Starting a new week
It is Monday … and here is who’s playing music tonight:
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: JAZZ JAM with the Darin Clendenin Trio
THE NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet
LA SPIGA: Ray Baldwin
WASABI BISTRO: City Jazz
Saturday Jazz
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson Quartet
BAKE’S PLACE: Greta Matassa Quartet
JAZZ ALLEY: Spyro Gyra
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Passarim – cool Bossa Nova
9pm – Michael Owcharuk Trio
HENDRIX LOUNGE: John Bishop Trio
SERAFINA: Jazzukha, original world jazz
BERKSHIRE GRILL: Fred Hoadley
LA SPIGA: Rhythm Suite
GRAZIE: Greg Schroeder Quartet
HOTWIRE COFFEE: Rik Wright
17551 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, 7:30pm
JAZZ VOX CONCERT: Nancy King
http://jazzvox.com/
CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Jim Knodle & New Brass Trio w/ Michael Vlatkovich & Greg Campbell
BENAROYA HALL: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra
Friday Jazz
Lots of stuff happening tonight …
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Thomas Marriott Tribute to Lee Morgan
JAZZ ALLEY: Spyro Gyra
BAKE’S PLACE: Doug Acosta Quartet
CROSSROADS BELLEVUE: Matt Jorgensen Trio
15600 NE Eighth St, Bellevue, 425-644-1111, 7:30pm, Free
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: ** updated ***
7pm – Dina Blade and Hans Brehmer plus The Willikers with Jim Knodle (trumpet)
9pm – Loose Digits
SERAFINA: Tina Richerson Trio
BERKSHIRE GRILL: Side Car Jazz
LA SPIGA: Rhythm Suite
GRAZIE: Dennis Hastings Quartet
LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio
6432 Latona NE, 525-2238. 4:30 – 6:30pm, Free
VERTIGO LOUNGE: Michael Powers Group
989 112th SE, Bellevue, 425-467-6767
Thursday Jazz
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
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
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
Monday Jazz
It is the start of a new week and here is what’s happening tonight …
SEATTLE DRUM SCHOOL: The Jim Knapp Orchestra
12510 15th Ave NE, Seattle, 8:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Holly Cole (Pop-Jazz Singer, First US Tour in Six Years)
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Vocal Jazz Jam
THE NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet
LA SPIGA: Ray Baldwin
MEANY THEATER: UW Studio Jazz Ensemble & Modern Jazz Contingent
University of Washington Campus, Meany Theatre, 7:30
Sunday Jazz
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
Saturday Jazz
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quintet with Susan Pascal
JAZZ ALLEY: Duke Ellington Orchestra
BAKE’S PLACE: Little Blue and the Bluenotes
THIRD PLACE COMMONS: Matt Jorgensen Trio with Phil Sparks and Mark Taylor
17171 Bothell Way NE., Lake Forest Park, WA, 7:30 – 9:45pm, Free
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – The Hayburners and the Eva Tree “Tree-O”
9pm – Aileen Paron
HENDRIX LOUNGE: Thomas Marriott Trio
SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Quartet with Sue Nixon
BERKSHIRE GRILL: Super Blue
LA SPIGA: Gail Pettis
GRAZIE: Poindexter Jazz Quintet
ST. CLOUDS: Jose Gonzales Trio
1131 34th Ave in Madrona, 9pm- 11pm
A busy Friday night
Lots of things to hear tonight … you better start early!
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson Quartet home from their Jazz Ambassadors Tour
JAZZ ALLEY: Duke Ellington Orchestra
BAKE’S PLACE: Wine Tasting Event with Bake’s Pace Quartet – Craig Baker, vocals; Trish Hatley, vocals; Hans Brehmer, piano; Larry Holloway, bass
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Katie King
9pm – Chris Stevens’ Surf Monkeys
11pm – The Core
SERAFINA: Jose Gonzales Trio
LA SPIGA: Gail Pettis
TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: The Waterbabies
HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Jim Cutler Quartet
2501 Eastlake Avenue, Seattle
LATONA PUB: Matt Jorgensen Trio featuring Mark Taylor and Phil Sparks
6423 Latona Avenue NE, Seattle, 4:30 – 6:30pm
EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Ernie Andrews & Jay Leonhart
410 Fourth Ave N, Edmonds, 7:30PM
Thursday Jazz
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
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
Sunday Jazz
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
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
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Gary Hobbs Trio w/ Marc Seales & Dave Captein
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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
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
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
Tuesday Jazz
JAZZ ALLEY: Roberta Gambarini with Hank Jones
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Roadside Attraction Big Band
THE NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Penelope Donado (vocals) with Randy Halberstadt (piano) and Chuck Kistler (bass)
SERAFINA: Josh Hickman, solo guitar
UGLY MUG COFFEEHOUSE: Norm Bellas & Bob Antolin
11425 Rainier Ave S, 772-3151
Gary Hobbs at Tula’s this Friday
It is always a treat when drummer Gary Hobbs performs in Seattle.
This friday he’ll be leading a trio with Marc Seales on piano and fellow Portlander Dave Captein on bass. Make sure you head to Tula’s on Friday because this will be a great show!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
THE GARY HOBBS TRIO
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA
206-443-4221
http://tulas.com
Monday Jazz
It’s a holiday so one last chance to catch some live music before heading back to work …
JAZZ ALLEY: Open World Russian Jazz All Stars
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Vocal Jam with Greta Matassa
THE NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet
LA SPIGA: Ray Baldwin & Sam Chambliss
SERAFINA: The Piper Olson Duo