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
We are back on the Scene after being caught up in the whirlwind of the Ballard Jazz Walk. A few of the artists who warmed the hearts of hundreds of jazz fans walking through Ballard on a cold November night are playing tonight as well, the first night of December.
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hadley Caliman Quartet
BAKE’S PLACE: Ben Thomas Quartet
THIRD PLACE COMMONS: Chicago guitarist John McLean and Idaho-based saxophonist Brent Jensen join Seattle musicians Jeff Johnson and John Bishop for a free show in this family-friendly venue.
Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA, 7:30pm, Free
And here are some other events happening tonight:
JAZZ ALLEY: Chick Corea (first show sold out. call for details)
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Lee Pence Trio
9pm – Nikki DeCaires
GRAZIE: Poindexter Jazz Quartet
by Katy Bourne
Singers looking for something to do on a Monday night might want to check out the regular Monday night vocal jam at Tula’s. The process is simple: Show up. Sign up. Sing. Each singer gets to perform 2 tunes. Different musicians from the local jazz scene host each session. There is always a pianist to accompany, and in the case of Darin Clendenin’s jams, there is even a full rhythm section. Singers have the opportunity to sing with some of the top jazz musicians in Seattle. Vocalists with all levels of experience are welcome. The vibe is very relaxed and supportive, and the scene is wonderfully fun hang. It is a great chance to try out new material, work out a tricky song or just have a good time. The musicians are the best in town, and you couldn’t ask for friendlier or more expert support. Many local singers have honed their chops at these very sessions. It’s a great place to learn, gain experience and meet other singers. In addition to all those positives, Tula’s has great food and a full-service bar, for those who enjoy a martini with their favorite jazz standard. The hosts for each week are as follows:
First Mondays: Greta Matassa with Randy Halberstadt
Second and Fourth Mondays: Darin Clendenin Trio
Third Mondays: Kelley Johnson with John Hansen
Vocal jams start at 8:00pm. Tula’s is located at 2214 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121. Phone is 206-443-42221. For more information about vocal jams and other events at Tula’s, check out www.tulas.com
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
Two drummers better known for their work in rock circles are headlining jazz-influenced groups tonight.
LAST MONDAYS with Geoff Harper, Ryan Burns and Matt Cameron
THE SEATTLE DRUM SCHOOL
12510 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125 {map it}
Tel: (206)364-8815
8:00pm; $10
MICHAEL SHRIEVE’S SPELLBINDER
ToST
513 N. 36th St. #E, {map it}
Seattle, WA, 98103
9:30pm; $5
Michael Shrieve is featured on the cover of the current Earshot Jazz Magazine which you can download here.
Other events happening tonight …
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jazz Jam with the Darin Clendenin Trio
NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
Fairly Honest Jazz Band (3 – 7pm)
Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8:00pm)
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Supersones
SERAFINA:
Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser Duo (11am – 1:30pm)
Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano (6:30 – 9:00pm)
JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson Quartet
JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal Trio
TRIPLE DOOR: M-Pact Holiday Show
BAKE’S PLACE: Greta Matassa – A Tribute To Cole Porter
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Susan Carr Ensemble
9pm – Steve Alboucq Quartet
11pm – Mike Owcharuk Trio
TUTTA BELLA: The Tarantellas
There is a lot of music happening tonight … but we have the night planned for you.
Here are a couple of ideas:
First, grab dinner at Jai Thai on Capitol Hill. Great Thai food and great jazz.
JAI THAI (Capitol Hill) – The Matt Jorgensen Trio with Stuart McDonald and Geoff Harper
235 Broadway Ave. East
6:00 – 9:00pm
No Cover!
Then head down to Tula’s to be a part of the live of Thomas Marriott’s live recording.
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB – Thomas Marriott Quartet Live Recording
2214 2nd Ave
Call for reservations: 206-443-4221
Here are some other other events.
BAKE’S PLACE: Karen Shivers Quintet
JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Ty Baille
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Tom Boros
9pm – Martine Bron (vocals), with Josh Rawlings (piano), Evan Flory-Barnes (bass), Jeremy Jones (drums), Cameron Peace (guitar)
11pm – Floss and Russell – Monktail Creative Music Concern
SERAFINA: Fred Hoadley Trio
If you are out-and-about this evening … catch some live jazz before Thanksgiving!
THE HENDRIX LOUNGE:
Conversations featuring Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Stuart McDonald (saxophone), Geoff Harper (bass) and Matt Jorgensen (drums)
4916 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA {map it}
(206) 723-0088
Music starts at 8:00pm
Admission: $5.00
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Beth Winter / Dawn Clement Quartet
VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio
JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal
NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band featuring Clarence Acox
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks
TUTTA BELLA: Steve Mason
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
Trumpeter Thomas Marriott will be recording live this Friday, November 23, at Tula’s Jazz Club. The group will feature Marriott on trumpet, Marc Seales on piano, Jeff Johnson on bass and John Bishop on drums.
Marriott’s most recent recording, Both Sides of the Fence, is still going strong on national jazz radio currently #28 for the entire year in total spins.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23
THOMAS MARRIOTT QUARTET
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA
8:30pm
$15
Call for reservations: 206-443-4221
http://tulas.com
LISTEN TO AN INTERVIEW WITH THOMAS ON THE ORIGIN RECORDS PODCAST (below)
Lots of great events happening tonight. Go out and hear live music!
TUTTA BELLA (Stone Way): Katy Bourne with Randy Halberstadt and Doug Miller
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
DEXTER AND HAYES: Tim Kennedy Trio
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Miss Rose & Her Rhythm Percolators
There will be a wake for Jack Brownlow at Canlis Restaurant on Monday, November 19th, at 1:00pm.
Canlis Restaurant
2576 Aurora Ave N. Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 283-3313
Tonight’s music events:
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson Vocal Jazz Jam
NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT: New Orleans Quintet
TOST: Michael Shrieve Group
Anything else happening? Send us an email.
The Eastside Jazz Extravaganza
The Meydenbauer Theater
Music begins at 2:00pm
Vancouver vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughn headlines the third annual Eastside Jazz Extravaganza at The Meydenbauer Theater on Sunday, November 18th starting at 2:00pm. Always an amazing full day of music, this year’s performers include: The Bill Ramsey Nonet, Thomas Marriott, Ben Thomas, Brent Jensen, Bill Anschell, Jeff Johnson, John Bishop, Overton Barry and more. For tickets and more information, call 425-828-9104
The Meydenbauer Theater
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
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Other events today …
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band (4:00pm); Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (8:00pm)
JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal Trio
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Tor Dietrichson & Mambo Cadillac
NEW ORLEANS: From San Francisco, John Worley Quartet
GRATZIE BOTHELL: Reuel Lubag Trio leads a jam session (6-9pm)
SERAFINA: Ann Reynolds and Tobi Stone, piano-sax duo
Go out and hear live music!
It’s Saturday so you should go hear live music!
Ben Thomas Trio / Daniel Barry Group
Olympic Recital Hall at South Seattle Community College
Olympic Recital Hall
6000 16th Ave. SW
South Seattle Community College
Tickets and Directions: (206) 937-2899 or http://www.musicnorthwest.org
$18 General; $16 Senior; $12 Youth under 25 at the door or FREE if ordered in advance.
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Dorothy Rodes (vocalist) with John Hansen (piano) and Michael Emswiller **SJS Recommended
9pm – Zingara
11pm – CK Quartet, with Christian Krehbiel
BAKES PLACE: Trish, Hans and Phil
SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Quartet with Sue Nixon
TUTTA BELLA: Gypsy Jazz Trio
TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Brian Bromberg’s Downright Upright All-Stars featuring Randy Brecker, Mitchell Forman, Gary Meek and Dave Weckl
JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal Trio
Here is what’s on tap for tonight:
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Milo Petersen and the Jazz Disciples
JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal Trio
HIROSHI’S JAZZ & SUSHI: Greg Williamson Quartet
SERAFINA: Kiko de Freitas, Brazilian duo
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
9pm – Kristin Woodbury
11pm – Baby Bok Choy with Chris Spencer
TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Brian Bromberg’s Downright Upright All-Stars featuring Randy Brecker, Mitchell Forman, Gary Meek and Dave Weckl
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Das Vibenbass
LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio (5:30 – 7:30pm)
Here is what’s happening tonight in Seattle.
JAZZ ALLEY: Tuck and Patti
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Sonando
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM:
Tarik Abouzied Quartet
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Byron Vannoy’s Meridian, with Byron Vannoy (drums), Chris Symer (bass), Kacey Evans (keyboards), Chris Spencer (guitar), and Eric Barber (saxophones) [Website] ($8 cover)
** SEATTLE JAZZ SCENE SAYS, “GO SEE THIS SHOW!” **
9pm – Doug Acosta CD Release, with Primo Kim (piano), Chris Clark (bass), Ken French (drums) and Jim Day (guitar) [Website] ($15 cover – includes a signed copy of Doug’s CD!)
THAIKU: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton
NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet
Go out and hear live music … lots of things happening tonight!
THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: Conversations featuring Thomas Marriott, Mark Taylor and Matt Jorgensen
JAZZ ALLEY: Tuck and Patti
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: New Architects
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Randy Halberstadt Vocal Showcase
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Keepers of the Groove, a Roosevelt High combo with Andrew Campbell (tenor sax), Matt McClusky (piano), Xavier McHugh and Matthew Muntz ($5 cover)
8pm – Vocal Jam, hosted by Carrie Wicks ($5 cover)
TUTTA BELLA (Columbia City): Scott Lindenmuth
THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio
VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio with Byron Vannoy and Chris Spencer
Here is a short list of what to go see tonight:
JAZZ ALLEY: Tuck and Patti
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: John Nelson CD Release with special guest Alice Stuart (7pm)
THE NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
OWL ‘N THISTLE: Bebop and Destruction Jam Session
DEXTER & HAYES PUBLIC HOUSE: Tim Kennedy Trio
And mark your calendars for Wednesday night:
THE HENDRIX LOUNGE: Special quartet performance featuring Thomas Marriott (trumpet); Mark Taylor (saxophones); Paul Gabrielson (bass); Matt Jorgensen (drums)
Friday, November 23 – Tula’s
Thomas Marriott Live Recording!
Trumpeter Thomas Marriott is documenting this night at Tula’s for a future release on Origin Records. Joining him is Marc Seales on piano, Jeff Johnson on bass and John Bishop on drums. Come and be a part of history! Call 206-443-4221 for reservations. {more info}
Friday, November 30 – The Ballard Jazz Walk
The fall edition of the popular Jazz Walk will take over historic downtown Ballard on Friday, November 30th, with 16 groups performing in 12 venues and will celebrate 10 years of Origin Records. Scheduled to perform is Chicago guitarist John McLean, saxophonist Hadley Caliman, Portland’s Upper Left Trio, Thomas Marriott, Brent Jensen, John Stowell and many more. Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of November so check back for more information. {more info}
December 6 – 9 – Jazz Alley
Mike Stern Band
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents four-time Grammy nominated guitarist Mike Stern for four nights. Supporting Stern is Anthony Jackson (bass), Bob Franceschini (saxophone) and Dave Weckl (drums). {more info}
December 11 – 12 – Jazz Alley
The Moutin Reunion Quartet
Returning to Seattle after their memorable appearance at April’s Ballard Jazz Festival, the Moutin brothers are supporting their new release, Sharp Turns, a CD/DVD release recorded live at Chicago’s Skokie Theater. {more info}
Here are a couple show happening tonight.
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Darin Clendenin Jazz Jam
NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet
From the Earshot Jazz Calendar
TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Hauschka: A Singular Fellow
A singular young man, indeed, Hauschka isn’t quite jazz, but he’s not quite anything in particular, but rather…well, singular, like we just said. He plays a mean prepared piano in a way that recalls the repetitive insistence of Phillip Glass, but he’s far more intent on appeal to musical receptors of varied preparation than even that studiously accessible master of modern composition. Hauschka, a Dusseldorf–based pianist and composer born Volker Bertelmann, clamps wedges of leather, felt, and rubber between the piano strings; prepares the hammers with sheets of aluminum or other stuff; sticks corks on the strings; weaves guitar strings around the piano’s innards; or fixes strings with gaffer tape. The outcomes, when he plays the piano, are far from novel; pianos and other keyboard instruments have been being prepared for centuries – church organs and harpsichords, in their design; pianos, in some early designs and particularly in the hands of early-to-middle 20th-century innovators like Erik Satie, Henry Cowell, and John Cage. But Hauschka is remarkable for producing a friendly and accessible but still bewitching range of tonalities, registers, and textures, and wedding them to bubbling, compelling music that could liven up radio programming of many eclectic ilks, and yet could air on pop radio without horrifying the commercial sponsors and habit-bound listener. There are strong hints of electronica, but the repetitive, jangling textures of his work really emphasize, and utilize, more than anything, that the piano is a percussion instrument, and that its expected sounds are not ones it necessarily must emit. Hauschka’s music is really quite charming.