Seattle Jazz Scene

Drummer Tarik Abouzied has a post on his website entitled,  “Seattle’s Live Music Business Model is Broken,” which he says, “is about informing the live music audience of the realities behind putting on these shows and what I see as an unsustainable situation, and trying to move past the usual finger-pointing and complaining so we can have a constructive, open discussion about what is fair and why.”

From the post:

Every few months the Seattle musician community erupts with outrage over a particularly awful night at one of the city’s many live music venues. For whatever reason there was a breakdown in communication between the musicians and venue, who each had different expectations about the cover, room fee, sound situation, promotion, set times, etc. We all quietly piss and moan to each other after last call, rarely letting our audience know what happened for fear of burning bridges. The fervor dies down and a few weeks later we’re back to where we started, playing the same venues with crowds none the wiser, waiting for the next time one of us gets a raw deal so we can repeat the cycle.

There have been a few solutions thrown out there, all basically centered around some kind of union. Musicians would organize and collectively decide on a set of acceptable terms for playing these venues. The problem I see is that I can’t tell another musician what they’re worth. If someone wants to play for less than ideal terms for exposure or getting more playing experience, that’s their choice. Everyone has their own idea of what they need to be happy and I can’t change that.

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If we want fairness in this system, we need to let our audience know where to go, where not to go, and why. Tell them what you think is fair, let them know which venues meet those standards, which ones don’t, and let them make the decision. I’m willing to bet your audience will make the choice to support the venues that treat their musicians right.

In that spirit, here are three issues that I think cause the most problems between musicians and venues, and what I think is fair

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IMPfest V: Honey Noble & UW Modern Band w/ Cuong Vu, Greg Sinibaldi
Parnassus Cafe, UW Campus, 7:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Katie King Vocal Showcase
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Lydia Pense and Cold Blood
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm & 9:30pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Lakeside Jam
11425 Rainier Ave S, 206-772-6891, 6:00pm

COPPER GATE: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson & Tad Britton
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Grace Love
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Randy Halberstadt
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BARCA: Phil Sparks / Adam Kessler Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Rick Bass and Stellarondo
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm: Jacob Zimmerman Quintet
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle,  206-789-1621
from Earshot Jazz: Jacob Zimmerman (alto sax), with Ray Larsen (trumpet), Gus Carns (piano), Mark Hunter (bass) and Greg Campbell (drums), in Zimmerman’s series of first Thursday monthlies, Egan’s Ballard Jam House, 7pm, performing classic bebop from the 40s and 50s –  Charlie Parker, Lee Konitz, Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie. Zimmerman emails that the group evinces a distinct and authentic rawness, often missing from the modern-day performance of familiar repertoire. How? Detail, people, detail a group sound and approach featuring transcribed arrangements. This is more than a sentimental repertory project. (Zimmerman is also at the Royal Room, March 27, with a birthday tribute to pianist Lennie Tristano.) Reserve at Eganâ’s at (206) 789-1621 or [email protected]. Admission is $10, $6 for students.

Greta Matassa is on tour this weekend. If you are in Portland or Eugene, check out these shows.

Friday, March 8th 7:30pm
Greta and Clipper Anderson will be in concert with the 16-piece jazz orchestra, Swing Shift,

Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
630 Main Street in Springfield.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and can be purchased at the Wildish Theater or on the Wildish

website.

Saturday March 9th
Greta Matassa Quartet featuring Steve Chrisofferson piano, Clipper Anderson Bass and Gary Hobbs drums

Wilf’s Restaurant
800 Northwest 6th Avenue Portland, OR 97209
(503) 223-0070

KIRKLAND PERFORMANCE CENTER: Kevin Eubanks & Stanley Jordan
350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 7:30pm, 425-893-9900

JAZZ ALLEY: Oz Noy with Anthony Jackson and Dave Weckl
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Jam w/ Eric Verlinde
808 Post Ave, 206-621-7777, 10:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff Trio
2202 N 45th St, 206-633-1824, 10:00pm

COPPER GATE: Suffering F#ckheads
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Chris Clark Duo
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Hans Brehmer Trio
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, (425) 454-2776, 8:00pm

ON THE SCENE WITH HOWARD LONDNER … AT THE ROYAL ROOM AND THE TRIPLE DOOR

All shows at The Royal Room except where noted.

The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble – Jan 21, 2013
Eric Eagle – drums
Geoff Harper – double bass
Tim Kennedy – piano (1, refers to the night present)
Ryan Burns – piano (2,3)
Al Keith – trumpet
Samantha Boshnack – trumpet
Chad McCullugh – trumpet
Naomi Seigel – trombone
Jacob Herring – trombone (1,2,)
Steve Moore – trombone
Beth Fleener – clarinet
Kate Olson – soprano sax
Jacob Zimmerman – alto sax (1,2)
Craig Flory – tenor sax (1,3)
Greg Sinibaldi – baritone sax (1,3)
Wayne Horvitz – conductor, composer, arranger

I don’t know if Mr Horvitz wrote or arranged any of these songs. I can’t remember hearing any of them before, that is my assumption. Mr Horvitz is involved in a lot of projects, almost all good, and
this one of the better ones.

Check out this line up of musicians. On a par with WACO. Some of these folks play in both bands. A note about some of the players; Eric Eagle – Steady cat. Good drummer. Geoff Harper – An excellent bass player.
Tim Kennedy and Ryan Burns – Both good performers. Al Keith – One of those cats that unfortunately  people don’t know enough about. A really, really good musician. Chad McCullugh – One of the more melodic trumpet players around. Jacob Zimmerman – A good alto player. Craig Flory – An excellent, versatile musician. Plays great tenor, as well as other reeds and woodwinds. Greg Sinibaldi – Good baritone player. Also a mean tenor. He also composes  in twelve tone formulas, and that can be reflected from time to time in his solos. Beth Fleener, Samantha Boshnack, Naomi Seigel, Kate Olson – These ladies are
always a pleasure to listen to.

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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Cascadia Big Band
2214 Second Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

EL GAUCHO: Paul Richardson
2505 1st Ave, 6:00pm

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Primo Kim
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734, 6:00pm

WHITE RABBIT: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
513 N 36th St Suite E, Seattle, 9:30pm

STILL LIQUOR: O’Brien & Kessler Trio w/ Nate Parker
1524 Minor Ave, Seattle, 9:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00PM

BOXLEY’S: Paul Green
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BENAROYA HALL: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra: “Thad Jones: From Count Basie to the Village Vanguard”
200 University St, 206-215-4747, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Lary Barilleau Latin Jazz Collective with Julian Priester, Richard Cole, Al Criado, Eric Verlinde, Johnny Conga and  Chad Mccullough
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
from Earshot Jazz: Percussionist and educator Lary Barilleau leads a special lineup of the Latin Jazz Collective, March 2, 7:30pm, at Tula’s. In the collective: Barilleau and conguero and KBCS Al Lado Latino DJ Johnny Conga, pianist Eric Verlinde, bassist Al Criado, saxophonist Rich Cole, trumpeter Chad McCullough, and special guest trombonist Julian Priester, playing Latin jazz classics and new compositions by Barilleau and selections from his new CD with the collective and members of the San Francisco Latin jazz community, Carmen’s Mambo.

BOXLEY’S: Leah Stillwell Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Bistro jam w/ Thelxie Eaves, Michael Berman, Pavel Shepp
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Quartet w/ Sue Nixon
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

VITO’S: The James Band
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:30pm

ROYAL ROOM: Mutha Knows Best
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:30pm

SCOTCH AND VINE: Collaborative Jazz Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

GRAZIE: Andre Thomas Quiet Fire
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

ON THE SCENE WITH HOWARD LONDNER

Jan, 22, 2013
Eric Verlinde – keys
Jose Martinez – drums
Tom Marriott – trumpet
Clipper Anderson – double bass

These guys were a lot of fun to listen to. They all played great. Jose Martinez plays so fast, with such an intense high energy (and he looks so comfortable doing it) it’s incredible. If you could bottle and utilize his energy a lot of oil rich countries would have to get a job.

Clipper Anderson, usually backing up the great Greta Matassa, I believe hasn’t really received the respect he deserves as the great bass player he is. He played outstanding. His bass sounded vigorous, filling up the joint, each note seemed like a statement, quick, interesting, exciting.

The last tune the house band played, “Solar”, was an event by itself. They were so tight, yet playing at different sounding melodies. Wow! Crazy!

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TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Donny McCaslin
216 Union Street, Seattle, (206) 838-4333, 9:00pm
Note: Hey Seattle jazz fans … go see this show. Donny McCaslin from New York, no cover … need we say more?

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Marc Seales Quintet w/ Bill Smith and Tom Collier
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Jazz and Sushi
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio
6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+

SERAFINA: Djangomatics Duo
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9pm

VITO’S: Tim Kennedy Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Piano Royale/Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet
5000 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 8:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Pourquoi Pas
11425 Rainier Ave S, 206-772-6891, 7:00pm

GRAZIE: Andre Thomas and Quiet Fire
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Jon Hamar and Tony Foster
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

UNCLE THURMS: call for schedule
3709 South G Street, Tacoma, (253) 475-1881, 7:30pm

ON THE SCENE WITH HOWARD LONDNER

Boxley’s is a vanguard for jazz in the village of North Bend. It’s owner, Danny Kolke, leads a trio on Sunday nights. On Wednesday nights the local middle and high schoolers perform, The Future Jazzheads.  Never a cover. Good food, good drinks, friendly and attentive staff. Danny always wants you to have a good dinner and hear great music.

Feb 9, 2013 – The Diana Page Quartet
Diana Page – vocals
Darin Clendenin – piano
Nate Parker – double bass
Greg Williamson – drums

This quartet played two sets. The only things I disliked was the balance the first set, it was hard to hear the vocals, and Ms Page didn’t do any scat singing. What I like about scat singing is it frees the singer up, allows him or her to improvise outside the lyrics, and then they can really show their stuff. The more a singer does it, the more I like it.

I once heard another vocalist in the Seattle area describe Ms Page’s singing and presentation as “charming”. She is my second favorite singer in the Northwest after Johnaye Kendrick. Her voice is beautiful. Very lyrical, a high range. I’ve heard her sing “Body and Soul” before in a more traditional mournful sort of way.  Tonight she picked up the tempo and put a little edge on it. Cool. Which one do I like better? I don’t know, both great in their own way. Next song, “Bye bye Blackbird” also had some edge thrown in. Cool again.

Darin Clendenin played good. Good solos, and accompanied Diana beautifully. Nate Parker is a real steady cat. His bass is big and bold. His solos are like a pitcher throwing a bunch of well located fastballs, and then, a breaking ball, just enough to keep it interesting, making sure you better pay attention. Greg  Williamson was on the money as usual, really good fills. Read More

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson presents “The Offbeats” Vocal Jazz Group
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm & 9:30pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Lakeside Jam
11425 Rainier Ave S, 206-772-6891, 6:00pm

COPPER GATE: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson & Tad Britton
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Adriana Giordano Quartet
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Chris Morton
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BARCA: Phil Sparks / Adam Kessler Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Arthur Migliazza
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Chris Potter Quartet
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Jazz Workshop
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

NEW ORLEANS: The Legacy Band with Clarence Acox
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

BOXLEY’S: 5:00pm: Future Jazz Heads; 7:00pm: Jazz Heads
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

418 PUBLIC HOUSE: 418 session w/ Claudio Rochat-Felix
418 NW 65th St, 9:00pm

NAKED CITY BREWERY: Shawn Mickelson Quintet
8564 Greenwood Ave N, 7:00pm

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Skerik Trio
808 Post Ave, 206-621-7777, 9:30pm

VITO’S: Wally Shoup Quartet
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Showcase featuring Cara Francis, Ailsa Weisnewski and Ann Brittain
9pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Randall O’Dowd
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, 206-789-1621

ONE THE SCENE WITH HOWARD LONDNER

Note: In an earlier review I misspelled Kate Olson’s and Samantha Boshnack’s names. My apologies ladies.

Live Review:
The Cornish Contemporary Big Band
The Washington Composers Orchestra (WACO)
at The Royal Room, Jan 20, 2013

The Cornish Contemporary Big Band
Tom Varner – french horn, conductor, instructor
Kyle Doran – drums
Josh Cobian – bass
Jackie Sandberg – piano
Shohei Ogami – electric guitar
Eric Duburry – trumpet
Huley Freedlund – trombone
Andrew Coulter – trombone
Alex Huber – alto sax
Michael Conklin – tenor sax
Chris Thorne – tenor sax
Mattius Leino – baritone sax

When you hear the name Cornish, you know you’re going to get quality in the arts. And this band is no exception. A credit to Mr. Varner, who has been leading the band for only this school year, and his talented, dedicated students. They were really tight. They played a really good book, including Wayne Horvitz and Tom Varner songs.

I was especially impressed with Jackie Sandberg, Shohei Ogami, and Michael Conklin. Their solos were intricate, yet fluid. Exciting. This band played one set.

The Washington Composers Orchestra (WACO)
Wayne Horvitz – conductor, piano
Robin Holcomb – conductor, piano
Tom Varner – french horn
Greg Sinibaldi – tenor sax (chair is usually Eric Barber)
Mark Taylor – alto sax, flute
Steve Treseler – alto sax, clarinet
Stuart MacDonald – tenor sax
Jim Dejoie – baritone sax
Thomas Marriott – trumpet
Steve O’Brien – trumpet (chair is usually Al Keith)
Samantha Boshnack – trumpet
David Marriott – trombone
Nelson Bell – bass trombone
Chuck Deardorf – double bass (chair is usually Phil Sparks)
Greg Campbell – drums

This is my favorite big band in the PNW. Most songs are either original compositions and/or arrangements by Ms Holcomb, or Mr Horvitz, or Mr. Varner. Except for the last tune of the night, the end of the second set, “Don’t Stop Now”, where the band seemed a little disjointed, that is, not really playing all together, the band sounded better than ever! I mean check out the line-up! These musicians are great! Even when they make mistakes, when they don’t sound good, they don’t sound bad. You can bet your money on this band. Like there’s only one thoroughbred racing shetland ponies. Easy money.

The compositions and arrangements sound a lot like Mingus and sometimes like 20th century composers like maybe Kurt Weill, maybe Bartok, maybe
Messiaen. Sometimes it swings, I mean really swings! Sometimes it tugs at your mind and soul. Real eclectic.

A few members of the band I would like to write about tonight’s performance. Chuck Deardorf played great tonight as whenever I’ve heard him play. Interesting bass lines, dynamic solos, the bass has a full sound, every note clear as crystal. Samantha Boshnack took the very best solo I ever heard her play tonight. Jim Dejoie plays bari sax as good or better than anyone I’ve heard in this state, and he was on the money again tonight.

The band usually plays once a month at the Royal Room. I heard they will be taking a break until the first Sunday in April. Check the Royal Room calender and make sure you see this band. I mean, c’mon, whaddaya gonna do … bet on a pony?!

Thanks to all the musicians and composers/arrangers, thanks for reading, and I’ll be seeing you around.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Lonnie Mardis and the South Seattle CC Big Band
2214 Second Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: The 9th Annual Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition
2033 6th Avenue, Seattle WA 98121, (206) 441-9729, 6:30pm

NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

EL GAUCHO: Paul Richardson
2505 1st Ave, 6:00pm

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Primo Kim
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734, 6:00pm

WHITE RABBIT: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
513 N 36th St Suite E, Seattle, 9:30pm

STILL LIQUOR: O’Brien & Kessler Trio w/ Nate Parker
1524 Minor Ave, Seattle, 9:00pm

ROYAL ROOM:Majestical Quintet
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00PM

BOXLEY’S: Mt Si Vocal Workshop, CCK Workshop
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

ON THE SCENE WITH HOWARD LONDNER

Cry and Roar: Three year anniversary of the Racer Sessions Festival Night I

Insistent Caterpillars
Evan Woodle – drums
Cameron Sharif – keyboard
Carmen Rothwell – double bass

Of the six bands I heard over the two nights of the festival, this is the one I liked the most. These folks played outside the box without leaving the box (you try that!). What I mean is, they had a respect for musical roots, and were still looking to do new things, be different. Mr. Woodle played well as he always does. Mr Sharif also played well, and used the keyboard to get a vibes-like tone. The second tune they did reminded me of Eric Dolphy’s Out To Lunch album.

Ms Rothwell was great. I’m going to adopt that girl! Her bass was big and full, right up there with the other instruments. She needs to learn some more
vocabulary, that’ll happen, she’s young. She’ll be playing at the Triple Door Musquarium Mar 6 at 8:30 with a quartet called Jargon (no cover). Don’t believe me, check it out yourself, even for only one set.

Neil Welch’s Sleeper
Neil Welch – tenor sax
Ivan Arteaga – alto sax
Evan Smith – bass clarinet
Christian Pincock – trombone
David Balatero – cello
Natalie Hall – cello

This music wasn’t supposed to be all jingles and entertaining, Mr Welch was trying to make a statement. The music was very serious. It was played with a film showing behind and over the musicians. The music was good. Their was a moment when I thought I heard something like Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. Everyone played good, I especially liked the cello parts. Recently I saw Ms Hall play in a chamber ensemble, and she was great there too. I made the mistake of letting people get in front of me this SRO night, and as short as I am, I couldn’t see nothin’! that didn’t help my appreciation of the music.

Wand
Andrew Swanson – keyboard, guitar, vocals
Aaron Otheim – keyboard
Camreron Sharif keyboard
Abbey Blackwell – double bass
Evan Woodle – drums
Chris Icasiano – drums

These folks played well and their music was enjoyable. If you haven’t figured it out by now, I like the bass sound right up front with everyone else. Ms Blackwell, what I heard, sounded good. Good clear tones. I wish I could have heard more. The music was pretty loud. As I said it was enjoyable, after all night on my feet this cowboy was all done. I was really to whupped to dig the music. That’s really too bad, because I heard during the sound check at the beginning of the evening sounded really good!

Soon I’ll devulge to everyone the greatest title ever given a jazz song. I could tell you now, but my marketing instructor would rap my knuckles with a ruler. Thanks to all the great musicians, and thanks for reading.

{read the review of Night 2}

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Clipper Anderson and the Road Home Group with saxophonist Andy Suzuki
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Kelly Eisenhour Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Bistro jam w/ Thelxie Eaves, Michael Berman, Pavel Shepp
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Quartet w/ Sue Nixon
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

VITO’S: 6:00pm: Ruby Bishop; 9:30pm: Casey MacGill 4
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

ROYAL ROOM: Cumbieros/ Coup DeVillain
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:30pm

SCOTCH AND VINE: Jose Gonzales Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm

GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Stephanie Porter Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Jazz and Sushi
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio
6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Scott Lindenmuth Trio
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm

SERAFINA: Sue Nixon & John Sanders
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9pm

VITO’S: Yada Yada Blues Band
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Piano Royale/Orquesta la Solucion
5000 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 8:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Butch Harrison
11425 Rainier Ave S, 206-772-6891, 7:00pm

GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Chris Symer Duo
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

UNCLE THURMS: Kareem Kandi
3709 South G Street, Tacoma, (253) 475-1881, 7:30pm

ON THE SCENE WITH HOWARD LONDNER

Jan 19, 2013
Cry and Roar
Racer Sessions Third Year Anniversary Festival Night II

Three bands again tonight, one set each.

Christian Pincocle’s Live Composition Ensemble
Christian Pincocle – conducting
Ivan Artega – alto sax
Jacob Zimmerman – alto sax
Evan Smith – baritone sax
Chad McCullough – trumpet
Andrew Olmstead – keyboard
Connor Apperson – percussion
Schraepfer Harvey – percussion
Don Berman – percussion

This band was my second favorite of the two nights I was at the festival. The horns played great, hitting some crazy high notes. Their solos were excellant.

Mr Olmstead was very good on keys, playing a very good solo. The three drummers were fine. They produced some pretty interesting percussion sounds.

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BRECHEMIN AUDITORIUM: Jack DeJohnette interview
University of Washington, 12:30pm, free

CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS:
Noon: Steve Kuhn clinic, Noon
8:00pm: Steve Kuhn Trio w/ Joey Baron, Buster Williams
Kerry Hall, 710 E Roy St

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fred Hoadley’s Sonando
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm & 9:30pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Lakeside Jam
11425 Rainier Ave S, 206-772-6891, 6:00pm

COPPER GATE: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson & Tad Britton
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Grace Love
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Randy Halberstadt
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

BARCA: Phil Sparks / Adam Kessler Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: 3rd Thursday Twang
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm

Congratulations to Edmonds-Woodway, Roosevelt and Garfield High Schools for their qualification to the 2013 Essentially Ellington competition hosted by Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.

Edmonds-Woodway director Jake Bergevin posted on Facebook: The students spend a good deal of energy and frustration trying to get their sound similar to one of the greatest professional performing groups of all time. Ellington’s band was on the road for over 50 years. I admire the students for their dedication to the their craft and for the single minded focus to aim for excellence. Huge thanks to the musicians, our supportive administration including Principal Miriam Mickelson, program manager Scott Barnes and our amazing EW Music Booster Club.

The Garfield Band Boosters said in a press release, This will mark the 12th time in the last 15 years that band director Clarence Acox has led Garfield to this prestigious event!

In a departure from the past, Essentially Ellington this year chose to select three bands from each of five broad geographic regions. Washington is grouped in Region One with Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, and Yukon Territory.

Click here for a full list of finalists.