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A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community January 2018 Vol. 34, No. 01 EARSHOT JAZZSeattle, Washington

Hans Teuber Photo by Daniel Sheehan Letter from the Director Earshot JazZ A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community

Executive Director John Gilbreath Click! Managing Director Karen Caropepe Earshot Jazz Editor Caitlin Peterkin

Contributing Writers Steve Griggs, Ian Gwin, Happy New Year, from all of us at Earshot Jazz! Jean Mishler, Paul Rauch Calendar Editors Jane Emerson & Caitlin Peterkin The cool thing about marking the Photography Daniel Sheehan New Year holiday is that it gives us Layout Karen Caropepe the sensibility and permission to Distribution Karen Caropepe & Earshot Jazz start, anything or everything. On volunteers the remix of Freedom Jazz Dance, Miles Davis can be heard telling Send Calendar Information to: someone, “Just put it on the ONE!” 3429 Fremont Place N, #309 And here it is. Seattle, WA 98103 With most of us going through email / [email protected] our days (our years, our lives) with Board of Directors Danielle Leigh our noses down, and our heads full (President), John W. Comerford (Vice of worry and work, the “New Year” President), Sue Coliton (Secretary), Viren holiday can present us with a much Kamdar (Treasurer), Sheila Hughes, Chris needed, even if mainly symbolic, Icasiano, Ruby Smith Love, Jon Perrino, clean slate. The ways of the world munity. Among our resolutions for Diane Wah 2018 are: to increase performance will certainly remain as they are, Emeritus Board Members Clarence Acox, but we have an opportunity here opportunities for Seattle artists, convene information and planning Hideo Makihara, Kenneth W. Masters, Lola “on the one” to back up, rethink Pedrini, Paul Toliver, Cuong Vu our approach, reapply our resourc- discussions from the community, es, and go into our time as if it were designate a program committee of Founded in 1984 by Paul de Barros, a beginning. Seattle artist, examine options for Gary Bannister, and Allen Youngblood. Earshot Jazz is published monthly by We have a lot to be thankful for the annual Golden Ear Awards, digitize the entire library of Earshot Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle and is here in the Seattle jazz community, available online at www.earshot.org. and lot of new work in front of us. Jazz publications for public access, Kicking off our 34th year of publica- increase residency and community Subscription (with membership): $35 tion, this issue of Earshot Jazz cap- engagement by visiting artists, sup- 3429 Fremont Place #309 tures the ongoing momentum of port and enhance jazz education in Seattle, WA 98103 Seattle jazz with a recommendation the community, and much more. phone / (206) 547-6763 Miles to go before we sleep. to experience Seattle on the Spot: The Earshot Jazz ISSN 1077-0984 Photographs of Al Smith at MOHAI, In order to see that bigger picture through fresh new eyes, we Printed by Pacific Publishing Company a profile of one of Seattle’s most © 2017 Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle prolific “under the radar” artists, very much welcome your input and and listings of recurring jazz perfor- ideas. We invite you to reimagine mances and presentations around the landscape and join our work to “cultivate a vibrant jazz communi- M i ss i o n S t a t e m e n t the Puget Sound region. To ensure the legacy and progression ty” for this great city. This New Year will bring exciting of the art form, Earshot Jazz cultivates Happy New Year! new opportunities to the Earshot a vibrant jazz community by engaging Jazz organization, which we’ll put –John Gilbreath, Executive Director audiences, celebrating artists, and into motion for the entire com- supporting arts education.

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Saturday Family Concert with CMA New Jazz Works Earshot Jazz Is Hiring! Johnaye Kendrick Quartet Applications are now open for Chamber Music America’s New Jazz Earshot Jazz seeks applicants Town Hall Seattle and Phinney for part- and full-time support Neighborhood Association present the Works program. The New Jazz Works program provides grants to U.S. jazz staff positions. Compensation is Johnaye Kendrick Quartet on Satur- $15/hour. day, January 13, 11am, at Phinney ensembles to create, perform, and, if desired, record new works. The new A small non-profit, Earshot Center (6532 Phinney Ave N). Part Jazz is run by two full-time staff; of Town Hall’s Saturday Family Con- work may be composed by the ensemble leader or another member of the therefore, prospective employees cert series, the event features vocalist/ must be flexible, with a strong composer Kendrick accompanied by ensemble. Applications are due February 4, work ethic, positive attitude, and pianist Dawn Clement, bassist Chris passion for the work we do. Symer, and drummer D’Vonne Lewis. and are available at chamber-music. org. Interested candidates should e- The all-ages concert series is free for mail their resume and brief letter children (13 and under) and is $5 for of interest to [email protected]. adults. More information available at townhallseattle.org. Continued ON PAGE 18

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Jazz Pianist Billy Wallace: Northwest, in addition to its week- 1929–2017 day NPR and late-night and prime- 2017 Golden Ear Award time jazz programs. Full schedule Nominations Wanted Jazz pianist Billy Wallace passed and info at knkx.org. away on December 9, 2017, in Den- The Golden Ear Awards recog- Abe Beeson hosts The New Cool, ver, Colorado. nize and celebrate the outstand- Saturdays, 3pm, featuring 21st cen- Wallace got his start performing with ing achievements of the previous tury jazz inspired and informed by Buddy Ryland, Max Roach, Clifford year in Seattle jazz. Nominations the sounds of today, hip-hop, funk, Brown, and Charlie Parker, and played for the 2017 awards are currently electronic & punk rock, followed by as an accompanist for Billie Holiday, being accepted. Please e-mail Robin Lloyd’s Jazz Caliente, 5pm, Carmen McRae, Anita O’Day, and nominations to nominations@ where jazz meets Latin rhythms. many others. As for his impact on the earshot.org by January 15. Jim Wilke’s Jazz Northwest, Sun- Seattle jazz scene, he performed with The official voting ballots for days, 2pm, features the artists and Floyd Standifer, and recorded Soulful the 2017 awards will be printed events of the regional jazz scene. For Delight (1994) with Phil Sparks and in the February issue of this pub- JazzNW podcasts of archived pro- Clarence Acox. lication and available online at grams, see jazznw.org. In his later years, Wallace became a earshot.org. 90.3 KEXP, late-night Sundays, steadfast member of the Denver jazz Send us your suggestions for: features Jazz Theater with John Gil- scene, performing regularly until his NW Recording of the Year; NW breath, 1am, and Sonarchy, mid- passing. He will be missed by many Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the night, a live-performance broadcast in the music communities of Chicago, Year; Alternative Jazz Group of from the Jack Straw Productions Seattle, and Denver. the Year; NW Concert of the studio, produced by Doug Haire. Jazz Radio Year; NW Jazz Instrumentalist of Full schedule information is avail- the Year; Emerging Artist of the 88.5 KNKX hosts Saturday Jazz able at kexp.org and jackstraw.org. Year; NW Vocalist of the Year; Matinee, Jazz Sunday Side Up, Ken and Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame. Wiley’s the Art of Jazz, and Jazz Continued ON PAGE 19

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4 • Earshot Jazz • January 2018 PROFILE Hans Teuber: In a Humble & Generous Way

Hans Teuber photo by Daniel Sheehan

By Paul Rauch signature sound he brought with him olina in Columbia, and a noted com- three decades ago from South Caro- poser of chamber music, focusing on Hans Teuber is embarking on his lina, and embellished here, is spoken brass quintets. His mother is a singer, 30th anniversary of living in Seattle truthfully within whatever form he is and taught voice six days a week. this year—30 years of seemingly hang- engaging. “My mom and dad were both profes- ing on the periphery of the dynamic “I’m not a record releasing guy,” sional musicians, so I didn’t grow up music scene in the Pacific Northwest. states Teuber. Yet his sound has graced thinking this was going to be a mar- There is not a plethora of recordings dozens of recordings, including his ginalized life, and I haven’t acted that as a leader, much less a steady club gig own release Lucky (Origin, 2000), and way,” says Teuber, referring to the of- under his leadership to speak of. That a palette of wayfaring variance from ten challenging life of an artist in the being said, Hans Teuber has as well Brazilian to bebop. modern age. been a major influence on how the Teuber grew up surrounded by the Somehow, Teuber gravitated towards musical crossroads of this city meet, music of his parents, both of whom jazz in Columbia, a place that the ca- and in the process, being uniquely, were professional musicians. His fa- sual jazz fan might not think of in eloquently, and comfortably, himself. ther, an expert French horn player, was terms of having a thriving scene. He is no musical chameleon, but the a PhD at the University of South Car-

January 2018 • Earshot Jazz • 5 “I was in a bebop pocket, playing probing, melodic tenor sensibility is il- I love to swing, and I love to make with 60-year-olds. They were telling luminated on Thomas Marriott’s bril- melodies,” he offers, and acknowledg- me, ‘Miles and Coltrane ruined jazz, liant CD, Constraints and Liberations es an impact on his improvisational Clifford Brown, that’s the shit.’ Long (Origin, 2010). His winding, angular prowess. “Context is really important. lines, not this artsy shit, Zoot Sims, passages are a perfect counterpoint for That’s the problem with art, right? I do swing it.” Marriott’s atmospheric approach on tend to think more of what will work,” Teuber’s journey to Seattle began this record. he says. while performing with Buddy Greco in “One of the things I have always One of Teuber’s bandmates at Atlantic City, where he met drummer admired most about Hans’ playing is Zinzanni is sensational Barcelona- John Bishop, a Eugene, Oregon, native that he always sounds like himself,” born pianist, Marina Albero. When who would settle in Seattle and ven- says Marriott. “It doesn’t matter what not performing together at the circus, ture into the recording end of things as kind of gig he’s playing, or what style Teuber performs in Albero’s quintet that includes Evan Flory-Barnes, “One of the things I have always admired most about Hans’ D’Vonne Lewis, and Jeff Busch. The almost telepathic musical relationship playing is that he always sounds like himself....It doesn’t between the two is most evident, with matter what kind of gig he’s playing, or what style of music, Teuber embellishing the multiplicity he always sounds exactly like Hans Teuber.” of influences in Albero’s music. “Hans Teuber has a really wise mu- –Thomas Marriott sical soul,” says Albero. “His rich and wide background nurtures every situ- the founder of Origin Records. Teuber of music, he always sounds exactly like ation he is involved in, in the most was maintaining a relationship with a Hans Teuber. That’s very hard to do humble and generous way possible. I woman from South Carolina, whose when you are a journeyman musician will always feel grateful for landing in family had taken residence in Vancou- and play a lot of different music.” Seattle and working every night with ver, B.C. In the midst of maintaining “I remember one time at the Owl N’ such a master of American music.” this long-distance relationship, Teuber Thistle,” continues Marriott, “Hans Currently, Teuber is working on a stopped in Seattle to visit Bishop, who made the band play a tune I think he duo release with trailblazing bassist took him around to the plethora of was calling ‘Integrity.’ It was only two Jeff Johnson, on the Origin label. club gigs that existed at that time. or three notes. When you play a solo “I’m on all his recordings, but fi- “Coming from South Carolina, it on it, you can only use those three nally we recorded as a duo, and it’s was like going to Europe, and John notes. It’s wickedly hard, but it keeps really beautiful stuff,” says Teuber. was such a great guide,” he says. you honest. Hans schooled everyone Expressing great admiration and re- Over the past three decades, Seattle on it with just those three notes! You spect for Johnson, an icon of jazz has been the recipient of his musical had to hear how masterful it was, it double bass and an innovator of me- wisdom, his unique take on music in was like getting your butt kicked by lodic improvisation on the instru- a very global sense, his marvelous and Yoda.” ment, Teuber continues, “He really personal way of orchestrating impro- Thirteen years ago, Teuber made a helped me find myself, and still does.” visation. professional choice that provided some Teuber’s run at Teatro Zinzanni comes “What I love is the big picture, I love financial and professional stability to a grinding halt in early May, and orchestration. And when I say that, both for his family and for the multi- Seattle can once again welcome him I mean within improvising. There talented artist. As the music director back on the jazz scene. He will con- should be orchestration going on, not at Teatro Zinzanni, he is charged with tinue to inspire audiences with his everybody doing everything at the creating music that plays with the- musical vision that continues to evolve same time,” he says. atrics, that alludes to a script, that is into the abyss that the 21st century has While Teuber states that he wanted sequenced and timed precisely. It has thus far provided. His art is very pow- to be an alto player from the outset, presented a forever changing musical erful, with great humility and respect. his most reliable mate while impro- landscape from show to show, a chal- Hans Teuber has given us 30 years of vising is the tenor. His expertise on lenge Teuber embraces. musical grace—here’s hoping for 30 clarinet, flute, and alto flute expresses “The music feels good, and it has a more. magic in a very personal sense. His context, and it has people dancing.

6 • Earshot Jazz • January 2018 January 2018 • Earshot Jazz • 7 PREVIEW >> Seattle on the Spot: The Photographs of Al Smith

Through June 17, 2018 assumed he was working Museum of History & Industry for a newspaper, let him 860 Terry Ave N pass and shoot whatever he wanted, no permis- Music creates community—the fans, sion required. And the the frenzy, the fountain of youth. To- gift he gives us from his day, concert audiences hold phones unique vantage beside or aloft to capture and post their favor- behind the performer is ite events. But bands were just as wild the bigger picture—not and crowds were just as enthusiastic 70 only the music makers in years ago, even though cameras at con- full flight, but the close- certs were rare. ness of the crowd, stand- Fans of Seattle music history can ing shoulder to shoulder, thank photographer Al Smith (1916– enthusiastic, enthralled, 2008) for focusing his solo lens on enraptured. Smith’s im- the thriving scene on Jackson Street ages capture the symbio- during the surge of African-American sis between entertainers migration here during the 1940s. Re- and the entertained. building the Pacific Fleet after Pearl But the Speed Graph- Harbor and riveting together the Air ic was actually a slow Force bombers for Boeing made Seat- camera to operate, forc- tle a boom town. Smith’s camera came ing photographers to out at night, when soldiers and solder- deftly anticipate action ers mingled at clubs and concerts. Hazel Scott 1949 Civic Auditorium for proper timing of the MOHAI, Al Smith Collection While these images remain silent, shutter. That Smith’s they are so exuberant that your ears shot through a view finder in a dark photographs are so lively is a testament might tingle: vibraphonist Lionel and smoky room! And between each to his brilliant sense of timing. And Hampton at the apex of a downstage shot, Smith swapped a sizzling hot timing is everything in jazz. It is what leap to end a song, bassist Oscar Petti- bulb with a fresh flash. the Ancient Greeks called “Kairos”— ford onstage chugging from a whiskey Smith was born in his parent’s apart- the moment of optimum opportunity bottle behind his boss Duke Elling- ment, upstairs from a grocery at the for action. Smith’s photos capture ton, and Dizzy Gillespie leaning back corner of Fifth and Jefferson. He at- punchlines—the millisecond when on one foot and aiming his trumpet tended Immaculate Conception Grade everyone erupts. skyward. School. Smith was given a Kodak Like every skilled artist, Smith makes So how did Smith get on stage Brownie camera, a Hawkeye, when he the effect look easier than the effort. with these famous artists? Besides his was 12, and was rarely seen without The Speed Graphic, which he used at friendly reputation, a golden ticket a camera around his neck ever again. concerts, only had two sheets of film was his camera. At Warshal’s on First During the Depression, Smith’s father in each wooden holder. Smith had Avenue, Smith had upgraded his Ger- left for Asia to work in the Merchant about 25 of these holders. The prepa- man Ikoflex to a Graflex 4x5 Speed Marine. Meanwhile, Smith became ration for each shot required several Graphic, the standard for press pho- the first African American to attend slow mechanical steps. The Ikoflex, tographers. When stage door secu- O’Dea High School, with tuition paid which he used in clubs, had 12 expo- rity saw his large camera, they just by a close family friend. After gradua- sures per roll—but imagine framing a

8 • Earshot Jazz • January 2018 tion, he also joined the Merchant Ma- rine and crossed paths with his father once on the Yangtze River in China. Returning to Seattle in 1941, he set- tled down, married and started a family. He found work in the Bremerton naval shipyards. But on the side, he ran On the Spot, a photography service at nightclubs and concerts that sold prints for 50 cents. “I made a little money, but mostly I got to spend a little more on my hob- by,” Smith once told Howard Giske, curator of photography at the Museum of History & Industry. “And I loved the music!” After the war, he joined the Kohga Photography Society, welcomed as the only non-Asian member. In the 1950s, he began a 30-year career as a mail 2.16.18 carrier. KURT ELLING & FRIENDS SWING JON HENDRICKS A few of Smith’s photographs have been on the walls of Starbucks at 23rd and Jackson and the Northwest Af- rican American Museum, but many more highlights from Smith’s 40,000 image collection are now on display at the Museum of History & Indus- try (MOHAI) until June. The exhibit’s collection is compiled in an accompa- nying catalog, Seattle On the Spot: The Photographs of Al Smith. 2.20.18 2.25.18 Smith turned his camera away from LISA FISCHER MARCUS ROBERTS music and toward the wider commu- & GRAND BATON TRIO nity after the 1940s. Seattle photographers following Smith’s focus on Presented by Cascades Sotheby’s International Realty jazz include Dave Coleman and Egill February 15–25, 2018 | PDXJAZZ.COM Gustafson in the 1960s, the recently 100 + Events | A Dozen Venues deceased Ron Hudson, and contem- porary artists Daniel Sheehan, Bruce Get your tickets to the festival’s numerous world-class Moore, and Jim Levitt today. Smith’s headlining artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington, Ravi Coltrane, photography reminds us how long jazz Esperanza Spalding in tribute to Geri Allen; NEA Jazz Master has been a vibrant part of the music Dr. Lonnie Smith; Kurt Elling, Regina Carter, Bill Frisell & scene in Seattle. Thomas Morgan; a “For Portland Only” performance from the 2018 Jazz Master Art Abrams & his Swing Machine Big Band; –Steve Griggs Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton; and Marcus Roberts trio Seattle on the Spot: The Photographs & Russell Malone Quartet. of Al Smith exhibit runs now through June 17, 2018, at the Museum of His- tory & Industry. Visit mohai.org/exhibit/ seattle-on-the-spot for tickets and more information.

January 2018 • Earshot Jazz • 9 Feature A Royal Room of Sound

Brad Rouda photo by Nico Sophiea

By Jean Mishler they share commonality in their ex- needs, a consequence of this is that the pertise, job description, and even their piano gets pushed around a bit. Calm. Steady. Hard-working. These biggest fear—a real fear in all of its “I have nightmares of me knocking it would be just a few words used to absurdity: off,” follows up Rouda. describe the sound engineers at The “I have nightmares of someone push- “It gets momentum too,” adds Fisher. Royal Room in Columbia City. To- ing the piano off the stage,” states Er- “Oh God there it goes, oh no!” teas- gether, Brad Rouda, Kari Erickson, ickson. Laughter erupts. es Erickson in a sing-song tone. She Kyle Mooney, and Mack Fisher are Unique to The Royal Room, the laughs again. “We need one of those the behind-the-scenes foundation for Steinway B, appreciated by many mu- grocery cart barriers...you know one of all the musical moments at The Royal sicians who play there, is located just those magnetic barriers that stops the Room. one foot from the edge of the stage. grocery cart from leaving the parking Rouda, who has been there since its Since every musical act has different lot.” inception, takes the lead on production matters, but in all other matters

10 • Earshot Jazz • January 2018 Whether or not Erickson’s magnetic the four, so every night is a well-staffed know the room, and although musi- barrier idea is the best, she does know night. cians have an idea for a specific sound, a lot about sound, piano corralling Working with musicians is mostly sometimes it doesn’t necessarily work aside. She has 20 years of experience fun for these engineers, but they do in this specific room. “We know that as a sound engineer, starting out as a face challenges. Rouda, for example, what they are aiming for isn’t going to young woman in New York. She be- encounters issues when it comes to work in here,” he says. “They need to gan her career working in lower Man- proper vocal mic technique. He says listen to the engineer when they say hattan at an experimental music club that sometimes singers’ nerves make why something isn’t working.” called Tonic, which she says is similar them back off of the mic or get too “It is a very small space,” proclaims to The Royal Room is; she even calls close. For a long time, he’s wanted to Erickson. Musicians need to think The Royal Room its “West Coast teach a “‘this-is-how-you-use-your- about how much sound is going to- cousin.” mic’ course.” wards the back wall and bouncing After New York and touring exten- Fisher would like musicians to trust back. “If anyone in the room has to sively, she is now active on the live mu- the engineers more, and wishes that wear earplugs, there is something sic scene here in Seattle. Along with they could “100% relinquish control wrong,” she says, “even a rock show— The Royal Room, she mixes and tunes of the room.” The engineers really unless you are right in front of a bass up the music at The Tractor Tavern, Town Hall Seattle, Seattle Center, and “anywhere that will have me.” What she likes best about The Royal Room is “the booking...even if it’s not your favorite genre, what’s coming off the stage is high quality, which makes the job easier.” Mack Fisher, on the other hand, is a local and went to Seattle Central for film school, where his path then - di verged into music. He composes experimental digital music, but never really wanted the life of a working musician. Doing sound was a counterpart to making music as a living. The Royal Room has been his first engineering job, and he loves it. Brad Rouda, also a musician himself, has been at The Royal Room since it opened on December 16, 2011, and performs most of the managerial tasks of the group. He deals with the con- tracts and riders, makes the schedule, and coordinates the production de- tails, communication, and even re- hearsal rental for musicians. Together with Kyle Mooney, the four of them pretty much get everything done. They act as the house manag- ers, arriving early before every show. Sometimes a musician will request a particular engineer, but, along with camaraderie, quality is high amongst

January 2018 • Earshot Jazz • 11 amp or something....If the audio engineer is wearing earplugs you’re in trouble.” In all their years, they’ve been witness winter is coming to some unfortunate stage incidents, AND So ArE THESE ArTiSTS... like the violin that had travelled in a case overnight from a colder climate. Immediately played upon removal from the case, it cracked right down the center for all to see. “That was Feb 17: David Sánchez Carib pretty tough to watch,” Fisher sighs. Festivals provide their own challeng- Feb 22: Atomic es. “All festivals are equally irritating (From NorwAy) and fun,” says Fisher. It is fun to be doing a shift where there is a lot go- Sarah Elizabeth Charles ing on, he says, but “everyone is pretty frazzled and everyone is worried about Amir ElSaffar themselves. It’s hard to be the guy who has to cut someone’s set and tell all the Lionel Loueke bad news.” Erickson asserts that sound engineer- Ken Vandermark & Nate wooley ing is all about “bedside manner.” Her aim is to have a good one, to smooth Paal Nilssen-Love Large Unit over the rough spots and help to create a positive working environment for mary Halvorson’s Thumbscrew everyone. Rouda concludes, “Engineers are Broken Shadows here to help you. We just want to work (wiTH Tim BErNE, CHriS SPEED, with you.” DAVE KiNg, AND rEiD ANDErSoN) They all want to write “a Miss Man- ners guide for engineers and musicians metal Jazz with a translation for both parties,” (wiTH CrAig TABorN, mATT miTCHELL, like a language dictionary. He says the DAN wEiSS, AND BEN moNDEr) opening line would be, “We all know everything.” Eric revis Quartet They are a pretty humble bunch, but (wiTH KriS DAViS, KEN VANDErmArK from talking to them in regards to The & CHAD TAyLor) Royal Room, maybe they do. Jeff Parker Trio The Royal Room 5000 Rainier Ave S Seattle WA 98118 and, as they say, many more! (206) 906-9920 The Royal Room has live music seven nights a week, and is all ages until 10pm. Visit theroyalroomseattle.com for more information and for upcoming events. TiCKETS AND iNFormATioN AVAiLABLE AT EArSHoT.org

12 • Earshot Jazz • January 2018 PREVIEW >> Recurring Jazz Series

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14 • Earshot Jazz • January 2018 Seattle-based string quartet Skyros performs April 8; Seattle jazz pianist Nelda Swiggett plays her own “Alaska Suite” May 6; stylistic chameleon and multi-instrumentalist Marina Albero plays September 9; the Volta Piano Trio plays classical October 7; and capping of the series November 4 is saxophonist Anton Schwartz and his quintet, winners of the 2016 Golden Ear Award for Acoustic Jazz Ensem- ble. For more information on ticketing and performance times, visit firstsun- daysconcerts.org. The Jazz Project Bellingham’s Jazz Project returns this year with a series of concerts highlighting outstanding local talent. Founded Duende Libre (Jeff Busch, Alex Chadsey, Farko Dosumov) Photo Courtesy of the ARtist in 1997 by drummer and community his quartet featuring pianist Bill An- sion group Duende Libre. The series’ leader Jud Sherwood, the Jazz Project schell; March 25, brass expert Dmi- general admission is $16, but free with links local performers, educators, and tri Matheny and guitarist Ed Dun- membership. students with opportunities to listen savage lead their quartet; pianist and Aspiring musicians can attend the and play jazz, with the support of local composer Wayne Horvitz presents his Jazz Project’s weekly jam session at businesses and the City of Bellingham. project “Sweeter than the Day” April Illuminati Brewing, Thursdays 5:30– For its 20th season, the Jazz Project 29; May 27 features a guitar sum- 8pm, January through August. Sep- is going all out with numerous special mit with local axemen John Stowell, tember 8, the Jazz Project will return events and programs. They return the Christopher Woitach, and Tim Vol- with the Bellhaven Jazz Festival, offer- last Sunday of each month (January picella. Fall-time brings the Jud Sher- ing free concerts in the heart of Bell- through May and September through wood Trio on September 30 and the ingham. November) with evening concerts, Jennifer Scott Quartet October 28, For more information about these opening January 21 with the Paul Ga- wrapping up November 25 with vocal- and other projects, visit jazzproject. brielson Quartet at the BAAY The- ist Chava Mirel backed by modern fu- org. ater. February 25, Mark Lewis heads

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GARY HAMMON QUINTET Thursday, January 11, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

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January 2018 • Earshot Jazz • 15 LaVon Hardison photo by Daniel Sheehan Dr. James Gore photo by Daniel Sheehan

Vashon Allied Arts Jazz with her quartet, featuring Eric Ver- Jazz Vespers linde (piano), Dean Schmidt (bass), Series Seattle First Baptist Church lends and Jeff “Bongo” Busch (drums and the prime acoustics of its immense Puget Sound’s largest island south percussion). gothic sanctuary to local jazz musi- of Admiralty Inlet hosts a vibrant, if Tickets are $15, and parking is free. cians for its Jazz Vespers series, which modest, arts community, thanks in For information on upcoming perfor- runs October through June at 6pm on part to Vashon Allied Arts, a commu- mances, visit their Facebook page at the first Sunday of each month. These nity-based organization which for over facebook.com/JazzUnlimited98034. 30 years has organized concerts, art donation-based performances take the exhibitions, lectures, dance programs, Jazz in the City form of an initial set, followed by a and more. Allied Arts’ yearlong jazz Jazz in the City celebrates the vi- short non-sectarian inspirational mes- concert series gives the stage to na- brancy and longevity of jazz music in sage, and a second set, with light re- tional acts along with Northwest stars. Seattle through yearly concert series freshments following. Mandolinist David Grisman and emphasizing local artists. Sponsored On January 7, join the musical con- his quintet kick off the series, bringing by Ariel Media, a multimedia compa- gregation for Mikel Rollins with Mo- their mix of bluegrass, jazz, and rock, ny servicing the Seattle, Tacoma, and mentum Jazz Quartet as they kick off to Katherine L. White Hall January Everett, founded by Dr. James Gore 2018. For more upcoming concerts in 27. Grammy Award-winning song- (creator of the Jackson Street Music Jazz Vesper’s 16th season, visit seattle- stress Paula Cole follows February 10 Program), Jazz in the City partners firstbaptist.org. with her interpretations of classic bal- with the Frye Art Museum to present Whatcom Jazz Music Arts lads. For a full schedule and ticketing free, bi-monthly concerts. Center information, visit vashonalliedarts.org. Jazz in the City also co-presents con- Jazz Unlimited certs with the Triple Door. Caribbean The Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Cen- piano virtuoso Monty Alexander ter (WJMAC) connects upcoming Just as there are only 88 keys on a heads the series January 9–10; March jazz musicians with regional and na- piano, but the musical possibilities 6 and 7, Grammy Award-winning vo- tional professionals through mentor- are unlimited, so too is the potential calist Dee Dee Bridgewater performs; ing, combo classes, and all-ages con- of Kirkland-based Stage 7 Piano’s March 28–31, Herp Albert plays with certs of acclaimed artists. Founded concert series Jazz Unlimited. Every Lani Hall; May 11–13 vocalist Kurt in 2015 by drummer and educator month, Stage 7’s grand showroom be- Elling takes the stage; and June 14–16 Julian MacDonough, WJMAC also comes the stage where local artists find pianist Ramsey Lewis performs. For sustains jazz audiences with Wednes- themselves in the infinite possibilities upcoming performances and ticket- day evening concerts often featuring of their instruments and connect in- ing, visit newurbanunlimited.com/ top Northwest musicians 7pm at the timately with their audiences. Effer- jazz-in-the-city.html. Unity Spiritual Center. Visit wjmac. vescent South Sound vocalist LaVon org for more information and upcom- Hardison opens the series January 20 ing performances.

16 • Earshot Jazz • January 2018 January 2018 • Earshot Jazz • 17 Notes, from page 3

SWOJO Girls Jazz Band Program On the Horizon

Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra pres- PDX Jazz Festival ents its 2018 Girls Jazz Band program, February 15–25 running January 10 through March Various venues, Portland, OR 21. The program, aimed at Seattle girl jazz musicians ages 12 and up, offers Dr. Lonnie Smith, Snarky Puppy, eight evening rehearsals and culmi- Terri Lyne Carrington, Ravi Coltrane, nates in a final concert. SWOJO’s pro- Esperanza Spalding, Scott Amendo- fessional musicians and music educa- la, Kurt Elling, Regina Carter, Edna tors will lead rehearsals and sectionals, Vazquez, David Sánchez, Luciana give a master class, and perform a joint Souza & The Dave King Trio, and concert on March 21. More informa- more. Info at pdxjazz.com. tion and registration available at swo- Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival jo.org. February 22–24 Write Earshot Jazz University of Idaho, Moscow, ID The Earshot Jazz magazine reflects Joey DeFrancesco, Terell Stafford, and shares the many ways that jazz Tanya Darby, Antonio Hart, Kate intersects with lives in the North- Skinner, Brianna Thomas, and more. west. Earshot Jazz is seeking sub- Info at 208-885-5900 or uidaho.edu/ missions from writers: e-mail story jazzfest. pitches, comments, news and an- nouncements to [email protected]. DeMiero Jazz Fest March 1–3 Help the Jazz Around the Sound Edmonds Center for the Arts, Calendar Edmonds, WA Please email news and announce- Renè Marie, Dee Daniels, Jazz Fest ments about jazz gigs, concerts and All-Star Band, Seattle Jazz Sing- community events to jazzcalendar@ ers, Soundstation, and more. Info at earshot.org. demierojazzfest.org.

18 • Earshot Jazz • January 2018 In One Ear, from page 3 Open to All - Free Sonarchy’s January schedule: Jan- turing recordings of live perfor- uary 7, William Monteleone & mance in Northwest Washington, Stephen Fandrich, stellar impro- Sundays, 6-7pm, and The Doc- visation between saxophones and tor’s Den, Mondays, 8-10pm. piano; January 14, Devil’s Club, 102.9 KLOI-LP Lopez Island, live patched modular synthesizer Mondays & Fridays, 3pm, Joy and cut-up samples flying above Spring with Gary Alexander, classic the wreck on the highway; January jazz and the Great American Song- 21, Kevin Nortness Trio, new jazz book. music from Nortness (tenor sax), Hollow Earth Radio, hol- Troy Schiefelbein (bass), and Mike lowearthradio.org, Fridays at 6pm, Gebhart (drums); January 28, Lori biweekly, Black Roots Radio, host- Goldston & Judith Hamann, deep ed by Jordan Leonard, promotes listening exploration of the big jazz as a dynamic genre rooted in Sunday, January 7, 6 pm world of cello. the Black American experience. 91.3 KBCS, features creative and Hollow Earth Radio is Seattle’s Mikel Rollins and improvised music on Flotation De- freeform online radio station that vice with John Seman and Jona- supports the local music commu- the Momentum Jazz than Lawson, Sundays at 10pm. nities in the greater Pacific North- The Monday night lineup includes west and tries to create an open, Quartet The Caravan with John Gilbreath encouraging stage for underrepre- SAVE THE DATE: at 7pm, Straight No Chaser with sented voices. More at facebook. Next concert on February 4 David Utevsky at 9pm, Giant Steps com/blackrootsradiojl and hol- with John Pai at 11pm, and The lowearthradio.org. 100 Minutes of professional jazz Shape of Modern Jazz with Gordon In One Ear News Family friendly concert / Free parking Todd at 1am Tuesdays. Shows can be streamed anytime at kbcs.fm. Email news about Seattle-area jazz Seattle First Baptist Church 91.7 KSVR Mount Vernon, artists, for In One Ear, to editor@ 1111 Harvard Avenue Doctor Dee hosts two nights of earshot.org. (Seneca and Harvard on First Hill) jazz, Fourth Corner Jazz, fea- Seattle, WA (206) 325-6051

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January 2018 • Earshot Jazz • 19 Jazz Around The Sound January 01 Monday, January 1 JA Nearly Dan, 7:30pm Tuesday, January 9 *Please check with individual venues for holiday LA 1-2-3 Totusek, Sparks, Jones, 5pm JA Martin Taylor and Alison Burns, 7:30pm hours. MQ Afrocop, 8:30pm RR Marina and the Dreamboats, 10pm CC Cider Jam with Entremundos, 9:30pm SY The Dave Holo Trio, 5pm RR Rochelle House + Evan Flory-Barnes + Andy MT Jazz Night, 9pm TU Clipper Anderson Quartet w/ Alexey Nikolaev, Coe, 7:30pm Darin Clendenin, Mark Ivester, 7:30pm Tuesday, January 2 SB Joe Doria Presents, 9:30pm VI Jovino Santos Neto, 9pm SY Justin Kausal-Hayes, 5pm JA Pearl Django with Special Guest Neil TD Monty Alexander, 7:30pm Andersson, 7:30pm Saturday, January 6 TU Big Band Jazz: Emerald City Jazz Orchestra, RR Casa de la Trova hosted by SuperSones, BT Live Jazz Trio, 6pm 8pm 7:30pm JA Nearly Dan, 7:30pm RR Marina and the Dreamboats, 10pm SB 700 Saturdays, 10pm Wednesday, January 10 SB Joe Doria Presents, 9:30pm SB Cubano y Latina, 7pm FH Future Jazz Heads Jam, 6pm SY Justin Kausal-Hayes, 5pm SY Victor Janusz, 10:30am JA Martin Taylor and Alison Burns, 7:30pm TU Tim Kennedy Band, 7:30pm TU Marc Seales Band, 7:30pm MQ Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces, 8:30pm Wednesday, January 3 VI DTR Trio, 9:30pm PD Casey MacGill & Friends, 8pm VI The Tarantellas, 6pm FH Future Jazz Heads Jam, 6pm TD Monty Alexander, 7:30pm JA Pearl Django with Special Guest Neil Sunday, January 7 TU Jim Sisko’s Bellevue College Orchestra, 7:30pm Andersson, 7:30pm AB Jazz at the Beaver with Max Holmberg and the VI Brazil Novo, 9pm PD Casey MacGill & Friends, 8pm 200 Trio, 9pm SB Rippin Chicken, 9:30pm CM Sunday Brunch: Eugenie Jones, 12:30pm Thursday, January 11 TU Alex Chadsey Quartet featuring Chava Mirel, DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm BC Adam Kessler, Phil Sparks and Guests, 9pm 7:30pm FB Seattle Jazz Vespers: Mikel Rollins and the EU Jam Session, 8:30pm VI Bar Tabac, 9pm Momentum Jazz Quartet, 6pm JA Peter White, 7:30pm Thursday, January 4 HA Bossa Nova with Dina Blade, 6pm MQ Kate Voss Duo, 5pm BC Adam Kessler, Phil Sparks and Guests, 9pm JA Nearly Dan, 7:30pm OS Jonas Myers, 7pm EU Jam Session, 8:30pm MQ Brian Nova Jazz Jam, 7pm PD Greg Ruby & Maggie Kim, 8pm JA Pearl Django with Special Guest Neil RR Garfield High School Jazz Jam, 4:30pm RR Garfield Vocal Night, 5pm Andersson, 7:30pm SB Jazz Brunch, 12pm SE Art of Jazz: Gary Hammon Quintet, 5:30pm MQ Tony Glausi Band, 8:30pm SY Victor Janusz, 10am TU Delvon Lamarr’s disORGANized, 7:30pm OS Jonas Myers, 7pm TU Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm VI Casey MacGill, 5:30pm PD Greg Ruby & Maggie Kim, 8pm VI Lennon Aldort, 6pm VI Jennifer Kienzle, 9pm TU Clave Gringa, 7:30pm VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm Friday, January 12 VI Casey MacGill, 5:30pm WP First Sundays Concert: Janet See, 4pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 6pm VI Marco de Carvalh, 9pm Monday, January 8 CM Ranger & the Re-Arrangers, 7pm Friday, January 5 CC Cider Jam with Entremundos, 9:30pm EG The Joel Bean Trio, 9pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 6pm MT Jazz Night, 9pm JA Peter White, 7:30pm CM Sonando, 7pm NL Mo’Jam Mondays, 8:30pm LA Happy Hour Jazz w/ Phil Sparks, 5pm CZ Jazz First Fridays, 7:30pm RR The Salute Sessions, 10pm TU Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto, 7:30pm

Calendar Key

AB The Angry Beaver FH The Old North Bend Firehouse SB Seamonster Lounge BA BAAY Theater HA Harissa Mediterranean Restaurant SE Seattle Art Museum (Downtown) BC Barca JA Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley ST Stage 7 Pianos BT Brass Tacks LA Latona Pub SY Salty’s on Alki CB Century Ballroom MQ The Triple Door Musicquarium TD Triple Door CC Capitol Cider MT Mac’s Triangle Pub TU Tula’s CM Crossroads Bellevue MV Marine View Church VA Vashon Center for the Arts CZ Couth Buzzard Books NL Nectar Lounge VF Veterans of Foreign Wars DT Darrell’s Tavern OS Osteria la Spiga VI Vito’s EG Egan’s Ballard Jam House PC Phinney Center Concert Hall WP Waterfront Park Community Center EU EuroPub PD Pink Door WS Watershed Pub & Kitchen FB Seattle First Baptist Church RR The Royal Room

20 • Earshot Jazz • January 2018 VI Kate Olson Ensemble, 9pm Tuesday, January 16 Saturday, January 13 JA Mark Hummel’s Chicago Blues Harmonica Curtain Call Blowout with Billy Boy Arnold and more BT Live Jazz Trio, 6pm Special Guests, 7:30pm CM Climate Change, 7:30pm RR Marina and the Dreamboats, 10pm weekly recurring performances JA Peter White, 7:30pm SY Justin Kausal-Hayes, 5pm NL Industrial Revelation with Sisters and The TU LineUp! Dawn Clement, Mark Taylor, 7:30pm New Triumph, 8pm PC Saturday Family Concerts: Johnaye Kendrick, Wednesday, January 17 MONDAY 11am FH Future Jazz Heads Jam, 6pm JA Mark Hummel’s Chicago Blues Harmonica CC EntreMundos Jam, 9:30 SB 700 Saturdays, 10pm Blowout with Billy Boy Arnold and more SB Cubano y Latina, 7pm MT Triangle Pub Jam, 9 Special Guests, 7:30pm SY Victor Janusz, 10:30am MQ Bandoneon Duo: Matilde Vitullo / Ben NL Mo’ Jam Mondays, 8:30 TU Greta Matassa Quintet with Susan Pascal, Thomas, 5pm RR The Salute Sessions, 10 Darin Clendenin, Clipper Anderson, Mark PD Casey MacGill & Friends, 8pm Ivester, 7:30pm RR Piano Starts Here: The Duke and the Count TUESDAY VI Jerry Zimmerman, 6pm – The Music of Duke Ellington/Count Basie, VI Kareem Kandi, 9:30pm 7:30pm RR Marina and the Dreamboats, WS Live at the Shed – Brunch Music, 12pm SB Unsinkables, 9:30pm 10 WS Live at the Shed – Night Music, 9pm VI Joe Doria, 9pm SY Justin Kausal-Hayes, 5 Sunday, January 14 17 Piano Starts Here: The Duke WEDNESDAY AB Jazz at the Beaver with Max Holmberg and the and the Count – The Music of 200 Trio, 9pm Duke Ellington/Count Basie FH Future Jazz Heads Jam, 6 CZ Open Jazz Jam-Kenny Mandell, 2pm The Piano Starts Here series highlights the work of PD Casey MacGill & Friends, 8 DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm some of the most prolific and talented composers HA Bossa Nova with Dina Blade, 6pm and pianists to have ever tackled the instrument. THURSDAY JA Peter White, 7:30pm Each of the performances brings together Seattle’s BC Adam Kessler & Phil Sparks, MQ Brian Nova Jazz Jam, 7pm finest pianists to perform the works of the artist selected for that evening on the Royal Room’s 9 MV Ranger & the Re-Arrangers, 5pm Steinway B grand piano. SY Victor Janusz, 10am EU EuroJam Session, 8 Tonight, featured pianists Bill Anschell, Dylan TU Big Band Jazz: Jazz Police, 4pm Hayes, Ryan Burns, and Alex Guilbert honor jazz OS Jonas Myers, 7 TU Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm royalty Duke Ellington and Count Basie—two of PD Greg Ruby & Maggie Kim, 8 VI Bob Hammer, 6pm the greatest pianists in jazz, both of whom were VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm better known as composers, bandleaders, and VI Casey MacGill, 5:30 Monday, January 15 gamechangers. $8–12 FRIDAY CC Cider Jam with Entremundos, 9:30pm Thursday, January 18 MT Jazz Night, 9pm BC Adam Kessler, Phil Sparks and Guests, 9pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 6 NL Mo’Jam Mondays, 8:30pm EU Jam Session, 8:30pm LA Happy hour w/ Phil Sparks, 5 RR The Salute Sessions, 10pm JA WAR, 7:30pm SB Funky 2 Death, 10 SATURDAY Committed to providing very playable, great sounding instruments, within your budget. BT Live Jazz Trio, 6 High quality string repairs SB Cubano y Latina, 7 Best rental instruments available Professional set up and restoration SB 700 Saturdays, 10 SY Victor Janusz, 10:30am SUNDAY AB Beaver Sessions, 9 DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8 HA Bossa Nova w/ Dina Blade, 6

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January 2018 • Earshot Jazz • 21 MQ Alex Skolnick Trio, 7:30pm VF Tall and Small 11 Piece Band NW, 8pm OS Jonas Myers, 7pm VI Ben von Wildenhaus, 9pm PD Greg Ruby & Maggie Kim, 8pm Thursday, January 25 RR Triple Trumpet Thursday, 7:30pm BC Adam Kessler, Phil Sparks and Guests, 9pm TU Fred Hoadley’s Sonando, 8pm EU Jam Session, 8:30pm VI Casey MacGill, 5:30pm JA Najee, 7:30pm Friday, January 19 OS Jonas Myers, 7pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 6pm PD Greg Ruby & Maggie Kim, 8pm CM Dixie Gypsy Project, 7pm TU Duende Libre, 7:30pm JA WAR, 7:30pm VI Casey MacGill, 5:30pm LA Happy Hour Jazz w/ Phil Sparks, 5pm VI Random Guys, 9pm SY The Dave Holo Trio, 5pm Friday, January 26 TU Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints, 7:30pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 6pm VI Johnny Astro, 9pm CB Masquerade Ball, 9pm Saturday, January 20 CM Jazz, Etc., 7pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 6pm JA Najee, 7:30pm CM Eric Madis & Blue Madness, 7pm LA Happy Hour Jazz w/ Phil Sparks, 5pm JA WAR, 7:30pm TU Stephanie Porter Quintet, 7:30pm SB 700 Saturdays, 10pm VI Yada Yada Blues Band, 9:30pm SB Cubano y Latina, 7pm Saturday, January 27 ST The LaVon Hardison Quartet, 7:30pm BT Live Jazz Trio, 6pm SY Victor Janusz, 10:30am JA Najee, 7:30pm TU Susan Pascal Quartet with Bill Anschell, NL 3rd Annual “The Dead Of Winter” featuring: Chuck Deardorf, Mark Ivester, 7:30pm Andy Coe Band, 8pm VI The Tarantellas, 6pm RR Django’s Birthday, 6pm VI Tim Kennedy Trio, 9:30pm SB 700 Saturdays, 10pm Sunday, January 21 SB Cubano y Latina, 7pm AB Jazz at the Beaver with Max Holmberg and the SY Victor Janusz, 10:30am 200 Trio, 9pm TU Thomas Marriott, 7:30pm BA Peter Gabrielson Quartet, 4pm VA David Grisman Quintet, 4pm CZ Music Improv Session Kenny Mandell, 7pm VI Afrocop, 9:30pm DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm VI Jerry Zimmerman, 6pm HA Bossa Nova with Dina Blade, 6pm Sunday, January 28 JA WAR, 7:30pm AB Jazz at the Beaver with Max Holmberg and the MQ Brian Nova Jazz Jam, 7pm 200 Trio, 9pm RR JazzED: Girls Ellington Project, 4:30pm CZ Open Jazz Jam-Kenny Mandell, 2pm SY Victor Janusz, 10am DT Darrell’s Tavern Jazz Jam, 8pm TU Greta Matassa Student Showcase, 4pm HA Bossa Nova with Dina Blade, 6pm TU Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm JA Najee, 7:30pm VI Bob Hammer, 6pm MQ Brian Nova Jazz Jam, 7pm VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm SY Victor Janusz, 10am Monday, January 22 TU Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm CC Cider Jam with Entremundos, 9:30pm VI Bob Hammer, 6pm MT Jazz Night, 9pm VI Ron Weinstein Trio, 9:30pm NL Mo’Jam Mondays, 8:30pm Monday, January 29 RR The Salute Sessions, 10pm CC Cider Jam with Entremundos, 9:30pm Tuesday, January 23 MT Jazz Night, 9pm JA Harold Lopez-Nussa with Ray Lopez-Nussa, NL Mo’Jam Mondays, 8:30pm 7:30pm RR The Salute Sessions, 10pm MQ Some’tet, 5pm Tuesday, January 30 RR Marina and the Dreamboats, 10pm JA Davina and The Vagabonds, 7:30pm SY Justin Kausal-Hayes, 5pm RR Marina and the Dreamboats, 10pm TU David Marriott’s Triskaideka-Band, 7:30pm SY Justin Kausal-Hayes, 5pm Wednesday, January 24 TU Marina Albero Band featuring Luis Gallo, FH Future Jazz Heads Jam, 6pm 7:30pm JA Harold Lopez-Nussa with Ray Lopez-Nussa, Wednesday, January 31 7:30pm FH Future Jazz Heads Jam, 6pm MQ Frank Kohl Trio, 5pm JA Davina and The Vagabonds, 7:30pm PD Casey MacGill & Friends, 8pm PD Casey MacGill & Friends, 8pm SB Westsound DFC, 9:30pm TU Big Band Jazz: Critical Mass Big Band, TU Big Band Jazz: pH Factor Big Band, 7:30pm 7:30pm

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