Seattle Jazz Scene

from The Seattle Times:

MONTEREY, Calif. — “Long live Monterey!” shouted 80-year-old tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins Sunday night, as he bid the dancing, roaring arena crowd adieu after a joyous 90-minute-plus set that closed the 54th edition of the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Head now topped with a mushroom cap of frizzy white hair, back bowed with age, but still prowling the stage for that perfect phrase, Rollins could have been an emblem of the Monterey Jazz Festival itself — which combined historic wisdom and youthful zest.

Earlier in the day, the festival’s Next Generation Jazz Orchestra — an all-star band composed of high-school kids — played one of the most compelling, swinging sets of the three-day weekend, with particular kudos going to samurai-slicing trombonist Kyle Molitor, svelte vocalist Hope Flores and bronze-toned alto saxophonist Patrick Bartley.

Performances by young players nurtured in Seattle — drummer Kassa Overall and pianist Aaron Parks — also spoke to the music’s bright future.

Continue reading at The Seattle Times:

JAZZ ALLEY: Dr. John and the Lower 911
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Double Bill: Paper Scissors Trio / Tim Willcox Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Suffering F**kheads
2202 N 45th St, Seattle, 206-992-1120

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: The Others with Cameron Vohr (saxophone), Colin Pulkrabek (trombone), Gus Carns (piano), Carmen Rothwell (bass) and Evan Woodle (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Greg Williamson Quartet
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: Jerry Zimmerman
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Cassia Demayo Quintet
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000, 9:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: An Evening with Pat Metheny with Larry Grenadier
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Beth Winter Vocal Showcase
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

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Boxley’s Birthday Bash
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Peter Daniel
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000

LUCID: Free to Dream
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Paper Scissors Trio with Chad McCullough (trumpet) [Website], Storm Nilson (guitar) [Website] and Dawn Clement (piano)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

VITO’S: Tango Ahora
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 7:00pm

The Eastside Jazz Club, the monthly concert organized by Lionel and Cooksie Kramer, were forced to find a new venue after the closing of the Bellevue Sherman Clay store. Their first concert at the Bellevue Courtyard by Marriott hotel is tonight.

Tonight they welcome vocalist Greta Matassa and her group joined by Susan Pascal on vibes.

A Light menu is available for purchase from the Hotel, as well as free parking on P3. Ticket Prices $12, Students 18 and under $8

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
11010 NE 8th Street
Bellevue WA 98004

GRETA MATASSA GROUP
Greta Matassa – vocals
Susan Pascal – vibes
Bill Anschell – piano
Clipper Anderson – bass
Mark Ivester – drums

EASTSIDE JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quartet with Susan Pascal
MARRIOTT COURTYARD HOTEL, 11010 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: An Evening with Pat Metheny with Larry Grenadier
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

LOCOL: Chad McCullough / Storm Nilson Duo
7902 35th St SW, Seattle, 8:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Roadside Attraction
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

MIX: Don Mock, Steve Kim & Jaques Willis
6006 12th Ave South, 206-767-0280, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm – Chris Johansen Quartet, featuring Chris Johansen (tenor saxophone), Brendan O’Donnell (guitar), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Adam Kessler (drums)
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

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Cassia Demayo Quintet
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000, 9:00pm

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

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

Earshot is looking for some help for their annual Earshot Jazz Festival.

Call for Festival Volunteers & Drivers
As in previous years, the Earshot Jazz Festival is seeking volunteers to help make sure things run smoothly. If you can volunteer some time for general support, in our office during the day or at the concerts, please sign up on the Earshot Jazz Festival web site.

Festival is seeking Production Interns and Production Assistant
With hundreds of artists performing in more than 60 events during the three-week festival, this is an opportunity for musicians, students of music or the music industry, or current production staffers to contribute to the festival. Applicants should be comfortable handling routine production phone calls and errands; communicating clearly with production members, festival management, artists, and artist management; completing administrative tasks as requested; lifting up to 50-70 lbs.; and driving a passenger van. Previous stage production experience is a plus. To apply, please send a summary of your qualifications in an email to [email protected].

via Earshot Jazz Magazine:

It has been a busy summer for David Haney, pianist, composer, and sometimes Seattleite. In July, he completed his 13th and 14th albums for the New York-based C.I.M.P. Records and Cadence Jazz Records, featuring drum legend Andrew Cyrille and bassist Dominic Duval. He was also featured on the July cover of Cadence magazine. Not long after, Haney purchased Cadence upon learning that it had plans to cease publication. Cadence is a thorough on-going documentation of the improvised music scene for this and future generations. Since 1976, Cadence has reviewed some 54,000 different books, records, CDs, videos, DVDs, and tapes and offered monthly worldwide coverage to a worldwide readership. Haney plans to continue both online and printed editions as well as educational features geared more towards universities and colleges. Notably, Haney has 25 years experience in the magazine publishing field. He hopes for more coverage of Seattle events and encourages writers and others who are interested in contributing to email him directly at [email protected].

TULA’S: Vocal Jam with Darin Clendenin
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

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: Nate Parker Duo
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

THAIKU: Ryan Burns, Jeff Johnson and Tad Britton
5410 Ballard Ave NW, 8:30pm

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

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Pearl Django
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE Issaquah, (425) 391-3335, 7:30pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Murl Sanders
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7 & 9pm – Overton Berry Trio
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

VINO AT THE LANDING: Troy Kline
800 N 10th Pl, Renton, 7:00pm

VITO’S: 6pm – Ruby Bishop; 9:30pm – Darrius Willrich
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

LUCID: Caffeine
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:30pm

SORRENTO HOTEL: Deems Tsutukawa
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

GRAZIE: Dale Sales Showcase
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

Steve Scher interview saxophonist Branford Marsalis. He is at Jazz Alley through September 18.

Branford Marsalis is a three–time Grammy winning saxophonist and composer. He works with new and established jazz musicians as the head of Marsalis Music, and teaches students new ways to think about jazz music. Today, Branford Marsalis joins us to talk about the legacy and future of jazz music, the importance keeping the culture of music thriving in New Orleans, and how jazz music shaped who he is and how he expresses himself today.

Click here to listen on KUOW (or click on the player below).

NEW ORLEANS: Thomas Marriott’s Flexicon
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm

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

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

AMORE: Lonnie Williams
2301 5th Ave, (206) 770-0606

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+

BOXLEY’S: Milo Peterson Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Sue Bell w/ Chris Morton
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
9pm – David Arteaga with Hans Brehmer (piano) and Cipper Anderson (bass)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

NORTH CITY BISTRO: David George Quartet
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Tim Kennedy Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

SORRENTO HOTEL: Nelda Swiggett Trio
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

GRAZIE: Emily McIntosh Trio
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Jovino Santos Neto
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

from the Seattle Drum School:

Justin Faulkner (Branford Marsalis Quartet) will be presenting a drum clinic this Sunday, September 18th at 3:00pm, cost is five cents. Please tell as many people as you can especially since it’s such a last minute booking.

SUNDAY, SEPT 18 – 3:00pm
Seattle Drum School
12510 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Tel:(206)364-8815

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

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fred Hoadley’s Sonando
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Good Sheriff & Metrilodic w/ Eric Barber, PK, Byron Vannoy
2202 N 45th St, Seattle, 206-992-1120

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: Katy Bourne Trio
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: Jerry Zimmerman
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Cassia Demayo Quintet
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000, 9:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Raul Midon – Solo
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Bonnie Birch
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 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: Joe Baque with Steve Luceno
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Peter Daniel
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000

LUCID: Farko Collective
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Showcase featuring Dee Brown, Jennifer Kienzle and Lisa Petion
9pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Katie King
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

SERAFINA: Passarim
2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, 206-323-0807

VITO’S: Jerry Zimmerman
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 7:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Raul Midon
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Karin Kajita
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

MIX: Don Mock, Steve Kim & Jaques Willis
6006 12th Ave South, 206-767-0280, 9:00pm

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

DISTRICT LOUNGE: Cassia Demayo Quintet
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, 206-634-2000, 9:00pm

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Juan-Carlos Formell and Johnny’s Dream Club
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S: Johnaye Kendrick Vocal Showcase
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

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

MARTIN’S ON MADISON: Howard Dixon
1413 14th Ave, 206-325-7000, 7:30pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Carolyn Graye’s Singer Soiree
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

MAGNUSON PARK: Pony Boy Records Jazz Picnic
Sand Point Magnuson Park Garden Amphitheatre, Seattle
Free, Noon – 5:00pm

MARINE VIEW CHURCH: Katy Bourne Quintet
8469 Eastside Dr NE, Tacoma, 5:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3pm – Jazz Police
8pm – Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

JAZZ ALLEY: Eliane Elias
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729

BOXLEY’S: Danny Kolke Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

CAFE RACER: Ray Larsen
5828 Roosevelt Way NE, 8pm

DARRELL’S TAVERN: Kevin Mccarthy & Friends Jam Session
18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, 8

FAIRE GALLERY CAFE: Monktail session
1351 E Olive Way, Seattle 206-652-0781

SERAFINA: 11:00am: Pasquale Santos; 6:30pm: Anne Reynolds & Tobi Stone
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

VITO’S LOUNGE: 6pm: Ruby Bishop; 9:30pm: Ron Weinstein Trio
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 6:00pm

PROHIBITION GRILL: Bob Strickland jam
1414 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 425-258-6100, 5:00pm

PONY BOY RECORDS JAZZ PICNIC 2011
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011, 12 noon – 5pm
Sand Point Magnuson Park Garden Amphitheatre, Seattle
(enter at 74th & Sand Point Way NE)

http://ponyboyrecords.com/files/festival/jazz_picnic.html
online poster, maps, weather, past year’s photo albums, sponsor links, etc.

Pony Boy Records is very proud, once again, to present the Eighth Annual PONY BOY RECORDS JAZZ PICNIC. Returning to Seattle’s Sand Point Magnuson Park on Sunday afternoon, September 11, by overwhelming demand, the label is bringing another great line-up for this years’ Jazz Picnic. Featuring some of the Northwest’s finest jazz from the Pony Boy Records stable or artists, as well as some friends from abroad, including New York, New Orleans, and Israel. There will be CDs for sale and goodies from our sponsors.

ENJOY MUSIC FROM:
• MILT KLEEB DECTET sponsored by Varlamos Pizzeria
• PONY BOY ALL-STAR BIG BAND? sponsored by Ann Babb/Chuck Cady RE/MAX NW
w/arrangements of VERN SIELERT, w/ JAY THOMAS, TRACY KNOOP, KELLY EISENHOUR
• GREG WILIAMSON QUARTET sponsored by Hiroshi’s: Jazz & Sushi
w/ BERNIE JACOBS, ZACHARY KELLOGG, KAREN SHIVERS
• KATY BOURNE QUARTET, JANETTE WEST GROUP? sponsored by Wilde’s Pianos and Pro Piano Move
plus LEAH STILLWELL, ARIA PRAME, DIANNA PAGE
• MORDY FERBER TRIO
• ED LITTLEFIELD w/CHRISTIAN FABIAN, JASON MARSALIS? sponsored by Wedgwood Bank of America?
• members of the THE YOUNG LIZARDS • SOPRANO’S SAX MOB of terrifying prawn-like frenzyness
• DANNY KOLKE, RANDY HALBERSTADT, DARIN CLENDENIN, JON HAMAR
plus the talents of Brad Allison, Dan Marcus, Jim Coile, Jon Goforth, Chuck Deardorf, Clipper Anderson, Clarence Acox, Marty Tuttle, Chuck Kistler, Ricardo Guity, John Hansen, Alexey Nikolaev, Chris Symer, Reuel Lubag, Matt Page, Nate Parker, Chris Fagan, Dave Peterson, Mike West, Rich Cole, Nathaniel Schleimer, Gary Shutes, Dan Marcus, Greg Schroeder, Jen Hinkle, Andy Omdahl, Thomas Marriott, Jay Thomas, Al Keith, Dante’s Inferno Dogs, Howard’s Live Art Painting

PACK A PICNIC:
Stop at one of our favorite food sponsors – or grab a gourmet dog onsite from Dante’s Inferno Dogs

2011 SPONSORS:
Varlamos Pizzeria, Bosphorus Cymbals, Hiroshi’s Restaurant & Catering, Ann Babb/Chuck Cady RE/MAX NW, Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, Wedgwood Bank of America, Wilde’s Pianos, Pro Piano Move, Silver Platters, Keep Posted, Sand Point Grill, The Duchess Tavern, Real Time Audio, Donn Bennett Drum Studio, Innervisions Posters & Frames, Great Harvest Bakery, and Sound Island Music. Media sponsors include KPLU 88.5FM, The Stranger, Earshot Jazz, and SeattleJazzScene.com.

ADMISSION:
Free! A suggested tip-jar donation of $10 gets a discount on festival merchandise.

For information, photo albums, venue info, directions, please visit: http://www.ponyboyrecords.com

NEW ORLEANS: Thomas Marriott’s Flexicon celebrating Hadley Caliman
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm

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

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Trish, Hans and Phil
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335, 7:30pm

AMORE: Lonnie Williams
2301 5th Ave, (206) 770-0606

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+

BOXLEY’S: Ed Littlefield Trio with Christian Fabian
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Phil Westbrook
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Seattle Tap Jam; 9pm – Jump Ensemble
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Sandy Carbarry & Bill Chism
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

SORRENTO HOTEL: Nikki DeCaires
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

GRAZIE: Barie Anaka Trio
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Casey MacGill
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

from The Seattle Times:

When Seattle smooth-jazz station KWJZ vanished into the ether last winter, its wounded fans rained down protests, including nearly 100 emails, comments and phone calls to The Seattle Times.

Well, smooth-jazz lovers, calm down. Though KWJZ is isn’t coming back, the woman behind much of the momentum there, Carol Handley, has done the next best thing.

On July 24, Handley launched a 24/7 streaming web station, Smooth in Seattle, to augment the production company she started after KWJZ’s demise, Carol Handley Presents. (Access both at www.carolhandleypresents.com)

One of Handley’s first projects is a concert by a bitingly funky, Juanita-raised smooth-jazz saxophonist named Kyle Wolverton, who plays the Kirkland Performance Center Saturday with a knockout band. Though Wolverton performed at Chateau Ste. Michelle in 2009, this marks his first ever concert as a pro in his hometown.

continue reading at The Seattle Times.