Seattle Jazz Scene

Greg Williamson, Buddy Catlett and Floyd Standfer with Hiroshi Egashira at Hiroshi’s, June 2006

After 7 1/2 years of presenting jazz every Friday night, tomorrow night (Friday, September 27) will be the final Jazz & Sushi at Hiroshi’s.

Hiroshi’s catering business, Uwajimaya business, and stadium sushi stands have done so well that he has built a larger catering kitchen, which he will move into next month, and he is shutting down his day-to-day restaurant.

Hats off to drummer Greg Williamson for the fine music that he has curated and for Hiroshi’s for presenting a weekly paid jazz gig for hundreds of musicians.

The last night is sure to be a blowout night with many guests sitting in. We recommend arriving early and getting a good seat!

Last Jazz & Sushi Friday Night

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – HIROSHI’S
2501 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle, Washington 98102
(206) 726-4966

JAY THOMAS & FRIENDS
Jay Thomas – horns
John Hansen – piano
Chuck Kistler – bass
Greg Williamson – drums

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Beth Winter’s 60th Birthday Celebration
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: David Grisman Quintet
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

VITO’S: 5:30pm: Casey MacGill; 9:00pm: Jason Parker Quartet
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm

BARCA: Adam Kessler / Phil Sparks Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Pearl Django
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HOTEL MURANO: Kareem Kandi
1320 Broadway, Tacoma, 8:30pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Gems
2202 N 45th St, Seattle, 206-992-1120, 8:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Twang Royale
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

BLUE MOON: Blue Moon session w/ Dave Abramson
712 NE 45th St, Seattle, 206-675-9116

LUCID: Davy Nefos Jam
Lucid Jazz Lounge, 5241 University Ave NE, Seattle,206-402-3042

TRIPLE DOOR: Billy Cobham
216 Union Street, Seattle, 206-838-4333, 7:00 & 9:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Meklit Hadero
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Vocal Showcase
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

SHIP CANAL: Jay Thomas Jam Session
3218 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, 206-588-8885, 7:30pm

NEW ORLEANS: The Legacy Band with Clarence Acox
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Future Jazz Heads
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

VITO’S: The Tarantellas
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 6:00pm

NAKED CITY BREWERY: Shawn Mickelson Quintet
8564 Greenwood Ave, Seattle, 7:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Rippin Chicken
2202 N 45th St, (206) 992-1120, 10:00pm

THE PINK DOOR: Casey MacGill Trio
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 8:00pm

AUGUSTUS: Michael Owcharuk & Nate Omdal
3601 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, 9:00pm

Gail Pettis and Anton Schwartz performing at a Seattle loft concert. Photo by Jim Levitt

Vocalist Gail Pettis is heading to the Bay Area this weekend to perform two house concerts with former-Bay Area, now-Seattle resident, saxophonist Anton Schwartz.

If you happen to be the Bay Area this weekend check out the show. If have friends down there, please get out the word.

Friday, September 27, 8pm
Studio Pink House
14577 Big Basin Way (2nd floor), Saratoga

Saturday, September 28, 8pm
Loft Concert (Oakland)
3240 Peralta Street, unit #2
Oakland, California 94608

Both shows feature Gail Pettis (vocals), Anton Schwartz (sax), Adam Shulman (piano) and John Wiitala (bass).

Schartz continues to host house concerts in Seattle. For a complete list, click here.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Music Works Big Band
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Phronesis
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Boxley’s 4th Anniversary Bash
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

OWL ‘N THISTLE: Jam w/ Eric Verlinde
808 Post Ave, 206-621-7777, 10:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff Trio
2202 N 45th St, (206) 992-1120, 10:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Blues To Do Presents: Seth Freeman
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

THE PINK DOOR: Casey MacGill Trio
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 8:00pm

BROADWAY PERFORMANCE HALL: Ted Brancato & Friends Quintet
1625 Broadway, Seattle, 7:30pm
Ted Brancato returns to his roots in Seattle with a concert at the Broadway Performance Hall, featuring Ted on piano, Matt Langley on saxophone, Chuck Deardorf on bass, Mark Ivester on drums, and Jeff Busch on percussion.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Cascadia Big Band
2214 Second Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Bad Luck / The Christian Pincock Group
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

WHITE RABBIT: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
513 N 36th St Suite E, Seattle, 9:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Christian Henriksen Project
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Synthesis
216 Union Street, Seattle, 206-838-4333, 8:00pm

EL GAUCHO: Paul Richardson
2505 1st Ave, 6:00pm

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Primo Kim
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734, 6:00pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Michael Gotz / Keith Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE Bellevue, 425-454-2776, 6:00pm

COASTAL KITCHEN: Josh Clifford Trio
426 15th Ave E, Seattle, 206-322-1145, 9:30pm

John Coltrane’s birthday is actually Monday, but tonight we are celebrating his music at Tula’s Jazz Club.

The John Coltrane Birthday Celebration will feature Alexey Nikolaev (saxophone), Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Eric Verlinde (piano), Phil Sparks (bass) and Matt Jorgensen (drums). The group will perform Coltrane’s music from his extensive, yet relatively short career (he died at age 40).

The late set will also feature some special guests.

SATURDAY, SEPT 21
JOHN COLTRANE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB2214 Second Avenue
Seattle
(206) 443-4221
Music starts at 7:30pm

All rejoice … jazz coverage has returned (momentarily) to The Seattle Times. From their blog post today:

There was a time, decades ago, when every city in America boasted a ‘hot jazz society” — Seattle still has one devoted to early traditional jazz — in which aficionados gathered, usually monthly, to pore over new records or present concerts for their members.

In Bellevue, a good old-fashioned jazz society still exists. It’s called the Eastside Jazz Club and it’s run by the estimable South African swing drummer Lioniel Kramer and his wife, Cooksie, a pianist, who present monthly concerts by local musicians with an almost quaint air of devotion.

Every year, the club presents an “extravaganza” featuring local musicians. On Saturday, the ninth extravaganza features vibraphonist Susan Pascal and vocalist Stephanie Porter.

Read the entire post here.

The Eastside Jazz Club presents their annual Jazz Extravaganza Saturday at 7:30 at the Bellevue Courtyard by Marriott.

Saturday, September 21
Marriott Courtyard Hotel
11010 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue
$15-$20
(425-828-9104 or  www.brownpapertickets.com).

PANAMA HOTEL: Steve Griggs w/ Jay Thomas, Susan Pascal, Milo Petersen, Phil Sparks
605 1/2 S Main St Seattle, (206) 223-9242, 2:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: John Coltrane Birthday Celebration with Alexey Nikolaev, Thomas Marriott, Eric Verline, Phil Sparks and Matt Jorgensen
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

EASTSIDE JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA: Stephanie Porter, Susan Pascal’s Brazil Project, Murl Allen Sanders
Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 11010 NE 8th, Bellevue, 425-828-9104, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: Bernie Jacobs Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Eliane Elias
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Quartet with Sue Nixon
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Thelxie Eaves w/ Michael Berman, Pavel Shepp
11425 Rainier Ave S, 206-772-6891, 7:00pm

GRAZIE: Smoke & Honey
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Satin Chaps + Lushy
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

SORRENTO HOTEL: Kelley Johnson
900 Madison St, Seattle, 206-622-6400, 8:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Joe Manis Trio with George Colligan and Todd Strait
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Eliane Elias
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

HIROSHI’S: Milo Peterson Quartet
2501 Eastlake Ave E, 726-4966

LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio
6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+

SERAFINA: Ed Weber, Jeff Johnson and Jack Klitzman
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9pm

VITO’S: Jovino Santos Neto
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

SHIP CANAL GRILL: Bukowski All Stars Rock& Blues Band
3218 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, 206-588-8885, 8:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Jay Thomas Neo-Boogaloo Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Thelxie Eaves Trio
11425 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 206-772-6891, 7:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: A to Z/ The Trace Generations Big Band/ 40 X 40
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00PM

EGAN’S BALLARD JAZZ HOUSE:
7pm – Singer/Pianist Victor Janusz
9pm – Jose Gonzales Trio
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

GRAZIE: call for band
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

For friends of Jazz Northwest, and Northwest Jazz:

We’re again helping the Virginia V Foundation put on a jazz cruise in the spirit of the fun-filled Seattle Jazz Society jazz cruises of the 60s & 70. One of the great hits from that era was Herbie Hancock’s “Cantaloupe Island” – so we decided the live music this time around should be by Jay Thomas and The Cantaloupes, who specialize in neo-boogaloo!

This Full Moon Jazz Cruise is this Thursday, September 19, 2013. Boarding begins at 6:30 PM at South Lake Union Park, sailing is at 7 PM (late comers will not be seated!). We’ll be on Lake Union and Lake Washington for the full moon rising! “Heavy appetizers” are included and a cash bar will be available. Proceeds benefit the Virginia V Foundation which keeps this historic 91 year old vessel alive and steaming around the lakes and Puget Sound.

It’s a quintessential Seattle event. The Virginia V is the last of the fabled “Mosquito Fleet” that carried passengers around the Sound before today’s car ferry system. We hope you can pass the word along to others you know who will be interested in a great party on the water with live music. Feel free to forward this email.

more info:

virginiav.org/events
jaythomasjazz.com

Virginia V cruise with Jay Thomas and the Cantaloupes
Virginia V, South Lake Union Park, 6:30pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Fred Hoadley’s Sonando
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Eliane Elias
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

VITO’S: 5:30pm: Casey MacGill; 9:00pm: Rik Wright
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm

BARCA: Adam Kessler / Phil Sparks Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Randy Halberstadt Duo
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

HOTEL MURANO: Kareem Kandi
1320 Broadway, Tacoma, 8:30pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Evan Flory-Barnes
2202 N 45th St, Seattle, 206-992-1120, 8:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Veveritse Brass Band/ Orkestar Zirkonium
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Thomas Marriott’s Urban Folklore (with Bull-Horns Sextet opening)
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm
Click here to read our preview

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Lonnie Mardis and the SCCC Big Band
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Jacqui Naylor
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

SHIP CANAL: Jay Thomas Jam Session
3218 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, 206-588-8885, 7:30pm

NEW ORLEANS: The Legacy Band with Clarence Acox
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

BOXLEY’S: Future Jazz Heads
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Burns/Harper/Gibson/Goodhew
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 8:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Unsinkable Heavies
2202 N 45th St, (206) 992-1120, 10:00pm

THE PINK DOOR: Casey MacGill Trio
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 8:00pm

AUGUSTUS: Michael Owcharuk & Nate Omdal
3601 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, 9:00pm

Thomas Marriott (trumpet) with pianist Orrin Evans at the 2011 Earshot Jazz Festival. Photo by Jim Levitt.

Trumpeter Thomas Marriott unveils his first extended work for quartet with the Orrin Evans Trio on Wednesday, September 18 piece, entitled “Urban Folklore,” tells the stories of modern-day life that many of us share and live on a daily basis. Joining the seven-time Golden Ear Award-winning trumpeter are pianist and frequent collaborator Orrin Evans, Eric Revis (the longstanding bass player with the Branford Marsalis Quartet) and drummer Donald Edwards. The following day, Marriott and company will head into the studio to record.

“This is something I have been working on for nearly five years, off and on” says Marriott. “Many times the things that tie us together are the frustrations, fears, hopes and joys we all have in common. We tell each other our personal stories so that we don’t feel alone in our sadness, or so we might share our happiness. ‘Urban Folklore’ is a musical collection of these stories and feelings that unite us as a modern society.”

Opening for the quartet will be the Bull-Horns Sextet comprised mainly of students from Roosevelt High School. The band, led by trumpeters John Otten and Noah Halpern, features Luke Woodle on drums, pianist Gus Carnes, saxophonist Jory Tindal, and Will Langlie-Miletic on bass.

Tickets for the show are $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door and are available online at strangertickets.com. The Royal Room is located at 5000 Rainier Avenue South in Seattle. Music starts at 8:00 PM and is an all-ages venue with full-bar and kitchen.

Congrats to pianist Dan Kramlich and his wife Kristen on the birth of their first child!

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jim Knapp Orchestra
2214 Second Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm

WHITE RABBIT: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
513 N 36th St Suite E, Seattle, 9:30pm

BOXLEY’S: CHK Workshop
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm

TRIPLE DOOR MUSICQUARIUM: Synthesis
216 Union Street, Seattle, 206-838-4333, 8:00pm

EL GAUCHO: Paul Richardson
2505 1st Ave, 6:00pm

EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Primo Kim
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734, 6:00pm

MR. VILLA: Fugitives Trio w/ Annie Eastwood, Kimball Conant, Larry Hill
8064 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, 7:00pm

BAKE’S PLACE: Michael Gotz / Keith Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE Bellevue, 425-454-2776, 6:00pm

COASTAL KITCHEN: Josh Clifford Trio
426 15th Ave E, Seattle, 206-322-1145, 9:30pm

PANAMA HOTEL: Steve Griggs w/ Jay Thomas, Susan Pascal, Milo Petersen, Phil Sparks
605 1/2 S Main St Seattle, (206) 223-9242, 2:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

BOXLEY’S: North Bend Jazz Walk
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Earl Klugh
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm

SERAFINA: John Sanders & Sue Nixon
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

LAKESIDE BISTRO: Stephanie Porter’s Party of Four
11425 Rainier Ave S, 206-772-6891, 7:00pm

THE ROYAL ROOM: A Magical Evening of Disney Music
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, (206) 906-9920, 8:00pm
from Earshot Jazz: Composer and saxophonist Jacob Zimmerman conducts local musicians through an array of classic songs from the world of Disney, at the Royal Room, Saturday, September 14, 7pm and 9:30pm (21+). Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Memorable songs from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, The Lion King and Toy Story comprise the evening’s program. Vocalists Robin Holcomb, Rachel DeShon, Jimmie Herrod, Katie Jacobson and Michael Stegner feature in front of an 8-piece orchestra, including Logan Heine (alto saxophone), Steve Treseler (clarinet/tenor saxophone), Christian Pincock (trombone), Ray Larsen (trumpet), Olivia Cacchione (harp), Wayne Horvitz (piano/organ), Abbey Blackwell (bass) and Chris Icasiano (drums). Follow-the-bouncing-ball sing-alongs close each show. More at theroyalroomseattle.com.

GRAZIE: Edward Paul Trio
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

VITO’S: 60 Year Anniversary
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

SORRENTO HOTEL: Kelley Johnson
900 Madison St, Seattle,  206-622-6400, 8:00pm