NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Vocal Jam hosted by Greta Matassa
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
AMORE: JT/TK Quartet
2301 5th Ave, 206-770-0606, 7:30pm
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
BOXLEY’S: Future Jazz Heads
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
University District Jazz Walk
For the third year, Lucid Jazz Lounge has organized this showcase of jazz, jazz, and more jazz at U District venues, all for one admission price. See udistrictjazzwalk.com for details. (Presented by Lucid)
Tula’s Jazz Club, 8pm
Chad McCullough/Bram Weijters Group
Seattle trumpeter Chad McCullough and Antwerp-based pianist Bram Weijters memorably recorded lyrical, subtle, often driving jazz last year on Imaginary Sketches (Origin), with Piet Verbist on bass and Matt Jorgensen on drums. $14 general, $12 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.
Seattle Art Museum, 8pm
Burn ListBurn List / Operation ID
Burn List is a quartet of forward-thinking Seattle-based jazzers, Greg Sinibaldi (tenor sax), Aaron Otheim (keyboards), Chris Icasiano (drums), and UW jazz prof and world-renowned trumpeter, Cuong Vu. Operation ID’s improvisation-laden, free-influenced jazz merges with progressive rock, thought-rock, synth-pop… with Ivan Arteaga (sax/clarinet), Jared Borkowski (guitar), Evan Woodle (drums), Rob Hanlon (keys), and David Balatero (bass). $16 general, $14 members/seniors, $8 students (Welcomed by KBCS 91.3FM)
Chapel Performance Space, 8pm
Malcolm Goldstein
The new-music living legend returns to Seattle to present his improvisational “soundings,” acclaimed for extending the violin’s tonal and textural possibilities. Active in New York since the early 1960s, Goldstein will play solo and with a Seattle ensemble. $5-15 sliding scale (Presented by Nonsequitur)
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JAZZ ALLEY: Average White Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm
LAKESIDE BISTRO: Butch Harrison
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891
BOXLEY’S: Leah Stillwell Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Trio feat. Sue Nixon
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807
LUCID: University Jazz Walk
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
SCOTCH AND VINE: Brad Buck and Milo Petersen
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm
VITO’S: 6:00 – Ruby Bishop; 9:30 – The James Band
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Jacob Zimmerman Quintet
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621, 9:00pm
Seattle Asian Art Museum, 7:30pm
Robin HolcombRobin Holcomb & Talking Pictures
Kate Olson/Gary Prince Duo
The outstanding pianist/vocalist Robin Holcomb with the lineup from her entrancing recent CD Presenting the Point of It All: Ron Samworth (guitar), Wayne Horvitz (keyboards), Dylan van der Schyff (drums), Peggy Lee (cello), and Bill Clark (trumpet). Opening: Kate Olson, a recent immigrant to Seattle and instantly one of its most outstanding saxophonists, nuanced and highly expressive, with Washington DC guitarist Gary Prince. $16 general, $14 members/seniors, $8 students (Welcomed by KBCS 91.3FM) BUY NOW
University District Jazz Walk
For the third year, Lucid Jazz Lounge has organized this showcase of jazz, jazz, and more jazz at U District venues, all for one admission price. See udistrictjazzwalk.com for details. (Presented by Lucid)
Tula’s Jazz Club, 8pm
Chad McCullough/Bram Weijters Group
Seattle trumpeter Chad McCullough and Antwerp-based pianist Bram Weijters memorably recorded lyrical, subtle, often driving jazz last year on Imaginary Sketches (Origin), with Piet Verbist on bass and Matt Jorgensen on drums. $14 general, $12 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.
and the rest …
NEW ORLEANS: Thomas Marriott’s Flexicon
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Average White Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm
CAFE PALOMA: Wayne Horvitz
93 Yesler Way, Seattle, 206-405-1920, 7:30pm
BAKE’S PLACE: Bottom Line Duo
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE Issaquah, (425) 391-3335, 7:30pm
HIROSHI’S: Diana Page Group
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966
LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio
6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+
BOXLEY’S: Randy Halberstadt Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
LAKESIDE BISTRO: Trish Hatley with Hans Brehmer
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Fundamental Forces with Rik Wright
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
VITO’S: Casey MacGill
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695
LUCID: Alika Lyman Group
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
SCOTCH AND VINE: Scott Lindenmuth
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm
Who brings a baby to a Keith Jarrett concert?
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB, 7:30pm
Grace Kelly Quintet
A 19-year-old jazz wonder, saxophonist/vocalist Grace Kelly “plays with intelligence, wit, and feeling,” says one of her many fans, Wynton Marsalis. Lately acclaimed for her recordings of “gospel jazz,” she is joined by Jason Palmer (trumpet), Doug Johnson (piano), Evan Gregor (bass), and Jordan Perlson (drums). $18 general, $16 members/seniors, $10 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.
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EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Matt Jorgensen’s East/West Quartet with Eric Alexander, Harold Mabern and Chuck Deardorf
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
Sets at 7:00 & 9:00pm | more info
JAZZ ALLEY: Average White Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm
NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm
LUCID: The Hang
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
BOXLEY’S: Jon Hamar & Tony Foster
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
BARCA: Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm
VITO’S: Michael Owcharuk Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695
Seattle Jazz Scene Presents:
MATT JORGENSEN EAST/WEST QUARTET
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 – EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE
From New York:
Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
Harold Mabern – piano
From Seattle:
Chuck Deardorf – bass
Matt Jorgensen – drums
Passing through town on their way for a weekend engagement in Vancouver, BC, saxophonist Eric Alexander and pianist Harold Mabern stop in Seattle for an intimate performance at Egan’s Ballard Jam House with Seattle bassist Chuck Deardorf and drummer Matt Jorgensen on Thursday, November 3. Sets are at 7:00 & 9:00pm.
** There are still tickets available but early arrival is recommended. Doors open at 6:00pm for 7pm show and 8:15pm for 9pm show **
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE
1707 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
Sets at 7:00 and 9:00pm
Tickets: $15.00 per set or $25.00 for both sets
($10 food/drink minimum per set)
PONCHO CONCERT HALL, CORNISH COLLEGE, 1PM
Masterclass with Malcolm Goldstein
Pioneering composer/violinist/improviser Malcolm Goldstein shares his perspectives on Charles Ives, John Cage, composition, and improvisation at this special masterclass/presentation. Free and open to the public.
THE TRIPLE DOOR, 7:30pm
Tribute to Jim Knapp
Cornish College and the Seattle jazz community come together to celebrate Jim Knapp, the trumpeter, composer, and band leader who founded the college’s jazz program 40 years ago. With the Jim Knapp Orchestra, the Cornish big band, and surprise musical guests. $24 general, $22 members/seniors, $12 students
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM, 8pm
SWOJO Plays the Music of Robin Holcomb
Daniel Barry conducts the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra, SWOJO, in performances of compositions by Seattle-based composer, pianist, and vocalist Robin Holcomb, and of other remarkable women of jazz. $22 general, $20 members/seniors, $11 students
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB, 7:30pm
Grace Kelly Quintet
A 19-year-old jazz wonder, saxophonist/vocalist Grace Kelly “plays with intelligence, wit, and feeling,” says one of her many fans, Wynton Marsalis. Lately acclaimed for her recordings of “gospel jazz,” she is joined by Jason Palmer (trumpet), Doug Johnson (piano), Evan Gregor (bass), and Jordan Perlson (drums). $18 general, $16 members/seniors, $10 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.
and the rest …
JAZZ ALLEY: Omar Sosa Quartet
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm
NEW ORLEANS: The Legacy Band with Clarence Acox
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm
BOXLEY’S: Eric Verlinde
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
VITO’S: Honey Castro
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 7:00pm
LUCID: Farko & Ishvan
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Julie Olson
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
Tomorrow night, Wednesday, November 2, the Earshot Jazz Festival is hosting a special night of music as a tribute and fundraiser for trumpeter, composer and Cornish Jazz program founder Jim Knapp.
Knapp established the jazz program at Cornish College 40 years ago and continues to teach there today. His unique big band music appears on 3 CDs by the Jim Knapp Orchestra, Secular Breathing, On Going Home, and Things for Now. His latest project is Scrape, a small string orchestra plus harp and guitar. He compiled his personal approach to arranging in a book “Jazz Harmony.” Jim’s compositions and lessons have inspired a wide variety of musicians from Jim McNeely to Myra Melford. He was born in Chicago and graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana with a BA and MA in Music Composition.
The concert at The Triple Door will feature small ensembles of Cornish colleagues and friends performing works from his vast portfolio of songs. The second half will show off the Jim Knapp Orchestra (JKO), a 13- to 14-piece chamber jazz ensemble. The repertoire will be drawn from the band’s three recordings. The Jim Knapp Orchestra include trumpeters Vern Seilert, Brad Allison, and Jay Thomas, trombonist Jeff Hay, saxophonists Mark Taylor, Steve Tressler, Stuart MacDonald, Jim DeJoie, flautist Paul Taub, French horn player Tom Varner, pianist John Hansen, bassist Jon Hamar, and drummer Matt Jorgensen.
Knapp recently lost his right leg to diabetes and has incurred medical and home care expenses beyond his insurance coverage. The current fundraising goal is $30,000.
All ticket proceeds from the night will go directly to Jim’s health care fund. If you cannot make the event, you can also make a donation online by credit card at www.jimknappmusic.com/donate.
Wednesday, November 2
Triple Door, 7:30pm – Tribute to Jim Knapp
$24 general, $22 members/seniors,
$12 students BUY NOW
To steal a line from The Stranger’s Last Days section … Not much is happening in Seattle jazz tonight unless you count Keith Jarrett Trio at Benaroya Hall. Almost everyone we know is going to the marquee event of the 2011 Earshot Jazz Festival. If you still need tickets, there are third tier tickets available for as low as $25.
Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette
Benaroya Hall S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium,
8pm
Tickets start at $25 ($23 for Earshot members and senior citizens, $12 for students) and can be purchased directed through Benaroya Hall by calling (206) 215-4747 or online.
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TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Omar Sosa Quartet
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm
MIX: Don Mock, Steve Kim & Jaques Willis
6006 12th Ave South, 206-767-0280, 9:00pm
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
9pm – 2(Sax) + 2(Guitar), featuring Ivan Arteaga & Jared Borkowski, and Kate Olson & Gary Prince
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
OWL ‘N THISTLE: Jam w/ Eric Verlinde & Jose Martinez
808 Post Ave, 206-621-7777, 10:00pm
BOXLEY’S: Future Jazz Heads
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
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
Benaroya Hall has opened up Third Tier tickets for tomorrow’s Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette performance. Tickets start at $25 ($23 for Earshot members and senior citizens, $12 for students) and can be purchased directed through Benaroya Hall by calling (206) 215-4747 or online.
Tuesday, November 1
Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette
Benaroya Hall S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium,
8pm
The superb jazz trio, the most revered of modern times, with three consummate masters of their instruments and the trio format: pianist Keith Jarrett returns with bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette. As transporting as it gets. Book early. $25-$88.50 (Welcomed by KPLU 88.5FM NPR)
NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Joiephonic Explorations
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
AMORE: JT/TK Quartet
2301 5th Ave, 206-770-0606, 7:30pm
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
BOXLEY’S: Carolyn Graye Singer’s Soiree
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
from EyeShotJazz.com
Earshot Jazz Festival 2011 presented Seattle gem, pianist Nelda Swiggett, who creates what All About Jazz called “refined and confident, open and inviting” music with “a bright palette, a sinewy execution, and a powerful, assertive command” with Chris Symer (bass), Byron Vannoy (drums), Rachel Swerdlow (viola), and Walter Gray (cello).
Town Hall Seattle, 8pm
The Bad Plus
NOTE: Das Kapital has cancelled their US tour and will not be opening for this event.
Acclaimed, controversial, always brilliant, The Bad Plus – bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson, drummer David King – have broken down the walls of jazz convention. $24 general, $22 members/seniors, $12 students (Welcomed by KBCS 91.3FM)
Poncho Concert Hall, Cornish College, 8pm
Jay Clayton Group
Jerry Granelli Trio
A night of Cornish alums. Vaunted vocalist Jay Clayton’s quartet includes pianist Dawn Clement. Drummer Jerry Granelli, whom Jazz Times called “one of those uncategorizable veteran percussionists who’s done it all,” appears with his longtime trio of Danny Oore (sax) and Simon Fisk (bass/cello). $18 general, $16 members/seniors, $10 students
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya, 7pm
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra – “An Evening with Ol’ Blue Eyes:The Music of Frank Sinatra”
The Seattle region’s all-star jazz aggregation tributes everyone’s favorite blue-eyed songster with the big band jazz of Quincy Jones, Count Basie, and Nelson Riddle, accompanied by guest vocalists. $15-$39 (Presented by Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra)
Tula’s Jazz Club, 8pm
Travis Shook Trio
The pianist – a former Seattleite who was Earshot Golden Ear Award winner for best emerging jazz artist in 1992 and 1993 – gained early notoriety with drum legend Tony Williams, vocalist Betty Carter, and his own brilliant trio releases. Here, he appears with Matt Jorgensen (drums) and Essiet Essiet (bass). $14 general, $12 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.
and the rest …
JAZZ ALLEY: John Scofield Jazz Quartet Featuring Michael Eckroth, Ben Street and Greg Hutchinson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm
LAKESIDE BISTRO: Butch Harrison
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891
BOXLEY’S: Janette West Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Trio feat. Sue Nixon
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807
BAKE’S PLACE: Kelly Harland
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE Issaquah, (425) 391-3335, 7:30pm
LUCID: A Trip The Light Halloween Night
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm
909 COFFEE AND WINE: Jose “Juicy” Gonzales Trio
909 SW 152nd St, Burien, 8:30pm
from Eye Shot Jazz:
Jay Thomas performed last Saturday and Sunday at Tula’s with the Shunzo Ohno Group as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival 2011. Seattle’s multihorn great collaborated with the searing, stylish, New York-based Japanese trumpet bebopper Shunzo Ohno, a veteran of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and Phil Sparks, bass John Hanson, piano.
Here are some pictures from their performance.
See more photos at Eye Shot Jazz.
Poncho Concert Hall, Cornish College, 8pm
Scrape w/ Jay Clayton
Cornish College trumpeter/composer Jim Knapp and his one-time student, viola player Eyvind Kang, lead a 16-piece string orchestra, joined by the incomparable vocalist Jay Clayton, who returns from New York to Cornish, where she taught for many years, to mark her 70th birthday. $18 general, $16 members/seniors, $10 students
Tula’s Jazz Club, 8pm
Travis Shook Trio
The pianist – a former Seattleite who was Earshot Golden Ear Award winner for best emerging jazz artist in 1992 and 1993 – gained early notoriety with drum legend Tony Williams, vocalist Betty Carter, and his own brilliant trio releases. Here, he appears with Matt Jorgensen (drums) and Essiet Essiet (bass). $14 general, $12 members/seniors, $7 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.
and the rest …
NEW ORLEANS: Thomas Marriott’s Flexicon
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: John Scofield Jazz Quartet Featuring Michael Eckroth, Ben Street and Greg Hutchinson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm
CAFE PALOMA: Wayne Horvitz
93 Yesler Way, Seattle, 206-405-1920, 7:30pm
BAKE’S PLACE: Terry Holder
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE Issaquah, (425) 391-3335, 7:30pm
HIROSHI’S: Karen Shivers Quartet
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966
LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio
6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+
BOXLEY’S: Frank Kohl Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
LAKESIDE BISTRO: Murl Allen Sanders
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
9pm – elizabeth! – LA-based jazz artist on vocals and trombone joined by Bill Anschell (piano) and Chris Symer (bass)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
VITO’S: Yada Yada Blues Band
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695
LUCID: Hochiwichi
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
SCOTCH AND VINE: Katy Bourne & Randy Halberstadt
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm
GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm
PONCHO CONCERT HALL, CORNISH COLLEGE, 12PM
Masterclass with Boom Tic Boom
Drummer Allison Miller, violinist Jenny Scheinman, pianist Myra Melford, and bassist Todd Sickafoose are Boom Tic Boom. Join us to hear this explosive quartet preview their evening concert and share their insights on music making. Free and open to the public.
PONCHO CONCERT HALL, CORNISH COLLEGE, 8pm
Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom
When not accompanying Peter Gabriel, Ani DiFranco, or Brandi Carlisle, Allison Miller is a stellar jazz drummer. She brings to Seattle piano individualist Myra Melford, violinist Jenny Scheinman, and bassist Todd Sickafoose. The project’s performances, said the LA Times, are “as unpredictable as they are approachable.” $22 general, $20 members/seniors, $10 students (Welcomed by KBCS 91.3FM)
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB, 7:30pm
Hardcoretet
This energetic Seattle quartet performs originals drawn from jazz, rock, soul, and improvised music, inspired by fusion supergroups as well as modern jazz outfits like Chris Potter’s Underground and Kneebody. It features Art Brown (alto sax), Aaron Otheim (keys), Tim Carey (bass), and Tarik Abouzied (drums). $12 general, $10 members/seniors, $6 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.
and the rest …
JAZZ ALLEY: John Scofield Jazz Quartet Featuring Michael Eckroth, Ben Street and Greg Hutchinson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm
NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm
LUCID: The Hang
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm – Claudia Nygaard; 9pm – Martine
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621, 9:00pm
BOXLEY’S: Marcus Brothers
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
BARCA: Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm
VITO’S: Julie Cascioppo
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695
This Week the Earshot Jazz Festival visits the PONCHO Concert Hall at Cornish College of the Arts (710 East Roy St, Kerry Hall).
Wednesday, October 26, PONCHO Concert Hall, 8pm
Julian Waterfall Pollack Trio
This rising piano star appears with Noah Garabedian (bass) and Evan Hughes (drums). Still in his early 20s, and adept in jazz and classical modes, the New Yorker plays with dynamic maturity and technical ferocity.
Thursday, October 27, PONCHO Concert Hall, 12pm
Masterclass with Boom Tic Boom
Drummer Allison Miller, violinist Jenny Scheinman, pianist Myra Melford, and bassist Todd Sickafoose are Boom Tic Boom. Join us to hear this explosive quartet preview their evening concert and share their insights on music making. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, October 27, PONCHO Concert Hall, 8pm
Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom
When not accompanying Peter Gabriel, Ani DiFranco, or Brandi Carlisle, Allison Miller is a stellar jazz drummer. She brings to Seattle piano individualist Myra Melford, violinist Jenny Scheinman, and bassist Todd Sickafoose. The project’s performances, said the LA Times, are “as unpredictable as they are approachable.” (Welcomed by KBCS 91.3FM)
Friday, October 28, PONCHO Concert Hall, Cornish College, 8pm
Scrape w/ Jay Clayton
Cornish College trumpeter/composer Jim Knapp and his one-time student, viola player Eyvind Kang, lead a 16-piece string orchestra, joined by the incomparable vocalist Jay Clayton, who returns from New York to Cornish, where she taught for many years, to mark her 70th birthday.
Saturday, October 29, PONCHO Concert Hall, 8pm
Jay Clayton Group / Jerry Granelli Trio
A night of Cornish alums. Vaunted vocalist Jay Clayton’s quartet includes pianist Dawn Clement. Drummer Jerry Granelli, whom Jazz Times called “one of those uncategorizable veteran percussionists who’s done it all,” appears with his longtime trio of Danny Oore (sax) and Simon Fisk (bass/cello).
Earshot Jazz Festival at Tula’s This Week
Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.
Tuesday, October 25 & Wednesday, October 26, Tula’s, 7:30pm
Cory Weeds Group
The Vancouver BC saxophonist has played with B3 master Dr Lonnie Smith, The Night Crawlers, and mellow vocalist Paul Anka while also excelling as a leader. His The Many Deeds of Cory Weeds (2010) featured organist Joey DeFrancesco, and remained in the JazzWeek charts for 10 weeks.
Thursday, October 27, Tula’s, 7:30pm
Hardcoretet
This energetic Seattle quartet performs originals drawn from jazz, rock, soul, and improvised music, inspired by fusion supergroups as well as modern jazz outfits like Chris Potter’s Underground and Kneebody. It features Art Brown (alto sax), Aaron Otheim (keys), Tim Carey (bass), and Tarik Abouzied (drums).
Friday, October 28 & Saturday, October 29, Tula’s, 8pm
Travis Shook Trio
The pianist – a former Seattleite who was Earshot Golden Ear Award winner for best emerging jazz artist in 1992 and 1993 – gained early notoriety with drum legend Tony Williams, vocalist Betty Carter, and his own brilliant trio releases. Here, he appears with Matt Jorgensen (drums) and Essiet Essiet (bass).
Sunday, October 30 Tula’s, 7:30pm
Jerry Granelli Trio
Drummer Jerry Granelli, whom Jazz Times called “one of those uncategorizable veteran percussionists who’s done it all,” appears with his longtime trio of Danny Oore (sax) and Simon Fisk (bass/cello).
Tickets are on sale now for all events. Go to Earshot Jazz for more information.
Still to Come: The Bad Plus, Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette, Burn List, Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Operation ID, Robin Holcomb, Malcolm Goldstein, SWOJO and Grace Kelly.
Poncho Concert Hall, Cornish College, 8pm
Julian Waterfall Pollack Trio
This rising piano star appears with Noah Garabedian (bass) and Evan Hughes (drums). Still in his early 20s, and adept in jazz and classical modes, the New Yorker plays with dynamic maturity and technical ferocity. $18 general, $16 members/seniors, $10 students
Tula’s Jazz Club, 7:30pm
Cory Weeds Group
The Vancouver BC saxophonist has played with B3 master Dr Lonnie Smith, The Night Crawlers, and mellow vocalist Paul Anka while also excelling as a leader. His The Many Deeds of Cory Weeds (2010) featured organist Joey DeFrancesco, and remained in the JazzWeek charts for 10 weeks. $12 general, $10 members/seniors, $6 students Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.
and the rest …
JAZZ ALLEY: René Marie
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm
NEW ORLEANS: The Legacy Band with Clarence Acox
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm
BOXLEY’S: Chris Morton
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
VITO’S: Jerry Zimmerman
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 7:00pm
LUCID: Vocalize-It Hosted by Laura Moreau
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Showcase hosted by Angie McKenzie; 9pm – Vocal Jam
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
October 25 – 26, 7:30pm
JAZZ ALLEY
2033 6th Ave, Seattle
206-441-9729
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents jazz vocalist René Marie for two nights. Band members are Kevin Bales (piano), Kevin Hamilton (bass) and Quentin Baxter (drums). Set times Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm. Doors at 6pm on Tuesday and 5:30pm on Wednesday.
René Marie, the award winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel, has quickly become a heroine to many; a woman of great strength exuding stamina and compassion; often explaining how finding her voice and self through singing gave her the courage to leave an abusive marriage. But since the release of her recording debut, Renaissance, this Colorado based heroine has also evolved into one of the most sensuous vocalists of our time. Unmistakably honest and unpretentious while transforming audiences with her powerful interpretations, electrifying deliveries and impassioned vocals – René Marie has drawn a legion of fans and music critics who find themselves not only entertained, but encouraged.
