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Mehldau Shines in an Unforgettable Solo Performance at Earshot
The Nordstrom Recital Hall was home to the first performance by a headliner of the 2011 Earshot Jazz Festival Saturday night, with a mesmerizing solo piano performance from Brad Mehldau. The intimate setting was perfect for this concert, which was completely acoustic. No wires, no amps, no microphones, simply Mehldau and the piano and the acoustics ...
Film Project Amplifies Loss and Hope in Death of Jazz Great, Husband Brecker
The documentary More to Live For screens at the Gig Harbor Film Festival this Saturday. People from the Pacific Northwest will finally get an opportunity to view the story of three men affected by Leukemia seeking out a bone marrow transplant, including the late tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker. In anticipation of the screening, I spoke with ...
Jacqui Naylor Combines Original Compositions, Acoustic Smashing and Fan Choice on 'Lucky Girl'
Jacqui Naylor's latest release, “Lucky Girl" hits stores September 27th. Her fans can purchase a copy ahead of time tonight at Jazz Alley. LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW Singer Jacqui Naylor releases her 8th album, Lucky Girl tomorrow. She is also performing tonight at Jazz Alley in Seattle as she kicks off her international tour. I spoke ...
Djangofest Northwest Kicks Off Today
Now in its 11th season, Djangofest Northwest brings a world-class musical lineup to Langley on Whidbey Island to celebrate the music and spirit of Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz. Presented by the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, this unique blend of Eastern European melodies, Parisian Musette, Spanish Flamenco and American Swing was created and perfected ...
Jazz Legend Ramsey Lewis Releases 80th Album Today
Three-time Grammy winner Ramsey Lewis, who rose to prominence in the early 1970's, released his 80th album, Ramsey, Taking Another Look today with his Electric Band. Lewis (who performed live in the KPLU studios in October 2009), signed with Los Angeles based boutique label Hidden Beach Recordings earlier this year, and Ramsey, Taking Another Look marks ...
"More to Live for" to Screen at the Gig Harbor Film Festival
A film that I have been waiting (and waiting, and waiting) to get a chance to see will finally be screening in the Pacific Northwest. The documentary More To Live For will be screened at the Gig Harbor Film Festival. The official screening date has yet to be announced, but the festival is slated to run ...
A Tour of Treme with Donald Harrison and Glen David Andrews
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW AND PERFORMANCE I welcomed Donald Harrison (alto saxophone, congas) and Glen David Andrews (trombone) to our studios on Thursday, both of whom were born in New Orleans' Treme neighborhood, cut their musical teeth on the music of Treme, and can be seen in the HBO television series, Treme. Currently ...
An Interview with Grace Kelly
This morning I had the opportunity to speak with 19-year-old jazz saxophonist Grace Kelly by phone. Grace has won numerous awards and released several albums already, as well as being a very talented vocalist, pianist and composer. Grace will be coming to Seattle for the first time, performing at Tula's for two nights as part of ...
An Interview with Anton Schwartz
I had the opportunity this week to speak by phone with tenor saxophonist Anton Schwartz. Anton recently moved to the Seattle area. I had the chance to ask him about what brought him to the Puget Sound, and how he has networked himself into the local jazz scene so far. We also talked about the differences ...
Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton Coming to a Theater Near You
Music superstars Eric Clapton and Wynton Marsalis got together last April for a concert at the Rose Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. The concert featured songs hand-picked by Eric Clapton, then arranged by Marsalis, and included highlights such as a guest appearance by Taj Mahal. While the concert will be released on September ...
