Friday Jazz

March 21, 2008 / / No Comments

The weekend is here! Big night tonight at Tula’s and beyond so make your plans now for a night out.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hadley Caliman CD Release Party
featuring Joe Locke, Thomas Marriott, Phil Sparks and Matt Jorgensen
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 8:30pm, 206-443-4221

BAKE’S PLACE: Isabella Du Graf Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: New York Voices

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM:
5:30pm: Two pedal steel guitar players: Dave Easley (Brian Blade Fellowship) and Dan Tyack

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Don Berman Quartet, with Gregg Robinson (piano), Sylvia Rollins (bass), Jim Knodle (trumpet), Mikel Rollins (sax) and Don Berman (drums)
9pm – Yellow Hat Band and Peace Bandits
10:30pm – Black Bear Combo and Peace Bandits

SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas, Brazilian trio

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Milo Peterson

LA SPIGA: Mark Bullis

GRAZIE: James Bernhard

KIRKLAND PERFORMANCE CENTER: Bluestreet Jazz Voices

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Monkstone Theocracy

VERTIGO LOUNGE: Randy Halberstadt Trio

LO-FI: Water Babies

Thursday Jazz

March 20, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: New York Voices

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Jose Gonzales Trio

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – “joie tet”, with James DeJoie (sax/flute/clarinet), Walter White (bass), Evan Buehler (vibraphone) and Eric Samse (drums)
9pm – Miss Rose and Her Rhythm Percolators

MONA’S BISTRO AND LOUNGE: Jason Parker Duo
6421 Latona Ave NE, 9pm

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton

Friday Jazz

March 14, 2008 / / No Comments

We’ve reached another weekend. Go out and celebrate by catching a show!

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Randy Halberstadt Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: Dr. John

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM:
5:30pm: Tor Dietrichson/Leif Totusek Happy Hour Duo
9:00pm: Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm: Ginny Snowe and John Miller
9pm: Baby Bok Choy

SERAFINA: The Djangomatics

LA SPIGA: Greta Matassa

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Jay Thomas Quartet-tsu

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio (4:30 – 6:30pm)

GRAZIE: Hans Brehmer Trio

PAMPAS CLUB: Brian Nova Quartet w/ Stephanie Porter
90 Wall St, 728-1140

VERTIGO: Darren Motademy
989 112th SE, Bellevue, 425-467-6767

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Cynthia Mullis Trio w/Steve Kim, Milo Peterson
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, 206-365-4447,  (8-10pm)

Sunday Jazz

March 9, 2008 / / No Comments

Set your clock ahead or else you’ll be an hour late for Sunday’s music.

JAZZ ALLEY: Spyro Gyra

THE TRIPLE DOOR: Sunday Night Salsa: Rhythm Syndicate

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00 – 7:00pm: Jazz Police
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

TUTTA BELLA (Wallingford): Casey MacGill and Blue 4

SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis Duo (11:00am – 1:30pm); Ann reynolds/Tobi Stone Duo(6:30 – 9:00pm)

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session

LA SPIGA: Marco de Carvalho

Thursday Jazz

March 6, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Spyro Gyra

THE TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: PGM Trio (5:30pm)

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Katie King Vocal Showcase

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Bob Jackson Band

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Mercedes Nicole, with Beth Wulff (piano), Jim Wulff on (drums), Bernie Jacobs (saxophone) and Tim Romain (bass)
9pm – Natalie Rose

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson and Tad Britton

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

Wednesday Jazz

March 5, 2008 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Randy Halberstadt Vocal Showcase

JAZZ ALLEY: Choklate

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Leif Totusek

GALLERY 1412: More Zero

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Dan Sales Trio with Dan Sales (guitar), Steve Sanders (bass), Ray Price (drums) and special guest vocalist Karen Shivers
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

VERTIGO LOUNGE: Gail Pettis Trio
989 112th SE, Bellevue, 425-467-6767

Tuesday Jazz

March 4, 2008 / / No Comments

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: More Zero

JAZZ ALLEY: Choklate

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: The Tina Richerson Trio with Tina Richerson (sax), Chris Symer (bass) and Jose Martinez (drums)

DULCES LATIN BISTRO: Eric Verlinde
1430 34th Ave, 322-5453, 6:30pm

DEXTER AND HAYES: Tim Kennedy Trio
1628 Dexter Ave N, 283-7786

Sunday Jazz

March 2, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Duke Ellington Orchestra

THE TRIPLE DOOR: Sunday Night Salsa: Orquesta Caribe

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00 – 7:00pm: Reggie Goings / Hadley Caliman Quintet
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

TUTTA BELLA (Wallingford): Casey MacGill and Blue 4

SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo (11:00am – 1:30pm); Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano (6:30 – 9:00pm)

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session

LA SPIGA: Marco de Carvalho

SEATTLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: Seattle Womens Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO)
1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle, 6:00pm

CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS: Brad Gibson Senior Recital
710 E. Roy, Seattle, 2:00pm, Free

Thursday Jazz

February 28, 2008 / / No Comments

Here is what’s happening tonight:

JAZZ ALLEY: Duke Ellington Orchestra

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: James Baumgart Trio

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Tumbao featuring Thomas Marriott

NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

THAIKU: The Black Hills Trio featuring Marc Seales, Jeff Johnson and Tad Britton

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Gail Pettis
9pm – Jazzbestos

SERAFINA: Graham Banfield, solo guitar

EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Four Freshman
410 Fourth Ave N, Edmonds, 7:30

22 DOORS: Jason Parker Duo
405 15th Ave E, 8:00pm

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

TRACTOR TAVERN: “Varmit” CD Release Party
from Earshot Jazz: VARMINT, featuring Robin Holcomb on vocals, Wayne Horvitz on Hammond B3, Tim Young on guitar and vocals, Jon Hyde on pedal steel and vocals, Keith Lowe on acoustic bass, and Andy Roth on drums, is celebrating the release of their first, self-titled CD with a guest filled extravaganza at the Tractor Tavern. An all-covers band that does not rehearse, VARMINT specializes in Americana and roots music. Their live performances are typically exciting, spontaneous, and full of surprises. For this event, they are joined by back-up vocalists Arni Adler and Nova Devonie. Music starts at 8 pm; admission $15.

Wednesday Jazz

February 27, 2008 / / No Comments

There is lots to see tonight including a CD release party, a legendary flamenco guitarist and some up-and-jazz jazz kids. Go out and hear some music!

JAZZ ALLEY: Cañizares (Legendary Flamenco Guitarist)

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Thomas Marriott’s CD Release Party for, CRAZY: The Music of Willie Nelson

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Ari Zucker

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Jazz Workshop

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Ballard High School Jazz Combo, with Liam Fitzgerald (drums), Peter Ossewald (piano), Andy Frodsham (bass), Tony Jijina (trumpet), Morgan Ramsey (trombone), Elliot Ransom (alto sax) and Kevin Vitz-Wong (tenor sax)
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

SERAFINA: Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

Thomas Marriott CD Release Party Tonight

February 26, 2008 / / No Comments

Join The Seattle Jazz Scene tonight at The Triple Door for the CD Release Party for Thomas Marriott’s, “Crazy: The Music of Willie Nelson.”

The music starts at 7:30pm and Thomas’ group will be performing most of the music from the new CD.

Reservations are recommend for the best seating, call 206-838-4333.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

THE TRIPLE DOOR
216 Union Street
Seattle, WA

7:30pm, $15, All Ages

Sunday Jazz

February 24, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval’s Mambo Mania Big Band

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Orquesta Caribe

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fairly Honest Jazz Band (3-7pm); Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8:00)

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

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session (6:00pm)

SERAFINA: Ann Reynolds and Tobi Stone

Saturday Jazz

February 23, 2008 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quartet

JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval’s Mambo Mania Big Band

THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: Matt Jorgensen Trio with Mark Taylor and Phil Sparks

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Caffeine Trio

BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Elise Kloter (vocals), with Karin Kajita (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and D’Vonne Lewis (drums); 7:00pm

GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group

LA SPIGA: The Magic of Makini

TUTTA BELLA: Djangomatics

SERAFINA: Voodoo Trio

CROSSROADS BELLEVUE: Katy Bourne Quartet

Friday Jazz

February 22, 2008 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Gary Hobbs Trio w/ Marc Seales & Dave Captein
{click here to read our preview}

JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval’s Mambo Mania Big Band

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICIQUARIUM: Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – ThorNton Creek
9pm – Ecstasy in Numbers, with Mike Mattingly (guitar), Rick White (bass guitar), and Garey Williams (drums)
11pm – Reptet

SERAFINA: Fred Hoadley Trio

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Milo Petersen

LA SPIGA: The Magic of Makini

GALLERY 1412: Attn: Diamond Shoppers (Vancouver, BC); Wilson/Phillips (Seattle)

GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio

JAZZ ‘N SUSHI: Greg Williamson Quartet
at Hiroshi’s, 2501 Eastlake Avenue, Seattle

Thursday Jazz

February 21, 2008 / / No Comments

Here is what’s happening tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando

JAZZ ALLEY: Arturo Sandoval’s Mambo Mania Big Band

THAIKU: Dave Peterson, Jeff Johnson and Tad Britton

TRIPLE DOOR HAPPY HOUSE: Leif Totusek (5:30 – 7:30pm)

NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Gayle Cloud, with Eric Verlinde (piano, synth), Dan Schmidt (bass), Jose Martinez (drums, percussion)
9pm – Andrew Boscardin Quintet, with Andrew Boscardin (guitar), Mack Grout (piano), Brad Gibson (drums), Clark Gibson (sax) and Rachael Contorer (bass)

SERAFINA: Graham Banfield, solo guitar

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

MONA’S BISTRO: Jason Parker and Ty Bailie
65th and Latona Ave

Wednesday Jazz

February 20, 2008 / / No Comments

We’ve hit the mid-week point … if you need to get out and hear some music, tonight is the night to do it.

JAZZ ALLEY: Roberta Gambarini with Hank Jones

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Motel 5

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Beth Winter Cornish Vocal Showcase

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6:30pm – Daniel Kamas, Texas-born singer-songwriter
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

TUTTA BELLA: Michael Gotz

OWL ‘N THISTLE: McTuff

NIJO SUSHI: Buckshot Jazz
83 Spring St, 340-8880

Matt Jorgensen +451 Live In Portland

February 18, 2008 / / No Comments

Download the first set of Matt Jorgensen +451 performing at the Portland Jazz Festival on Friday, February 15.

Their new CD, Another Morning, will come out in March and they will be performing at The Triple Door on Thursday, March 27. Call 206-838-4333 to make reservations.

Click the link below to play the mp3 file.

Sunday Jazz

February 17, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair

TRIPLE DOOR:
MAINSTAGE: SEATTLE SYMPHONY AT THE TRIPLE DOOR: THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF THE 4 CELLOS feat. JOSHUA ROMAN & WALTER GRAY
MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Rhythm Syndicate

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
4:00pm: Jay Thomas Big Band
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Trio Jam Session

SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo (11am – 1:30pm); Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano (6:30 – 9:00pm)

LA SPIGA: Marco de Carvalho

DOCKSIDE BISTRO (Olympia): Gail Pettis Trio
501 Columbia St. NW, Olympia

Saturday Jazz

February 16, 2008 / / No Comments

Our recommendations for the Portland Jazz Festival:

HOTEL DE LUXE: Ben Darwish

EMBASSY SUITES: Brent Jensen with Bill Anschell and John Bishop

NEWMARK THEATER: Classical Jazz Quartet

WINNINGSTAD: Tim Berne

for more information:
http://pdxjazz.com/festival/sch.php?#schedule

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SEATTLE …

BAKE’S PLACE: Rebecca Parris

JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Quartet

LA SPIGA: Greta Matassa

HENDRIX LOUNGE: Big Neighborhood

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Pocket Change

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Michael Cosgrove – CD Release Party!
9pm – John Young solo show
11pm – Jessica Lurie Ensemble – ISHKABIBBLE, with Jim Knodle (trumpet), Jessica Lurie (saxophone), PK (Paul Kemmish) (bass), John Ewing (drums), Chris Stover (trombone) plus special guests!

SERAFINA: Sue Nixon, jazz trio

GRAZIE: Quiet Fire

SORRENTO HOTEL: Gail Pettis

Friday Jazz

February 15, 2008 / / No Comments

A big weekend of jazz … what are your plans?

PORTLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL: A ton of music beginning tonight including a concert by Ornette Coleman, Myra Melford and the SF Jazz Collective … but there are a bunch of great NW jazz groups to check out.

EMBASSY SUITES: Matt Jorgensen +451 with special guests Upper Left Trio

SALTY’S: Mel Brown

WILF’S: Andre St. James

ART BAR: John Stowell & Dan Gaynor

HOTEL DE LUXE: Drew Shoals

for a complete schedule:
http://pdxjazz.com/festival/sch.php?#schedule

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JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: James Baumgart Duo (5:30 – 7:30pm)

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hadley Caliman Quintet w/ Rob Scheps

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Karin Blaine – Love and Other Considerations post-Valentine show
9pm – Muse Pagoda – funkalicious grooves
11pm – Tena DuBerry – jazz/R&B/funk sensation, with Eugene Bien (piano), Dean Schmidt (bass) and Ronnie Bishop (drums)

BAKE’S PLACE: Rebecca Parris

SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas, Brazilian duo

LA SPIGA: Greta Matassa

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Fred Hoadley Trio

GRAZIE: Haley Blackwell-Olsby

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Pete Petersen & Travis Ranney