Monday Jazz

January 14, 2008 / / No Comments

Kind of a quiet night for jazz but it makes the decision easier doesn’t it?

TULA’S: Vocal Jazz Jam with the Darin Clendenin Trio

SUNSET TAVERN:
THOMAS MARRIOTT’S WILLIE NELSON PROJECT and MATT JORGENSEN +451 will be performing music from their new CDs which are being released on Origin Records. Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Mark Taylor (saxophones), Ryan Burns (keyboards), Geoff Harper (bass), Phil Sparks (bass), Matt Jorgensen (drums)

Both groups THE SUNSET TAVERN
5433 Ballard Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107
9:00pm, $6, 21+

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

Sunday Jazz

January 13, 2008 / / No Comments

One, two, you know what to do:

JAZZ ALLEY: guitarist Peter White

TRIPLE DOOR MUSIQUARIUM: Tor Dietrichson & Mambo Cadillac

TUTTA BELLA STONE WAY: Casey MacGill and Blue 4, 5:30pm

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session, 6pm

SERAFINA:
11-1:30am Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis duo
6:30 Michael Owcharuk solo piano

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: 
3-7pm Jazz Police Big Band
8pm Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT: John Holt Radio Rhythm Orchestra w/Pete Leinnonen

MARTINS OFF MADISON: Tim Kennedy, 8pm (1413 14th Ave)

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

Saturday Jazz

January 12, 2008 / / No Comments

It’s only the second Saturday of the year…no slacking off those New Year’s resolutions yet. Get off the couch and go hear some music!

BAKE’S PLACE: Josh Nelson Quintet with Greta Matassa, 8pm
Josh Nelson (piano), Mark Ivester (drums), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Dylan Heaney (saxophone). Josh is a wonderful pianist and arranger from Los Angeles celebrating the release of his new cd Let It Go. He is currently musical director for, and tours with former Seattleite, and national touring singer, Sara Gazarek.
More info at: www.joshnelsonmusic.com and at www.bakesplace.org

JAZZ ALLEY: guitarist Peter White

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Bill Anschell Trio

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Nick Allison Trio featuring Katie Walter
9:30 & 11pm – Pontius Pilots, experimental nu-jazz w/Victor Noriega and Robert Nelson

TUTTA BELLA: Greg Rub, 7pm

SERAFINA: Jazzukha, Michael Gotz (guitar), Farko Dosumov (electric bass), 9pm

GRAZIE: Trish, Hans and Phil, 7:30pm

CHAPEL PERFORMANCE SPACE: Seattle Improvised Music Benefit, 8pm (4649 Sunnyside ave N)

…and while we’re on the subject of Josh Nelson and Sara Gazarek, check out this humorous YouTube clip. That’s Josh at there at the piano (and hopefully you’ve never met a dude like that drummer.)

Friday Jazz

January 11, 2008 / / No Comments

Here is what’s happening tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Josh Nelson Quartet with Greta Matassa. Josh Nelson (piano), Dylan Heaney (sax), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Steve Korn (drums).

JAZZ ALLEY: guitarist Peter White

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Nick AllisonTrio featuring Katie Walter
9pm – Nelda Swiggett Trio

SERAFINA: The Djangomatics, 9pm

GRAZIE: Trish, Hans and Phil, 7:30pm

HIROSHI’S: Monkstone Theocracy: Bill Anschell (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass), Greg Williamson (drums), Jay Thomas (horns), 7:30pm

Also tonight, for you Northenders:
THE REPP: Jason Parker/George Stone Duo.
Join trumpeter Parker and 7-string guitarist Stone for 3 sets of Jazz standards and originals. The Repp in Snohomish (formerly Sebastian’s) is under new management and is becoming a great home for live jazz in the northend.  6:30-10:30pm

Thursday Jazz

January 10, 2008 / / No Comments

JAZZ ALLEY: Peter White

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Ziggurat Quartet

TRIPLE DOOR: Dylan Healey Quartet (Musiquarium), NW Blues Piano Panorama (Mainstage)

THE NEW ORLEANS: The Ham Carson Quintet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Logan Strosahl Quartet
9pm – Dave Anderson Quartet

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 9, 2008 / / No Comments

Lots of great local jazz happening tonight…

NEW ORLEANS: The Legend Band w/Clarence Acox

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Michael Emswiler/John Hansen

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
6pm – Damon Buxton,
8pm – Vocal Jam with Carrie Wicks

VICTORY LOUNGE: Joe Doria Trio

THAIKU: Ron Weinstein Trio

TUTTA BELLA: Tarantellas, 6:30pm

WHISKEY BAR: Eric Verlinde & Friends, 10pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Sara Gazarek

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley welcomes the return of Seattle-native, vocalist Sara Gazarek. Band members include new band members Zach Harmon (drums) and Sam Minaie (bass) as well as Josh Nelson (piano). Set time on Wednesday is 7:30pm. Doors open at 5:30pm Wednesday.

Born and raised in Seattle, she was exposed to a variety of art forms at a very early age. Gazarek attended Roosevelt High School where she fell in love with its award-winning jazz program instantly. Under the influence of jazz educator and trombonist Scott Brown, Gazarek traveled as a soloist with the school’s jazz orchestra to NYC to compete in the nationally acclaimed Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival in 2000. Presented at the Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center, Gazarek was awarded the first ever Ella Fitzgerald Outstanding Vocalist Award.

Championed by some of music’s most celebrated figures, Sara Gazarek has emerged as a strikingly original artist with limitless potential. In follow up to Yours, her widely hailed 2005 debut focusing on American Songbook standards, the 25-year old Gazarek delivers sensational follow-up on her sophomore album Return To You (6/06), seamlessly combining the intimacy of singer/songwriter stylings with the musical and improvisational elements of jazz. Blessed with a gorgeous, translucent voice, excellent pitch and supple sense of time, Gazarek is steeped in the jazz tradition, but is not afraid to embrace the music that moves her generation.

Tuesday Jazz

January 8, 2008 / / No Comments

It’s a good night for vocal jazz…and big  bands…and trios…and jam sessions.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra

JAZZ ALLEY: Sara Gazarek (vocalist)

NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband

TRIPLE DOOR: Mambo Cadillac, Jubillee on the Mainstage, Jake Shaw Trio in the Musiquarium

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Isabella du Graff (vocalist), Dave Peterson (guitar), Clipper Anderson (bass), 7pm

RENTON IKEA: Bill Anschell Trio, Bill Anschell (piano), Jose Martinez (drums), Doug Miller (bass). 5-8pm.

EAST SIDE JAZZ CLUB: Trish, Hans and Phil, (Sherman Clay, 1000 Bellevue way, Bellevue), 7:30pm

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Bebop and Destruction Jam Session

Monday Jazz

January 7, 2008 / / No Comments

Kind of a quiet night for jazz but it makes the decision easier doesn’t it?

TULA’S: Vocal Jam with Greta Matassa

THE SEATTLE DRUM SCHOOL: The Jim Knapp Orchestra plays tonight… make sure and catch this Earshot Golden Ear nominated group. 8pm, $10,  (12510 15th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA)

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

Sunday Jazz

January 6, 2008 / / No Comments

Go out for brunch, lunch, or dinner today and you’re certain to hear some good music:

JAZZ ALLEY: Pearl Django with guest Andreas Oberg

TUTTA BELLA STONE WAY: Casey MacGill and Blue 4, 5:30pm

GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session, 6pm

SERAFINA: Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis duo, 11am, Jerry Frank solo piano, 6:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Reggie Goings/ Hadley Caliman (3-7pm), Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 8pm

NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT: Jay Thomas Big Band

MARTINS OFF MADISON: Tim Kennedy, 8pm (1413 14th Ave)

JAZZ VESPERS-SEATTLE FIRST BAPTIST: Randy Oxford Band, 6pm (1111 Harvard Ave)

BAINBRIDGE COMMONS: Bill Anschell Trio, 4pm (370 Brien Drive, Bainbridge)

Saturday Jazz

January 5, 2008 / / No Comments

OK, if  you stay home tonight, you can’t really call yourself a jazz fan!
Look at all the great stuff happening around town tonight:

JAZZ ALLEY: Pearl Django with guest Andreas Oberg

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Susan Pascal Quartet

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – And How! Quintet Jeff Ellsworth (sax), Harvey Kramer-Hawks (trumpet), Lionel Kramer (drums), Steve Sanders (bass), Ann Merryfield (piano)
9pm – Old Dockton Roots
11pm – Elliott Bay Music Group

TUTTA BELLA: Steve Mason, 7pm

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Quartet with Sue Nixon, 9pm

THIRD PLACE COMMONS: Jim Knapp Orchestra, 7pm (17171 Bothell Way, Lake Forrest Park)

BAKE’S PLACE: Jay Roberts and Don Mock Duo, 8pm

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Sidecar Jazz, 8pm

GRAZIE: Billy Poindexter Quartet, 7:30pm

ARTEMIS CAFE: Nate Omdal Big Band, 10pm (757 Bellevue Ave. E, Seattle)

LA SPIGA: Gail Pettis Trio, 10pm (1429 12th Ave)

HOUSE CONCERT: MAXJAZZ Recording Artist John Proulx
with Seattle’s own fantastic bassist Chuck Kistler 7pm

Nich Anderson is opening up his condo to 30 guests each night for a house concert series that starts tonight with a performance by MaxxJazz recording artist John Proulx. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit http://jazzvox.com.
Says Nich Anderson: I heard John last year for the first time and was amazed by his many talents – an equally great pianist and vocalist, a wonderful scatter, and a great writer of tunes (featured on albums by Nancy Wilson and Mary Stallings). I’m thrilled that John will be the artist to kick-off the series! Check out his debut album “Moon and Sand” on his website(http://www.johnproulx.com>) and visit his myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/johnmproulx)

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.

CD Release Party: Richard Cole’s ‘Shade’

January 2, 2008 / / No Comments

This Friday, January 4th, saxophonist Richard Cole celebrates the release of his new CD, Shade, at Tula’s Jazz Club. Joining Rich will be Bill Anschell (piano), Chuck Deardorf (bass), Gary Hobbs (drums) and Thomas Marriott (trumpet). John Hansen, Dr. Ronald Cole and John Bishop will be sitting in as well. It should be good!

This new release showcases the versatile saxophonist in like-minded and stellar company. With trumpeter Randy Brecker again making an appearance, Shade is instantly compelling. Both rollicking and serene, Shade varies the program, from the fusion-informed “Red Hat” to the modern impressions of “Beautiful Love” and “I Could Write a Book” while showcasing several dynamic originals including the opening track “A Shade for Joe,” a nod to the great Joe Henderson. Shade also features pianists Randy Porter, Marc Seales and John Hansen, bassists Chuck Deardorf, Jeff Johnson, and Chuck Bergeron, drummers Gary Hobbs and John Bishop, among others.

(Click here to listen to sound clips from Shade and also purchase the CD from Origin Records)

SJS: What is the story on putting this recording together?
Richard Cole: Actually the songs were recorded over a period of about seven years! We had one left over from the The Forgotten recording sessions from 2000. That song was “A Shade of Joe.” The next session was in May of 2005. We did a few then with the intention of finishing up soon. Unfortunately I had to table the project because of the death of my parents, and then the opening of an art gallery (Cole Gallery in Edmonds, WA) with my wife, Denise. I was able to get back to it May of 2007. Whew!

How did you decide on this collection of musicians?
The songs themselves recommend certain musical personalities. It’s kind of a deliberate but organic decision making process for me.

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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.

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

Saturday Jazz

December 22, 2007 / / No Comments

Here are a few things happening tonight:

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson Quartet

BAKE’S PLACE: Craig Baker Quartet – A Special Holiday Tribute to the wonderful singers of the late 50’s and early 60’s such as Andy Williams, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby and many others!

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

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Jason Parker Quartet
9pm – Flora McGill

TUTTA BELLA: The Tarantellas

SERAFINA: Voodoo Trio, acoustic blues

BERKSHIRE GRILL: Black Lab Trio

GRAZIE: Michael Powers Group

MIXTURA: Fred Hoadley Trio

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