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Jeremy Pelt and JD Allen: New Leaders at Kennedy Center

by Franz A. Matzner
September 25, 2008

Since first playing together in the early '90s under drummer extraordinaire Winard Harper, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt's and saxophonist JD Allen's paths have crossed several times, as they solidified their places at the forefront of modern jazz. Each now a master technician, innovative composer, and successful bandleader, Pelt recently asked Allen to contribute to the Jeremy Pelt ...

Blues for Food Festival 2008

August 19, 2008

Groove to Local Blues Legends and Shake your Moneymaker for One Last Summertime Blast at the Second Annual BLUES FOR FOOD FEST, Saturday, August 30, 11 AM until 7 PM at Magnuson Park Amphitheatre & P-Patch: Proceeds Support P-Patch Trust WHAT: BLUES FOR FOOD FEST is an all-ages event featuring some of the finest blues bands ...

Billet-Deux Releases New CD "Deux"

July 19, 2008

Billet-Deux, the northwest modern gypsy jazz quintet, is proud to announce the release of their second CD - “Deux". The CD features the unique sound of the group which consists of acoustic solo guitarist Troy Chapman, cellist James Hinkley, bassist Michael Yocco, rhythm guitarist Josephina Hunner and drummer/percussionist Roger Bennett. While the group found its roots ...

Trombonist Marc Smason's Performance Dates

June 18, 2008

Alfonse Somebody & the Jr. Detectives (aka Marc Smason) Mondays 9-11 pm with Greg Glassman - guitar Diane Peterson - reeds Michael Barnett - bass Ugly Mug (Great coffee & food!) 11425 Rainier S. Renton 206 772-3751 Wednesday June 18 4-6 pm ...

Arturo Sandoval at the Suncadia Jazz Festival

June 18, 2008

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Suncadia Jazz Festival Featuring Arturo Sandoval with special guests Cambalache, Darren Motamedy and Michael Powers $20 ADV / $25 DOS Doors @ 2pm | Music begins @ 2:30pm Suncadia Resort Cle Elum, WA suncadiaresort.com Concert Location: ...

Retirement Celebration for Legendary Music Teacher Robert Knatt on June 7

May 13, 2008

An event celebrating the musical legacy of Robert Knatt will be held Saturday, June 7 at Seattle's Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. The formal program begins at 7 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m. Knatt is retiring from teaching this year. He has been the jazz band and concert band teacher at Seattle's Washington Middle School ...

Charlie Peacock Jazz Concert in Seattle on May 17th to Benefit the Artist Life Guild

April 29, 2008

Grammy Award-winning record producer and artist Charlie Peacock will perform in Seattle on May 17th to benefit the Artist Life Guild. Appearing with Peacock is 19 year-old mandolin virtuoso Eva Scow. Seattle uber- drummer Matt Jorgenson will also be featured. Peacock will perform music from his two jazz albums as well as vocal songs selected from ...

2008 Ballard Jazz Festival

April 24, 2008

Tickets are now on sale for the 2008 Ballard Jazz Festival! Be part of the action this year- here are some of the events you'll want to see... April 23-24 Brotherhood of the Drum 2 nights of drummer-led bands, including Michael Shreive (Santana), Ben Smith (Heart), Byron Vannoy's Meridian, John Bishop, Matt ...

Magnolia (Seattle) Summerfest Parade Looking For Jazz or Dixie Land Marching Bands

April 7, 2008

Jazz Ambassadors: Photography Exhibit to Document History of Jazz Ambassadorship

by Franz A. Matzner
April 2, 2008

Jam Sessions: America's Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World Meridian International Center Meridian's Cafritz Galleries White-Meyer House, 1624 Crescent Place, NW, Washington, DC. April 3-July 13, 2008 Jazz has long played a role in cultural exchange and diplomacy, whether through official ...