Review: Jeff Johnson, Suitcase

from All About Jazz: Bassist Jeff Johnson traveled the United States from the 1970s until 1990. He followed the work during his time of transience, and played an array of styles, from R&B to country, from blues to pop, and jazz. Then he put his suitcase down in Seattle and evolved into something of a […]

Review: Eastside Jazz Club / Owl ‘n Thistle

ON THE SCENE WITH HOWARD LONDNER Tom Marriott and Friends Tom Marriott – trumpet Mark Taylor – alto sax Eric Verlinde – electric piano Phil Sparks – double bass Greg Williamson – drums Eastside Jazz Club Marriott Hotel, Bellevue January 15, 2013 Started the night listening to this all-star quintet. As usual Phil Sparks was […]

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: 5:00: Ryan Burns / Mark Taylor; 7:30pm: Stephanie Porter Quartet 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm HIROSHI’S: Jazz and Sushi 2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966 LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio 6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, […]

Celebrate the End of the World tonight at Tula’s

We all know that this Friday, December 21, 2012 (the last day on the Mayan Calendar), is sure to be the last day on Earth for all mankind … so what better way to end all existence than to join drummer Matt Jorgensen at Tula’s Jazz Club for a stellar night of music. Jorgensen will […]

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: 5:00: Ryan Burns / Mark Taylor; 7:30pm: Kelley Johnson Quartet 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon featuring Thomas Marriott 114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm JAZZ ALLEY: The Family Stone 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm HIROSHI’S: Jazz and Sushi 2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966 LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks […]

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: 5:00: Ryan Burns / Mark Taylor; 7:30pm: Greta Matassa Quartet 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon featuring Thomas Marriott 114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm LOCOL: Chad McCullough, Clark Sommers, Matt Jorgensen 7902 35th St. SW, Seattle, 10:00pm, No Cover EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: 7pm – Nick Allison and Carrie […]

Human Spirit heading back East, preview in the New York Times

Human Spirt (Thomas Marriott, Mark Taylor and Matt Jorgensen) are headed back east next week for a couple of shows in Philadelphia and New York. November 14 – Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia, PA 1421 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA (215) 568-3131, 7:00pm November 15 – Smalls Jazz Club, New York, NY 183 West 10th Street New […]

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Thomas Marriott Quartet 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon featuring Mark Taylor 114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm JAZZ ALLEY: Average White Band 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm BOXLEY’S: Dan Kramlich Grunge Trio 101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm HIROSHI’S: Jazz and Sushi 2501 […]

Wednesday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL: ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL AT BENAROYA HALL, 7:30PM Vijay Iyer Trio Cuong Vu’s Triggerfish Pianist Vijay Iyer, “the most daringly original jazz artist of this generation” (Chicago Tribune), recently became the first musician in 60 years to head five categories in a Down Beat critics poll. He joins bassist Stephan Crump […]

Photos: Human Spirit and Bettye LaVette

Last night at the Earshot Jazz Festival. Photos by Daniel Sheehan, EyeShotJazz.com Trumpeter Thomas Marriott, saxophonist Mark Taylor and drummer Matt Jorgensen joined pianist Orrin Evans (Bobby Watson’s former pianist) and bassist Essiet Essiet (Art Blakey’s last bassist) under the Human Spirit banner for two nights of sold-out performances at the 2011 Earshot Jazz Festival. […]

Tuesday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL: TRIPLE DOOR, 7:30PM Bettye LaVette The R&B vocal legend celebrates her 50-year career with a triumphant, mesmerizing release, Thankful n’ Thoughtful, as well as her no-holds-barred autobiography, A Woman Like Me. Signed copies will be on sale. $28 general/$26 Earshot members & seniors/$14 students TULA’S JAZZ CLUB, 7:30PM Human Spirit Longtime bandleaders […]

Earshot Jazz Festival: Think global, book local

from The Seattle Times: Most major American jazz presenters outside New York City fill their festivals with out-of-town talent, leaving local players to grumble over crumbs. By contrast, the Earshot Jazz Festival’s animating principle can be summed up as: Think global and book local. Running Oct. 12-Nov. 4, Earshot’s 24th edition features 52 concerts at […]

Human Spirit prepares for West Coast Tour / Orrin Evans and Essiet Essiet in Seattle available for lessons

This weekend finds the members of Human Spirit scattered across the globe.  Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Mark Taylor (saxophone), along with John Bishop (filling in for Matt Jorgensen on drums) are  performing this weekend in Chicago at Andy’s Jazz Club. Jorgensen is currently in Germany on tour with Chamber 3, another project he is involved with […]

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: 5:00pm: Mark Taylor / Ryan Burns Duo 7:30pm: Stephanie Porter Quartet 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221 NEW ORLEANS: Tribute to Gaye Anderson: Flexicon featuring Thomas Marriott 114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm JAZZ ALLEY: Boney James 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm BOXLEY’S: Chris Clark and Bob Hammer Trio 101 West North […]

Saturday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: John Coltrane Birthday Celebration featuring Rob Davis, Mark Taylor, John Hansen, Phil Sparks and Matt Jorgensen 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: Jeff Lorber Superband featuring Brian Bromberg, Everette Harp and Gary Novak 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm LAKESIDE BISTRO: Stephanie Porter 11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891 SORRENTO HOTEL: […]

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: 5:00pm: Mark Taylor / Ryan Burns Duo 7:30pm: Wellstone Conspiracy with Brent Jensen, Bill Anschell, Jeff Johnson and John Bishop 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221 NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon featuring Thomas Marriott 114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm JAZZ ALLEY: Pat Metheny Unity Band feat. Ben Williams, Chris Potter and Antonio Sanchez 2033 6th […]

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: 5:00pm: Mark Taylor / Ryan Burns Duo 7:30pm: Jay Thomas Quartet 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221 NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon featuring Thomas Marriott 114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm JAZZ ALLEY: Bela Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm BOXLEY’S: Ed Littlefield Trio 101 West North Bend Way, […]

Sept 22: John Coltrane Birthday Celebration

Drummer Matt Jorgensen will lead a group on Saturday, September 22, celebrating the music of John Coltrane (Coltrane’s birthday is the following day, September 23rd). The group will feature saxophonists Rob Davis and Mark Taylor, pianist John Hansen, bassist Phil Sparks and Jorgensen on drums. The show will be a reunion of sorts. Davis and […]

Saturday Jazz

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE: Seattle Jazz Scene presents Human Spirit Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Mark Taylor (sax), Matt Jorgensen (drums), George Colligan (organ) one show starting at 7:00pm 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621 TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Seattle Teen Music (2-5pm); Greta Matassa Quintet (7:30pm) 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: Karrin Allyson 2033 […]