: Scott Lindenmuth

THE NEW ORLEANS: Legend Band with Clarence Acox

SERAFINA: Passarim (bossa nova)

GALLERY 1412: Death Worth Living, Snowman Plan, EET

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio

THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: The David White Trio featuring Phil Parisot

CHAPEL AT GOOD SHEPARD CENTER: Paul Rucker
from Earshot Jazz: The event will celebrate the completion of Paul Rucker’s Project 12, a series of works conceived during a Rockefeller residency last summer in Bellagio, Italy in which Rucker set out to create a year of monthly visual art exhibits, with a different exhibit presented each month in 2007. This concert features two sets of Rucker performing live; on the first set Rucker performs solo cello, and on the second, he is joined by Isaac Marshal on flutes and thumb piano, Neil Gitkind on trombone, Bill Horist on guitar, and Erik Anderson on drums and percussion. Rucker’s interactive sound and video installations will also be on view. The concert begins at 7pm at the Chapel at Good Shepard Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North).

Tuesday Jazz

December 11, 2007 / / No Comments

Today is a great day for jazz with lots of gig happening around town …

EASTSIDE JAZZ SERIES: Gail Pettis
Two-time nominee for the Earshot Golden Ear “Northwest Vocalist of the Year,” and recent winner of the Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition, Gail is a welcome addition to the Pacific Northwest jazz scene. Gail’s style is at once subtle and elegant, sultry and soulful. Her rich, warm vocals and understated phrasing have inspired comparisons to Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn and Carmen McRae.

Sherman Clay Piano Store – Bellevue
1000 Bellevue Way N.E.
Bellevue, Wa. 98004
7:30pm; $12 ($6 musicians/students)

JAZZ ALLEY: The Moutin Reunion Quartet
From Earshot Jazz: The Moutin Reunion quartet performs straight-ahead jazz full of energy and spontaneity, emotion and imagination. Twin brothers Louis (drums) and Francois (bass) Moutin formed the group in 1999 in order to perform their own original compositions. They share the stage with Pierre de Bethmann (piano) and Rick Margitza (saxophone). On tour in support of their new release Sharp Turns, the ensemble was nominated for the French award ‘les Victoires du Jazz 2006” in the category of French Jazz Artist of the Year. François and Louis Moutin have won the prestigious “Prix Django Reinhardt 2005.”

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Alyse Black CD Release Party

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Sue Nixon and the Leo Raymundo Trio

MARTIN’S OFF MADISON: Karin Kajita (1413 14th Ave, 325-7000)

OWL ‘N THISTLE: BeBop and Destruction Jam Session

Sunday Jazz

December 9, 2007 / / No Comments

Tonight is the last night to catch Mike Stern and friends at Jazz Alley. Plus a jam session and more …. here are the details for Sunday:

JAZZ ALLEY: Mike Stern Band

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: The Jazz Police (3pm); Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8pm)

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Tor Dietrichson & Mambo Cadillac

THE NEW ORLEANS: John Holte Radio Rhythm Orchestra directed by Pete Leinnonen

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

SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo (11:30am – 3:00pm)

GALLERY 1412: Wally Shoup Trio (open rehearsal at 1:00pm)

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Trio jam session (6:00 – 9:00pm)

Saturday Jazz

December 8, 2007 / / No Comments

BAKE’S PLACE: Pearl Django

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: Mike Stern Band

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Karin Blaine
9pm – Kevin McCarthy Quartet

CROSSROADS BELLEVUE: An Origin Records Holiday Celebration

SERAFINA: Kay Bailey

GALLERY 1412: Douglas Ferguson, List of Likes, Matthew McDowell

GRAZIE: Poindexter Jazz Quartet

Friday Night Jazz

December 7, 2007 / / No Comments

Lots of things happening tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Susan Pascal Quartet

BAKE’S PLACE: Trish, Hans & Phil

JAZZ ALLEY: Mike Stern Quartet

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Carolyn Graye and friends

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Natalie Rose – Vocal-and-keyboard soloist!
9pm – Grupo Amoroso
11pm – Chris Bendt

SERAFINA: Jazzukha, original world jazz

GRAZIE: Shear Jazz

and don’t forget the Columbia City Beatwalk!

Go out and hear live music tonight and support local jazz presenters.

Seattle meets L.A.

December 7, 2007 / / No Comments

Trumpeter Thomas Marriott, and Drummers John Bishop and Matt Jorgensen have the perfect way to beat the N.W. winter weather…

Go to Los Angeles.

Tonight the guys will perform at the first ever “L.A. Origin Records Jazz Party.” Hosted by 425 Productions, the event will feature several artists from the record label in a jam session-style hang. Grammy-nominated artists Chris Walden and Kim Richmond will be joined by tenor saxophonists David Sills, Rob Lockart and Matt Otto, with Seattle native Gary Fukishima on piano as well as several other guests.

After the recent success with the Ballard Jazz Walk, and a 10th Anniversary pin, the Origin boys haven’t even thought about taking a break. “When we get back to Seattle, it’ll be time to get to work on our trip to Toronto for the IAJE in early January…” says Bishop, “and then another Ballard Jazz Festival.” The coming Ballard Jazz Festival (the 4-day event) is scheduled to run April 23-26.

Since most of this site’s readers live in Seattle, you’ll want to tune in Friday morning (through the web) for an on-air interview with Matt, Tom, and John. Visit 88.1 KKJZ for more info.

The L.A. Jazz Party is a project of former Origin Intern Jeff Watkins, a music business student at the University of Southern California. The event will be held at the Pasadena Jazz Institute, at 8pm. Tickets are available at the door.