Friday Jazz

January 4, 2008 / / No Comments

Jazz is alive and well in the New Year! Here is what’s happening tonight on the first Friday of 2008:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Richard Cole Shade CD Release Party
from Friday’s Seattle Times: And over at Tula’s tonight, hard-working Seattle sax man Rich Cole celebrates the release of “Shade,” his fine new disc on Origin (8:30 p.m. at Tula’s, 2214 Second Ave., Seattle; $15; 206-443-4221 or www.tulas.com). Cole has a big, bluff tenor tone, commanding chops and an explosive energy that sometimes recalls Chris Potter. The band features “Shade” musicians Bill Anschell (piano), Chuck Deardorf (bass) and Gary Hobbs (bass), with “special guests” promised.

JAZZ ALLEY: Pearl Django with guest Andreas Oberg

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Jack Hunden Trio
9pm – Kristin Woodbury (vocals), Paul Fischer (guitar), Ty Bailie (keyboards), Brad Gibson, (drums).

SERAFINA: Javier Anderson Duo, 9pm

GRAZIE: Billy Poindexter Quartet, 7:30pm

JAMBALAYA: Gail Pettis Trio, 7pm (508 Garfield St. S, Tacoma)

HIROSHI’S: Friday Night Jazz and Sushi, 7:30pm

CHAPEL PERFROMANCE SPACE: Tom Baker Quartet w/Beth Graczyk, 8pm (4649 Sunnyside Ave. N)

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio, 5:30 – 7:30pm (6423 Latona Ave NE)

Thursday Jazz

January 3, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Pearl Django

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Isabella DuGraf Quartet

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Django’s Cadillac

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Ben Roseth (sax) and Julian Lage (guitar).
7pm and 9pm – Expansion Team, with Dylan Heaney and Chris Johansen (sax), John Hansen (piano), John Hamar (bass) and Phil Parisot (drums).

THE ASTEROID: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

THAIKU: Tad Britton Trio 

WASABI BISTRO: Brazilian Jazz

Anything else happening tonight? Post a gig notice in the Comments section.

Wednesday jazz

January 2, 2008 / / No Comments

Lots of great local jazz happening tonight …

JAZZ ALLEY: Pearl Django with Special Guest Andreas Öberg
from Earshot Jazz: The ‘gypsy jazz’ favorites, Pearl Django, appear with special guest Andreas Öberg, for 5 nights at Jazz Alley; cover $21.50. Pearl Django is comprised of Neil Andersson and Ryan Hoffman on guitars, Rick Leppanen on bass, Michael Gray on violin, and David Lange on accordion. Joining them as they perform in the style made famous before WWII by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli is Swedish guitarist Öberg. A versatile musician, he plays mainstream jazz, modern jazz and gypsy swing. Öberg recently won the Audience Prize at the Gibson International Guitar Competition in Montreux 2006. Set times Wednesday and Thursday are at 7:30pm; Friday and Saturday 7:30pm & 9:30pm; Sunday 7:30pm.

RESOLUTION AUDIO: Night of the Trumpets featuring Nathan Eklund (New York) and Chad McCullough (Seattle)
5459 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, 8:00pm, Free

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine Live Recording with special guests The Neil Welch Group

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: BCC Jazz Orchestra w/ Hal Sherman

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Mike Gullo and Friends, with Mike Gullo (vocals), Scotty Bemis (piano), Colleen Gilligan (bass)and Brian Greggs (drums)
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio

TUTTA BELLA: Michael Gotz

SERAFINA: Passarim, bossa nova

WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends (10pm)

Saturday Jazz

December 29, 2007 / / No Comments

EARSHOT JAZZ PRESENTS: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra with Dee Daniels and James Caddell
First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue (1717 Bellevue Way NE, just off of Highway 520)

JAZZ ALLEY: Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Milo Petersen and the Jazz Disciples

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Carrie Wicks‘ birthday celebration, with John Hansen on piano
9pm – Don Berman Quartet

TUTTA BELLA: Isabella du Graf

SORRENTO HOTEL: Gail Pettis

SERAFINA: Jose Gonzales Trio, latin jazz

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: The Cosmonauts

Friday Jazz

December 28, 2007 / / No Comments

The Christmas holiday is over so get out of the house and support live jazz!

Here is what’s happening tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Sextet w/ Ben Roseth, Tatum Greenblatt, John Hansen, Paul Gabrielson

HIROSHI’S: Pony Boy Year End Party and Jam

JAZZ ALLEY: Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Peter Kenagy Ensemble, with Carmen Staaf (piano) and Jay Lepley (drums)
9pm – Captain Gravel – acoustic string band playing a mix of bluegrass, blues, ragtime and swing!
11pm – Neil Welch Trio

SERAFINA: Fred Hoadley Trio, latin jazz

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Jake Bergevin

GRAZIE: James Burnhard

And there is a nice double-bill up north in Shoreline with two venues hosting jazz tonight that are within walking distance of each other:

HOTWIRE COFFEE HOUSE: Marc Smason Trio
17221 15th NE, Shoreline

NORTH CITY BISTRO AND WINE SHOP: Cynthia Mullis (saxophone), Conlin Roser (guitar) and Chris Symer (bass)
1520 NE 177th St., Shoreline

Thursday Jazz

December 27, 2007 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Tumbao featuring Thomas Marriott

JAZZ ALLEY: Ernestine Anderson

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Tarik Abouzied Quartet

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – The Coretet, with Brendan O’Donnell (guitar), Mack Grout (keyboards), Tim Carey (bass) and Adam Kessler (drums) – Classic jazz with a modern twist!

THE ASTEROID: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

Anything else happening tonight? Post a gig notice in the Comments section.

Wednesday Jazz

December 26, 2007 / / No Comments

Bring your family (or make a dash and get away from your family) and go out and hear some live jazz tonight.

JAZZ ALLEY: Ernestine Anderson

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: The Here & Now Quintet featuring Ben Roseth and Tatum Greenblat

THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: Cynthia Mullis Trio

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Rochelle House
8pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Dorothy Rodes

TUTTA BELLA: Michael Gotz

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio

Tonight: The Here and Now Quintet

December 26, 2007 / / No Comments

THE TRIPLE DOOR
Wednesday, December 26
The Triple Door Mainstage
7:30PM
$15

If you have yet to experience the Ben Roseth/Tatum Greenblatt Quintet, you are in for a treat! The new and improved group is now aptly titled, The Here and Now Quintet, as they continue to showcase the best in up and coming jazz.

Reuniting, the Here and Now Quintet presents an evening of jazz inspired by a history of collective music-making and recent experiences from all around the world. These up-and-coming musicians, all born and raised in Seattle, are forging a fresh new sound rooted in the tradition of Ellington, Coltrane and Davis, infused with influences from Israel, India, South America, and beyond.

The band includes Ben Roseth (saxophone/flute), Tatum Greenblatt (trumpet), Sean Hutchinson (drums/percussion), David Dawda (bass), and Drew Pierson (piano).

Roseth, a Garfield High grad currently studying at the New England Conservatory, recently returned from a 5-month stint in Argentina where he studied tango and folkloric music. Greenblatt also a Garfield alum, has been wracking up experience as a grad student in the prestigious Juilliard Jazz Program, which has recently taken him on tour to Japan and opened the door for recent work with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.

Hutchinson, a Roosevelt High grad currently studying with Roseth at the New England Conservatory, arrives to the Triple Door shortly after having completed a residency at the Henry Mancini Institute, where he worked with jazz greats Mariah Schneider, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Christian McBride.

The group has sold out the Triple Door in their four previous performances there. This evening is sure to be a hit.

Sunday Jazz

December 23, 2007 / / No Comments

Getting ready for the holiday … take Monday off from work and go hear some live music tonight!

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fairly Honest Jazz Band (3-7pm)

JAZZ ALLEY: Ain’t Misbehavin’ featuring Dehner Franks on piano

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: JUDITH OWEN & HARRY SHEARER’S HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG feat. THE BOBS, JULIA FORDHAM, JILL SOBULE {more info}

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Sunday Night Salsa with Ma-Ta-Bo

TUTTA BELLA STONE WAY: Casey MacGill and Blue 4

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session

SERAFINA: Tobi Stone Duo

BLUE MOON TAVERN: The Mt. Non-fiction Sessions

Friday Jazz

December 21, 2007 / / No Comments

Lots of great music happening tonight … support live music!

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Thomas Marriott Quartet

JAI THAI CAPITOL HILL: Tom Varner / Phil Sparks / Matt Jorgensen

JAZZ ALLEY: Ain’t Misbehavin’ featuring Dehner Franks on piano

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Katy Bourne and Randy Halberstadt
9pm – Elise Kloter (vocals), with Karin Kajita (piano), Steve Marx (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums)

SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas, Brazilian duo

GRAZIE: Dennis Hastings Quartet

CROSSROADS BELLEVUE: Michael Powers Group

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Greg Williamson Quartet with Greta Matassa

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Don Mock

Seattle Times: Ben Roseth is a study in sound

December 20, 2007 / / No Comments

From Paul de Barros’ column in The Seattle Times:

“Since I was 9, I’ve been planning my schedule,” said saxophonist Ben Roseth, as he headed into his last final exam at the New England Conservatory earlier this week. “As of Monday, I will have no plans.”

That’s a new state of flux — and relief — for Roseth, who has been artfully juggling homework with Hebrew school, music lessons, practice and performance since his days at Seattle’s Graham Hill Elementary School. He first attracted citywide attention with his jaw-dropping musicianship in the Washington Middle School jazz band.

Roseth is back in town next week, performing with musical mate Tatum Greenblatt (trumpet) in the Here and Now Quintet. The band plays at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Triple Door in Seattle ($15; 206-838-4333 or www.thetripledoor.net). The other players are Sean Hutchinson (drums/percussion), David Dawda (bass) and Drew Pierson (piano). Roseth and Greenblatt also perform with the Jay Thomas Sextet at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at Tula’s ($15; 206-443-4221).

Also, make sure and read our preview of Ben’s show at the Triple Door with the Here and Now Quintet. Click here to read more.

Thursday Jazz

December 20, 2007 / / No Comments


Latin jazz group Sonando performs tonight at Tula’s

JAZZ ALLEY: Ain’t Misbehavin’ featuring Dehner Franks on piano

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Motel 5

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Aspen Jordan
9pm – Moraine, a dynamic electric string quartet plus drums with Alicia Allen (violin), Ruth Davidson (cello), Jay Jaskot (drummer), Kevin Millard (bass/Warr guitar) and Dennis Rea (guitar)

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Tad Britton and Geoff Cooke

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Jam Session

Monday Jazz

December 17, 2007 / / No Comments

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Vocal Jam with Kelley Johnson

TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Pocket Change CD Release Party

NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet

Know of any other gigs happening tonight? Send us an email or post a message in the Comments section.

Thursday Jazz

December 13, 2007 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Andrianne Wilson Vocal Showcase

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Leif Totusek & His 1-2-3 Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Monktail Creative Music Concern Night
7pm – Future Ex, featuring NY-based Fresh Sound recording artist Ila Cantor on guitar, Minneapolis-based George Marich on drums, and Reed Wallsmith on saxophone
9pm – Deal’s Number – CD release party!

THAIKU: Jon Alberts and Tad Britton

ROY’S PLACE: Jim Snidero Clinic & Performance (4926 196th SW, Lynnwood), 7:00pm

SEATTLE ART MUSEUM: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (5:30pm)

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Greg Sinibaldi and Sean Osborne

PACIFIC PLACE: Greta Matassa (5:30pm)

THE NEW ORLEANS: David Friesen Christmas Party

GALLERY 1412: Jim Ryan’s Forward Energy; Emperor Norton’s Cabal

Tuesday Jazz

December 11, 2007 / / No Comments

Today is a great day for jazz with lots of gig happening around town …

EASTSIDE JAZZ SERIES: Gail Pettis
Two-time nominee for the Earshot Golden Ear “Northwest Vocalist of the Year,” and recent winner of the Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition, Gail is a welcome addition to the Pacific Northwest jazz scene. Gail’s style is at once subtle and elegant, sultry and soulful. Her rich, warm vocals and understated phrasing have inspired comparisons to Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn and Carmen McRae.

Sherman Clay Piano Store – Bellevue
1000 Bellevue Way N.E.
Bellevue, Wa. 98004
7:30pm; $12 ($6 musicians/students)

JAZZ ALLEY: The Moutin Reunion Quartet
From Earshot Jazz: The Moutin Reunion quartet performs straight-ahead jazz full of energy and spontaneity, emotion and imagination. Twin brothers Louis (drums) and Francois (bass) Moutin formed the group in 1999 in order to perform their own original compositions. They share the stage with Pierre de Bethmann (piano) and Rick Margitza (saxophone). On tour in support of their new release Sharp Turns, the ensemble was nominated for the French award ‘les Victoires du Jazz 2006” in the category of French Jazz Artist of the Year. François and Louis Moutin have won the prestigious “Prix Django Reinhardt 2005.”

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Alyse Black CD Release Party

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Sue Nixon and the Leo Raymundo Trio

MARTIN’S OFF MADISON: Karin Kajita (1413 14th Ave, 325-7000)

OWL ‘N THISTLE: BeBop and Destruction Jam Session

Sunday Jazz

December 9, 2007 / / No Comments

Tonight is the last night to catch Mike Stern and friends at Jazz Alley. Plus a jam session and more …. here are the details for Sunday:

JAZZ ALLEY: Mike Stern Band

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: The Jazz Police (3pm); Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8pm)

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Tor Dietrichson & Mambo Cadillac

THE NEW ORLEANS: John Holte Radio Rhythm Orchestra directed by Pete Leinnonen

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

SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo (11:30am – 3:00pm)

GALLERY 1412: Wally Shoup Trio (open rehearsal at 1:00pm)

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Trio jam session (6:00 – 9:00pm)

Thursday Night Jazz

December 6, 2007 / / No Comments

A listing of events …

THE CHAPEL: Earshot presents John Butcher, Torsten Muller, Dylan van der Schyff (more info)

JAZZ ALLEY: Mike Stern Band

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: James DeJoie Group

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Gayle Cloud
9pm – Marco de Carvalho Trio – Brazilian Guitar! with Marco de Carvalho (guitar), Ben Verdier (bass) and Beri Puhlovski (drums)

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Djangomatics

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton

Wednesday Jazz

December 5, 2007 / / No Comments

There sure are a lot of things happening tonight … go out and hear live music!

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Wayne Horvitz’ Sweeter Than The Day

JAZZ ALLEY: Beatlejazz

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Ari Zucker Trio

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band with Clarance Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Dan Sales Trio
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

GALLERY 1412: The Amber Tone
Clark Gibson, alto saxophone
Brian Bermudez, tenor saxophone
Dawn Clement, piano
Jon Hamar, bass
Brad Gibson, drums

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

MEANY THEATER: UW Studio Jazz Ensemble

THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: John Bishop Group

VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio

Tuesday Jazz

December 4, 2007 / / No Comments

Here are some events happening tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band

JAZZ ALLEY: Beatlejazz

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine

DEXTER AND HAYES: Tim Kennedy Trio

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Bebop and Destruction Jam Session

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Chuck Ogmund Trio

Tuesday Jazz

November 27, 2007 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Chick Corea
{read our preview here}

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Lonnie Mardis and the SCCC Jazz Orchestra

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM LOUNGE: Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Jump Ensemble

DEXTER AND HAYES: Tim Kennedy Trio

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Bebop and Destruction Jam Session