Ballard Jazz Festival 2012 showcases regional, national talent
from The Seattle Times:
Jazz has always relied on the commitment of grass-roots activist-musicians. It would be hard to find two more committed souls in that department than drummers Matt Jorgensen and John Bishop who, with their feisty record label, Origin, produce the Ballard Jazz Festival, which opens Wednesday.
Fittingly, one of this year’s headliners is an activist-musician himself, the dynamic Philadelphia pianist Orrin Evans. Though Evans is a New York journeyman, he lives in Philly, where he nurtures the scene with such projects as the Captain Black Big Band, a group Down Beat magazine critics recently called a “rising star.”
“I try to be present,” said the pianist on the phone, as he drove from Philadelphia to a Manhattan gig, earlier this week. “I bring things back, from wherever I go, whether it’s New York or Japan, to keep adding to the scene.”
With Evans, as with Seattle jazzers, local pride runs deep. In talking about influences, he’s as likely to mention Philadelphia keyboard legends Trudy Pitts and Shirley Scott as Kenny Barron or Ralph Bowen, the teachers he encountered at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts.
Evans is also passionate about the African-American roots of jazz — he came up in the black church — which you can hear in his soulful swing and knotty, percussive attack, qualities that have earned him slots with Bobby Watson, Sean Jones, Branford Marsalis, Nicholas Payton and the Mingus Big Band.
Continue reading at The Seattle Times.
Friday Jazz
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Thomas Marriott Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
CMA GALLERY: Middle School & High School Jam Session
4501 Interlake Ave N #9, 206-354-4985, 6:30pm
NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: McCoy Tyner with Special Guest Saxophonist Gary Bartz
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, 21+
LAKESIDE BISTRO: Jacqueline Tabor w/ Bill Anschell
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891
BOXLEY’S: Milo Peterson Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
LUCID: The Kareem Kandi Band
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
SCOTCH AND VINE: Scott Lindenmuth
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm
VITO’S: Rat City Brass Band
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm
NORTH CITY BISTRO: Sandy Carbary & Tim Lerch Duo
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Tap Jam! – hosted by Jessie Sawyers!
9pm – Tim Carey (bass), with Eric Verlinde (piano), Jeff Busch (drums), Brendan O’Donnell (guitar) and Tarik Abouzied (percussion)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
THE ROYAL ROOM: Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet and Painting the Town Red: The Music of Billie Holiday
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 9:30pm
Live blogging the Earshot Golden Ear Awards
Jay Thomas’ Quintet is on stage now … We’ll be posting photos and winners soon …
NW RECORDING OF THE YEAR: Bill Anschell, Figments
NW ACOUSTIC ENSEMBLE: Jovino Santos Neto
NW ALTERNATIVE GROUP: Andy Clausen’s Wishbone Ensemble
NW INSTRUMENTALIST: Bill Anschell
NW CONCERT OF THE YEAR: Royal Room opening, Sunday, December 18
EMERGING ARTIST: Sam Boshnack
NW VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Jacqueline Tabor
SEATTLE JAZZ HALL OF FAME:
Jeff Johnson
Jovino Santos Neto
Overton Berry
Wednesday Jazz
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: 5:00pm: Earshot Open Board Meeting; 7:00pm: Earshot Golden Ear Awards
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221
NEW ORLEANS: The Legacy Band with Clarence Acox
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Curtis Salgado Big Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm
BOXLEY’S: Darin Clendenin & Friends
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
VITO’S: Jerry Zimmerman
927 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, 206-397-4053, 9:00pm
MONA’S: Joe Doria’s Fog
6421 Latona Ave NE, 206-526-1188, 10:00pm
418 PUBLIC HOUSE: 418 session w/ Claudio Rochat-Felix
418 NW 65th St, 9:00pm
NORTH CITY BISTRO: Diane Fast-Neale & Bob Neale
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Vocal Showcase featuring Cara Francis, Lisa Eve Knight and Eugenie Jones
9pm – Vocal Jam hosted by Julie Olson with Chris Morton (piano), Dan O’Brien (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
ROYAL ROOM: Royal Jazz Session
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm
LUCID: Tony Lewis Trio
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
Earshot Golden Ear Awards – Wednesday!
Each year, the Golden Ear Awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding acheivements of the previous year in Seattle jazz. In the process, Seattle jazz fans and performers can take stock of and show gratitude for the region’s vibrant jazz ecology. The awards are determined by a combination of nominations and popular vote. Nominees this year were selected by a poll of Earshot Jazz readers, jazz performers, audience members, journalists and industry professionals. There are eight Golden Ear Award categories, including induction into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 Second Avenue
Community Forum: 5pm; Music starts at 7pm
For Reservations call 206-443-4221
2011 NW Recording of the Year:
Bill Anschell, Figments
Jovino Santos Neto, Current
Thomas Marriott, Human Spirit
Chuck Deardorf, Transparence
2011 NW Acoustic Jazz Ensemble:
McTuff Trio
Susan Pascal Quartet
Human Spirit
Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto
2011 NW Alternative Jazz Group:
Bad Luck
Neil Welch’s Sleeper Ensemble
Burn List
Andy Clausen’s Wishbone Ensemble
2011 NW Jazz Instrumentalist:
Bill Anschell
Jeff Busch
Joe Doria
Chuck Deardorf
Emerging Artist or Group of 2011:
Chris Icasiano
Sam Boshnack
Kate Olson
Beth Fleenor
2011 NW Vocalist of the Year:
Jacqueline Tabor
Johnaye Kendrick
Danny Quintero
Elspeth Savani
Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame Nominees
Jeff Johnson
Jovino Santos Neto
Greg Williamson
Dave Peck
Overton Berry
Milt Kleeb
2011 NW Concert of the Year:
McCoy Tyner Quintet, Jazz Alley, March 3-7
Human Spirit, Tula’s, October 14 & 15
Triptet / Nels Cline Singers, Is That Jazz? Festival, Chapel Performance Space, January 29
Royal Room opening, Sunday, December 18
Tuesday Jazz
JAZZ ALLEY: Curtis Salgado Big Band
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
MIX: Don Mock, Steve Kim & Jaques Willis
6006 12th Ave South, 206-767-0280, 9:00pm
BOXLEY’S: Word Jazz from SnoValley Writes!
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
NEW ORLEANS: Holotradband
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
OWL ‘N THISTLE: Jam w/ Eric Verlinde & Jose Martinez
808 Post Ave, 206-621-7777, 10:00pm
SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: McTuff Trio
2202 N 45th St, 206-633-1824, 10:00pm
COPPER GATE: Suffering F#ckheads
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm
ROYAL ROOM: Tim Kennedy’s Jazz Session Royale
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 206-906-9920, 7:00pm
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Jon Sheckler Group with Richard Mikel (bass), Darrius Willrich (piano), Robby Beasley (trumpet) and Jon Sheckler (drums)
9pm – Douglas Detrick Cartography Quartet with Douglas Detrick (trumpet/voice/compositions/arrangements), Bill Marsh (guitar), Keith Lowe (bass) and Paul Kikuchi (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
Bake’s Place Opening Weekend – May 11-13
Bake’s Place has announced their grand opening date for their new location in Downtown Bellevue.
Vocalist Dee Daniels will headline the opening weekend festivities May 11 – 13 with two performances Friday and Saturday and a special Sunday Mother’s Day show.
Click here to view a full-calendar for the month of May.
Construction is still continuing on the new Bellevue location. You can follow the progress on Bake’s Blog.
Monday Jazz
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Dave Marriott Big Band
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
PARATII: Paratii session w/ Jeff Busch
5463 Leary Ave NW, 206-420-7406, 9:00pm
EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Primo Kim
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734, 6:00pm
WHITE RABBIT: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
513 N 36th St Suite E, Seattle, 9:30pm
BOXLEY’S: Carolyn Graye’s Singer Soiree
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
ROYAL ROOM: Racer at the Royal Room
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm
MONA’S: Paul Kemmish Upright Trio w/ Kate Olson & Tom Zgonc
6421 Latona Ave NE, 206-526-1188, 9:00pm
Saturday Jazz
CORNISH COLLEGE: Rudresh Mahanthappa & Cornish Jazz Ensemble
PONCHO Concert Hall, Kerry Hall, 710 E Roy St, 8:00pm
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Quartet
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Christian McBride and Inside Straight
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm
BOXLEY’S: Graye & Green Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
LAKESIDE BISTRO: Butch Harrison
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891
SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Trio, ft Sue Nixon
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807
SCOTCH AND VINE: Fuller and Charney Duo
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm
VITO’S: 6pm: Ruby Bishop; 9:30pm: The James Band
927 9th Ave, Seattle
ROYAL ROOM: Crack Sabbath
5000 Rainier Ave South, 206-906-9920, 9:00pm
Ballard Jazz Walk is in two weeks
The 2012 Ballard Jazz Festival starts on Wednesday, April 18, which means … two weeks from tonight is the Ballard Jazz Walk. With a couple of recent additions, the 2012 version of the Jazz Walk will feature 22 groups in 12 venues for a single cover charge.
Make sure you buy your tickets in advance to save a few dollars … click here to buy online.
Friday Jazz
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Marc Seales Group
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
CMA GALLERY: 6:30: Middle School & High School Jam Session; 7:30: Dan Kramlich Trio
4501 Interlake Ave N #9, 206-354-4985, 7:30pm
NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Christian McBride and Inside Straight
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, 21+
LAKESIDE BISTRO: Greta Matassa
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891
BOXLEY’S: Kareem Kandi Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
LUCID: Ayron Jones & The Way
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
SCOTCH AND VINE: Jose ‘Juicy’ Gonzales Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm
VITO’S: Casey MacGill
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm
NORTH CITY BISTRO: Sandy Carbary & Tim Lerch Duo
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
9pm – Fundamental Forces with Rik Wright (guitar), Jim DeJoie (sax), Geoff Harper (bass) and Greg Campbell (drums)
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621
THE ROYAL ROOM: Threat of Beauty and Roboto Hug
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 9:30pm
Thursday Jazz
THE CHAPEL: Scrape w/ Bill Frisell
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, 8:00pm
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Katie King Vocal Showcase
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Christian McBride and Inside Straight
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm
NEW ORLEANS: Ham Carson Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
LUCID: Vocalize it! Hosted by Katrina Kope
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
COPPER GATE: Jon Alberts, Jeff Johnson & Tad Britton
6301 24th Ave NW, 206-706-3292, 8:00pm
BOXLEY’S: Janette West and Eric Verlinde
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
BARCA: Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks Trio
1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, (206) 325-8263, 9:00pm
VITO’S: Brazil Novo
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695
THE ROYAL ROOM: Varmint
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm
Wednesday Jazz
SEATTLE JAZZ SCENE PRESENTS: Tom Guarna / George Colligan Quartet
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621, tickets still available
NEW ORLEANS: The Legacy Band with Clarence Acox
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Carmen Lundy Celebrates the CD Release of “Changes”
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Smith / Staelens Big Band
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
BOXLEY’S: John Hansen
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
VITO’S: Brad Gibson Trio
927 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, 206-397-4053, 9:00pm
MONA’S: Joe Doria’s Fog
6421 Latona Ave NE, 206-526-1188, 10:00pm
418 PUBLIC HOUSE: 418 session w/ Claudio Rochat-Felix
418 NW 65th St, 9:00pm
NORTH CITY BISTRO: Diane Fast-Neale & Bob Neale
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm
ROYAL ROOM: Honey Ear Trio w/ Allison Miller
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm
LUCID: Owuor Arunga & Friends
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
Monday Jazz
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Jazz Jam with Greta Matassa
2214 2nd Ave, Seattle, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Quintet
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 7:00pm
PARATII: Paratii session w/ Jeff Busch
5463 Leary Ave NW, 206-420-7406, 9:00pm
EL GAUCHO BELLEVUE: Primo Kim
555 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-455-2734, 6:00pm
WHITE RABBIT: Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder
513 N 36th St Suite E, Seattle, 9:30pm
BOXLEY’S: Michael Barnett Duo
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
ROYAL ROOM: The Seattle Conduction Band
5000 Rainier Avenue South, 8:00pm
Tom Guarna / George Colligan Quartet – April 4
SEATTLE JAZZ SCENE PRESENTS:
Tom Guarna / George Colligan Quartet
Tom Guarna – guitar
George Colligan – piano
Phil Sparks – bass
Matt Jorgensen – drums
Wednesday, April 4
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE
1707 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
Sets at 7:00 & 9:00pm
Tickets available at the door.
Guitarist Tom Guarna has been busy performing with a wide range of artists including, Lenny White, Jimmy Herring, Blood Sweat and Tears, Mark Turner, Branford Marsalis, Randy Brecker, Helen Sung, John Benitez, Mulgrew Miller, Billy Hart, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Greg Hutchinson, Javon Jackson, Les McCann, Victor Bailey, Gary Bartz, Fred Wesley, Mike Clark, Tim Hagans, Greg Tardy, Bob Dorough, Craig Handy, Uri Caine, Chris Minh Doky, Buddy Defranco, Gary Smulyan, The Yellow Jackets, Joe Locke, E.J. Strickland, Billy Drummond, and the Mingus Orchestra.
Since 2005, Tom Guarna has recorded four CDʼs as a leader on the Steeplechase Records Label, Get Together (2005), Out From The Underground (2007), Wingspan (2008), and Major Minor (2009).
George Colligan is a pianist, organist,drummer, trumpeter, teacher, and bandleader – now based in Portland, OR – who is one of the most original and compelling jazz artists of his generation. An award-winning composer (Chamber Music America/Doris Duke Foundation grant recipient) and player (winner, Jazzconnect.com Jazz Competition), Colligan is highly in demand as a sideman, having worked with players like Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Buster Williams, and Lonnie Plaxico, both on the bandstand and in recording sessions (appearing on over 100 CDs). He has released 21 recordings full of his intelligent writing and impressive technique. His latest CD on the Piloo Records Label and entitled Pride and Joy. Colligan’s musical style incorporates everything from showtunes to funk, from free improvisation to 20th century classical music. His performances include dazzling technique as well as mature restraint. Colligan was on the faculty of the Juilliard School for two years and is currently an Assistant Professor at Portland State University. He is currently a member of Jack DeJohnette’s New Quintet.Recently, Colligan started playing the Hammond 44 Melodion(melodica). He also started a popular blog called jazztruth(jazztruth.blogspot.com).
Hal Galper Trio at Tula’s
NYC Pianist Hal Galper and his trio featuring Jeff Johnson on bass and John Bishop on drums perform for a second night tonight at Tula’s Jazz Club and continue up and down the west coast on tour next week.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 2nd Ave
sets at 7:30 & 9:00pm
Saturday Jazz
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hal Galper Trio with Jeff Johnson and John Bishop
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
BENAROYA HALL: Count Basie Orchestra
200 University St, 206-215-4747, 2:00pm & 8:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm
LAKESIDE BISTRO: Eugenie Jones, Bob Hammer & Chuck Kistler
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 206-772-6891
SEAMONSTER: Barrett Martin Group
2202 N 45th St, 206-633-1824, 9:00pm
SERAFINA: Leo Raymundo Trio, ft Sue Nixon
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807
SCOTCH AND VINE: Brian Lee Trio
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm
VITO’S: 6pm: Ruby Bishop
927 9th Ave, Seattle
Honey Ear Trio at The Royal Room on Wednesday
from The Seattle Times:
The Honey Ear Trio – featuring the fabulous drummer Allison Miller, known for her work with organ meister Dr. Lonnie Smith; Seattle-bred bassist Rene Hart, left; and New York saxophonist Erik Lawrence – plays at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; $12 (206-906-9920 or strangertickets.com).
Friday Jazz
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Hal Galper Trio with Jeff Johnson and John Bishop
2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm
BENAROYA HALL: Count Basie Orchestra
200 University St, 206-215-4747, 8:00pm
CMA GALLERY: Middle School & High School Jam Session
4501 Interlake Ave N #9, 206-354-4985, 7:30pm
NEW ORLEANS: Flexicon
114 First Ave S, 206-622-2563, 8:00pm
JAZZ ALLEY: Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm
THE ROYAL ROOM: Seattle Conduction Band
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 9:30pm
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, 21+
LAKESIDE BISTRO: Jonathan Sheckler Trio
11425 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, (206) 772-6891
BOXLEY’S: Frank Kohl
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm
LUCID: Djangomery
5241 University Ave NE, 206-402-3042, 9:00pm
SCOTCH AND VINE: JD Hobson
22341 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, 7:00pm
VITO’S: Yada Yada Blues Band
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 9:00pm
NORTH CITY BISTRO: Scott Lindenmuth Trio
1520 NE 177th, Shoreline, (206) 365-4447, 7:00pm
EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Downright, with Brady Millard-Kish (upright and electric basses), Ben Thomas (vibes), Chad McCullough (trumpet) and Mark DiFlorio (drums and percussion) [Website] ($12 cover)
9pm – Katya Chorover
1707 NW Market Street, 206-789-1621