UP-COMING CD RELEASE EVENTS
The Ballard Jazz Festival
April 17 - 20, 2013
More info at www.ballardjazzfestival.com!
 HEADLINING ARTISTS INCLUDE:GARY BARTZ with the GEORGE COLLIGAN TRIO, LEW SOLOFF QUARTET,
ALLISON MILLER'S BOOM TIC BOOM with CUONG VU, JOVINO SANTOS NETO QUARTETO, VINNIE GOLIA and more!
Embracing Old Town Ballard's unique & vibrant community feel, the Ballard Jazz Festival celebrates its eleventh year with four days of modern American music in venues ranging from clubs & bars, to store fronts, shops, and finally, the Nordic Heritage Museum's concert stage.
The festival kicks off Wednesday with 2 nights of themed events at Ballard Avenue's Conor Byrne Pub - the Brotherhood of the Drum, featuring four bands led by acclaimed drummers such as Sylvia Cuenca from NYC, and The Guitar Summit, with a creative mix of guitarists including Tom Guarna, John Stowell and Dave Peterson.
The perennially-packed Friday night Ballard Jazz Walk features many of the Northwest's finest jazz musicians along with visiting artists. One ticket covers 18 bands in 12 venues along historic Ballard Avenue with their doors open to streets full of jazz lovers. Artists include Jovino Santos Neto, Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom with Cuong Vu, George Colligan Group, Matt Jorgensen + 451, Andy Clausen, Chad McCullough, Gail Pettis, Wellstone Conspiracy, Table & Chairs Label Showcase featuring Vinnie Golia, Jeff Baker, John Stowell Trio, Todd Bishop Group, and more...
Saturday's events start at 11:00am with the Swedish Pancake Jazz Brunch at the Nordic Heritage Museum along with a classic auto show presented by Washington's vintage Volvo/Saab Sports Club. Performing will be David Marriott's Triskadekaband, offering an exciting & eclectic mix of modern big band sounds. The evening's mainstage concert is hosted by Seattle jazz treasure Jim Wilke and features performances by the legendary saxophonist Gary Bartz, with the George Colligan Trio, and NY trumpeter Lew Soloff's Quartet. Prior to the concert will be a reception surrounding posters of artist Rafal Olbinski's cover art from Poland's JazzForum magazine between 1970-1981. In attendance and presenting a short lecture will be Pawel Brodowski, editor of JazzForum magazine since 1979, and a major figure on the European jazz scene.
Visit http://www.ballardjazzfestival.com for complete event information.
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Up-Coming Events:
June 18, 2013: Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival
Charles Smith Winery, Walla Walla
featuring: Timothy Christie, viola & Artistic Director,
Dave Glenn, trombone & composer,
Sarah Brady, flute,
Kevin Schempf, clarinet,
Phillip Payton, violin,
Maria Sampen, violin,
Norbert Lewandowski, cello
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June 23, 2013: Mimi Fox
Bach Dynamite and Dancing Society, Half Moon Bay
featuring:
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July 05, 2013: Dave Glenn Quartet
Something Big Cellars, Walla Walla
featuring: Dave Glenn, trombone,
Brent Edstrom, piano,
Scott Steed, bass,
Dru Heller, drums
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July 08, 2013: Mimi Fox
Paul Gilbert's Great Guitar Escape, Big Indian
featuring:
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July 10, 2013: Rick Mandyck Trio
Tula's Jazz Club, Seattle
featuring: Rick Mandyck - piano,
Paul Gabrielson - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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July 11, 2013: Thomas Marriott / Joe Locke Group
Tula's Jazz Club, Seattle
featuring: Thomas Marriott - trumpet,
Joe Locke - vibes,
Jeff Johnson - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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July 21, 2013: Janice Borla
North Central College, Madden Theater of Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville
featuring: Janice Borla-voice,
Jay Clayton-voice,
Peter Eldridge-voice,
Art Davis-trumpet,
Brad Stirtz-vibraphone,
Dan Haerle-piano,
Bob Bowman-bass,
Jack Mouse-drums
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July 21, 2013: Jeff Baker & George Colligan w/ the Spin Quartet
Blue Monk, Portland
featuring: Jeff Baker - vocals,
George Colligan - piano,
Geof Bradfield - sax,
Chad McCullough - trumpet,
Clark Sommers - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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July 23, 2013: Jeff Baker & George Colligan w/ the Spin Quartet
Ivories Jazz Lounge, Portland
featuring: Jeff Baker - vocals,
George Colligan - piano,
Geof Bradfield - sax,
Chad McCullough - trumpet,
Clark Sommers - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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July 25, 2013: Jeff Baker & George Colligan w/ the Spin Quartet
Tula's Jazz Club, Seattle
featuring: Jeff Baker - vocals,
George Colligan - piano,
Geof Bradfield - sax,
Chad McCullough - trumpet,
Clark Sommers - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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Aug 30, 2013: Ernie Watts with New Stories
Jimmy Mak's, Portland
featuring: Ernie Watts - saxophones,
Marc Seales - piano,
Doug Miller - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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Aug 31, 2013: Ernie Watts with New Stories
Bumbershoot Arts Festival, Seattle
featuring: Ernie Watts - saxophones,
Marc Seales - piano,
Doug Miller - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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Sept 01, 2013: Ernie Watts with New Stories
Blue Frog Studios, White Rock
featuring: Ernie Watts - saxophones,
Marc Seales - piano,
Doug Miller - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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Oct 18, 2013: Hal Galper Trio with Jerry Bergonzi
Mohawk College, Hamilton
featuring: Jerry Bergonzi - saxophone,
Hal Galper - piano,
Jeff Johnson - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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Nov 06, 2013: Chad McCullough & Bram Weijters Group
GG Jazz II International Jazz Festival - Russia , Krasnodar
featuring: Chad McCullough - trumpet,
Bram Weijters - piano,
Piet Verbist - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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Nov 15, 2013: Hal Galper Trio
Small's Jazz Club, New York City
featuring: Hal Galper - piano,
Jeff Johnson - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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Nov 17, 2013: Hal Galper Trio
Shapeshifter Lab, Brooklyn
featuring: Hal Galper - piano,
Jeff Johnson - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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Mar 07, 2014: Hal Galper Trio
Cellar Jazz Club, Vancouver
featuring: Hal Galper - piano,
Jeff Johnson - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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Mar 08, 2014: Hal Galper Trio
Yardbird Suite, Edmonton
featuring: Hal Galper - piano,
Jeff Johnson - bass,
John Bishop - drums
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