Seattle Jazz Scene

Jazz at Lincoln Center released the finalists for the 2015 Essentially Ellington concert and three local schools again made the list.

AGOURA HIGH SCHOOL (AGOURA HILLS, CA)
AMERICAN MUSIC PROGRAM (PORTLAND, OR)
BELOIT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (BELOIT, WI)
COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM (CORAL GABLES, FL)
DILLARD CENTER FOR THE ARTS (FORT LAUDERDALE, FL)
FOXBORO HIGH SCHOOL (FOXBORO, MA)
GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (SEATTLE, WA)
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (LEXINGTON, MA)
LYONS HIGH SCHOOL (LAGRANGE, IL)
MOUNT SI HIGH SCHOOL (SNOQUALMIE, WA)
NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (MIAMI, FL)
NEWARK ACADEMY (LIVINGSTON, NJ)
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL (SEATTLE, WA)
SUN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL (SUN PRAIRIE, WI)
TUCSON JAZZ INSTITUTE (TUCSON, AZ)

Essentially Ellington will take place May 7-9 in New York City.

During the set break at Phil Sparks’ weekly Friday gig at The Latona Pub, the video for Thomas Marriott’s The Tale of Debauchery debuted. It was a full house of friends and jazz fans.

The video has now been posted to YouTube … so take a look!

JAZZ ALLEY: Cecile McLorin Salvant
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Mardi Gras Parade & Celebration
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

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

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

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gotz / Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98004, 425.454.2776, 6:30pm

Steve Treseler and Ingrid Jensen are co-leading a project in honor of the great trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler who passed away last year.

The all-star band features Geoffrey Keezer on piano, Martin Wind on bass, Jon Wikan on drums, and vocalist Katie Jacobson.

They will be playing at The Royal Room on Sunday, March 1 and Monday, March 2 as part of the Earshot Spring Series.

Tickets available here:

• March 1
• March 2

The always-amazing Portland Jazz Festival kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17 and runs through March 1.

Festival headliners include: Bebel Gilberto, Kurt Elling, Taylor Eigsti, Vijay Iyer Trio, Christian McBride Trio, Lou Donaldson Quartet, Bill Charlap Trio, Lee Konitz Quartet, Nicholas Payton Trio, Billy Childs’ Map To The Treasure, Hal Galper Trio, Julian Lage Trio and more.

For more information, visit http://portlandjazzfestival.org

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

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

BLUE MOON: Andy Coe Band
712 NE 45th St, Seattle, 206-675-9116, 10:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Ari Joshua Band
2202 N 45th St, 206-992-1120, 8:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle 8:00pm

NECTAR: Mo’ Jam Mondays w/ Morgan Gilkeson
412 N. 36th St., Seattle, 206.632.2020, 9:00pm

CAPITOL CIDER: Entre Mundos jam w/ Ernesto Pediangco
818 E Pike St, 9:00pm

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 – 7:00pm, No Cover, 21+

BOXLEY’S: Reuel Lubag Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Bossa In Wonderland
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, 206-365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Shawn Mickelson Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

SALTY’S ON ALKI: Mel Brown and Jof Lee
1936 Harbor Ave SW, 206-937-1600, 7:00pm

DUOS LOUNGE: Jeff Ferguson’s Triangular Jazztet
2940 SW Avalon Way, 206-452-2452, 7:30pm

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

VITO’S: Casey MacGill
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

SHUGA JAZZ BISTRO: Old School Fellas
317 Main Avenue South, Renton, 8:30pm

ROYAL ROOM: Brazil Samba Night
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, 8:00pm

Quiet Please Recording and Buddhist Thug Productions teamed up with trumpeter Thomas Marriott to produce a music video promoting Marriott’s most recent album “Urban Folklore”. The song featured in the video is called “The Tale of Debauchery”.

The video will be premiered at The Latona Pub this Friday, February 13, at 6:00pm on the break during Phil Sparks’ Friday gig. (The band this week is Thomas Marriott, Matt Jorgensen, along with Sparks)

The video, whci was produced by videographer Matt Byrne and recording engineer John Metzler, will be available online after Friday’s premier … but you should come down and see it live and hear some great music!

THE LATONA PUB
65th Ave Latona Ave NE

PHIL SPARKS TRIO: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Thomas Marriott – trumpet
Phil Sparks – bass
Matt Jorgensen – drums

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Greta Matassa Vocal Showcase
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, 7:30pm

ART OF JAZZ: Eugenie Jones
Seattle Art Museum, 1st and Union, 5:30pm

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

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

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

BLUE MOON: Blue Moon session w/ Dave Abramson
712 NE 45th St, 206-675-9116, 4:30pm

PINK DOOR: Greg Ruby Trio
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, 206-443-3241, 8:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Suffering F**kheads
2202 N 45th St, (206) 992-1120, 10:00pm

Best Improvised Jazz Solo
Fingerprints
Chick Corea, soloist
Track from: Trilogy (Chick Corea Trio)
Label: Concord Jazz

Best Jazz Vocal Album
Beautiful Life
Dianne Reeves
Label: Concord Records

Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Trilogy
Chick Corea Trio
Label: Concord Jazz

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Life In The Bubble
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
Label: Telarc International

Best Latin Jazz Album
The Offense Of The Drum
Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Label: Motema

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
New York Tendaberry
Billy Childs, arranger (Billy Childs Featuring Renée Fleming & Yo-Yo Ma)
Track from: Map To The Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro
Label: Masterworks

Best Instrumental Composition
The Book Thief
John Williams, composer (John Williams)
Track from: The Book Thief Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Sony Classical, Fox Music; Publisher: Fox Film Music Corp.

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Bass & Mandolin
Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer
Label: Nonesuch

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

BOXLEY’S: Jazz Family Fun Night: PTA/ASB Fundraiser
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:30pm

BLUE MOON: Andy Coe Band
712 NE 45th St, Seattle, 206-675-9116, 10:00pm

SEAMONSTER LOUNGE: Kent and the Halvornaughts
2202 N 45th St, 206-992-1120, 8:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle 8:00pm

NECTAR: Mo’ Jam Mondays w/ Morgan Gilkeson
412 N. 36th St., Seattle, 206.632.2020, 9:00pm

CAPITOL CIDER: Entre Mundos jam w/ Ernesto Pediangco
818 E Pike St, 9:00pm

NYC trumpeter Scott Wendholt, whose credits include The Vanguard Orchestra, Maria Schneiderʼs Big Band, Vincent Herring Quintet and more, will perform at Tula’s Jazz Club on Friday, February 6.

Wendholt will be backed by John Hansen (trumpet), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Greg Williamson (drums).

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 / 7:30PM
SCOTT WENDHOLT QUARTET

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB
2214 Second Ave
Seattle

Reservations: 206-443-4221

Vibraphonist Tom Collier will perform February 13 at Meany Studio Theatre, UW

Jazz Northwest samples the ever-changing jazz scene from Portland to Vancouver BC, with the latest jazz CDs and news about where to hear live music around the region.  This week’s show includes new releases from Portland bassist David Friesen, Seattle singer Reggie Goings and news about upcoming performances by Gregg Williamson’s Big Bad Groove Society,  Eugenie Jones, the Dave Peck Trio, and Collier and Dean with samples of each.

Jazz Northwest airs Sundays at 2 PM Pacific and is produced by Jim Wilke, exclusively for 88.5 KPLU and kplu.org.  The program is also available as a streaming podcast after the broadcast.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Scott Wendholt Quartet
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Jeffrey Osborne
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: Jay Thomas Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Julie Olson & Nat King Cole Trio Project
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, 206-365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Shawn Mickelson Duo
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

SALTY’S ON ALKI: Mel Brown and Jof Lee
1936 Harbor Ave SW, 206-937-1600, 7:00pm

DUOS LOUNGE: Jeff Ferguson’s Triangular Jazztet
2940 SW Avalon Way, 206-452-2452, 7:30pm

GRAZIE: Andre Thomas & Quiet Fire
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

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

SHUGA JAZZ BISTRO: Pete Kirkland
317 Main Avenue South, Renton, 8:30pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Deborah Haug (vocals) – with Randy Halberstadt (piano), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Mark Ivester (drums)
9pm – Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

BRAD’S SWINGSIDE CAFE: Michael Bisio & Artis the Spoonman
4212 Fremont Ave N, 8:00pm

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

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

BOXLEY’S: Geoffrey Keezer & Seamus Blake Quartet
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

ROYAL ROOM: Sam Boshnack Quintet / The Buddy Bolden Project
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

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

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

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gotz / Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98004, 425.454.2776, 6:30pm

Geoffrey Keezer and Seamus Blake are traveling through the Northwest. Tonight they are performing at Boxley’s in North Bend and Wednesday night they’ll be performing at the Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center in Bellingham. Check out the video above from their performance in Tacoma the other night.

Seamus Blake and Geoffrey Keezer
with Michael Glynn (bass), and Julian MacDonough (drums)

Tuesday, February 3, 7:00pm
BOXLEY’S
101 West North Bend Way
North Bend, WA
425-292-9307

Wednesday, February 4, 7:00pm
WJMAC Room at The Majestic
1027 N.Forest St
Bellingham Wa

Dave Peck with Jeff Johnson and Byron Vannoy
@ Tula’s “Weekend for Lovers”
February 13th and 14th $20 cover (no discounts)

Tula’s Pre-Sale Event for Dave Peck Trio Valentine’s Weekend
Call 206-443-4221 after 4pm daily for Reservation Bookings
SEATING IS LIMITED…CALL FOR DETAILS

Attend any show this weekend (2/13 & 14) and receive a gift of an MP3
of a solo performance by Dave, of My Funny Valentine, sent to your email.
(Details will be available at the show.)

Tune in to KPLU FM starting January 31st for a chance to WIN TICKETS
To Friday night’s performance (2/13/14) sponsored by KPLU!
http://kplu.org/post/win-tickets-dave-peck-trio-valentines-weekend
Promotion begins January 31st and ends 12:00 PM PST Friday February 6th

AND if you missed the trio on Jazz Northwest last month
Podcast is available @ Jazz Northwest

BRAD’S SWINGSIDE CAFE: Michael Bisio & Joe McPhee
4212 Fremont Ave N, 8:00pm
From Earshot Jazz: In tribute to Brad Inserra, who gave bassist Michael Bisio his first solo bass gig, Bisio performs duets at the beloved Brad’s Swingside Cafe, in Fremont, for five nights, beginning January 30. January 30 & 31, Bisio performs with the incredible Joe McPhee, world renown multi-instrumentalist, at the forefront of the improvised avant-garde since the late 60s and one of Bisio’s greatest influences. Additional nights feature, February 1, a rare appearance by tenor great Gary Hammon; February 2, tenor saxophonist Brian Kent; February 3, the incomparable Artis the Spoonman. Admission is $7 and reservations are highly recommended, at 206-633-4057.

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Stephanie Porter Quartet
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman
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: Tim Volpicella Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Ann Reynolds & Clave Gringa
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, 206-365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Tim Kennedy Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

DUOS LOUNGE: Jeff Ferguson’s Triangular Jazztet
2940 SW Avalon Way, 206-452-2452, 7:30pm

GRAZIE: Groove Kitchen
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Johnny Astro
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

SHUGA JAZZ BISTRO: Peter “2Saxy” Jordan
317 Main Avenue South, Renton, 8:30pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Reunion show with Jay Thomas (sax), John Stowell (guitar), John Bishop (drums) and Bruce Phares (bass)
9pm – Nikki Dee
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621

JAZZ ALLEY: Lynne Arriale, Grace Kelly, Carla Cook
2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30pm

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

BOXLEY’S: Jazz Night School Big Band
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
2202 N 45th St, (206) 992-1120, 10:00pm

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

BAKE’S PLACE: Gotz / Lowe Duo
155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98004, 425.454.2776, 6:30pm

CAFE RACER: Cry & Roar V: Lawson, Young Nudist (Michael Coleman), Heatwarmer
5828 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, 206-523-5282, 8:00pm

TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Kelley Johnson Quartet
2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm

JAZZ ALLEY: Tower of Power
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: Michael Barnett Trio
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm

NORTH CITY BISTRO: Paul Green Quartet
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, 206-365-4447, 8:00pm

SERAFINA: Tim Kennedy Trio
2043 Eastlake Ave E, 206-323-0807, 9:00pm

DUOS LOUNGE: Jeff Ferguson’s Triangular Jazztet
2940 SW Avalon Way, 206-452-2452, 7:30pm

ROYAL ROOM: Khu.éex’ ft. Bernie Worrell/ Skerik/ Om Johari
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 206-906-9920, 8:00pm

GRAZIE: Michael Powers
23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-402-9600, 7:00pm

VITO’S: Yada Yada Blues Band
927 9th Ave, Seattle, 206-682-2695, 8:00pm

SHUGA JAZZ BISTRO: Josephine Howell
317 Main Avenue South, Renton, 8:30pm

EGAN’S BALLARD JAM HOUSE:
7pm – Susan Robinson
9pm – Chez Jazz with Sarah Shea
1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, (206) 789-1621