Friday Jazz

June 23, 2011 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Earshot Presents: In The Country
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson and Steve Smith
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: Bruce Phares Trio; 9pm: Bill Carter
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

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

LUCID: 6:30pm: Alika Lyman Group; 9:30pm: G-bob 5000
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Leah Stillwell
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

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

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Pearl Django
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Michel Navedo Quartet
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Javier Anderson Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

SORRENTO HOTEL: Fathia Atallah
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

CYPRESS LOUNGE: Brooks Giles Band
Bellevue Westin Hotel, 7:30pm

Wednesday Jazz

June 22, 2011 / / No Comments

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

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Katie King Vocal Showcase
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: John Hansen
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: Vocal Showcase feat. Kim Rushing, Dorothy Rhodes and Jeff Brennan; 9pm: Vocal Jam hosted by Cara Francis
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

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

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

Tuesday Jazz

June 20, 2011 / / No Comments

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

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Roadside Attraction
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
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

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

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

Photos: Riley Mulherkar and Andy Clausen

June 20, 2011 / / No Comments

by Jim Levitt

Trumpeter Riley Mulherkar and trombonist Andy Clausen, back home after their first year at the Juilliard School in New York, perform as a duo at Egan’s. Some standards (“the first time I’ve done that as a leader”, said Andy) and some free (“the first time Riley’s done that”) made for an interesting and unusual set. Saxophonist Andrew D’Angelo sat in for one particularly energetic piece.

Monday Jazz

June 20, 2011 / / No Comments

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

JAZZ ALLEY: Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Ensemble
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 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

Review: John Proulx at JazzVox

June 20, 2011 / / No Comments

JAZZVOX CONCERT: John Proulx and Chuck Kistler
MAY 21, 2011

by Libby Graham

Nich Anderson, lauded vocalist with Seattle Jazz Singers, had two very big reasons to celebrate last months’s fantastic “Boys, Boys, Boys” concert, as part of the JazzVox house concert series, in Auburn, WA. Reason #1: It was a CD Release party for his stellar debut JazzVox CD “Back in your own backyard” (a showcase of new studio recordings by past JazzVox artists) and Reason #2: It marked the resplendent return of great LA-based jazz vocalist/pianist John Proulx. Nich has been hosting this incredible house concert series at his cozy condo in Auburn, WA and also the lovely home of friends Andy and Patti Carr on Camano Island for 3 1/2 years now. He continues to enthrall audiences every time, bringing in the best national/international vocal artists as well as fostering a wealth of local and regional talent.

It was a magical evening with John singing in an understated, mellow style reminiscent of Chet Baker such eclectic tunes as his heart-rendering ballad “Welcome To My World”, the wonderful Jimmy McHugh song “I just found out about love” and “Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good to You?” made popular by Nat King Cole. John encouraged lively audience participation in such numbers as his light-hearted original “Push-Hands Anna” (a tribute to his wife) and “Sing”, known by many from The Carpenter’s timeless version. He was accompanied brilliantly by local favorite Chuck Kistler who is established as a first-call bassist throughout the region. Chuck plays with command and vigor and knows how to accentuate the melody and rhythm of every song to great effect.

I always relish each morning following a JazzVox concert because it allows me to reflect on the awesome music and special people I meet again or for the first time. If you love vocal jazz in an intimate setting and want to be a part of this fabulous experience, and to purchase Nich’s fine JazzVox CD, please visit jazzvox.com.

Friday Jazz

June 16, 2011 / / No Comments

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

JAZZ ALLEY: The Sun Goddess Tour ft. Ramsey Lewis and his Electric Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: Zazou; 9pm: David Arteaga with Randy Halberstadt; 11pm: Chad McCullough and Eden Bareket
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Greta Matassa
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE Issaquah, 425-391-3335, 7:30pm

LUCID: Alika Lyman Group
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

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

HIROSHI’S: Monkstone Theocracy
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

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

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

VITO’S: Casey MacGill
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

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

SORRENTO HOTEL: Miss Rose & Her Rhythm Percolators
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

CYPRESS LOUNGE: Jose ‘Juicy’ Gonzales Trio
Bellevue Westin Hotel, 7:30pm

Thursday Jazz

June 16, 2011 / / No Comments

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

JAZZ ALLEY: The Sun Goddess Tour ft. Ramsey Lewis and his Electric Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

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

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: Greg Williamson Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

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

VITO’S: Ivory Smith + Paul Moore
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7:00pm – Eco Quintet; 9:00pm – Riley Mulherkar and Andy Clausen
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

SEAMONSTER: Ask The Ages
2202 N 45th St, 206-633-1824, 10:00pm

Wednesday Jazz

June 15, 2011 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: The Julian Lage Group
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: SCCC Jazz Orchestra
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: Randy Halberstadt
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 6pm: Kenny Mandell student groups; 9pm: The Vintage Modernists
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

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

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

Tuesday Jazz

June 13, 2011 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Sachal Vasandani
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
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

VITO’S: Victor Janusz
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

Monday Jazz

June 12, 2011 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Chad McCullough & Eden Bareket Quintet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Seattle Jazz Singers
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Hailey Niswanger Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 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

Seattle Times: Bellevue Philharmonic calls it quits

June 11, 2011 / / No Comments

from The Seattle Times:

After 43 years, including some recent rocky ones, the Bellevue Philharmonic is shutting down.

The board announced Friday that the orchestra will cease operations by the end of July. Its July 4 Concert in the Park at Symetra Bellevue Family 4th will be the orchestra’s last.

“After months of discussion and analysis, the board made this decision given the long-term realities facing the organization,” the Bellevue Philharmonic said in a statement that cited decreased funding, accumulated debt and an increasingly competitive environment for people’s entertainment dollars as factors.

The past few years have been tough for the Bellevue Philharmonic, as it has been for many arts organizations, which have trimmed budgets, cut staff and slashed wages. Seattle’s Intiman Theatre recently canceled the rest of its season because of money woes.

Continue reading at The Seattle Times.

Saturday Jazz

June 11, 2011 / / No Comments

NEW ORLEANS: 1 – 4pm: Memorial for Ed Lee
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, Free and open to the public

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: 3pm: Nathan Hale HS Band; 7:30pm: Greta Matassa Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221

BLUE MOON: Zubatto Syndicate Record Release Party
712 NE 45th Street, 9:00pm

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

BOXLEY’S: New Vocalist Showcase
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Coreena Brown w/ Jimmy Holden
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Dave Anderson’s Trio Real
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
from Earshot Jazz: Dave Anderson’s Trio Real is a sax, bass, drums jazz trio with strong funk and pop influences. They’re celebrating their most recent digital download and CD release at Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse, June 11, 7pm. The CD Trio Real follows up their first Pony Boy Records release, Clarity, which held two months on the national jazz radio charts and received enthusiastic reviews worldwide.

SERAFINA: Jose Gonzales Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807

VINO AT THE LANDING: Brooks Giles Trio
800 N 10th Pl, Renton, 7:00pm

GRAZIE: Edward Paul Trio
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Mia Vermillion Band
4135 Providence Point Dr SE, Issaquah, 425-391-3335

VITO’S: Ruby Bishop
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

LUCID: Soul Kata
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

SORRENTO HOTEL: Gail Pettis
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

Portland sax phenom plays Boxley’s in North Bend

June 10, 2011 / / No Comments

from The Seattle Times:

Twenty-one-year-old saxophone phenom and Portland native Hailey Niswanger, who won the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival saxophone competition three years ago, brings her quartet Monday to Boxley’s, the lively North Bend restaurant and showcase for Seattle’s Pony Boy Records.

A stone swinger, Niswanger plays alto with a burly, broad tone and a trace of the cry reminiscent of John Coltrane’s tenor saxophone sound and gets around the horn with the alacrity and sophistication of a veteran.

Niswanger, whose debut album “Confeddie” (dedicated to Eddie Harris) inspired a profile in The Wall Street Journal, appears with Berklee College colleagues Takeshi Ohbayashi, piano; Aaron Darrell, bass; and Mark Whitfield Jr. (son of Bellevue High School graduate and guitarist Mark Whitfield), drums.

Niswanger hits at 7 p.m. Monday at Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend; no cover charge (425-292-9307 or www.boxleysplace.com).

Friday Jazz

June 10, 2011 / / No Comments

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

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

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

THE CHAPEL: Jim Haynes (San Francisco), Brendan Murray (Boston), Steven M. Miller (Singapore)
Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, 8:00pm

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gail Pettis
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE Issaquah, 425-391-3335, 7:30pm

LUCID: Owuor Arunga
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Bryant Urban’s Blue Oasis
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Clark Gibson Trio
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

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

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Scott Lindenmuth Trio
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 8:00pm

VITO’S: Laura Etling & Clayton Coleman
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

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

SORRENTO HOTEL: Overton Berry
900 Madison St, 206-622-6400, 7:30pm

Thursday Jazz

June 9, 2011 / / No Comments

THE CHAPEL: Bad Luck & Christina Valdes w/ Wayne Horvitz
Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, 8:00pm
from Earshot: Bad Luck concludes a West Coast tour, in support of their second release, at the Chapel Performance Space in Wallingford. Two was released digitally on May 17 and on disc on June 7 on the new musician-founded label Table & Chairs. The recording is a two-disc release featuring original compositions by Neil Welch and Chris Icasiano that expand on Bad Luck’s unique approach and the duo’s remarkable ability to communicate acoustically. The second CD of the set uses modern electronics, live loops, and pedals on equal footing with their meticulously crafted natural sound. Bad Luck’s fierce energy and compositional style create a cohesive sonic quality made all the more effective by the duo’s personal commitment to their craft. Bad Luck’s eponymous debut album earned them Earshot Jazz’s Golden Ear Award for “Best Outside Jazz Group” in 2009 and was described as “one of the best Seattle jazz recordings in years.” They feature on a double bill with classical pianist Cristina Valdes and Wayne Horvitz, on piano and electronics.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jessica Stenson / Lisa DaCosta
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

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

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

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

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

VITO’S: The Heartfelts
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7:00pm – Ian Frost Group; 9:00pm – The Right Wolf
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

Wednesday Jazz

June 8, 2011 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Pearl Django with Special Guest Connie Evingson
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Katie King Vocal Showcase
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: Chris Morton
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

OLIVE YOU: Juicy Gonzales Trio
89 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 7:00pm

LUCID: Jazz & Poetry
5241 University Ave NE, Seattle, 206-402-3042, 8:30pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm: Vocal Showcase; 9pm: Vocal Jam
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621

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

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