Osama Afifi Photo by Daniel Sheehan U CALL for Artists

A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community May 2016 Vol. 32, No. 5 EARSHOT JAZZSeattle, Washington

Osama Afifi Photo by Daniel Sheehan U CALL FOR ARTISTs

Jazz: The Second Century Deadline June 1 Earshot Jazz seeks submissions from Seattle-area individual artists and ensembles for the 2016 Jazz: The Second Century series. The series brings the progression of jazz into creative motion on the concert stage. Projects that question and expand the conven- tions the jazz form are welcome. Seattle-area individual artists or groups, in any instrument combination, are eligible. Sub- missions must include a recorded sample of a project that can be performed in a concert setting. We encourage applicants to include a letter that speaks to their musical interpretation of the meaning of jazz and of the next stage of jazz music. Individual artists or ensembles are selected by a blind-jury pro- cess. Second Century artists and ensembles perform during July 2016, and are paid a competitive fee for the performance. Please send submissions elec- tronically to 2ndcentury@earshot.org or by mail to Earshot Jazz, 3429 Fremont Place N, #309, Seattle, WA 98103. Dead- line to apply is June 1. You can direct questions and comments to Earshot Jazz at (206) 547- 6763 or [email protected]. A list of past Jazz: The Second Cen- tury artists and ensembles can be viewed online at earshot.org.

2 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 Earshot JazZ Letter from the Director A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community 

Executive Director John Gilbreath Playing the Changes Managing Director Karen Caropepe Program Manager Caitlin Peterkin Earshot Jazz Editors Schraepfer Harvey, Organizationally, the Earshot Jazz Caitlin Peterkin board of directors has recently ap- Contributing Writers Steve Griggs, Sara proved a three-year plan, and ad- Jones, Andrew Luthringer, Jean Mishler, opted new and updated statements Peter Monaghan of Vision, Mission, and Values. It is our pleasure to share those with you Calendar Editor Caitlin Peterkin Photography Daniel Sheehan now: Layout Caitlin Peterkin Vision: Jazz is widely embraced Distribution Karen Caropepe & Earshot Jazz and highly valued as America’s great Even here in Seattle, where the sea- volunteers gift to world culture. sonal changes are subtle and slow- Mission: Earshot Jazz cultivates a Send Calendar Information to: rolling, it’s tough not to get excited vibrant jazz community by engag- 3429 Fremont Place N, #309 about the coming of summer and ing audiences, celebrating artists, Seattle, WA 98103 the possibility of some consistent email / [email protected] and supporting arts education to sunshine. ensure the legacy and progression of Board of Directors Ruby Smith Love Here at Earshot Jazz, we’re mark- the art form. (president), Sue Coliton (vice president), ing the launch of possible summer Values: Sally Nichols (secretary), John W. with concerts that celebrate the di- Respects Artists. Amplify opportu- Comerford, Chris Icasiano, Danielle Leigh, versity of this expansive art form, nities, promote live performance, Hideo Makihara, Diane Wah, Viren Kamdar news of the exciting jazz community and pay fair compensation. Emeritus Board Members Clarence Acox, re-emerging in the Tacoma region, Prioritizes Accessibility. Present Kenneth W. Masters, Lola Pedrini, Paul and the introduction of some struc- Toliver, Cuong Vu events throughout the city with af- tural organizational adjustments fordable and free programming. Founded in 1984 by Paul de Barros, that shape our approach for the Pursues Collaboration. Work cre- Gary Bannister, and Allen Youngblood. coming years. atively with local, national, and in- Earshot Jazz is published monthly by Check the following pages for international partners. Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle and is formation on upcoming Earshot available online at www.earshot.org. Champions Education. Fuel the concerts that showcase, as we fre- jazz continuum by supporting all Subscription (with membership): $35 quently do, exciting international aspects of jazz education. 3429 Fremont Place #309 approaches to the music, with the Honors Diversity. Celebrate the Seattle, WA 98103 Japanese genius Otomo Yoshihide African-American roots and global phone / (206) 547-6763 on May 3, and special projects by expression of the art form. brilliant Seattle masters, including Earshot Jazz ISSN 1077-0984 Nurtures Creativity. Emphasize dy- Michael Brockman in an all-too- Printed by Pacific Publishing Company namic original work and the joy of seldom-heard small ensemble per- © 2016 Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle the inventive spirit. formance at SAM on May 12, and Marc Seales in an all-too-seldom- We welcome your input, participa- heard creative collaboration with his tion, and, of course, your financial m I S S I O n S tat e m e n t support, as we continue to serve one Earshot Jazz cultivates a vibrant jazz brother, Jesse, at the Royal Room on of the most vibrant jazz communi- community by engaging audiences, May 28. As always, we’ll survey the celebrating artists, and supporting fertile Seattle jazz scene with news, ties in America. arts education to ensure the legacy views, and a comprehensive calen- Thank you! and progression of the art form. dar of events. – John Gilbreath, Executive Director

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4 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 May 2016 • Earshot Jazz • 5 PROFILE Osama Afifi: Casting a Feel-Good Spell

By Andrew Luthringer There is a realm of musicians, almost akin to a secret society, who fly under the radar of the public awareness but nevertheless reach the ears and spir- its of huge numbers of music lovers. Evincing an old-school craftsman-like approach, these skilled practitioners showcase versatility, taste, and ut- ter command of their instrument, all while making it look effortless. Ema- nating great vibes and devoid of antics, ego, or drama, they make the band sound good, and that makes the audience feel good. Bassists, in particular, are often un- sung heroes and form a large propor- tion of this cohort, and Osama Afifi is an archetypal member of this tribe. Born in Oakland, raised in Los Ange- les, and based in Tacoma for over a decade, Afifi is a master of both upright and electric bass. With a ready laugh and bubbling enthusiasm, he can swing with abandon, slap and groove old school soul, provide beautifully supportive backup for singers, and tear the roof off when called upon to solo. Afifi holds down regular gigs with at least a dozen bands, covering all fla- osama afifi photo by daniel sheehan vors of jazz, Latin, R&B, funk, rock, pop, singer-songwriter...there’s really people like Nathan East, Leland Sk- were a fixture on the European jazz nothing he can’t play. lar, guys like that. As a young player, festival circuit. Afifi averages at least six gigs a week, I always studied quite a few different Now settled in with his family, he and when I spoke with him, he had styles.” tours less, but has no problem staying just finished a stretch of 13 straight In the ‘90s, Afifi spent long stretches busy with a huge array of local talent dates. Anybody who works that much touring internationally with the Len- in many genres, including many art- clearly has broad skills. ny Kravitz-produced pop/rock singer ists residing in the Tacoma area. “I get called a lot and sub for lots of Vanessa Paradis, multi-million sell- In quintessential sideman fashion, people, because I’m pretty versatile…. ing instrumental pop icon Yanni, and Afifi is clearly inspired by the fellow From the get-go, I always wanted to the L.A.-based B Sharp Jazz Quartet, musicians with whom he shares the be a studio player in the footsteps of whose exploratory post-bop sounds bandstand, and is always full of com-

6 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 pliments for his compatriots. It’s al- “I really realize how much playing in and positive players on the scene, and most easier to get him to talk about orchestra and jazz band as a kid helped that’s why people love him. He brings his fellow players than about his own out. Kids can just learn on their own out the best in his band mates and he’s accomplishments. He has high praise and they know how to jam, or they humble too.” for fellow Tacoma residents and fre- have a good ear, but when it comes to Afifi has some ideas percolating for quent collaborators Kareem Kandi really playing in an ensemble they’re some of his own projects, but the side- (with whom Afifi has played for over playing catch-up.” man role is not one that he merely set- 10 years) and vocalist LaVon Hardi- Students, audience members, and tles for but actively thrives within. He son. Afifi appeared on Hardison’s -su fellow musicians all agree on Afifi. Jeff gets to play great music with superb perb recent album Come Together, and Busch sings the praises of his frequent players, in a wide spectrum of styles. raves about her talent. He plays in her rhythm section partner: So if you’re in the audience at any regular band along with pianist David “I’ve seen him in jam sessions work- venue in the Pacific Northwest, and Joyner and the ever-present wizard of ing with beginning players, encourag- you find yourself just feeling good for percussion, Jeff Busch. ing them and helping them to feel at some indiscernible reason, check out “LaVon is really cool … she’s really ease and play their best. That’s what it’s the bassist. You may well find you are a musician who sings.” Though Afifi all about. He’s one of the most versatile under the spell of Afifi. is proud of the album, he is especial- ly pumped by the band’s live performances. “She takes it to a whole other place live. Oh, she gets into it! I can’t even explain it!” he says, laughing. Afifi also gets a lot of stage time at Renton’s Shuga Jazz Bistro, one of ubiquitous pianist Eric Verlinde’s favorite haunts, and the two play together frequently. They have regular shows at Shuga with Portland’s soul and funk legend Andy Stokes, an absolute must- see. Afifi also performs frequently with Verlinde and Busch in the EntreMun- dos Quarteto, playing classic Brazilian grooves along with vocalist Adriana Giordano. In every one of these set- tings, Afifi is locked in and supportive, providing a burst of energy and groove that is infectious. Afifi’s broad contributions to the local scene extend beyond the bandstand: he’s also a busy teacher, with a stable of about 15 students. He is re- vered as a mentor and guide, as well as a player. Afifi credits early music education as a key element in establishing the good habits and solid musical skills that led to his success as a musician. He sees a lot of the same forces present in the Se- attle/Tacoma area, and pushes his students to really learn to read, and put in the time it takes to get good – not just copy licks from YouTube.

May 2016 • Earshot Jazz • 7 profile Jim Foster & Jazz LIVE at Marine View Church

By Steve Griggs Jim Foster stands tall in his black loafers at the entrance to Marine View Presbyterian Church. At 5pm every second Sunday of the month between September and June, his broad smile beneath trim grey hair and mustache greets audiences streaming into the 335-seat modern sanctuary overlook- ing Puget Sound. Inside the church, on purple carpet, the pews face east and large northern windows welcome the vista of water and trees. The high pointed barrel vault wood ceiling looks like the hull Anton Schwartz, Thomas Marriott, D’Vonne Lewis, Jon Hamar, and Russell Ferrante perform in the 2015 series. of a gigantic schooner turned upside- photo by jim levitt. down. Above the altar, photographs of Jazz in a religious venue is nothing for Marine View. The free Jazz LIVE colorful flora are projected on hanging new. Seattle’s First Baptist Church has series began back in 2009. It sustains screens. Stained-glass windows depict presented Jazz Vespers for 14 years. itself through donations, managing to white doves. Downtown Seattle Plymouth Congre- pay artists competitive wages. Foster Even though the venue is a church, gational Church used to offer lunch- hopes to keep Jazz LIVE going until the music program has become very time Jazz Worship Services. Jazz mas- its tenth anniversary in 2019. This sea- popular with the locals outside of the ters Duke Ellington and Mary Lou son winds up with the Johnaye Kend- congregation. People affiliated with Williams composed sacred music and rick Quartet on May 15 and “Scenes” the church only account for about 20 performed them in churches decades with John Stowell, Hans Teuber, Jeff percent of the audience. ago. Saint Peter’s Church in New York Johnson, and John Bishop on June 12. Most of the audience prefers sitting City has had a jazz ministry since the During intermission, the greeting in pews, but a few ascend the stairs at late 1960s. Catholic University of hall fills with the smell of hot cof- the rear to pick out one of the balcony’s Notre Dame in Indiana staged its first fee wafting over a dozen overflowing 40 chairs. Depending on the date, ei- Collegiate Jazz Festival in 1959. plates of free cookies. Audience mem- ther Rob Novasky or Dale Armstrong Marine View’s Jim Foster grew up in bers flock to buy recordings from the man the mixing board there, making Delaware as the youngest of four and performing artists. After the perfor- sure everything sounds good. started his musical life on trumpet. He mance, several in the audience visit And everything sure sounds good put down his horn during college years one of the nearby restaurants offering through the state-of-the art sound at the University of Delaware. Now he system. Regional artists like Darren sings. His personal preferences in jazz discounted dinners. Another satisfy- Motamedy, Anton Schwartz, Jovino lean toward Spyro Gyra and Lee Rit- ing evening – satisfied artists, satisfied Santos Neto, Mel Brown, Tom Grant, enour but he appreciates the traditions listeners, and satisfied Jim Foster. and Pearl Django have all been among upon which these more contemporary Marine View Presbyterian Church is the growing list who have performed artists have built. located at 8469 Eastside Dr NE, Taco- on the presbytery (the eastern part of a Before Jazz LIVE, Foster presented a ma, WA 98422 (1/2 mile west of Dash church where the altar stands). decade of annual concerts in the park Point State Park on State Route 509).

8 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 venue PROFILE  B Sharp Coffee House: Jazz for the New Generation

By Jean Mishler What sticks out the most about the B Sharp Coffee House isn’t its historic warehouse facade or the quirky, mis- matched furniture. Though the un- usual, expansive atmosphere is enough to suggest that you have entered the artsy realm of Tacoma, it is not what sticks out. There are a few mature patrons holed up in a corner, coffee and paper in hand, or tucked away on one of the couches, holding hands in the way of a long and comfortable relationship. But on any typical night, it’s mostly young people in this jazz club: college students with laptops, iPads, and books studying away, small clusters of musicians and fans out for that night’s band, and couples on dates, with flir- tatious smiles and bright eyes shining b sharp coffee house is situated in an old warehouse that used to house the tacoma news tribune. with early evening high hopes. photo by daniel sheehan. One of those young people is, in fact, and old. On Friday, April 1, it was the or from his expansive personal collec- the B Sharp’s manager. With brown young. 322 Jazz Collective, a bop fu- tion, it’s also his mission “to provide a eyes and long, curly brown hair, Jesse sion group of university students made good cup of coffee.” Nelson is in charge of the business up of Elliott Turner, Josh Bozich, And he succeeds in doing just that while owner Dennis Ellis is on medi- Thomas Horn, BrandonLee Cierley, in his business relationship with local cal leave. On a recent visit to the B and Marc Harper, whipped it up that roaster Bluebeard. Itself a proud Ta- Sharp, Nelson shared his passion for night. coma coffee roaster, they feature the this coffee shop, the jazz genre, and B Sharp owner Dennis Ellis is a vet- finest high-grown Arabica beans. It’s a Tacoma’s jazz scene with energy and eran of the jazz scene and has been the lighter roast, and the B Sharp pairs it consistent zeal. saxophonist in the band the T-Town with a traditional coffee menu: no 20- For Nelson, the mix of ages both on Aces. As such, his iPod is filled with or 24-ounce cups, no upselling with and off stage is pretty thrilling. He jazz and blues, so even when there special flavors – just a simple cup of says jazz is not some “old sound.” isn’t a live show happening, the coffee good joe. “I’ve always thought,” he ponders house always has the music, evocative Also working with Tacoma tea aloud, “I was born in the wrong time of so many American eras, ringing out company Mad Hat, which combines for it....But when I see people my age over the PA and bringing a rich culture unique blends with high-quality loose up there, performing too, I just get ex- to a new generation of folks. “It’s fill- leaf tea, and Puyallup-sourced Blue cited.” ing generational gaps,” offers Nelson. Max Meats, the B Sharp fills out its The coffee shop has become a - wa Just as it’s Ellis’ mission to bring folks cafe menu with community spirit. A tering hole for musicians both young awesome music all day long, either live person can easily satisfy his or her hun-

May 2016 • Earshot Jazz • 9 ger knowing everything is family-run venue for locals and acts that were just coma Jazz Association presented their and locally sourced. Although serving starting out and needed an audience. successful first annual Jazz Walk, in local beer and wine as well, the club is And it’s accomplished just that, which the B Sharp participated. happy to remain all-ages and provide a thanks to a lot of hard work and com- Nelson thinks it’s because jazz has place for those young jazz enthusiasts munity partnerships. Ellis established been such a small market share that it as well. a great relationship with Tacoma Jazz isn’t as cutthroat as in some other cit- Besides being a place for the multi- Association, and, in turn, Kareem ies. With less competition, “we have generational community to gather, the Kandi and Philip Bradford. Their help more room to work together,” he says. B Sharp also asserts itself as a support- and their network, says Nelson, “have “There’s more availability to grow as a er of the community and its culture, really helped us grow as a jazz venue community.” by bringing musicians to this club who with hosting events here.” Nelson continues, “We do have a lot in turn “contribute to our city later,” The B Sharp has become a hub be- of people who come in week in, week says Nelson. cause it’s giving locals the music for out…people who know the names of The B Sharp opened in October of which they used to have to go out of the musicians, who really care not just 2013, in the building that used to town. about the genre, but about the com- house the old Tacoma News Tribune. Tacoma’s jazz scene is blooming. munity.” It wanted to place itself in Tacoma as a Early in March, for example, the Ta- As much zeal as Nelson has for jazz and the shop, it is a zeal that also lends itself in equal measure to the love for his bosses, Dennis and his wife Mary- ann Ellis. “I see his heart in his business,” says Nelson. “He is not about this industry to make a ton of money and retire in the Caribbean.” “We want people to sit and work in here, to slow down,” he adds. “If we can combine slowing people down, enjoying their experience when they walk in...they can leave, catered to and cared for.” Maybe it is just this simple, that magical recipe for growing a jazz community: a welcoming atmosphere that makes locals feel like they don’t need to go far to hear some great music. The B Sharp brings the acts Tacoma has been longing for and Tacoma brings the audience – young and old.

B Sharp Coffee House 706 Opera Alley Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 292-9969 View upcoming performances at bsharpcoffeehouse.com or the B Sharp Coffee House Facebook page.

10 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 PREVIEW >> Project Fukushima! Film Screening & Concert Commemorating the 5th Anniversary of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake

Project Fukushima! Film Screening so shortly after the earthquake and in Fukushima, the future of the festival, Monday, May 2, 7pm such close proximity to the site of the and other relevant topics. Northwest Film Forum subsequent nuclear disaster, they faced – Ed., courtesy of Hideo Makihara Otomo Yoshihide Solo Concert tough questions concerning the safety Project Fukushima! film screening is Tuesday, May 3, 8pm and ethics of inviting the public to at- Chapel Performance Space tend. free, with advance registration at brown- As the film depicts their preparations papertickets.com. Tickets for Otomo Marking the five-year anniversary of in the lead-up to the festival with an Yoshihide solo performance are $5-15, the earthquake and tsunami that hit artful simplicity, it begins to reveal available at earshot.org. eastern Japan, Earshot Jazz, Nonse- the new realities of day-to-day life fac- quitur, and Volunteers for Project Fu- ing those who continue to live in the kushima! In North America are proud afflicted region. Aiming foremost to to announce a pair of events featuring counter negative associations the name Tokyo musician Otomo Yoshihide. In Fukushima had taken on in the wake addition to a solo performance – his of the disaster, the festival organizers first in Seattle in over 10 years – he eschew overt political stances. In do- will be in attendance for a screening ing so, they raise more universal issues and discussion of the film Project Fu- for us to ponder, and the arrestingly kushima!, chronicling the festival he co-founded in 2011. minimal atonal score of Otomo’s that Otomo has made a name as a cut- punctuates the film’s scenes effectively ting-edge artist since the late 1980s bypasses both verbal interpretation playing music ranging from jazz and and sentimental response to let the film scores to noise and free improvisa- viewer directly feel something of this. tion. Primarily a guitarist and experi- While serving as a poignant re- mental turntablist, he has maintained minder of the shock of recent trag- a worldwide following on the avant- edy, the implicit messages of the film, garde scene, while also finding main- conveyed largely wordlessly, direct stream recognition in Japan more re- the viewer’s gaze as much to the pres- cently for theme music he co-penned ent moment and into the future. Five with Sachiko M for the 2013 televi- years on, with nuclear plants being re- sion drama Amachan. The scope of his started across Japan even as radiation activities has also extended to a spe- continues to spread from the reactors cial focus on work with handicapped in Fukushima, questions concerning children, as he continues to perform the safety of nuclear energy and the around the world, both solo and in a broader ecological legacy we leave for range of ensembles. future generations may be more press- The documentary follows the devel- ing now than ever. opment of the festival Otomo and oth- Otomo, who served as music director er Japanese artists and musicians orga- for the film as well as the festival’s ar- nized in Fukushima just five months tistic director, will be in attendance for after the earthquake and tsunami that this special screening. He plans to lead hit Japan’s Tohoku region in 2011. In a discussion of the film afterwards, putting together an outdoor festival touching on the current state of life in

May 2016 • Earshot Jazz • 11 PREVIEW >> Ballard Jazz Festival Celebrates 14 Years

May 11-14, 2016 Various venues, Ballard The 14th annual Ballard Jazz Festival returns to downtown Ballard Wednesday, May 11, through Saturday, May 14. Fea- turing live modern American music across 12 venues, the favorite four-day event is a project of Origin Records run by jazz drummers John Bishop and Matt Jorgensen. Longtime fans will be glad to find the full roster of classic events the festival is known for, delivered with a fresh feel and some choice new talent. Per tradition, the schedule kicks off with two themed eve- nings at Conor Byrne Pub: the Brotherhood of the Drum on Wednesday evening (with bands led by drummers), and the Guitar Summit on Thursday (with bands led by guitarists). This year, featured Wednesday night drummers include Tarik Abouzied, Gregg Keplinger, and John Bishop, and Thursday night guitarists include Corey Christiansen, John Stowell, and Tim Volpicella. Both events are 21+ and kick off at 8pm. Friday night brings the beloved Ballard Jazz Walk starting at 6:30pm – the original solo event that the festival ultimately grew out of. Debuting in 2002 with five bands across five venues, the Ballard Jazz Walk will feature live jazz at 10 sites across downtown Ballard this year – the most ever, with new addi- tions Peddler Brewing Company and Pono Ranch. Organizer mike stern photo by clay patrick mcbride Matt Jorgensen points out that this will greatly increase ca-

12 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 pacity for those who might be hesitant esteemed electric guitarist Mike Stern “They just want to be a part of it,” to attend because of the crowds. Tal- and the Hal Galper Trio. he says. “Part of it is the neighbor- ent highlights include the great Julian Now running nearly a decade and a hood. Ballard has changed but this is Priester (at the festival for the first time half, the four-day Ballard Jazz Festi- really the only neighborhood where it this year), Marina Albero, Michael val is known for flying in one or two could really happen. You have all these Shrieve, and more. bigger names to perform, but keeping venues in close proximity. The longest The final day of the festival on Satur- its focus on highlighting homegrown you’re going to walk is ten minutes.” day wraps up with two crowd-favorite talent. “We want to encourage cool Ticket options include an all-inclu- events at the Nordic Heritage Muse- projects by local and regional artists,” sive festival pass ($100, purchased um. The Swedish Pancake Jazz Brunch Jorgensen says. in advance), or individual tickets to and Classic Volvo/Saab Car Show has Maintaining this spirit over time, it separate events (starting at $13). Local seatings at 11am and 12:30pm (music has developed a real sense of owner- sponsors include Verity Credit Union, by the Jay Thomas Quartet; all ages ship by regular guests, according to HomeStreet Bank, and more. welcome), and the Mainstage Concert Jorgensen, which is part of what makes Tickets and more info at ballardjazz- begins at 7:30pm. This year, headlin- the festival special. festival.com. ers for the evening concert include the – Sara Jones

2016 Ballard Jazz Festival Schedule

Wednesday, May 11, 8pm Brotherhood of the Drum Conor Byrne Pub (21+), 5140 Ballard Ave NW

Thursday, May 12, 8pm Guitar Summit Conor Byrne Pub (21+), 5140 Ballard Ave NW

Friday, May 13, 6:30pm Ballard Jazz Walk Multiple venues Tickets at New York Fashion Acad- emy, 5201 Ballard Ave NW Presented by Verity Credit Union

Saturday, May 14, 11am Swedish Pancake Jazz Brunch Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St

Saturday, May 14, 7:30pm Mainstage Concert Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St Presented by Home Street Bank Tri- Star Realty Team

May 2016 • Earshot Jazz • 13 PREVIEW >> The First Annual Couth Buzzard Books Jazz Festival

May 27-30 diverse line-up of local jazz musicians. Couth Buzzard Books The festival will loosely cover a chron- 8310 Greenwood Ave N ological sampling of jazz history, from the blues/jazz guitar of Orville John- Rising out of the ashes from a mas- son to a tribute band of the hot and sive gas explosion that destroyed four soulful hard bop of Charles Mingus to Greenwood-area businesses and dam- the experimental sounds of Mandell’s aged 34 other businesses, Couth Buz- “Tonal Vision.” zard Books is producing its first Couth It was important for Dzielak and Buzzard Books Jazz Festival this Me- Mandell to also feature jazzsters of all morial Day Weekend, May 27-30. It ages, from Kenny’s teenage students, is all part of the greater Greenwood to young lions like Max Holmberg, community’s efforts to rebuild and re- to 82-year-old bebop inspired saxo- vitalize their neighborhood. phonist Jose Carrillo. It is all part of Couth Buzzard Books has hosted kenny mandell in front of couth buzzard Books. the Couth Buzzard’s motto: “Building photo by daniel sheehan. monthly jazz concerts, bi-monthly jazz Community: One Book, One Drink, open jams, jazz and poetry concerts, One Note At A Time.” and other jazz-centric events for the past six years, so the venue is a familiar – Ed., courtesy of Theo Dzielak Festival Schedule ground for many jazz musicians. Admission by Donation. $5 minimum Friday, May 27 Couth Buzzard Books owner Theo for single event / $10 minimum for day Jump Monkeys, 7:30pm Dzielak is a musician and an active pass / $25minimum for Festival. For Orville Johnson, 8:30pm member of the Seattle jazz communi- more information about the festival and ty. He and the Couth Buzzard’s “Jazz Couth Buzzards Books, visit buonobuz- Saturday, May 28 Guy” and Greenwood resident Kenny zard.com or Couth Buzzard’s Facebook Kenny Mandell Jazz Works High Mandell have assembled a talented and page. School All-Stars, 2pm Sara Depp Trio, 3:30pm Groove Kitchen, 5pm Jump Ensemble/Greg Robinson, 7pm Big Crinkly/Jim Knodle, 8:30pm Sunday, May 29 Open Jazz Jam,2pm 200 Trio/ Max Holmberg, 6pm Better Get It In You Soul/Mingus Tribute, 8pm Monday, May 30 Simon Henneman solo guitar, 2pm Dick Valentine Duo, 3:30 Empty Boat/Don Berman, 5pm Kenny Mandell/Tonal Vision Trio, 7pm

14 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 PREVIEW >> Earshot Jazz Spring Series

music defies categorization. Hollen- beck says he wanted to “explore the edge without alienating the main- stream,” as a way of showing that “genre-defying music can be for everyone.” To achieve that outcome, he has deployed knowledge of musical forms from around the world, from jazz to chamber music to varied folk forms. He orchestrates compelling, idiosyn- cratic, ambitious music. DownBeat wrote that he “has traveled among jazz, contemporary classical, and pan- ethnic folk music with the agility of a seasoned commuter on the New York City subway.”

marc and jesse seales photos by daniel sheehan In Claudia Quintet, he has ideal fellow travelers: Matt Moran is a vibra- The Seales Brothers Band force behind the Marc Seales Quartet’s phonist with a revolutionary approach. Saturday, May 28, 8:30pm expansive trilogy, American Songs, he Seattle-raised Chris Speed, who per- The Royal Room has been described as sounding like a forms on clarinet and tenor saxophone, pre-funk Herbie Hancock, with hints is one of the leading horn players on After tearing it up at last year’s fes- of Bill Evans. Adding gas to the fire the New York scene (and also appears tival, Marc and Jesse Seales, brothers tonight are tenor saxophonist Stuart in this series with Endangered Blood). and leading figures of separate Seattle MacDonald, bassist Evan Flory-Barnes, On accordion and piano is Red Wi- scenes, take the Royal Room stage for and LA drummer Lucas Moyes Jr. erenga, while Drew Gress and Chris an encore performance. Tordini alternate in the bass chair. Jesse Seales, a Bellingham blues- and Tickets $11-22, available at Stranger- rock-drenched jazzer and educator, was Tickets.com. The Thing / Cortex a founder of Stypes, one of the most John Hollenbeck’s Claudia Wednesday, June 22, 8pm The Royal Room notorious bands based out of Tacoma Quintet at the time. They worked the circuit for Tuesday, June 21, 8pm The Thing is the real thing, built by 15 years. As an avid traveler and Fran- PONCHO Concert Hall three towering figures in European cophile, he has lived and studied in jazz – in fact, in jazz and its progeny, France, and expanded his knowledge This innovative group, a repeat visi- anywhere: Mats Gustafsson plays mul- of non-Western musical forms over the tor to Earshot shores, has over the last tiple saxophones with live electronics; past two decades, further broadening 18 years issued seven highly regarded Ingebrigt Håker Flaten in on bass; and his experience as a recording artist. He discs, and along the way its percus- Paal Nilssen-Love is on drums of a tor- joined the pop-rock cover outfit Noto- sionist leader has won acclaim for his rential variety. rious 253 in May 2014. host of compositions for band and or- The “Scandinavian garage jazz punk” Joining him is the celebrated Marc chestra formats. trio formed in 1999 as a Don Cherry Seales, jazz professor at UW, bandlead- Claudia Quintet is a compelling recording project, but soon emerged er, and Seattle Jazz Hall of Famer. The grouping of individual stars whose as one of the most important Euro-

May 2016 • Earshot Jazz • 15 john hollenbeck’s claudia quintet photo by signe maehler the thing (paal nilssen-love, mats gustafsson, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten) photo courtesy of artist pean jazz groups, playing a variety of party music” has been praised for what JazzWise, “each idea, each nuance in compositions, ranging from free jazz critics have described as the sleek, mus- the music, is an instant distillation of to the noisiest of musical invention. cular propulsion of its agile and robust countless possibilities shaped to the re- Gustafsson and co. took material not high-velocity improvisations and tight quirements of the moment” and “what only from jazz innovators like Albert ensemble playing. emerges is often profound and always Ayler and Steve Lacy, but also from in- Mats Eilertsen Trio rich in meaning.” Such praise typifies dependent thinkers from other corners critics’ responses to this riveting rev- Tuesday, June 28, 8pm of musical free-thinking, like PJ Har- elation in forward-facing jazz. PONCHO Concert Hall vey, The White Stripes, The Stooges, Eilertsen has been a member of and The Ex, and they developed their Here’s a not-to-miss, mesmerizing three ECM-associated groups: Tord sound in startling trio performances as small group that breathes fresh life into Gustavsen Ensemble, the Source, well as in collaborations with the likes the piano-trio format. With a bassist and Wolfert Brederode Quartet, and of Peter Brötzmann, Sonic Youth, Da- leader, it emphasizes a group dynam- recorded and performed with a host vid Grubbs, Pat Metheny, and Neneh ic ahead of featured soloing to create of big names, while also leading sev- Cherry. meditative, atmospheric, restrained yet eral outfits of his own. Fraanje has Opening is Cortex, a leading Nor- soaring moodscapes. Joining Eilertsen the world’s piano music under his wegian quartet of Thomas Johansson on piano is Harmen Fraanje, from the fingers, as he has demonstrated not (trumpet), Kristoffer Berre Alberts Netherlands, with the bassist’s fel- only with Eilertsen, but also groups (sax), Ola Høyer (bass), and Gard low Norwegian Thomas Strønen on led by trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and Nilssen (drums), whose “avant-garde drums. As Stuart Nicholson wrote in American-Dutch saxophonist Michael

16 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 mats eilertsen, thomas Strønen, harmen fraanje photo courtesy of artist endangered blood (oscar noriega, trevor dunn, jim black, chris speed) photo courtesy of artist Moore, and in a trio with cello grand as highly intuitive interplay and pur- as post-rock/jazz group Alas No Axis. master Ernst Reijseger. As for drum- pose that make Endangered Blood a Bassist Trevor Dunn has featured in mer Strønen, he is all over the place highly gripping and coherent small various Mike Patton and John Zorn on the fertile Scandinavian scene, and combo. The quartet took its names projects for skills equally as honed on in Food, with British saxophonist Iain from playing at a seriously ill friend’s electric bass as on upright acoustic. Ballamy, and has appeared on 60 al- benefit concert; from there, its health Alto saxophone and bass clarinetist bums since emerging from the Trond- flourished. With elements from be- Oscar Noriega emerged as a member heim Conservatory of Music in the bop, post-bop, free jazz, New Orleans of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil quartet, plays late 1990s. funeral marches, mariachi, and much with an inspired sense of purpose, and Endangered Blood more “all seamlessly strung togeth- in this group perfectly complements er” (AllAboutJazz), its “high-energy, tenor saxophone and clarinetist Chris Sunday, July 3, 8pm melody-driven themes exploded into Speed, another stand-out on the cur- The Royal Room all-out jams, hammered home by rent scene. Edgy, tight, thrilling, and acces- Jim Black’s aggressive drumming,” as – Peter Monaghan sible, Endangered Blood is four long- TimeOut NY said of one of its gigs. Tickets & info available at earshot.org. time colleagues and friends who call Well more than a decade ago, drum- Earshot Jazz members & seniors (60+) themselves a “neighborhood band” mer Jim Black established himself as receive a $2 discount, while full-time on the strength of living within three one of the most inventive drummers students & veterans/military receive half- blocks of each other in New York. around; in addition to Endangered off admission. Their closeness emerges in the music Blood, he leads his own trio as well

May 2016 • Earshot Jazz • 17 Jazz Around The Sound May 5 May 1 MT Triangle Pub jam, 9pm NC Jazz Jam w/Darin Clendenin Trio, 7:30pm NL Mo’ Jam Mondays, 9pm PD Casey MacGill, 8pm AB The Beaver Sessions, 9pm RR Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble, BP Kelly Ash Band, 7:30pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm 7:30pm CC Jacob Zimmerman & His Pals, 5:30pm PN B-Jam! Jazz Jam, 8pm RR The Salute Sessions, 10pm CR Racer Sessions, 8pm RR Hernan Reinaudo and Mirta Wymerszberg + CZ Choro Music Jam w/ Stuart Zobel, 2pm TU Lonnie Mardis’ SCC Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm guests, 7:30pm DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm May 3 RR The Royal We, 10pm JA Kenny G, 7:30pm TU Smith/Staelens Big Band, 7:30pm CB West Coast Swing Social, 9pm MC Marc Smason & Yogi McGaw + guests, 12pm VI Bar Tabac, 9pm CH Solo Performance by Otomo PM Josephine Howell and Eric Verlinde, 6pm Project Fukushima! Yoshihide, 8pm RR Club Shostakovich XV: The Lost Composers, May 5 7:30pm EU EuroJam Session, 8pm AV Los Buhos, 3pm RR Cornish Latin Ensemble, 5pm JA Joey DeFrancesco Trio, 7:30pm BC Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks, 9pm NM Floating Points, 9pm SB EKO, 10pm BD Annie Eastwood, Larry Hill, Tom Brighton with OW Jam w/ Eric Verlinde, 10pm SY Victor Janusz, 10am guitarist Bill Chism, 6pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm TB Kevin Connor Swing Trio, 5:30pm BP Javier Anderson, 6pm RR “The Early Sounds of Chicago Jazz”: Jacob TH Bill Anschell Trio, 4pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm Zimmerman & His Pals, 7:30pm TU Jackson HS Jazz 3, 7:30pm EG First Thursdays w/ Jacob Zimmerman, 7pm RR Delvon Lamarr Trio, 10pm TU Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 8:30pm JA Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya, 7:30pm VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm SB Joe Doria Presents, 10pm MC Pioneer Square Beatwalk, 6:30pm VI Ruby Bishop, 6pm SB RL Heyer Band, 8pm TU Scott Lindenmuth Trio, 7:30pm MQ Sweetspot Combo, 9pm May 2 NC Frank Kohl Trio, 7pm CC Jam Session Mondays w/ Entremundos, May 4 PD Greg Ruby & Maggie Kim, 8pm 9:30pm BP Gotz Lowe Duo, 6pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm JA Bothell and Mercer Island HS Jazz Bands CC Edan, 8:30pm RR Banda Vagos (Cinco De Mayo Celebration), 8pm featuring guest artist Dick Oatts, 7pm JA Joey DeFrancesco Trio, 7:30pm SB Marmalade, 10pm MQ Brian Nova Jazz Jam, 8pm MQ Michael Owcharuk Trio, 8:30pm SH Andy Stokes Band, 8pm

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AB Angry Beaver, 8412 Greenwood Ave N, 782- EU EuroPub, 109 Broadway, 380-3535 PM Pampas Room, El Gaucho Seattle, 2505 1st 6044 FB Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave, Ave, 728-1337 AN Anchor Pub & Restaurant, 1001 Hewitt Ave, 325-6051 PN Pono Ranch, 4502 Shilshole Ave NW, 258- Everett, 425-374-2580 GD Grumpy D’s Coffee House, 7001 NW 70th St, 2162 AV Agua Verde, 1303 NE Boat St, 545-8570 783-4039 PP Pike Place Bar & Grill, BC Barca, 1510 11th Ave E, 325-8263 GN G. Donnalson’s, 3814 N 26th St, Tacoma, 253- QA Queen Anne Beerhall, 203 W Thomas St, 659- BD Bad Albert’s, 5100 Ballard Ave NW, 782-9623 761-8015 4043 BP Bake’s Place, 155 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, GZ Grazie Canyon Park, 23207 Bothell-Everett Hwy, RL Rollin Log Tavern, 50 E Sunset Way, Issaquah, 425-391-3335 Bothell, 425-402-9600 425-392-2964 BR BREW, 10035 Main St, Bothell, 425-686-7670 JA Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave, 441-9729 RR The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, 906- BS B Sharp Coffee House, 706 Opera Alley, LA Latona Pub, 6423 Latona Ave NE, 525-2238 9920 Tacoma, 253-292-9969 MC Marcela’s, 106 James St, 223-0042 SB Seamonster Lounge, 2202 N 45th St, 633- 1824 BT Brass Tacks, 6031 Airport Way S, 397-3821 MO Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave, 682-1414 SE Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave, 654-3100 BZ Barboza, 925 E Pike St, 709-9442 MQ Musicquarium @ Triple Door, 216 Union St, SH Shuga Jazz Bistro, 317 Main Ave. S, Renton, CB Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, 324-7263 838-4333 274-3074 CC Capitol Cider, 818 E Pike St, 397-3564 MT Mac’s Triangle Pub, 9454 Delridge Way SW, SP Spite House, 1513 14th Ave CH Chapel Performance Space, Good Shepherd 763-0714 Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, 4th Floor SW Stone Way Cafe, 3510 Stone Way N, 420-4435 MV Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr NE, CM Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 NE 8th St, SY Salty’s on Alki, 1936 Harbor Ave SW, 526-1188 Tacoma, 253-229-9206 Bellevue, 425-644-1111 TB Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, 4411 Stone NC North City Bistro & Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th, CO Conor Byrne Pub, 5140 Ballard Ave NW, 784- Way N, 633-3800 Shoreline, 365-4447 3640 TD Triple Door, 216 Union St, 838-4333 ND Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St, CR Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE, 523-5282 TH Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St, Snohomish, 789-5707 CZ Couth Buzzard Books, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, 360-568-9412 436-2960 NL Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36th St, 632-2020 TO Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave, 652-4255 DT Darrell’s Tavern, 18041 Aurora Ave N, NP Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St, 682-1414 TP Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Shoreline, 542-2789 NY New York Fashion Academy, 5201 Ballard Ave 366-3333 EG Egan’s Ballard Jam House, 1707 NW Market St, NW, 352-2636 TU Tula’s, 2214 2nd Ave, 443-4221 789-1621 OW Owl ’N Thistle, 808 Post Ave, 621-7777 VE Vermillion Art Gallery & Bar, 1508 11th Ave, EB Embassy Suites by Hilton-Bellevue, 3225 158th PC Piccola Cellars Wine Co., 112 W 2nd St, North 709-9797 Ave SE, Bellevue, 425-698-6688 Bend, 425-486-9463 VI Vito’s, 927 9th Ave, 682-2695 EM Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE, PD Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, 443-3241 WW W.W. Seymour Conservatory, Wright Park, 316 420-1326 PH Panama Hotel, 605 1/2 Main St, 515-4000 South G Street, Tacoma, 253-591-5330

18 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 TU Cory Weeds Tribute to Sonny Rollins w/ Julian EB Carolena Matus & Randy Halberstadt – Mother’s MacDonough & Michael Glynn, 7:30pm Day Brunch, 10am VI Casey MacGill, 5:30pm JA Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya, 7:30pm Curtain Call VI Fysah, 9pm MC Marc Smason & Yogi McGaw +guests, 12pm weekly recurring performances PM Josephine Howell and Eric Verlinde, 6pm May 6 RR Chief Sealth High School Jazz Band, 5pm BP Stapleton and Wilhelm, 6pm RR Lady Sings The Blues: The Music of Billie MONDAY BS Stephanie Porter, 8pm Holiday ft. Eugenie Jones, 8pm CC EntreMundos jam, 9:30 BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm SB Cephalopod, 10pm CH Seattle Composers’ Salon, 8pm SY Victor Janusz, 10am MT Triangle Pub jam, 8:30 JA Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya, 7:30pm TB Kevin Connor Swing Trio, 5:30pm NL Mo Jam Mondays, 9 LA Happy hour w/ Phil Sparks, 5pm TU Jazz Police, 4pm MO 15th Annual More Music @ The Moore, 7:30pm TU Joey Walbaum Trio, 7:30pm RR Salute Sessions, 10 MQ Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints, 5pm VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm TUESDAY NC Pearl Django, 8pm VI Ruby Bishop, 6pm PN Paul Green Jazz/Blues trio, 8pm BP The Gotz Lowe Duo, 6pm May 9 RR Gregg Belisle- Chi Masters Recital, 6:30pm CB West Coast Swing Social, 9 RR Picoso, 10pm CC Jam Session Mondays w/ Entremundos, SB Funky 2 Death Fridays, 10pm 9:30pm EU EuroJam Session w/ Jeff Busch, 8 TD Portland Cello Project, 7pm JA SWOJO, Gail Pettis, & the Ten O’Clock Quartet OW Jam w/ Eric Verlinde, 10 TP Stickshift Annie with Kimball Conant and the celebrate women in jazz to Save KPLU!, 7pm Fugitives, 7:30pm MQ Brian Nova Jazz Jam, 8pm PM Paul Richardson, 6 TU Marina Albero Quartet w/ Hans Teuber, Evan MT Triangle Pub jam, 9pm RR Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, 10 Flory-Barnes, D’Vonne Lewis, 7:30pm NL Mo’ Jam Mondays, 9pm SB Joe Doria Presents, 10 VI Jovino Santos Neto, 9pm SB Halvornaughts, 10pm SW Los Buhos, 6pm WEDNESDAY May 7 TU David Marriott’s Triskaidekaband, 7:30pm BP Doctorfunk, 8pm BP The Gotz Lowe Duo, 6pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm May 10 BX Jazz Heads, 6 CM Portage Bay Big Band, 7pm BP Gotz Lowe Duo, 6pm PD Casey MacGill, 8 JA Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya, 7:30pm CB West Coast Swing Social, 9pm MQ Skylahsh, 9pm EU EuroJam Session, 8pm PM Paul Richardson, 6 NC Miranda Syndicate presents Passarim, 8pm JA Cyrus Chestnut Trio, 7:30pm PN B-JAM! Jazz Jam, 8 RR Michael Callaizakis Cornish Recital, 6pm NC Wendy Bradbury Quartet, 7pm SB The New Triumph, 11pm OW Jam w/ Eric Verlinde, 10pm RR The Royal We, 10 SB Todo Es, 8pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm TD Flamenco Jazz w/ Chano Domínguez, 7:30pm RR Delvon Lamarr Trio, 10pm THURSDAY TU Fingerprint Music School Recital, 1pm SB Joe Doria Presents, 10pm BC Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks, 9 TU Greta Matassa Quintet, 7:30pm SB Kate Olson, 8pm BD Annie Eastwood Trio, 6 VI Tarantellas, 6pm TU Emerald City Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm BP Javier Anderson, 6pm May 8 May 11 BT Live Jazz Trio, 6 AB The Beaver Sessions, 9pm BP Gotz Lowe Duo, 6pm CC KO Ensemble at CC, 5:30pm CC Jeremy Serwer, 8:30pm PD Greg Ruby & Maggie Kim, 8 CR Racer Sessions, 8pm CO Ballard Jazz Fest: Brotherhood of the Drum, 8pm PM Paul Richardson, 6 CZ Music Improv w/ Kenny Mandell, 7pm EG Vocal Jam, 7pm SB Marmalade, 10 CZ Open Jazz Jam w/ Kenny Mandell, 2pm JA Cyrus Chestnut Trio, 7:30pm DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm NC Meridienne, 7pm VI Casey MacGill, 5:30 FRIDAY BP Stapleton & Wilhelm, 6pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 6 LA Happy hour w/ Phil Sparks, 5 SB Funky 2 Death, 10 SATURDAY BT Live Jazz Trio, 7 SUNDAY AB Beaver Sessions, 9 BX Danny Kolke Trio, 6 CR Racer Sessions, 8 DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8 SY Victor Janusz, 10am TB Kevin Connor Swing Trio, 5 VI Ruby Bishop, 6 VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30

May 2016 • Earshot Jazz • 19 NL Westsound Reunion Ft. The Return of The JA Bettye LaVette with opener Walter “Wolfman” JA Bettye LaVette with opener Walter “Wolfman” Lucky Mystery Now Orchestra + Lucky Brown Washington, 7:30pm Washington, 7:30pm Band | Unsinkable Heavies | Delvon Lamarr MQ Kareem Kandi Band, 9pm LA Happy hour w/ Phil Sparks, 5pm Organ Trio | DJ Dave McRaw, 8pm NC Claude Bourbon, 7pm MQ Eli Meisner Trio, 9pm PD Casey MacGill, 8pm PC Rebecca Kilgore & Dave Tull Quartet, 7:30pm NC Rod Cook & Toast, 8pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm PD Greg Ruby & Maggie Kim, 8pm NY Ballard Jazz Festival: Jazz Walk, 6:30pm PN B-Jam! Jazz Jam, 8pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm SB Funky 2 Death Fridays, 10pm RR Overton Berry/Bruce Phares Duo, 7:30pm QA The Chicago 7, 6:30pm TD Christian McBride Trio, 8pm RR The Royal We, 10pm SB Marmalade, 10pm TU Stephanie Porter Quintet, 7:30pm SB Mike Zabrek’s 15th Birthday, 10pm SE Art of Jazz: Michael Brockman Quintet, 5:30pm VI Paul Gabrielson Trio, 9pm TU Jim Sisko’s Bellevue College Jazz Orchestra, SH Andy Stokes Band, 8pm May 14 7:30pm TD Christian McBride Trio, 8pm VE Table & Chairs 2nd Wednesdays, 8pm TU Nelda Swiggett’s Megabopolis, 7:30pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm VI Brazil Novo, 9pm VI Casey MacGill, 5:30pm CZ Lil Sara & the Night Owls, 7:30pm EG Arlene Sanvictores, Elise Kloter & Pat Johnston, VI Sing Low Indigo, 9pm May 12 7pm BC Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks, 9pm May 13 JA Bettye LaVette with opener Walter “Wolfman” BD Annie Eastwood, Larry Hill, Tom Brighton with BP Paul Green & Straight Shot, 9pm Washington, 7:30pm guitarist Bill Chism, 6pm BP Stapleton and Wilhelm, 6pm NC Frank Anderson Quartet, 8pm BP Javier Anderson, 6pm BS Rebecca Kilgore, 8pm ND Ballard Jazz Fest: Mainstage Concert, 7:30pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm ND Ballard Jazz Fest: Swedish Pancake Jazz Brunch, 11:00 am CO Ballard Jazz Festival: Guitar Summit, 8pm CM Jazz Fest, 5:30pm NL Turkuaz / The Nth Power / Ayron Jones, 8pm EG Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints CD Release, 7pm GD Los Buhos!, 7pm PH Panama Hotel Jazz, 2pm RR Electric Circus, 9:30pm TD Christian McBride Trio, 8pm TU Susan Pascal Quartet w/ Marc Seales, Chuck Deardorf, Mark Ivester, 7:30pm VI Jerry Zimmerman, 6pm VI Kareem Kandi, 9:30pm May 15 AB The Beaver Sessions, 9pm AN Bob Strickland’s Jazz Couriers Jam, 5pm CC Eugenie Jones at CC, 5:30pm CR Improvisation is For Everyone, 6:30pm CR Racer Sessions, 8pm CZ Choro Music Jam w/ Stuart Zobel, 2pm DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm JA Bettye LaVette with opener Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 7:30pm MC Marc Smason & Yogi McGaw +guests, 12pm MV Jazz LIVE: Johnaye Kendrick Quartet, 5pm NP Leon Russell, 8pm Esperanza PM Josephine Howell and Eric Verlinde, 6pm RR Garfield High School Choirs, 5:30pm Spalding SB Ari Joshua Band, 10pm SY Victor Janusz, 10am TB Kevin Connor Swing Trio, 5:30pm TU Cascade HS Jazz Band, 4pm TU Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm VI Ruby Bishop, 6pm May 16 CC Jam Session Mondays w/ Entremundos, 9:30pm JA Ballard High School, 7pm MQ Brian Nova Jazz Jam, 8pm MT Triangle Pub jam, 9pm NL Mo’ Jam Mondays, 9pm RR Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble, 7:30pm RR The Salute Sessions, 10pm TD Paa Kow w/ Syrinx Effect, 7:30pm TU Ph Factor Big Band, 7:30pm Listen 9am-3pm May 17 BP Gotz Lowe Duo, 6pm weekdays on 88.5 FM BZ SassyBlack – Album Release, 8pm CB West Coast Swing Social, 9pm EU EuroJam Session, 8pm

20 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 JA Selwyn Birchwood Band, 7:30pm JA Spyro Gyra, 7:30pm TB Kevin Connor Swing Trio, 5:30pm NC Kim Maguire, 7pm NC Delilah Beaucoup & Bissou, 8pm TO Seattle JazzEd presents Big Band Ensembles, OW Jam w/ Eric Verlinde, 10pm NP Nearly Dan, 8pm 6pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm RR F2D (Funky 2 Death), 9pm TU Easy Street Band, 4pm RR Delvon Lamarr Trio, 10pm RR Ray Skjelbred’s Yeti Chasers, 5pm TU Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 8:30pm RR The Seattle Composer Alliance’s Annual Spring TU Dave Peck Trio w/ Jeff Johnson & Eric Eagle, TU UW Studio Jazz, 7:30pm Soirée and Fundraiser, 7:30pm 7:30pm VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm SB Joe Doria Presents, 10pm VI Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints, 9:30pm VI Ruby Bishop, 6pm SP Tea With Mr. Patton w/ Michele Khazak, 8pm VI Tarantellas, 6pm TU The Line Up w/ Mark Taylor & Dawn Clement, May 23 7:30pm May 22 CC Jam Session Mondays w/ Entremundos, May 18 AB The Beaver Sessions, 9pm 9:30pm CC Forman-Finley Band, 5:30pm MQ Brian Nova Jazz Jam, 8pm BP Gotz Lowe Duo, 6pm CR Racer Sessions, 8pm MT Triangle Pub jam, 9pm CC Elnah Jordan & Eric Verlinde, 8pm CZ Open Jazz Jam w/ Kenny Mandell, 2pm NL Mo’ Jam Mondays, 9pm JA Selwyn Birchwood Band, 7:30pm DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm RR Richard Smith and Rick Ruskin, 7:30pm NC Dave Miller Band, 7pm JA Spyro Gyra, 7:30pm RR The Salute Sessions, 10pm PD Casey MacGill, 8pm MC Marc Smason & Yogi McGaw +guests, 12pm SB Rippin Chicken, 10pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm PM Josephine Howell and Eric Verlinde, 6pm PN B-Jam! Jazz Jam, 8pm RR Nathan Hale High School, 5pm May 24 PP Stickshift Annie with Kimball Conant and the SB Jazmarae, 11:30pm BP Gotz Lowe Duo, 6pm Fugitives, 6pm SB Soltree, 10pm CB West Coast Swing Social, 9pm RR Piano Starts Here: Evans/LaFaro, Bley/Peacock, SY Victor Janusz, 10am EU EuroJam Session, 8pm 7:30pm RR The Royal We, 10pm SB The Unsinkable Heavies, 10pm TO KPLU presents ‘Sound Effect’ Live Feat. Tom Robbins, Tim Durkan, Kimya Dawson, Melanie McFarland, 7:30pm TU Kelley Johnson Showcase, 7:30pm VI Brad Gibson Presents, 9pm May 19 BC Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks, 9pm BD Annie Eastwood, Larry Hill, Tom Brighton with guitarist Bill Chism, 6pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm CM Dusty Strings: Eric Madis Acoustic Trio, 6:30pm JA Spyro Gyra, 7:30pm NC The Workshop, 7pm PC Pro-Am Big Band, 7:30pm PD Greg Ruby & Maggie Kim, 8pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm RR Mi casa es tu casa! A benefit for the Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness, 7pm SB Marmalade, 10pm SH Andy Stokes Band, 8pm TU Michael Hershman Jazz, 7:30pm VI Becca & Soul, 9pm VI Casey MacGill, 5:30pm May 20 BP Stapleton and Wilhelm, 6pm BS David Deacon-Joyner Trio, 8pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm CM Michael Powers, 7pm JA Spyro Gyra, 7:30pm LA Happy hour w/ Phil Sparks, 5pm MQ Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints, 5pm MQ Maracuja, 9pm NC Ann Reynolds & Clave Gringa, 8pm RL Comfort Food at RL, 9pm SB Funky 2 Death Fridays, 10pm TU Dave Peck Trio w/ Jeff Johnson & Byron Vannoy, 7:30pm VI Kate Olson Ensemble, 9pm May 21 BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm GN Dan Duval Good Vibes Trio, 7:30pm GZ Annie Eastwood with The James Bernhard Band, 7pm

May 2016 • Earshot Jazz • 21 JA Donald Harrison, 7:30pm May 26 JA Arturo Sandoval, 7:30pm NC Amy Read & Ryan Mefferd, 7pm LA Happy hour w/ Phil Sparks, 5pm BC Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks, 9pm OW Jam w/ Eric Verlinde, 10pm NC Danny Godinez Birthday Concert w/Special BD Annie Eastwood, Larry Hill, Tom Brighton with PM Paul Richardson, 6pm Guests, 8pm guitarist Bill Chism, 6pm RR Delvon Lamarr Trio, 10pm SB Funky 2 Death Fridays, 10pm BP Javier Anderson, 6pm SB Joe Doria Presents, 10pm TU Miles Davis Tribute with Thomas Marriott, BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm SB Michael Owcharuk Presents, 8pm Ray Vega, Calixto Oviedo, Julio Jauregui, Jeff JA Arturo Sandoval, 7:30pm TU Tim Kennedy Band, 7:30pm Norwood, Junior Medina, 7:30pm NC Airmail Special, 7pm VI Yada Yada Blues Band, 9pm May 25 NL Spyn Reset / Theoretics, 8pm BP Gotz Lowe Duo, 6pm PC Danny Kolke Trio & Friends, 7:30pm May 28 EG Vocal Jam, 7pm PD Greg Ruby & Maggie Kim, 8pm BP 313 Soul feat. Darelle Holden, 8pm JA Donald Harrison, 7:30pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm BR Bradbury & Oates, 7pm MQ 200 Trio, 8:30pm SB Marmalade, 10pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm NC The Alkis, 7pm SH Andy Stokes Band, 8pm CZ First Annual Buzzard Jazz Fest, 2pm PD Casey MacGill, 8pm TU Bren Plummer Trio CD Release, 7:30pm EM Annie Eastwood, Larry Hill, Tom Brighton with PM Paul Richardson, 6pm VI Casey MacGill, 5:30pm guitarist Bill Chism, 8pm PN B-Jam! Jazz Jam, 8pm May 27 JA Arturo Sandoval, 7:30pm RR Becca and Soul/ The Highlife Band, 7:30pm NC Adriana Giordano & EntreMundos Quarteto, BP Stapleton and Wilhelm, 6pm RR The Jelly Rollers, 10pm 8pm BS Kareem Kandi Band, 8pm SB Westsound Deep Funk Club, 10pm RR Earshot Jazz Presents: Seales Brothers Band, BT Live Jazz Trio, 7pm TU Greta Matassa Jazz Showcase, 7pm 8pm CM Rat City Brass, 7pm VI Ben von Wildenhaus, 9pm SB 6 Demon Bag, 10pm CZ First Annual Buzzard Jazz Fest, 7:30pm SB Tetrabox, 11:30pm TU Miles Davis Tribute with Thomas Marriott, Ray Vega, Calixto Oviedo, Julio Jauregui, Jeff Norwood, Junior Medina, 7:30pm VI Afrocop, 9:30pm VI Jerry Zimmerman, 6pm WW Paul Green Quintet @ Jazz Unlimited/4th W E E K D A Y S Saturday Jazz Gig, 7:30pm May 29 AB The Beaver Sessions, 9pm CC Velocity, 5:30pm 9am CAR AVAN CR Racer Sessions, 8pm global beats CZ First Annual Buzzard Jazz Fest, 2pm DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm JA Arturo Sandoval, 7:30pm MC Marc Smason & Yogi McGaw +guests, 12pm PM Josephine Howell and Eric Verlinde, 6pm noon THOM HARTMANN RR Garfield Jazz Jam, 5pm PROGRAM SY Victor Janusz, 10am progressive talk TB Kevin Connor Swing Trio, 5:30pm TU Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm VI Ruby Bishop, 6pm 3pm MUSIC + IDEAS May 30 global beats/news features CC Jam Session Mondays with Entremundos, 9:30pm CZ First Annual Buzzard Jazz Fest, 2pm MT Triangle Pub jam, 9pm Delivery Service in Seattle NL Mo’ Jam Mondays, 9pm 5pm DEMOCRACY NOW! TU Fade Jazz Quintet w/ Alex Dugdale, Cole progressive news Schuster, Max Holmberg, Greg Feingold, Daniel Full Service Arthur, 7:30pm Violin Family Dealer May 31 Serving Western & Central Washington BP Gotz Lowe Duo, 6pm 6pm HARD KNOCK RADIO Established 1964 CB West Coast Swing Social, 9pm urban culture EU EuroJam Session, 8pm JA Tuck and Patti, 7:30pm OW Jam w/ Eric Verlinde, 10pm PM Paul Richardson, 6pm BASSES RR Delvon Lamarr Trio, 10pm SB Jacques Willis & Ryan Burns, 8pm SB Joe Doria Presents, 10pm TU Critical Mass Big Band, 7:30pm Listen online www.hammondashley.com www.kbcs.fm

22 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 Notes, from page 4 In One Ear, from page 4 information is available at kexp.org and jackstraw.org. ties feature a two-trumpet front line, Since its founding six years ago, Se- Sonarchy’s May schedule: May 1, backed by a Latin-jazz rhythm section. attle JazzED now serves 350 students Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces, Trumpeters Thomas Marriott and Ray a year. These students have access to new jazz music from this tight band Vega will join pianist Julio Jauregui, instruments, private lessons, and en- of Wright (electric guitar), Jim DeJoie percussionist Frank Medina Jr., bass- sembles, and half receive financial aid, (clarinet), Geoff Harper (bass), and ist Jeff Norwood, and famed Cuban many through scholarships. JazzED’s Greg Campbell (drums); May 8, Yann drummer Calixto Oviedo, who now steps towards institutionalizing racial Novak, a microscopic, ambient, and makes his home in Los Angeles after equity while pursuing the twin goals luxurious performance of composi- defecting to the United States in the of expanding access to music education of altered field recordings; May 1990s. The all-star ensemble will play tion and its excellence earned the orga- 15, A Consecutive Sequence, intense, music composed and recorded by the nization the 2015 Mayor’s Arts Award. powerhouse improvisation with Bryan late Miles Davis, rhythmically rein- Save KPLU Campaign Launches Lineberry (alto sax) and Dio Jean-Bap- vented for the Latin-jazz genre. tiste (drums, voice); May 22, Fraser The Miles Davis Birthday Celebra- A fundraising campaign, led by Havens, original solo compositions tion takes place on Friday, May 27, KPLU itself, has launched, after Pa- and improvisations for pedal steel and Saturday, May 28, at 7:30pm. cific Lutheran University announced it guitar; May 29, Velocity, fusion jazz Cover charge is $20, and reservations was selling the radio station to KUOW kicked into high gear with Peter Ad- can be made at reservations@tulas. back in November. In order to “Save ams (keys, compositions), Brian Smith com or (206) 443-4221. KPLU,” the community needs to raise (drums), Rob Hutchinson (bass), and $7 million by June 30. To date, the 4th Annual Jazz Contest for Cliff Colon (sax). campaign has raised nearly $3.9 mil- 91.3 KBCS, late Sundays and prime- Women Composers lion. Visit kplu.org/save-kplu to learn time Mondays, features Floatation De- Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra more information or to make your vice with John Seman and Jonathan (SWOJO) is now seeking submissions pledge today. Lawson; Straight, No Chaser with for its fourth annual composition con- Jazz Radio David Utevsky; Giant Steps with John test. The winner of the contest will Pai. A rotation of programmers Gor- 88.5 KPLU receive a $400 honorarium, a live au- hosts Saturday Jazz don Todd, John Midgley, and Megan dio recording of her composition, and Matinee, Jazz Sunday Side Up, Ken Sullivan host “The Sound of Modern the winning piece will be published. Wiley’s the Art of Jazz, and Jazz Jazz,” Mondays at 7pm. More about The Honorable Mention composer Northwest, in addition to its weekday jazz on KBCS at kbcs.fm. will receive a $100 honorarium and a NPR and late-night and prime-time 94.9 KUOW, Saturdays, 7pm, fea- live audio recording of her composi- jazz programs. For KPLU’s full jazz tures Amanda Wilde’s the Swing tion. The winning compositions will schedule, see kplu.org/schedule. Years and Beyond, popular music Jim Wilke’s Jazz Northwest, Sun- be performed and recorded live by from the 1920s to the 1950s. More at SWOJO with special guest Jenny Kel- days, 2pm, features the artists and kuow.org/swing_years.php. logg. Submission deadline is June 30. events of the regional jazz scene. May Hollow Earth Radio, hol- Bill Holman Visit swojo.org for contest details and schedule: May 8, con- lowearthradio.org, Fridays at 6pm, Seattle Repertory Jazz online application. ducts the biweekly, Black Roots Radio, hosted Orchestra in a concert of his music; by Jordan Leonard, promotes jazz as Write Earshot Jazz Michael Brockman Quin- May 22, a dynamic genre rooted in the Black tet The Earshot Jazz magazine reflects concert at the Seattle Art Museum. American experience. Hollow Earth and shares the many ways that jazz For JazzNW podcasts of archived pro- Radio is Seattle’s freeform online radio intersects with lives in the Northwest. grams, see jazznw.org. station that supports the local mu- 90.3 KEXP Earshot Jazz is seeking submissions , late-night Sundays, sic communities in the greater Pacific features Jazz Theater with John Gil- from writers: Please email story pitch- Northwest and tries to create an open, breath, 1am, and Sonarchy, midnight, es, comments, news and announce- encouraging stage for underrepre- ments to [email protected]. a live-performance broadcast from the sented voices. More at facebook.com/ Jack Straw Productions studio, pro- blackrootsradiojl and hollowearthra- duced by Doug Haire. Full schedule dio.org.

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