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EARSHOT JAZZ
A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community July 2019 Vol. 35, No. 07
Seattle, Washington
Clarence Acox
Photo by Daniel Sheehan LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR EARSHOT JAZZ
A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community
Hotel on the Corner of Art and Executive Director John Gilbreath
Commerce Managing Director Karen Caropepe
Programs Manager Tara Peters
Marketing & Development Associate Lucienne
Aggarwal
Earshot Jazz Editors Lucienne Aggarwal &
Seattle’s population boom is clas- Tara Peters
sic “Good News/Bad News.” Even
Contributing Writers Whitney Bashaw, Paul
though the density of 737’s parked
de Barros, Marianne Gonterman, Rayna
along Marginal Way is beginning
Mathis, Paul Rauch
to rival that of the new condomin-
ium buildings springing up around Calendar Editors Carol Levin, Jane Emerson,
& Tara Peters
the city, there is no immediate sign
Photography Daniel Sheehan
of an overall slowdown in Seattle’s Layout Tara Peters
growth. And the apparent glut of Distribution Karen Caropepe, Dan Dubie &
housing units is definitely not satu- Earshot Jazz volunteers
rating the market and driving prices Send Calendar Information to:
down. Everything is going up, ex- jazzcalendar@earshot.org
cept our income.
Board of Directors Danielle Leigh
In the middle of this, I’m still willing to express optimism about an un- (President), John W. Comerford (Vice
precedented upside potential for Seattle’s overall cultural vibrancy. Dis- President), Jon Perrino (Secretary), Sheila
posable income or not, the new faces we see around the city seem to be Hughes, Chris Icasiano, Maurice James,
cultural omnivores, not locked into single expressive silos, and apparently Kenneth W. Masters, Chris Nutter, Gail
quite open to engage art on a more-than-superficial level. Pettis, Ruby Smith Love, Diane Wah
This seems like it’d be good news for an art form like jazz that, perhaps Emeritus Board Members Clarence Acox,
more than any other music, creates its own fluid, definition-defying world. Taina Honkalehto, Hideo Makihara, Peter
But that news is slow to arrive to the working musicians of this city. Con- Monaghan, Kenneth W. Masters, Lola
ditions for working artists, who also have increased housing and subsis- Pedrini, Paul Toliver, Cuong Vu
tence expenses, may be getting worse instead of better. Someone once said,
Founded in 1984 by Paul de Barros, Gary
“You’ve got to suffer if you want to sing the blues.” Whatever. We also have Bannister, and Allen Youngblood. Earshot
to eat and raise our families. Jazz is published monthly and is available
We need to own the sensibility to support artists being exactly who they online at earshot.org.
are. We have to encourage creativity in our young, and we have to honor
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the world around us appears, the more, I believe, that we have to double
Seattle, WA 98103
down on the value of beauty and culture. phone / (206) 547-6763
To this end, I hope you’ll join us this month for the latest version of
Earshot’s longest-running program series; Jazz: The Second Century. Earshot Jazz ISSN 1077-0984
Printed by Pacific Publishing Company
Established in 1986, and maintained as a peer-juried series to showcase © 2019 Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle
Seattle artists performing original work in a concert setting, this year’s
concerts happen on consecutive Thursdays in July, beginning July 11. De-
tails on page 8. MISSION STATEMENT
And join us in support of the artists, from Seattle and around the world, To ensure the legacy and progression
who continue to love and nourish Jazz: America’s greatest gift to world of the art form, Earshot Jazz cultivates
culture. a vibrant jazz community by engaging
–John Gilbreath, Executive Director audiences, celebrating artists, and
supporting arts education.
2 • EARSHOT JAZZ • July 2019NOTES
Earshot Jazz Has Moved! Earshot Jazz is Hiring a to the creation and execution of com-
Earshot Jazz is excited to announce Development & Communications pelling marketing and development
we have a new office suite. Still located Manager campaigns. For a full job description
in the same building, we have moved Earshot Jazz is looking to add a full- and to apply for this position please
to a larger suite to accommodate our time Development & Communica- visit: indeedjobs.com/earshot-jazz/jobs
staff growth and future development. tions Manager to its small team of pas- Help the Jazz Around the Sound
Our new address is 3417 Fremont sionate music and event professionals. Calendar
Ave N, #221 Seattle, WA 98103. Our This person would be an essential part
Email news about jazz events to
phone number remains the same: of shaping and managing a vibrant,
jazzcalendar@earshot.org. To ensure
(206) 547-6763. dynamic, and well-respected arts or-
publication in the printed calendar,
ganization in this critical phase of its
Earshot Jazz Receives Selvage please submit no later than the 15th of
growth, contributing skills and talent
Fund Grant the month prior to the event.
Earshot Jazz is pleased to announce
receipt of a grant from The Selvage
Fund at the East Bay Community
Foundation. This grant is to support
jazz performances by women instru-
mentalists. Earshot Jazz is thankful to
ON THE RADIO
88.5 KNKX hosts Saturday Jazz Matinee, Jazz Sunday Side Up, Ken
the Selvage Fund for this grant, which Wiley’s the Art of Jazz, and Jazz Northwest, in addition to its weekday
recognizes our commitment to pro- NPR and late-night and prime-time jazz programs. Full schedule and info
moting women instrumentalists as a at knkx.org. Abe Beeson hosts The New Cool, Saturdays, 3pm, featuring
regular part of our programming. 21st century jazz inspired and informed by the sounds of today, hip-hop,
Correction: Scott Brown: At the funk, electronic & punk rock, followed by Robin Lloyd’s Jazz Caliente,
Helm of Roosevelt Jazz 5pm, where jazz meets Latin rhythms. Jim Wilke’s Jazz Northwest, Sun-
days, 2pm, features the artists and events of the regional jazz scene. For Jazz
In the June 2019 issue of Earshot NW podcasts of archived programs, see jazznw.org.
Jazz, we wrongly identified Michael 90.3 KEXP, late-night Sundays, features Jazz Theater with John Gilbreath,
Van Bebber as a tenor saxophonist. 1am. Full schedule information is available at kexp.org.
Michael Van Bebber should be identi- 91.3 KBCS, features creative and improvised music on Flotation Device
fied as a trumpet player. We apologize with John Seman and Jonathan Lawson, Sundays at 10pm. The Monday
for this error. night lineup includes The Caravan with John Gilbreath at 7pm, Straight No
STG’s Songwriters Lab Application Chaser with David Utevsky at 9pm, Giant Steps with John Pai at 11pm, and
Now Open The Shape of Modern Jazz with Gordon Todd at 1am Tuesdays. Shows can
STG’s Songwriters Lab is open to be streamed anytime at kbcs.fm.
students ages 14–19, at all levels of 91.7 KSVR Mount Vernon, Doctor Dee hosts two nights of jazz, Fourth
songwriting experience, and all genres Corner Jazz, featuring recordings of live performance in Northwest Wash-
and styles of music are welcome. The ington, Sundays, 6-7pm, and The Doctor’s Den, Mondays, 8-10pm.
program runs from July 15–20, 11am- 102.9 KLOI-LP Lopez Island, Mondays & Fridays, 3pm, Joy Spring
9pm daily. Sessions are held at the with Gary Alexander, classic jazz and the Great American Songbook.
Moore Theatre, culminating in a Fi- Hollow Earth Radio, hollowearthradio.org. Fridays at 6pm, biweek-
nal Showcase for family and friends ly, Black Roots Radio, hosted by Jordan Leonard, promotes jazz as a dy-
on July 20. The program costs $375 namic genre rooted in the Black American experience.
and scholarships are available. For Rainier Avenue Radio, rainieravenueradio.world. Mondays and Sundays
more details and the application visit at 10pm, #MoJamMondays from the Nectar Lounge. Tuesdays at 6pm,
stgpresents.org. Thursdays and Sundays at 2pm, and Saturdays at 5pm, Jazz from the Cabi-
nets with Big Poppy.
July 2019 • EARSHOT JAZZ • 3PROFILE
Clarence Acox: Committed to Community
CLARENCE ACOX WITH THE GARFIELD JAZZ BAND PHOTO BY DANIEL SHEEHAN
By Paul de Barros divisions at both the Lionel Hampton what it should sound like, almost by
and Reno competitions. Not a bad osmosis.”
“We had a good year,” says Clarence
year at all. If you’re counting, it marks For Siemann, Acox’s magic also
Acox, director of the Garfield High
Acox’s 48th at Garfield. Recruited in stems from his demeanor. An impos-
School Jazz Band, sitting in the piano
1971 out of Southern University, in ing man with a broad, round face and
lab at the school where he has built a
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as part of an a deep caramel voice that have led
jazz program admired across the na-
effort to diversify Seattle public school people on the street to mistake him for
tion.
faculties, the 71-year-old New Orlea- James Earl Jones, Acox projects both
Sure, Garfield’s archrival, Roosevelt,
nian was hired to reinvigorate school warmth and gravity when he looks at
took first place at the Essentially El-
spirit with Garfield’s marching band, you straight in the eye.
lington competition in May, finally
but jazz followed, in 1979. Since then, “The way he walks through the
tying Garfield’s record of four wins at
Garfield has been a consistent winner door and expects everything of
the Cadillac of student jazz competi-
at regional competitions and has made you,” says Siemann. “It push-
tions. But after two years of not mak-
the finals of Essentially Ellington 15 es you not to let him down.”
ing the finals, Garfield was back in the
out of 21 years. Garfield High School is not the only
running, which was a big deal.
So what’s his secret? arena where Acox’s influence can be
“We were pretty crushed when we
“I really can’t explain it,” says Mi- felt in Seattle music. He played for 27
didn’t make it those two years,” says
chael Brockman, co-founder with years with late Floyd Standifer at the
graduating senior Aidan Siemann, who
Acox of the Seattle Repertory Jazz New Orleans Creole Restaurant with
will be taking his tenor saxophone to
Orchestra (SRJO), which celebrates its the Legacy Band and has released two
the San Francisco Conservatory in the
25th season this fall. “It’s a mystery. excellent CDs of his own music, Joan-
fall. “But those two misses pushed us
But whether it’s students or profes- na’s Dance and Indigenous Groove.
to work a lot harder this year.”
sionals, he conveys to the musicians And then there is the SRJO, which
All that hard work also probably ex-
this sense of how the music feels, and recently raised $90,000 at its spring
plains why the Bulldogs won in their
4 • EARSHOT JAZZ • July 2019gala, money that will help support its deserving of significant recognition for
2019-20 season. The orchestra added his contributions.”
a third venue this year, the Edmonds
Center for the Arts, because tickets sell
Such recognition has come from
many quarters, including Earshot
The Bass Church T
The Northwest double bass specialists
out so quickly for its shows at Benaroya Jazz, which named him Musician
Hall and the Kirkland Performance of the Year as early as 1991, and the www.basschurch.com
Center. Acox no longer plays drums Jazz Journalists Association, which in
with the SRJO—that chair is filled by 2009 singled him out as an “A Team
D’Vonne Lewis—but is still actively Member,” an award now called “Jazz Sales, Rentals,
involved with programming. Spectac- Heroes.” In 2001, DownBeat recog- Repairs, Restorations,
ular concerts over the past few years nized Acox with an Achievement in Lessons
featuring Christian McBride, Anat Jazz Education award, and he received Convenient North Seattle Location
Cohen, and Maria Schneider speak to a Mayor’s Arts Award in 2007. Acox
the growing maturity and breadth of also holds an Honorary Doctorate of (206)784-6626 (20
9716 Phinney Ave. N. 9716
Seattle, WA. 98103 Seat
~by appointment only~ ~by a
“This community really supports young people and
jazz in general.”
the band. McBride will return for the
2019-20 season with an SRJO com-
Fine Arts from Cornish College.
As with all great teachers, the real re-
The Bass Church T
The Northwest double bass specialists T
mission in hand, and Joshua Redman ward for Acox is hearing his students
will pay a visit, as well. play well and he is deeply grateful to www.basschurch.com
In 2010, Acox also spearheaded the Seattle for its warm embrace. No other
non-profit community school, Seattle city, he notes, has a program like Star-
JazzED, with jazz mom and fundraiser bucks’ annual showcase of jazz stu-
extraordinaire, Laurie De Koch. Both dents, Hot Java, Cool Jazz. Sales, Rentals,
Acox and De Koch realized that the “That Hot Java Cool Jazz project is Repairs, Restorations,
programs at Garfield and Roosevelt off the hook,” he says. “This commu- Lessons
Convenient North Seattle Location
were not as diverse as they could be, nity really supports young people and
so they set about offering musical op- jazz in general.” (206)784-6626 (206
portunities to kids who, because of Acox, 71, retired officially in 2001, 9716 Phinney Ave. N. 9716
Seattle, WA. 98103 Seatt
their economic situation, race, gender, but has continued since then to direct ~by appointment only~ ~by a
or even a lack of music in their neigh- Garfield’s Jazz Band 1 and 2 and to
borhood schools, didn’t have access to oversee the school’s jazz program. (The
jazz. The program has been a huge suc- third band was led this year by reed
cess. This year, it has served more than
1,300 students in 11 academic-year
man Jacob Zimmerman). Though he
has made no formal announcement, The Bass Church T
ensembles and introduced more than Acox won’t be at Garfield forever. Is The Northwest double bass specialists T
6,000 kids to jazz at elementary school there someone out there who could www.basschurch.com
assemblies. With an annual budget of step up to the plate?
$960,000, De Koch is currently head- “There are a lot of people that could
ing up a $12 million capital campaign possibly do it,” he says, rattling off a
to erect a JazzED building by fall, list of possible replacements. Sales, Rentals,
2022, on the former site of the South But right now, he’s not thinking Repairs, Restorations,
End bowling alley, Imperial Lanes. about retiring, he’s thinking about Lessons
“Without Clarence and his reputa- next year, when he’ll take the band on Convenient North Seattle Location
tion and his deep commitment to another European trip and prep them
the community, JazzED wouldn’t be for another round of Essentially El- (206)784-6626 (206
9716 Phinney Ave. N. 9716
there,” says De Koch. “I think he is lington. Like 2019, it’s bound to be a Seattle, WA. 98103 Seatt
~by appointment only~ ~by a
very good year.
July 2019 • EARSHOT JAZZ • 5PREVIEW >>
NW Summer Festivals
Chateau Ste. Michelle Concert Vancouver Island MusicFest Jazz in the Valley
Series July 12–14 July 26–28
June 13–September 21 Comox Valley Fairgrounds, Downtown Ellensburg, WA
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA Colin James, Tom Cochrane with Jacqueline Tabor, Ecstasy in Num-
Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Chicago, Mi- Red Rider, Robben Ford, Bobby bers, Mark DuFresne, Bob Bruya
chael McDonald and Chaka Khan, Rush, Asani, Black String, Morgan Project, Mel Peterson, Orville John-
Norah Jones, Gipsy Kings featuring Davis, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, son, Michael Powers, and more.
Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo, Adonis Puentes, Pia Salvia, and more. (888) 925-2204, jazzinthevalley.com
Elvis Costello & The Imposters and (250) 871-8463, islandmusicfest.com. Oregon Festival of American
Blondie, Diana Krall, and more. Music
BLUES ON Festival
(425) 488-1133, ste-michelle.com. July 13 July 24–August 3
Britt Pavilion Series Old Town Tacoma, WA The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts,
June 13–September 15 Little Bill & the Blue Notes, Nick Mar- Eugene, OR
Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, OR don Blues Trio, Lady A’s Back-Porch A two-week celebration of the Age of
Chase Rice, Third Eye Blind, Lit- Blues, Stacy Jones Band, and more. Swing featuring six matinee concerts, a
tle Rover Band, Kris Kristofferson bluesontacoma.com. mid-festival jazz party, an all-new pro-
& The Strangers, Michael Franti duction of the 1955 musical comedy
Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
& Spearhead, Mandolin Orange, Damn Yankees, films, talks, and more.
July 19–21
Taj Mahal Quartet & Marc Cohn Cathedral Park, Portland, OR
(541) 434- 7000, theshedd.org
ft. Blind Boys of Alabama, John Chance Hayden, Tyrone Hendrix, Vancouver Wine & Jazz
Butler Trio with Trevor Hall, The Karen Lovely, Dina y los Rumbe- Festival
Beach Boys, Diana Krall, and more. ros, Devin Phillips Trio, and more. August 23–25
(800) 882- 7488, brittfest.org. (503) 709-3366, jazzoregon.com. Esther Short Park, Vancouver, WA
BECU ZooTunes Marcia Ball, Reggie Houston,
Bite of Seattle the Triveni Ensemble with spe-
June 16–August 28 July 19–21
Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA Seattle Center, Seattle, WA
cial guest Bobby Torres, the Lao
Cody Johnson, Whitey, John Michele D’Amour and the Love Tizer Trio, Claudia Villela, John
Prine, B-52’s, Feist, Rhye, Taj Ma- Dealers, Darren Motamedy, E. Pruitt Jorgenson Gypsy Jazz, and more.
hal, Marc Cohn, Blind Boys of Ala- & Brandon Willis, Hurricane Hitch, (360) 906 0441, vancouverwinejazz.
bama, Wood Brothers, and more. Scott Lindenmuth Group, Michael com
zoo.org/zootunes Powers with Ronnie Bishop, and more. DjangoFest NW
Blaine Harbor Music Festival (425) 295-3262, biteofseattle.com. September 18–22
(formerly Drayton Harbor) Whidbey Island Center for the Arts,
Jazz Port Townsend Whidbey Island, WA
July 7–13 July 21–28
Blaine Performing Arts Center, Pearl Django and Hot Club of
Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA
Blaine, WA Troy, Richard Smith and Rory Hoff-
Anat Cohen and Marcello Gon-
Greta Matassa, Nick Biello, Greg man, Aurore Voliqué with Angelo
çalves, Equal Time, Brothers of Brass
Hopkins and the Festival Big Band, Debarre, Mathieu Chatelain, Gis-
ft. Terell Stafford and Marquis Hill,
student showcases, and more. mo Graf Trio with Simon Plant-
Geoffrey Keezer and Gillian Mar-
(360) 820- 8312, blaineharbormusic- ing and Ludovic Beier, and more.
got, Centrum All Star Big Band, di-
festival.org. (360) 221-8268, wicaonline.org
rected by John Clayton, and more.
(360) 385- 3102, centrum.org.
6 • EARSHOT JAZZ • July 2019centrum
PORT TOWNSEND
John Clayton, Artistic Director
JULY 25–27
Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA
MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES
at McCurdy Pavilion
18 and younger free if reserved in advance
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 7:30 P.M.
Tickets $48, $38, $28
Anat Cohen, clarinet;
Marcello Gonçalves, 7-string guitar
Equal Time
Akiko Tsuruga, organ; Graham Dechter, guitar;
Jeff Hamilton, drums
SATURDAY, JULY 27,
1:30 P.M.
Tickets $56, $43, $32
Brothers of Brass
Terell Stafford and Marquis Hill, trumpets
Mayo Mastery
Michael Mayo, vocal
Centrum All Star Big Band
directed by John Clayton, featuring
Akiko Tsuruga, organ and Gerald Clayton, piano
SATURDAY, JULY 27,
7:30 P.M.
Tickets $48, $38, $28
Geoffrey Keezer, piano; Gillian Margot, vocal
Piedmont Blues, “A Search For Salvation”
by Gerald Clayton, featuring René Marie, vocal
JAZZ IN THE CLUBS
Thursday, July 25, 8 p.m.–11 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, July 26 & 27,
10 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK VENUES
Admission with wristband: $25 per night
Anat
Cohen MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING
Stephen Sklar - (360) 385-2243
arts.wa.gov
TICKETS FOR EVENTS AT CENTRUM.ORG OR CALL (800) 746-1982
July 2019 • EARSHOT JAZZ • 7The Black/White Chord Shape System
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BETH FLEENOR, RAY LARSEN, HALEY FREEDLUND PHOTO BY COLLENE MCCARTER
July 11, 18, 25, 7pm
Chapel Performance Space
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Earshot’s annual juried series, Jazz: The Second Century, returns this July at
the Chapel Performance Space with three evenings of innovative music.
33 years ago, the newly founded Earshot Jazz organization presented its first
programming initiative, a concert series called New Jazz/New City, hosted in
the New City Theater on Capitol Hill. While its name has evolved over the
years—from New Jazz/New City, to the Earshot Spring Series, to Voice and
Vision, and now Jazz: The Second Century—it has always remained true to
our core values of cultivating community and supporting the progression of the
genre.
For the Second Century Series, Seattle artists are selected by a peer panel
through a blind jury process to perform original work in a concert setting that is
questioning and expanding the conventions of the jazz form.
This year’s panel of four gathered in early June to review the entries. After care-
ful consideration and deliberation, the jury selected six ensembles. Their choices
reflect our city’s current dialogue surrounding the art form, in all its nuances
and subtleties.
Thank you to all of the enterprising musicians who submitted work, to our
panel for their thoughtful curation, and to the audience members who support
the series.
8 • EARSHOT JAZZ • July 2019July 11
Friends & Heroes
machismo, and perfectionism,” her
Haley Freedlund–Trombone take on jazz offers something more
James Falzone–Clarinet tender. Her narrative output takes
Tom Varner–French horn the shape of longer melodic ideas,
Abbey Blackwell–Acoustic bass repetition, and thematic composing.
Evan Woodle–Drums Her Friends & Heroes is comprised of
Haley Freedlund is a musician root- mainstays of Seattle’s creative impro-
ed in improvisation and a composer vised music scene. Freedlund’s music
rooted in songwriting. In a musical is like the first stretch of morning,
landscape that she describes as “often limbs reaching, eyes open to the light
dominated by a mix of athleticism, of a new day.
XAVIER LECOUTURIER AND DYLAN HAYES PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
DX-Tet
Dylan Hayes–Piano
the Jim Knapp Orchestra. “My com-
Xavier Lecouturier–Drums positions are brought to life through
Jared Hall–Trumpet my arrangements and I enjoy arrang-
Nicole McCabe–Alto sax ing for all of the various instruments,
Rex Gregory–Tenor sax which is why I am drawn to writing
Stuart MacDonald–Baritone sax for larger ensemble’s such as big band
Martin Budde–Guitar or octet,” says Hayes. His octet, DX-
Michael Glynn–Bass tet, is co-led by Xavier Lecouturier.
Recent Cornish College of the Arts Both originally from the Bay-area, the
graduate Dylan Hayes has been gain- two are long-time friends and collabo-
ing momentum as a sought-after pia- rators. Their music draws from a wide
nist, composer, and bandleader. No- range of genres including hip-hop,
tably, Hayes recently took the reins of pop, funk, and jazz.
July 2019 • EARSHOT JAZZ • 9July 18
FrancescoJAZZ
Francesco Crosara–Piano
Osama Afifi–Acoustic and electric
bass
Steven Bentley–Drums and
percussion
Pianist Francesco Crosara’s eclectic
brand of jazz was born from early clas-
sical studies in harmony and compo-
sition at the Conservatory of Rome,
steeped in the tradition of Italian and
European romantic musical heritage,
and honed by exposure to mainstream
jazz and world music. His style is heav-
ily influenced by improvisation and
bouncy lyrical expressions drawn from FRANCESCO CROSARA PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
jazz and Latin vocabularies. Crosara’s
compositions are considerate of their
audience, providing a source of joy, comfort, escape, and healing. Crosara believes jazz is a collective experience and a
“living language” that distills a multitude of identities, backgrounds, and personalities.
Kissyface
Kevin Nortness–Tenor sax
Troy Schiefelbein–Bass
Mike Gebhart–Drums
Multi-instrumentalist and composer
Kevin Nortness has been contributing
to the Seattle performance arts com-
munity since 1993. He is most well-
known for his ten-year stint as a resi-
dent composer and performer with the
Degenerate Art Ensemble. He has also
contributed to Teatro Zinzanni, Mois-
ture Festival, 14/48 Festival, and was
the musical director for the Vashon
Youth Theater. Nortness’ Kissyface
trio draws on the talents of young im-
KEVIN NORTNESS, MIKE GEBHART, TROY SCHIEFELBEIN PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
provisers Troy Schiefelbein and Mike
Gebhart (The Sky is a Suitcase). Kis-
syface has been featured on Sonarchy Radio, which is recorded at Jack Straw Cultural Center and airs on KEXP.
10 • EARSHOT JAZZ • July 2019July 25
Open to All - Free
n
Seaso
e r t o f the
Last Conc
JEREMY SHASKUS PHOTO BY DANIEL SHEEHAN XAVIER LECOUTURIER PHOTO BY STEVE KORN
Jeremy’s Pyramid Scheme Xavier Lecouturier Quartet
Jeremey Shaskus–Alto sax
Xavier Lecouturier–Drums
John Salzano–Tenor sax
Ben Feldman–Bass
Nathan Breedlove–Trumpet
Lucas Winter–Guitar
Marc Smason–Trombone
Gus Carns–Piano
Jerome Smith–Tuba
Ari Joshua–Guitar 21-year old drummer and composer Sunday, July 7, 6pm
Will Lone–Drums Xavier Lecouturier has quickly been
making a name for himself on the
Saxophonist and composer Jeremy
Shaskus agrees with Wynton Marsa- scene since graduating from Cornish Jake Bergevin Quartet
lis’ claim that jazz is a “melting pot.” College of the Arts. Jazz, to Lecou- Jake Bergevin
Returning for the second year in a turier, is a “beautiful and continuing trumpet, vocals, flugelhorn
row, Jeremy’s Pyramid Scheme has re- story of freedom, diversity, and expres- w/
cruited three more members to grow sion.” His music draws from his expe- Tim Carey, bass
its enterprise to a septet. Shaskus’ ex- rience as a Mexican-French-American John Sanders, piano
panded vision is “inspired by old Yid- and is a manifestation of a myriad of Milo Petersen, drums
dish melodies, contemporary styles, influences from his mother’s love of
and a great desire to compose for larger the Mexican rock band MANA, to his
100 Minutes of professional jazz
ensembles.” This is a group of well-es- father’s love of Sting, the Foo Fighters, Family friendly concert / Free parking
tablished musicians who can seriously and Donny Hathaway, to his brother’s
play and take play seriously. Come see playing of Chopin, to his friend’s love Seattle First Baptist Church
of rap and hip-hop. 1111 Harvard Avenue
what the Pyramid Scheme cooks up. (Seneca and Harvard on First Hill)
Our guess? High-energy, improvised Tickets are available on a sliding scale
Seattle, WA (206) 325-6051
cuts, a little sweet, mostly salty. for $5–15 at earshot.org and at the door.
www.SeattleJazzVespers.org/GO/SJV
July 2019 • EARSHOT JAZZ • 11PREVIEW >>
The 2019 Seattle Lindy Extravaganza
July 19–21
Various venues, Seattle
From July 19 through 21, the Savoy
Swing Club, Seattle’s vintage dance
non-profit organization, presents the
2019 Seattle Lindy Extravaganza
(SLX): a swing dance event dedicated
to the club’s mission of preserving and
promoting the enjoyment and cultural
heritage of Lindy Hop, supporting the
existing Lindy Hop community, and
nurturing the growth of rising danc-
ers.
Whether you’ve been dancing for
years, or just learned to tie your shoes, LINDY EXTRAVAGANZA PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SAVOY SWING CLUB
Savoy Swing Club is a space that wel-
comes and meets folks where they’re Josh Roberts (drums), and Stefan ing Ng, Collazo, Ruby, Van Bebber,
at in the name of dance. The weekend Schatz (drums). and Ryan Donnelly (bass), and finally
showcases some of the best live music, After Saturday’s afternoon classes, the Closing Dance and Award Cere-
Seattle venues, classes, and competi- drummer Josh Collazo and band, the mony at the Century Ballroom featur-
tors. Four on the Floor, welcome back Alva ing Jim Ziegler (trumpet/vocals) and
The Extravaganza boasts a plethora and Hodge, as well and introduce Ray his band the Swing All Stars, with fan
of instructors from Hungary to New Skjelbred (piano) and Mike Van Beb- favorites Collazo, Hodge, Ruby, and
York to Seattle, and everywhere in ber (trumpet) to play the Midsum- Doyle.
between, who specialize in Lindy mer Ball at Washington Hall where With a rise-and-shine jam packed
Hop and street dance styles. Spinnin’ attendees are encouraged to dress as schedule, it’s easy to get lost in the
swingin’ tunes each night are four live the inner flowery nymph in all of us. swing of things. Slow down and take
bands and a few DJ’s, including Savoy Saturday is the only day of the Ex- it in. Meet the folks who have gath-
Swing’s own president, Sean Dunn. travaganza that has a double feature ered from near and far to share in the
SLX thoughtfully interacts and coex- of social dancing, with back-to-back beauty of dance, the strength of long-
ists with Seattle’s own history and ac- late-night dances. Following the ball distance friendships, and the legacy of
tivates city treasures, including Volun- at Washington Hall, dancing contin- swing.
teer Park, Washington Hall, the Cen- ues at Velocity Dance Center from –Rayna Mathis
tury Ballroom, and many more. 12:30am–3am featuring Greg Ruby’s
For more information visit
Kicking off the weekend, Friday Krazy Kats with Ruby (guitar), Doyle,
savoyswing.org. The Seattle Lindy Ex-
night at the Aria Ballroom features Alex Guilbert (piano), and Jonathan
travaganza and its host, the Savoy
a night where two tenors go head to Ng (violin). This is definitely the day
Swing Club, are committed to equity,
head, The Dueling Tenors: Alva Meets you’ll want to take a nap, or slam back
diversity, inclusion, and to making the
Doyle featuring Albert Alva (tenor a coffee or two beforehand.
dance floor and our city’s scene a safe
saxophone), Jonathan Doyle (clarinet/ SLX closes out with their final day-
and respectful community. Read more
saxophone), Jen Hodge (bass/vocals), time classes, a social dance downtown
about its safe space policy online at
at Westlake Park with Jonathan Ng
savoyswing.org/conduct.
and the Rain City Swing band featur-
12 • EARSHOT JAZZ • July 2019PREVIEW >>
Jazz Under the Stars
with Steve Yamasaki on saxophone,
Trent Leurquin on bass and Nonda
Trimis on drums, cook up their own
fresh sound of jazz favorites and cre-
ative originals. Expect to hear some-
thing for everyone to enjoy.
Two vocalists are featured in early
August, with award-winning singer
and composer Eugenie Jones appear-
ing on August 1, followed by Kobe
Jazz Award winner Nancy Erickson on
August 8.
The Vienna/Bergeron Brazilian
Quintet concludes the program on
NANCY ERICKSON PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
August 15. A native of Rio de Janeiro,
Cassio Vianna is the Director of Jazz
Thursdays, July 11–August 15, The first show on July 11 brings pia- Studies and Assistant Professor of Mu-
7–9pm nist David Deacon-Joyner and his trio sic at PLU. The composer, pianist, ar-
Mary Baker Russell Outdoor to the stage. Joyner is a composer, ar- ranger, and educator has participated
Amphitheater ranger, lecturer, and professor with as a performer and clinician at festivals
Pacific Lutheran University, over 30 years’ experience at the Uni- and conferences in Brazil, Paraguay,
Tacoma, WA versity of North Texas and Pacific Lu- China and the United States. Saxo-
theran University. Having performed phonist and co-leader Tom Bergeron
Now in its 21st year, the cherished all over the world, he collaborates fre- has performed with Ella Fitzgerald,
Jazz Under the Stars concert series quently with saxophonist Pete Christ- Anthony Braxton, among many oth-
launches on July 11, to be continued lieb, award-winning vocalist LaVon ers, in concerts across the globe. Vo-
every Thursday evening through Au- Hardison, and the Tacoma-based Grit calist Rosi Bergeron, bassist Clipper
gust 15. City Jazz Octet. Anderson, and drummer Mark Ivester
Originally conceived by Pacific Lu- Saxophonist Dmitri Matheny and join them for this final concert in the
theran’s Department of Music faculty his group reveal their magic on July series.
as an opportunity to showcase the 18. Celebrated for his warm tone, soar- As an additional highlight, Associate
region’s top jazz players, Jazz Under ing lyricism, and masterful technique, Professor of Music Paul Tegels offers
the Stars (JUTS) comprises six out- Matheny has received several pres- an intermission performance on the
door performances for listeners of all tigious music awards, including the world-famous Fuchs pipe organ in the
ages. It is a loyally attended summer 2016 NW Instrumentalist of the Year Lagerquist Concert Hall.
highlight, set in a charming, intimate Golden Ear Award as well as Best New Pack your lawn chairs, picnic blan-
outdoor venue with state-of-the-art Artist in the 1999 JazzTimes Readers kets, and picnic food. Coffee will be
sound. Guests are invited to visit the Poll. Joining Matheny are Northwest available. Wine, beer, and snacks are
campus observatory for stargazing favorites Randy Halberstadt (piano), also available for purchase. All con-
after the final three performances in Phil Sparks (bass), and Mark Ivester certs are free and open to the public.
August. In the unlikely event of unco- (drums). –Marianne Gonterman
operative weather, concerts are moved On July 25, it’s The Dan Duval Good
into Lagerquist Concert Hall. For more information, visit plu.edu.
Vibes Quartet. Vibraphonist Duval,
July 2019 • EARSHOT JAZZ • 13PREVIEW >>
Jazz Al Fresco: July & August
MacGill Quartet (July 18, Hing Hay
Park), tango move-makers The Ben
Thomas Tango Trio (July 30, West-
lake), salsa musicians Mambo Cadil-
lac (August 8, Freeway Park), vintage
swing revivalists Birch Pereira & the
Gin Joints (August 15, Freeway Park),
among many others.
Dancing begins at 6pm, with a
free lesson during the first hour. Full
schedule information is available at
danceforjoy.biz.
Interbay Golf Center BBQ
Jazz
WHITNEY MONGÉ PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST GAIL PETTIS PHOTO BY DANIEL SHEEHAN
2501 15th Ave W
Summer at SAM: Art of Jazz summer. Produced by the Downtown
Every Monday from July 8 to July
Seattle Association and presented by
Olympic Sculpture Park, 2901 Virginia Mason, this series continues 29 brings BBQ and jazz to Interbay
Western Ave a 42-year tradition of supporting free Golf Center. Starting July 8 with en-
live music for Seattle workers, resi- chanting singer Gail Pettis, this sum-
For the summer months, the Art of mer’s BBQ jazz calendar also includes
Jazz series moves to the Seattle Art dents, and visitors. Bands and sched-
ules have not been listed yet, but the Leah Natale & Ambience (July 15),
Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park. the bluesy Stickshift Annie with Kim-
July 18 features the future funk fu- series is typically jam-packed with no-
table musicians from the area. ball & the Fugitives (July 22), and
sion stylings of High Pulp, named Scott Lindenmuth (July 29). Free,
NW Alternative Group of the Year for Full schedule of acts will be available
at downtownseattle.org. first-come-first-served concert seat-
the 2018 Golden Ear Awards. Next ing starts at 5pm, with music from
up on August 8, local chanteuse and
soul powerhouse Whitney Mongé will
Dancing til Dusk 5:30–8:30pm. More information at
premiergc.com/-bbq-jazz.
showcase her lush vocals and minimal Hing Hay, Westlake, Freeway &
blend of rhythm and blues rock from Occidental Parks Jazz on the Lawn at
6:30-8 p.m. The Art of Jazz series is Cedarbrook Lodge
Dancing til Dusk is back again of-
sponsored by KNKX 88.5 & Earshot
fering a smorgasbord of free outdoor 18525 36th Ave S
Jazz and is part of the Summer at SAM
dancing, music, and dance lessons
events schedule. Admission is free. For the eighth consecutive year,
on Tuesdays and Thursdays around
Downtown Summer Sounds Seattle parks. It begins on July 11 in the Cedarbrook Lodge presents Jazz
Hing Hay Park as Curley Taylor & on the Lawn on Friday, July 12, a
Downtown Seattle Zydeco Trouble from Louisiana rip single-night summer concert event
Formerly known as the Out to Lunch roar through. The 14 different events suited for jazz and culinary aficiona-
concert series, Downtown Sum- include nights with honkey tonk dos alike. The evening opens with the
mer Sounds brings free local music swingers The Billy Joe Show (July 16, exceptional Forman-Finley Band ac-
to downtown Seattle throughout the Occidental Square), swing band Casey companied by Cherrie Adams, and
14 • EARSHOT JAZZ • July 2019is headlined by the renowned gypsy
jazz troupe Pearl Django. Copperleaf
Restaurant features small plates and
appetizers and regional sips from the
vine, along with craft cocktails and
beer. More info & tickets available at
cedarbrooklodge.com.
Summer Concerts at
Ballard Locks
3015 NW 54th St
This long-running series on the
grounds of the botanical gardens and
bustling Ballard Locks features an
eclectic mix of performances ranging BIRCH PEREIRA AND THE GIN JOINTS PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
from big band and blues to Brazilian
samba and Latin-funk fusion. Hap-
pening every Saturday and Sunday at
2pm in July and August, plus a special
event on July 4th with the Seattle Civ-
ic Band, all shows are free to the pub-
lic. The 2019 series includes: West Se-
attle Big Band, Coal Creek Jazz Band,
The Tempos, High Class Brass Quin-
tet, Michael Clune & Moodance, and
many more acts encompassing old-
time swing, blues, jazz, samba and
marching band music. Full lineup at
ballardlocks.org.
ZooTunes at Woodland Park
Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave N
Trademark Seattle summer tradition
BECU ZooTunes returns this year
with a wide range of musicians from
various genres, including jazz, folk,
country, rock and blues. Some shows
are already sold out—including John
Prine and the B-52s—but there’s still
room for Cody Johnson and Whitey
Morgan (July 21), crooner Feist and
Rhye (August 11), classic blues per-
formers Taj Mahal & Marc Cohn
featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama
(August 15), and The Wood Brothers
with Colter Wall (August 25). Ticket
prices vary and are available online,
along with full schedule and more in-
formation, at zoo.org/zootunes.
July 2019 • EARSHOT JAZZ • 15PREVIEW >>
Chinatown Discovery: The Louisa Hotel and the
Club Royale
Walking Tour: Thursday, July 18,
5:30pm
Wing Luke Museum
719 S King St
Back in January, 2016, I received an
email from Tanya Woo, owner of the
historic Louisa Hotel in the China-
town International District, asking if
I knew anything about a vintage jazz
club in the basement of the building.
In the process of remodeling, she had
discovered the words “Club Royale”
written above the stairwell leading to
the basement, some stunning art deco
murals of fashionable folks in top hats
and furs, and a floor plan indicating
the venue once had boasted a stage
and dance floor. This was exciting
news! One of my sources for Jackson UNCOVERED MURAL PHOTO COURTESY OF PAUL DE BARROS
Street After Hours: The Roots of Jazz in
side was the Blue Heaven (a space later rather a ring of white petty gangsters.
Seattle had told me there were “secret
occupied by the Wah Mee); on the Federal agents relentlessly raided the
tunnels” between Chinatown’s Prohi-
east, connected by a secret passageway, Club Royale, finally shutting it down
bition Era jazz clubs and what later be-
was the Club Royale, popularly known for good on New Year’s Eve, 1932.
came the Wah Mee Club, which had
as the “Bucket of Blood” and once de- Though the Club Royale appears to
been in this building, but I had never
scribed by The Seattle Star as “colorful, have existed for only two-and-a-half
once found any evidence of this. I im-
flourishing and fashionable.” The place years, the Hotel Louisa is a going
mediately replied that I would love to
appears to have opened in August, concern. Purchased by Tanya Woo’s
see the murals. Thus began a research
1930, a year after Charlie Louie set up father, the late Paul Woo, in 1963, it
project, funded by King County’s
shop across the street at the Chinese re-opened last month with 84 units
4Culture, about one of Seattle’s most
Gardens. Both places offered liquor, of low-income housing, with memen-
mysterious jazz venues.
food, gambling, and jazz. tos of the past woven into its design.
The Club Royale was housed in a
In his autobiography, the great New At 5:30pm Thursday, July 18, as part
1909 building located at the south-
Orleans clarinetist Joe Darensbourg of the Wing Luke Museum’s annual
west corner of South King Street and
recalled playing the Club Royale with JamFest, I’ll be leading a free walking
Seventh Avenue South and named
Seattle saxophonist Gerald Wells. tour of historic Chinatown Interna-
originally for its Scandinavian own-
Newspapers also report that a well- tional District jazz clubs, including a
ers—Louis Tagholm, John Nelson
known local pianist, Anson “Polly” viewing of the Club Royale stairwell
and Niels Jensen—who operated it as
Butler, was arrested there during a raid murals. Attendance is limited to 25. If
a working man’s hotel catering to la-
conducted by Federal “dry agents.” you are interested, please sign up now
borers in the Alaska canneries.
Though the place was sometimes at Louisahotelseattle.com.
During Prohibition, the basement
called the Hong Kong Chinese Soci- –Paul de Barros
hosted two speakeasies. On the west
ety, the owners were not Chinese, but
16 • EARSHOT JAZZ • July 2019PREVIEW >>
2019 Jazz Port Townsend
July 25–27
Fort Worden, Port Townsend
Summer in Seattle means catching
a ferry and getting out of the city for
a couple of days—windows down,
sunglasses on, heading up the road
to the quaint peninsula town of Port
Townsend, a town known for its views
of the Puget Sound. But in July, ears
and eyes turn to another stage.
Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend Fes-
tival nests in Fort Worden, a 433-
acre idyllic former military base, and
brings incredible acts from around the
country for three days of musical bliss.
This year the festival runs from July
25 to July 27 and begins Thursday TERRELL STAFFORD PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST ANAT COHEN PHOTO BY SHERVIN LAINEZ
with Jazz in the Clubs, an à la carte
series of concerts in venues throughout ham Dechter with Jeff Hamilton on to the land and culture of the musical
the Fort Worden grounds that lasts drums. All accomplished in their own styling Piedmont Blues and its defin-
through the weekend. A $25 daily right, the jazz trio together create soul- ing characteristics of ragtime rhythms,
wristband acts as a pass to the venues. ful and surprising movements. fingerpicking and low, storied lyrics.
Wander the grounds of Fort Worden Saturday afternoon begins with the Marie, a Grammy-nominated vocalist
from 8 to 11pm and happen upon the brass-band street performers Brothers and Piedmont native, sings the vocals
different all-age concerts. of Brass, featuring Terell Stafford and for this sprawling epic that weaves in
Main stage shows are on Friday night Marquis Hill on trumpets, following music and an assemblage of projected
and Saturday through the afternoon in the tradition of New Orleans street film, new and archival photography,
and night at the McCurdy Pavilion, music. The quippy Mayo Mastery is and Southern folklore.
a balloon-hangar-turned-arena that Michael Mayo, a talented, emotional DownBeat called Marie’s perfor-
seats 1,200. jazz vocalist. Then, Centrum All Star mance “masterful” and Clayton at the
Friday night begins with Anat Cohen Big Band directed by John Clayton, helm has picked up praise from The
and Marcello Gonçalves. Equipped billed as the “hottest big band in the New York Times and The Wall Street
with only a seven-string guitar and a Northwest,” takes the stage featuring Journal.
clarinet, Cohen and Gonçalves craft a Akiko Tsuruga from Equal Time and Preceeding the Jazz Festival is a con-
richly textured orchestra of two. The standout pianist Gerald Clayton. cordant weeklong workshop for jazz
duo traverses multiple musical terri- Saturday night is packed with Gram- and blues musicians. Now in its 33rd
tories in a soundscape informed by a my-nominated Geoffrey Keezer on year, students work with renowned tal-
milieu of styles made unique by their piano and vocalist Gillian Margot. ents chosen by Artistic Director John
collaboration. “Piedmont Blues: A Search For Sal- Clayton.
They are followed by soul jazz en- vation” by Gerard Clayton and fea- –Whitney Bashaw
semble Equal Time, comprised of or- turing vocalist René Marie will close
Tickets and informatione available at
ganist Akiko Tsuruga, guitarist Gra- Saturday night. The show is a tribute
centrum.org.
July 2019 • EARSHOT JAZZ • 17FOR THE RECORD
Kassa Overall Playlist,” with celestial vocals
by Judi Jackson), or yearning
Go Get Ice Cream and Listen to love (“Do You,” with Theo
Jazz Croker).
Self-released I love this line from Over-
all’s caustic riff on the stan-
If you were following jazz in Se-
dard, “What’s New”–“Next
attle in the last century, you prob-
lifetime, please stay away
ably heard about standout Gar-
from me.” I’m not so crazy
field High School drummer Kassa
about the rippling electronic
Overall. If you tuned in during
clichés on “Do You,” nor do
this era, you may have seen him
the bumping interruptions
playing with the late Geri Allen or
and silvery synths add much
tapping his laptop with Jon Batiste
to the Lundy remix. But this
& Stay Human on “The Late Show
is a stupendously smart al-
with Steven Colbert.”
bum that Seattle jazz fans can
After more than a decade in New
be very proud of. And by the
York, Overall has become a force
way, that’s Seattle’s own Lau-
to contend with, both as a jazz
controlled chaos, sometimes creating ren Du Graf reciting the title’s
drummer and hip-hop producer-
ecstatic atmospherics (“The Sky Div- intriguing suggestion.
MC. His debut full-length, Go Get Ice
Cream and Listen to Jazz, melds those er”) or heartfelt tributes (“When Will –Paul de Barros
two sources in a bold and seductive They Learn,” with Carmen Lundy),
way. and at others delivering raps about
Jungian archetypes (“La Casa Azul,” Kassa Overall performs
A master of warm, soulful mixes—
sometimes with bedroom eyes— with Roy Hargrove), friends fallen Saturday, July 20, at the
Overall kneads live jazz instruments (“Mark Sampson”) or living (“My Capitol Hill Block Party on the
(trumpet, saxophone, drums, piano) Friend,” with Arto Lindsay), institu- Vera Stage. Tickets and informa-
into electronic textures and beats with tionalized racism (“Prison and Phar- tion at capitolhillblockparty.com.
a canny balance of pop tightness and maceuticals”), love lost (“What’s New
With You”), fame (“Who’s On The
18 • EARSHOT JAZZ • July 2019FOR THE RECORD
Xavier Lecouturier Winter’s “Striations” features
Sharma cutting loose on EWI,
Carrier and Winter’s rapid fire single
Origin Records note solo filtered into workable
21-year-old drummer/com- parts by Lecouturier’s vibrant
poser Xavier Lecouturier playing, and Carns’ loose fitting,
has been making a definite tasteful harmony.
impression on the jazz scene Lecouturier’s “Waiting” fea-
in Seattle. As a student at tures trumpeter Marriott’s
Cornish College of the Arts, trademark tone, and melodic
he made his way to jam ses- sensibility, accentuated by a fine
sions, and acquainted himself bass interlude from Feldman. A
with the best players in town, more orchestral feel comes across
eventually landing in the during Feldman’s very modern
quintet of trumpeter Thomas sounding composition, “Event
Marriott. His debut album as Horizon.”
band-leader, Carrier is a col- While each tune has its unique
lection of compositions forged during grad, Santosh Sharma on tenor saxo- qualities, there is a collective
this period of rapid self-discovery. phone and EWI. commonality between them that es-
Lecouturier is surely the driving The opening “Aube” is a Lecoutu- tablishes an expression of intimate
force behind this recording, but there rier selection that features Sharma and space and time, reflecting this period
is a collective feel to the record, with Winter carrying the melody between of both self-awareness, and commu-
major contributions from guitarist the layered harmony of Carns, Feld- nity association. Carrier is not only a
Lucas Winter, pianist Gus Carns and man, and Lecouturier. Winter’s single brilliant beginning for Lecouturier, it
bassist Ben Feldman as both musicians note melody line and subsequent solo is a standard to be upheld by a collec-
and composers. Marriott is part of the highlights his major contribution to tion of fine young players we should
collective as well, adding a veteran the session. The same can be said about be hearing from often down the road.
presence to the proceedings, along the title track, with the album’s most –Paul Rauch
with the young and talented Roosevelt memorable melody contained within.
SUMMER AT SAM: ART OF JAZZ
HIGH PULP
THU JUL 18, 6 – 8 PM
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jazz, hip-hop, punk, and psychedelia.
Grab a blanket and see you at the park!
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2901 Western Ave Sponsored by
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visitsam.org/summer
Image: Photo by Robert Wade
July 2019 • EARSHOT JAZZ • 19JAZZ AROUND THE SOUND
July
07
MONDAY, JULY 1 SB Proud & Nasty Jam Session, 10pm TD Harpdog Brown & The Uptown Blues Band,
8pm
CC Cider Jam Mondays, 9:30pm
EB Tom Kellock, 6pm
FRIDAY, JULY 5 TU Bill Anschell Standards Trio w/ Jeff Johnson,
D’Vonne Lewis, 7:30pm
ES Eric Verlinde, 6pm CZ Jazz First Fridays, 7:30pm
VI The Tarantellas, 6pm
JA The Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, EB Tom Kellock, 6pm
7:30pm ES Daniel Davison, 6pm
NL Mo’ Jam Mondays, 8:30pm JA Acoustic Alchemy: CD Release (early show),
SUNDAY, JULY 7
RR Cold Spell / Modern Bridges, 7:30pm 7:30pm AB Jazz at the Beaver w/ Max Holmberg and the
JA Acoustic Alchemy: CD Release (late show), 200 Trio, 9pm
TUESDAY, JULY 2 9:30pm CR Racer Sessions: Illegal Son, 8pm
KE Rick Kitaeff & Bruce Barnard Jazz Duo, CZ Choro Music Jam, 2pm
BP Billy Stapleton/Annie Eastwood Duo, 8pm 6:30pm DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm
EB Eric Verlinde, 6pm LA Happy Hour Jazz w/ Phil Sparks, 5pm EB Tom Kellock, 6pm
ES Daniel Davison, 6pm NC Stephanie Porter Quartet, 8pm ES Eric Verlinde w/ Josephine Howell, 6pm
JA Acoustic Alchemy: CD Release Celebration, TU Bruce Phares Reunion Quartet, 7:30pm FB Seattle Jazz Vespers: Jake Bergevin Quartet,
7:30pm VI Jovino Santos Neto, 9pm 6pm
OW Jazz Jam, 9:30pm JA Acoustic Alchemy: CD Release, 7:30pm
SB Joe Doria Presents, 10pm
SATURDAY, JULY 6 RR Wayne Horvitz-Sara Schoenbeck Duo /
Sweeter Than the Day ft. Tim Young, 7pm
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 BH Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ Son
TD Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm
Little, 8pm
EB Eric Verlinde, 6pm TU Brian Monroney Quartet, 7:30pm
CM Cascadia Big Band, 7pm
ES Daniel Davison, 6pm VI Lennon Aldort, 6pm
EB Frank S. Holman III, 6pm
JA Acoustic Alchemy: CD Release Celebration, VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm
ES Daniel Davison, 6pm
7:30pm JA Acoustic Alchemy: CD Release (early show),
MQ Darrell Holden Quartet, 5pm 7:30pm
MONDAY, JULY 8
NC Jazz Jam w/Darin Clendenin Trio, 7:30pm JA Acoustic Alchemy: CD Release (late show), CC Cider Jam Mondays, 9:30pm
PG Jazz Jam & Open Mic, 8pm 9:30pm EB Tom Kellock, 6pm
VI Bar Tabac, 9pm NC Paul Miranda Syndicate: Tribute to Amy ES Eric Verlinde, 6pm
Winehouse, 8pm NL Mo’ Jam Mondays, 8:30pm
THURSDAY, JULY 4 OS Shawn Schlogel Trio, 8pm RR Centerpiece Jazz Band, 7:30pm
BC Adam Kessler, Phil Sparks & guests, 9pm
Calendar Key
AB The Angry Beaver FB Seattle First Baptist Church RR The Royal Room
BB Bella’s Bistro & Bar FW Town Square Park (Federal Way) SA Samson Estates Winery
BC Barca GH Judson Street, Gig Harbor, WA SB Sea Monster Lounge
BH Benaroya Hall JA Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley SP Seattle Art Museum Olympic Sculpture
BP Bake’s Place Bellevue KE Kelnero Park
CC Capitol Cider KR Knife Room TA Jazz Under the Stars (Tacoma)
CH Chapel Performance Space LA Latona Pub TD Triple Door
CM Crossroads Bellevue MP Mercerdale Park TU Tula’s
CR Cafe Racer MQ The Triple Door MQ Stage and Lounge TW Tagaris Winery
CZ Couth Buzzard Books NC North City Bistro & Wine Shop VI Vito’s
DT Darrell’s Tavern NL Nectar Lounge VP Volunteer Park Amphitheater
EB El Gaucho Bellevue OS Osteria la Spiga WA Wedgwood Art Festival
EG Egan’s Ballard Jam House OW Owl ‘n’ Thistle WW Whisky West
ES El Gaucho Seattle PG Paragon
20 • EARSHOT JAZZ • July 2019TUESDAY, JULY 9 KE Rick Kitaeff & Bruce Barnard Jazz Duo,
BP Billy Stapleton/Annie Eastwood Duo, 8pm
6:30pm
LA Happy Hour Jazz w/ Phil Sparks, 5pm CURTAIN CALL
EB Eric Verlinde, 6pm MQ Kareem Kandi Band, 9pm
ES Daniel Davison, 6pm weekly recurring performances
NC Joan Penney Quintet, 8pm
JA Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, 7:30pm NL PBJam Fest: Day 1, 5pm
NC Naomi Siegel, 7pm TU Kelley Johnson Band, 7:30pm
OW Jazz Jam, 9:30pm TW Duende Libre & Frank Anderson, 7pm MONDAY
SB Joe Doria Presents, 10pm VI Kate Olson, 9pm
TU Tim Kennedy Quintet, 7:30pm VP BKO Quintet, 7pm
CC Cider Jam Mondays, 9:30
EB Tom Kellock, 6
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 SATURDAY, JULY 13 ES Eric Verlinde, 6
CH Twenty Six Minutes Equals One Day, 8pm CM Maia Santell & House Blend, 7:30pm NL Mo’ Jam Mondays, 8:30
EB Eric Verlinde, 6pm EB Frank S. Holman III, 6pm
ES Daniel Davison, 6pm WW Whiskey West Jazz Jam, 7
ES Daniel Davison, 6pm
JA Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, 7:30pm
MQ Frank Kohl Trio, 5pm
JA Steve Tyrell (early show), 7:30pm TUESDAY
JA Steve Tyrell (late show), 9:30pm
NC Stone Trio w/Melyssa Stone, 7pm NC Duo Flamenco w/Eric & Encarnacion, 8pm BP Billy Stapleton & Annie
PG Jazz Jam & Open Mic, 8pm NL PBJam Fest (Day 2), 5pm Eastwod, 6
RR Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, 7pm OS Jonas Myers/Raymond Larsen Duo, 8pm EB Eric Verlinde, 6
TU Raphael Zimmerman Quintet, 7:30pm TU Thomas Marriott Quartet, 7:30pm
VI Tim Kennedy, 9pm ES Daniel Davison, 6
VI Jerry Zimmerman, 6pm
VI Kareem Kandi, 9:30pm OW Jazz Jam, 9:30
THURSDAY, JULY 11 WA Clave Gringa Quartet, 10am SB Joe Doria Presents, 10
BC Adam Kessler, Phil Sparks & guests, 9pm
EB Eric Verlinde, 6pm SUNDAY, JULY 14 WEDNESDAY
ES Daniel Davison, 6pm AB Jazz at the Beaver w/ Max Holmberg and the EB Eric Verlinde, 6
JA Steve Tyrell, 7:30pm 200 Trio, 9pm ES Daniel Davison, 6
MP Mostly Music in the Park: Duende Libre, CR Racer Sessions, 8pm
6:30pm PG Jazz Jam & Open Mic, 8
CZ Open Jazz Jam w/ Kenny Mandell, 2pm
NC Tim Lerch & Jamie Findlay, 7pm DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm WW Triangular Jazztet, 7
OS Shawn Schlogel, 7pm EB Tom Kellock, 6pm
SB Proud & Nasty Jam Session, 10pm ES Eric Verlinde w/ Josephine Howell, 6pm
THURSDAY
TU Overton Berry & Bruce Phares, 7:30pm JA Steve Tyrell, 7:30pm BC Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks, 9
VI Jennifer Kienzle, 9pm KE Karin Kajita, 6pm EB Eric Verlinde, 6
RR Columbia City Beatwalk: GoodyBagg, 7pm
FRIDAY, JULY 12 SA Bellingham Youth Jazz Band, 4pm ES Daniel Davison, 6
CM Michael Powers, 7pm TU Richard Cole Quartet w/ Chris Symer, Bill OS Shawn Schlogel, 7
EB Tom Kellock, 6pm Anschell & John Bishop, 7:30pm
SB Proud and Nasty, 10
ES Daniel Davison, 6pm VI Mack Grout, 6pm
JA Steve Tyrell (early show), 7:30pm VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm FRIDAY
JA Steve Tyrell (late show), 9:30pm
EB Tom Kellock, 6
ES Daniel Davison, 6
KE Rick Kitaeff & Bruce Barnard,
6:30
LA Happy hour w/ Phil Sparks, 5
SATURDAY
EB Frank S Holman III, 6
New! Daily pick up and delivery in Seattle ES Daniel Davison, 6
and North Lake Washington areas
7 Luthiers, double bass set up and SUNDAY
restoration experts, and makers on site AB Beaver Sessions, 9
Free consultation in shop or by CR Racer Sessions, 8
appointment in Seattle
DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8
Lessons
EB Tom Kellock, 6
Since 1964 ES Eric Verlinde w/ Josephine
970 5th Ave NW Howell, 6
Suite 100
Issaquah WA 98027
www.HammondAshley.com
VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30
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