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

Sunday Jazz

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

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

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

Valentine’s Day Jazz

Lots of music to take that special someone to.

Boston vocalist Rebecca Parris will be beginning a three night run at Bake’s Place in Issaquah with Randy Halberstadt on piano, Gary Hobbs on bass and Jeff Johnson (having just returned from Texas) on bass.
Call 425-391-3335 for reservations.

EARSHOT ART OF JAZZ: “My Funny Valentine”
Vocalists Katy Bourne, Gail Pettis and Beth Winter with Randy Halberstadt on piano and Job Hamar on bass.
Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98108, 206-654-3137, 5:30pm

Jazz Alley is hosting smooth jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair for a four-night run beginning on Valentine’s Day.
Call 206-441-9729 for more information.

The Triple Door is featuring Jim Kerl’s Swing Session performing the music from Frank Sinatra and the Count Basie Orchestra “Live At The Sands”. Last Valentine’s Day this show sold out so if you are planning on attending get your reservations now.
Call 206-838-4333 for reservations.

Vocalist and jazz flutist Andrienne Wilson and her quartet will be performing at Tula’s Jazz Club. Look for Wilson to perform a number of her excellent original compositions and her backing group is always top notch.
Call 206-443-4221 for reservations.

Serafina on Eastlake will be featuring a performance by The Karyn Schwartz Trio.
Call 206-323-0807 for reservations.

If you are looking for a deal, check out the intimate Egan’s in Ballard with their 9:00 show, Eleanor Fye’s “Fool for Love.” Couples get in for only $10.
Email [email protected] for more information.

As always, The Ham Carson Quintet will be performing at The New Orleans.

Anything we’ve missed? Post a COMMENT and we’ll add it to the list.

Wednesday: What’s happening tonight?

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

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/ Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Timothy Beauchamp
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

SERAFINA: Jerry Frank, solo jazz piano

WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends

VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio

JAZZ ALLEY: Eliane Elias with Marc Johnson and Adam Nussbaum

Tuesday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Eliane Elias with Marc Johnson and Adam Nussbaum

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: N.O.Net, Nate Omdal Nonet, with Brian Bermudez (alto sax), Mike Dodge (tenor sax), Andrew Morrill (bari sax), Corey Dansereau (trumpet), Jason Parker (flugelhorn), Andy Clausen (trombone), Mike Owcharuk (piano), Dave Bush (drums), Nate Omdal (arranger, bass)

SERAFINA: Josh Hickman, solo guitar

UGLY MUG COFFEEHOUSE: Norm Bellas & Bob Antolin
11425 Rainier Ave S, 772-3151

Monday Jazz

Here is what’s happening tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jazz Jam w/ Darin Clendenin Trio

NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet

SERAFINA: The Piper Olson Duo

LA SPIGA: Ray Baldwin & Sam Chambliss

Monday Jazz

Here’s what is happening tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jazz Jam with Darin Clendenin

THE NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet

SERAFINA: The Piper Olson Duo

LA SPIGA: Ray Baldwin & Sam Chambliss

Sunday Jazz

Find some relief for that post-caucus hangover with this list of worthy candidates:

JAZZ ALLEY: Hugh Masekela’s Chissa All Stars

TULA’S: Jazz Police Big Band, 3pm. Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 8pm

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Sunday Night Salsa: Ma-Ta-Bo

TUTTA BELLA: Casey MacGill and Blue 4

SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis Duo, 11am-1:30pm.  Alex Guilbert, solo jazz piano, 6:30pm

NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT: John Holte’s Radio Rhythm Orchestra

LA SPIGA: Marco de Carvalho

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session, 6pm

GALLERY 1412: Seattle Improvised Music Festival, 8pm. For tonight’s line-up, please visit www.seatttleimprovisedmusic.com.

Saturday Jazz

 A virtual avalanche of jazz tonight. No chains required.

BAKE’S PLACE: Ben Thomas and Tangabrazo

JAZZ ALLEY: Chris Botti

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Susan Pascal Quartet

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Pocket Change
TRIPLE DOOR MAINSTAGE: Henry Butler, solo piano, 7pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Tom Boros, singer/songwriter
9pm – Siendo, with Evan Flory-Barnes

TUTTA BELLA: Steve Mason and Friends

SERAFINA: Jazzukha

LA SPIGA: Rhythm Suite

JAZZVOX HOUSE CONCERT: Pinky Winters w/ Randy Halberstadt. 7:30pm
Advanced ticket purchase required. For tickets and more information visit www.jazzvox.com or call (206) 963-2430.

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: 23rd Seattle Improvised Music Festival, 8pm, 
For more information and the full line up of performers, visit the Seattle Improvised Music Festival website. (4649 Sunnyside Ave. in Wallingford)

Also, check out these two workshops this afternoon:
SEATTLE DRUM SCHOOL: Billy Kilson Drum Clinic, 1pm. More info at 206-364-8815 or visit the Seattle Drum School website

GALLERY 1412: Improvised Music Workshops, 12pm. More info at the Seattle Improvised Music Festival website

Friday Night Jazz

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early. It will be a heckuva lot cheaper and more fun tonight.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quintet w/Milo Peterson

JAZZ ALLEY: Chris Botti

HIROSHI’S JAZZ AND SUSHI: Hans Bremer Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Kimberly Reason Quartet, Kimberly Reason (vocals), Bill Anschell (piano), Phil Sparks (bass), and Jeremy Jones (drums)
9pm – Backburner, bluegrass and swing

SERAFINA: The Djangomatics

LA SPIGA: Rhythm Suite

GRAZIE: Katie King

If you want to escape the inevitable onslaught of “My Funny Valentine” renditions, be sure to check out the 23rd Seattle Improvised Music Festival this weekend and next. Tonight’s show is at the Chapel Performance Space (4649 Sunnyside Ave. in Wallingford). For more information and the full line up of performers, visit the Seattle Improvised Music Festival website.

Thursday Jazz

JAZZ ALLEY: Chris Botti

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Beth Winter / Dawn Clement Quartet

THE TRIPLE DOOR:
MAINSTAGE: Jessica Williams with special guest Aiko Shimada
MUSICQUARIUM: Concept Trio

NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Cuong Vu Trio
Sets at 7:00 and 9:00pm. Reserved seating is full for both these shows. Any additional seats are available on a first-come first-served basis.

SERAFINA: Graham Banfield, solo guitar

THAIKU: Tad Britton Trio

GALLERY 1412: Emperor Norton’s Cabal; McDowell – Norman

ASTEROID CAFE: Tim Kennedy Trio Jam Session

UW CONCERT: Mallet Head Series: Tom Coller, Marc Seales, Dan Dean
Brechemin Auditorium, UW Campus, 7:30

Wednesday Jazz

Lots of stuff happening tonight:

MEANY THEATER: Cuong Vu Trio with special guest Bill Frisell
University of Washington Campus, 7:30pm

GALLERY 1412: More Zero featuring Chris Stover

JAZZ ALLEY: Chris Botti
All shows are full except Wednesday and Thursday 9:30pm shows. Please call for assistance 206-441-9729.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Rochelle House Quartet

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band featuring Clarence Acox

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – BMG Trio, with Brendan O’Donnell (guitar), Mack Grout (piano), and Greg Larson (trombone)
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

TUTTA BELLA: Michael Gotz

SERAFINA: Passarim, bossa nova

WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends

VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio

Tuesday Jazz

It’s Super Tuesday … some say that has to do with politics but I say it has to do with all the music happening tonight!

JAZZ ALLEY: Chris Botti
All shows are full except Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30pm shows. Please call for assistance 206-441-9729.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jay Thomas Big Band

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Darrius Willrich

NEW ORLEANS: Jet City Fliers

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Hot Java Cool Jazz Combo Showcase!
6:30pm – Eckstein Middle School
7:30pm – Edmonds Woodway HS

SERAFINA: Josh Hickman

GALLERY 1412: Flim Night – first edition

Monday Jazz

Here is a list of what’s happening tonight in Seattle …

JAZZ ALLEY: Jake Shimabukuro

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Vocal Jam with Greta Matassa

THE NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Quintet

SERAFINA: The Piper Olson Duo

LA SPIGA: Ray Baldwin & Sam Chambliss

SEATTLE DRUM SCHOOL: Jim Knapp Orchestra
12510 15th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA, 8:00pm