The music of Horace Silver at Tula’s this Friday

This Friday, September 4, Tula’s Jazz Club and Hudson Whiskey present the Music of Horace Silver with an all-star group featuring Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Cory Weeds (saxophone), Miles Black (piano), Michael Glynn (bass) and Julian MacDonough (drums) Tula’s Jazz Club will be featuring a special edition, one time only, barrel-aged cocktail made from Hudson Whiskey, mixed […]

Kareem Kandi Announces New Tacoma Jazz Non-Profit

via Earshot Jazz Saxophonist, composer, and instructor Kareem Kandi is pleased to announce the launch of the Tacoma Jazz Association, a new non-profit based in the Tacoma area. With assistance from the Boxley Music Fund, run by Danny Kolke, the association will, among other programs, present a series of house concerts and workshops, provide educational […]

Photos: Steve Wilson Quintet at Tula’s

Photos by Jim Levitt The Steve Wilson Quintet featuring Steve Wilson (saxophone), Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Marc Seales (piano), Michael Glynn (bass) and Matt Jorgensen (drums) performing at Tula’s Jazz Club on Friday, July 17. The group will be back at Tula’s tonight, Saturday, July 18 starting at 7:30pm. Reservations: 206-443-4221.

Saturday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Steve Wilson Quintet with Thomas Marriott, Marc Seales, Michael Glynn and Matt Jorgensen 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: John Mayall 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm SERAFINA: Sue Nixon Jazz Quartet 2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm BOXLEY’S: North Bend Block Party 101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, […]

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Steve Wilson Quintet with Thomas Marriott, Marc Seales, Michael Glynn and Matt Jorgensen 2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: John Mayall 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio 6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+ BOXLEY’S: Greg Williamson Quartet 101 West North Bend Way, […]

Steve Wilson at Tula’s – July 17-18

Tula’s Jazz Club is proud to announce that they will be presenting New York saxophonist Steve Wilson two nights, Friday – Saturday, July 17-18. Make your reservations now to hear this group in the intimate setting at Tula’s Jazz Club (Reservations: 206-443-4221). Joining Wilson will be an all-start Northwest group featuring Thomas Marriott (trumpet) , […]

Earshot Jazz previews The Ballard Jazz Festival

Ballard Jazz Festival May 6-9 Various venues View Ballard Jazz Festival Website | Buy Tickets Thirteen is a lucky number for local jazz fans: The 13th annual Ballard Jazz Festival is just around the corner. Hitting on multiple stages from May 6-9, Seattle’s uniquely homegrown jazz fest has developed into an eagerly anticipated annual event that […]

Photos: Spike Wilner Trio at Tula’s Jazz Club

Photos by Jim Levitt The Spike Wilner Trio performs at Tula’s Jazz Club in Seattle. Pianist Spike Wilner runs two New York jazz clubs, Small’s and Mezzrow.Spike Wilner, piano;Michael Glynn, bass;Matt Jorgensen, drums (and Thomas Marriott, trumpet, joins at the end of the set)

Saturday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Thomas Marriott Quartet 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: Sergio Mendes 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm SERAFINA: Shawn Mickelson Duo 2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm BOXLEY’S: Milo Petersen & Steve Griggs Quartet 101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm VITO’S: 6:00pm: Jerry Zimmerman; 9:00pm: Prom […]

Ballard Jazz Festival tickets on sale

Tickets to the 2015 Ballard Jazz Festival are now on sale. The festival runs May 6-9, 2015, with six events packed over four nights. The festival kicks off Wednesday with 2 nights of themed events at Ballard Avenue’s Conor Byrne Pub – the BROTHERHOOD OF THE DRUM, featuring four bands led by acclaimed drummers such […]

Jason Parker Quartet’s “Homegrown”– CD Release Party March 23rd

“Homegrown,” the new CD from the Jason Parker Quartet, is a celebration of contemporary Seattle jazz. The recording features original compositions from some of the area’s top artists and reflects the depth of riches in the Seattle jazz community. The release party for “Homegrown,” is scheduled for Monday, March 23rd at Tula’s. Music starts at 7:30pm. […]

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Dave Peck Trio 2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers featuring Sweet Pea Atkinson 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm LATONA PUB: Thomas Marriott / Phil Sparks / Matt Jorgensen (and the premier of Thomas’ video The Tale of Debauchery) 6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – […]

Friday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Thomas Marriott Quintet 2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm LATONA PUB: Phil Sparks Trio 6423 Latona Avenue NE, 5:00 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+ BOXLEY’S: Ham Carson Quartet 101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm NORTH […]

This Sunday on Jazz Northwest

This week’s Jazz Northwest features several new releases as well as news of upcoming jazz events including a Celebration of Life for the late Buddy Catlett (at Jazz Alley Monday night), and Roosevelt Jazz Band’s annual performance of the Ellington-Strayhorn Jazz Nutcracker (next weekend at RHS). Among the new releases on this program are The […]

Photos: Anton Schwartz at Tula’s during the Earshot Jazz Festival

Photos by Jim Levitt The Anton Schwartz Quintet appeared at Tula’s,  performing the music from Anton’s most recent recording, “Flash Mob.” The band for this Earshot Jazz Festival two-night stand included Anton Schwartz on saxophone, Thomas Marriott on trumpet, Jon Hamar on bass, George Colligan (up from Portland) on piano, and Lorca Hart (up from […]

Saturday Jazz

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: Taj Mahal Trio 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm BRASS TACKS: Thomas Marriott Trio 6031 Airport Way S, Seattle, 206-397-3821, 8:00pm SERAFINA: Don Hopwood and By The Way 2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm BOXLEY’S: Leah Stillwell Quartet 101 West […]

Friday Jazz

EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL Town Hall Seattle, 8pm Pharoah Sanders Quartet With his unmistakable questing, yearning tone, this legendary saxophonist has pursued a master plan through the major turns in jazz history of the last 50 years. His early classic recordings with John Coltrane, and then under his own leadership, explosively liberated jazz form and expectations, […]

Anton Schwartz this weekend at Tula’s

Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 8 Tula’s Restaurant & Jazz Club, 7:30pm Anton Schwartz Quintet $16 general; $14 members & seniors; $8 students & veterans Reservations at 206-443-4221 or [email protected] Anton Schwartz creates brainy jazz that also thrills with “upbeat vibe, strong melodies, and unflagging sense of swing” (Jazziz). No less a master than […]

Jazz Northwest features new releases by NW artists and Earshot Jazz Festival performers on November 2

The Earshot Jazz Festival continues through November 11 in Seattle including a great variety of resident and touring artists in various locations. Jazz Northwest will sample music by some of these artists, including several who have new releases just coming out and also one of the signature events, Pharoah Sanders (pictured) who plays November 7 […]