The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents legendary blues man Dr. John for six nights. Band members include John Fohl (guitar), David Barard (bass) and Herman Ernest III (drums). Set times Tuesday and Wednesday are at 7:30pm, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm and Sunday at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6pm Tuesday and 5:30pm Wednesday – Sunday
March 11-16, 2008
Jazz Alley
2033 6th Avenue
Seattle WA 98121
phone 206.441.9729
OA2 Records presents a double-bill of music on Tuesday, March 11 at The Seattle Drum School featuring music from Daniel Barry‘s new CD, “Walk All Ways,” and The Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra and their recent CD, “Meeting Of The Waters.”
Sculpting a new acoustic sound that defies categorization while voicing universal sonorities, Daniel Barry creates a fluid blend of chamber music and improvised shapes for the 21st century. “Walk All Ways” interweaves Western Classical music traditions with the sensuous rhythmic vitality of the Caribbean and South America, adding the spirit of free-blowing jazz to create a distinct, original all-encompassing world vision expressed through the pure language of sound.
SWOJO shows off their musical muscle in this set of original tracks recorded live in concert. Performing the music of Hazel Leach, Jill Townsend and their musical director, Dr. Daniel Barry, “Meeting of the Waters” exhibits the power, energy and spirit of the 7-year old group’s live performances. SWOJO’s distinctive sound blends the dynamic and the artful, the bold and the sensitive, exploring the jazz mainstream and all manner of Latin music.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
THE SEATTLE DRUM SCHOOL
12510 15th Ave NE, Seattle, 7:30pm
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, March 22, 2008
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (must have a scheduled appointment)
Qliance Clinic
509 Olive Way #1607, Seattle, WA 98101
MusiCares, in partnership with Qliance, a Seattle based monthly-fee primary care clinic, presents a limited opportunity to receive a free basic health assessment. This basic health assessment includes glucose, blood pressure, BMI and cholesterol tests. Hepatitis C+ and HIV screenings will also be provided. Following the testing, a primary care specialist will meet confidentially with each participant to discuss basic health concerns, family/individual medical history and test results. Participants will receive a packet regarding Qliance information, their Health Assessment Overview Documents and supplementary materials given by the provider in relation to their health discussions. They will also receive a coupon for $30 off the registration fee should they decide to join Qliance.
IMPORTANT: For accurate results you must be fasting for 8-12 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. This means no food. Water is encouraged; tea and black coffee are also ok as long as there is nothing in them. Testing can be conducted otherwise, but will not be as accurate or a reliable source of information.
Assessments will be provided free of charge to pre-screened, pre-approved music professionals, upon establishing eligibility. Appointments will be assigned in 30 minute increments, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Space is limited. RSVP today!
Contact MusiCares at 800-687-4227 (toll-free) to schedule an appointment.
Set your clock ahead or else you’ll be an hour late for Sunday’s music.
JAZZ ALLEY: Spyro Gyra
THE TRIPLE DOOR: Sunday Night Salsa: Rhythm Syndicate
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB:
3:00 – 7:00pm: Jazz Police
8:00pm: Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra
TUTTA BELLA (Wallingford): Casey MacGill and Blue 4
SERAFINA: Jazz Brunch with the Conlin Roser/Cynthia Mullis Duo (11:00am – 1:30pm); Ann reynolds/Tobi Stone Duo(6:30 – 9:00pm)
GRAZIE: Reuel Lubag Jam Session
LA SPIGA: Marco de Carvalho
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
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
From Paul de Barros’ Friday Column in The Seattle Times:
Jazz has historically flourished in cities that sanctioned and profited from vice and crime.
In Kansas City, during the 1920s and ’30s, jazz flowered under the powerful boss, Mayor Tom Pendergast, nurturing such giants as Count Basie, Joe Turner and Lester Young, to name just a few. (Later, Seattle’s Jackson Street era was a similar, if less important scene.)
During this period, 30 cabarets and ballrooms flourished within walking distance of the corner of 12th and The Paseo, a grand boulevard one block from Vine, made more famous by the lyrics of the 1959 blues/rock song “Kansas City.”
A couple of shows this weekend at Bake’s Place that singer fans won’t want to miss.
Friday, March 7 – Doug Acosta Quartet ~ with Darin Clendenin, piano; Jon Hamar, bass and Ken French, drums
Dinner at 7:00pm, Show at 8:00pm
Saturday, March 8 – Greta Matassa Quartet ~ with Darin Clendenin, piano; Larry Holloway, bass and Jose Martinez, drums
Dinner at 7:00pm, Show at 8:00pm
BAKE’S PLACE
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
Reservations: 425-391-3335
http://bakesplace.org
photo by Steve Robinson
NEA Jazz Master Hank Jones and Roberta Gambarini, the singer he calls “the best I’ve heard since Ella Fitzgerald”, are featured on Jazz Northwest on Sunday March 9 at 1 pm Pacific Time on 88.5, KPLU. Their recent performance at Dimitrou’s Jazz Alley was recorded especially for Jazz Northwest. Joining Hank Jones and Roberta Gambarini in this performance are Neil Swainson on bass, and Willie Jones III on drums.
Hank Jones will celebrate his 90th birthday this year and has had many honors come his way including the highest honor in Jazz, the NEA Jazz Masters Award bestowed on Mr.Jones in 1989. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) honored him with the Jazz Living Legend Award in 2003. In a career spanning six decades he has recorded over 60 albums as a leader and participated in hundreds of others with dozens of jazz legends including Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald, to name a few.
Roberta Gambarini was born in a music-loving family in Torino, Italy and began her professional singing career in Europe. She moved to the US in 1998 where her extraordinary talent was first noted by musicians she performed with including the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band. The DownBeat Critics’ Poll in 2007 named her No.1 talent deserving wider recognition. She has developed a world-wide following and has appeared at most of the world’s great jazz festivals and concert halls.
Roberta Gambarini and Hank Jones first performed together at The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival a few years ago and immediately established a mutual admiration society. Their duo CD “You Are There” has recently been issued and they have been recording for a second CD with trio.
Dimitirou’s Jazz Alley is one of the world’s great jazz clubs. It provided a perfect setting for our recording, with a Steinway concert grand, great house sound and an attentive, appreciative capacity audience. This program will also be available as a podcast from kplu.org after the airdate.
Listen to the Audio Preview below.
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
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
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
From The Seattle Times:
The Bellevue Downtown Association has announced a major new jazz festival for this spring, culminating at the Meydenbauer Center Memorial Day Weekend with saxophonist Branford Marsalis performing May 23 and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra on May 24.
The festival will stretch for nearly two months in April and May, as on the six Wednesday nights leading up to Memorial Day Weekend, local artists will perform in a variety of Bellevue locales: Jovino Santos Neto (Bellevue Arts Museum, April 9); Gail Pettis (Bellevue Arts Museum, April 16); Pearl Django (Bellevue Arts Museum, April 23); Thomas Marriott (Bellevue City Hall, April 30); Ben Thomas (Key Center, May 7); and Greta Matassa (Civica Office Commons, May 14).
Bellevue hosted a jazz festival featuring Northwest performers exclusively from 1978 to 1993.
The new festival is being booked by Bill Royston, the force behind the highly successful Portland Jazz Festival.
Tickets are not yet available but information can be found at www.bellevuejazz.com.
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
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
Drummer and composer Brad Gibson will present an afternoon of original works for his Senior Recital inspired by Bebop, Classical, and R & B. The concert will take place on Sunday, March 2nd at 2:00pm.
Joining Brad will be Chris Symer (bass), Ty Bailie (Hammond Organ), and fellow Cornish students, Clark Gibson (reeds), Eli Clark (trombone), and Mack Grout (piano).
SUNDAY, MARCH 2 – PONCHO CONCERT HALL
Cornish College of the Arts
710 E. Roy, Seattle
2:00pm
Free Admission, open to all.
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
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
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