Podcasts about jazz alley

Angela Tucker is a Black transracial adoptee and the author of "You Should Be Grateful:" Stories of Race, Identity, and Transracial Adoption, published in April 2023 by Beacon Press. Her search for her biological family was featured in the documentary CLOSURE, which premiered on Netflix in 2015. In 2022, Angela founded the non-profit Adoptee Mentoring Society, offering virtual mentorship for adoptees worldwide. With 15 years of experience in child welfare, she has appeared on CNN, Red Table Talk, The New Yorker, and more, advocating for adoptees.When she's not working to amplify adoptee voices, you can find her at the spa, on the basketball court, or hostessing at Jazz Alley. She drinks a London Fog nearly every single day, and is currently debating the importance of kicking this sugary (but, oh-so-delicious) habit. Angela lives in Seattle, Washington with her Emmy Award-winning spouse, Bryan Tucker.To find Angela: https://www.angelatucker.com/You Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race, Identity, and Transracial Adoption by Angela Tucker Closure - Angela Tucker DocumentaryOur Next Book: Season 10 : The Adoptee's Journey: From Loss and Trauma to Healing and Empowerment by Cameron Lee SmallThank you to our Patreons! Join at the $10 level and be part of our monthly ADOPTEE CAFE community. The next meeting will be Saturday, April 12th @ 1 PM ET.RESOURCES for AdopteesS12F Helping AdopteesGregory Luce and Adoptees Rights LawJoe Soll & other adoptee resourcesFireside Adoptees Facebook GroupReckoning with the Primal Wound DocumentaryDr. Liz Debetta: Migrating Toward Wholeness MovementHiraeth Hope & HealingMoses Farrow - Trauma therapist and advocateNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 OR Dial or Text 988.Unraveling Adoption with Beth SyversonAdoptees Connect with Pamela KaranovaSupport the showTo support the show - Patreon.

He’s no longer rolling up to Franklin High School in a blue Oldsmobile Super 88 with homemade white wall tires, or knocking out accounting tests on the University of Washington campus, but Kenny G is still in touch with his Seattle roots -- even after selling more than 75 million records worldwide. The iconic sax-man played a run of sold-out shows at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley over the turn of the new year. In case you couldn’t make it to a show, the story of how Kenneth Gorelick of Seward Park became one of the best-selling instrumentalists of all time is chronicled in Kenny G’s new memoir, “Life in the Key of G.” The book explores the craft of saxophone playing and the mind of a meticulous artist, always striving to improve. Readers also get some unexpected stories -- like how Kenny G once tried his best to get fired from Whitney Houston’s tour, or the time Elton John gave him a “pinch” of approval. Soundside's Libby Denkmann caught up with Kenny from his LA studio ahead of his return to Jazz Alley. Guests: Kenny G Related Links: Kenny G See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taj Mahal performs an exclusive KNKX Studio Session from Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, which he visits each year during Thanksgiving season.

Seattle has a rich jazz history -- and you can't talk about it without mentioning legends like Ray Charles and Quincy Jones. Both artists knew each other, as they grew their music chops right here in Seattle. Of course, we can't forget to mention Kenny G. In the 1920s and 1930s jazz clubs were an escape during prohibition, and many of them lasted long after prohibition ended. For almost 45 years, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley has not only been one of the preeminent jazz clubs in Seattle, but also in the country. Whether you're someone who likes to go out to the club or not, you've probably heard of Seattle's Jazz Alley. Tucked away down a literal alley, the all ages jazz club has showcased performances by jazz greats like Tower of Power, and American Blues Musician Taj Mahal, who will be returning for his annual Thanksgiving residency. Soundside host Diana Opong caught up with Ari Dimitriou and his father, John Dimitriou – who is still running the club at 75 years old. They discussed the origins of Jazz Alley and the future of the iconic family business.  Plus... while Jazz Alley is undoubtedly the face of the genre in Seattle, it isn't the only establishment looking to keep jazz alive.  Seattle has a wealth of new talent – local high schools like Bothell, Garfield, and Roosevelt are regular finalists in national competitions. But the journey from a local school band to a big stage like Jazz Alley is long and difficult.  One local organization – the Seattle Jazz Fellowship – is looking to change that. Soundside producer Alec Cowan visited a jam session to hear about the importance of local bandstands for musicians and jazz-enjoyers alike.  Guests: John and Ari Dimitriou, who founded and operate Jazz Alley in Seattle.  Thomas Marriott, jazz trumpeter and founder of the Seattle Jazz Fellowship, a nonprofit supporting mentorship and playing opportunities for local jazz musicians.  Roman Goron, local jazz pianist.  Related Links:  How Seattle's Jazz Alley, now 43, became a premier destination | The Seattle Times Jazz Has a New Home in Seattle. One Caveat: The Place Is ‘For Lease.' - The New York Times 3 Seattle-area high schools make finals of 2024 Essentially Ellington jazz band competition | The Seattle Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Notes:In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby sits down with the core members of Smooth Jazz Alley—keyboardist and producer Marco Montoya, drummer and producer Kevin Lewis, and saxophonist Otoe Mori. Together, they share the journey behind the band's unique sound and their efforts to push contemporary jazz's boundaries. With years of experience and collaboration, these talented musicians open up about the dynamics of their creative process and the inspiration behind their latest work. The trio discusses their studio experiences, the synergy that fuels their music, and the importance of evolving while staying rooted in the jazz tradition. They also reveal what fans can expect from their upcoming Blue Note performance in Napa and the exciting new music they plan to release in the coming months. For smooth jazz and instrumental fusion fans, this episode offers a deep dive into the minds of three accomplished musicians making waves in the genre. Episode Highlights: Marco Montoya and Kevin Lewis talk about their production roles and how they build the band's sound. Otoe Mori shares insights on blending classic saxophone techniques with modern jazz elements. The making of their latest project and standout tracks. The collaborative spirit between band members and guest artists. What's next for Smooth Jazz Alley in terms of music and live shows. Featured Songs: Let's Ride Here's The Thing Brisa Del Mar Deep Into You Related Links: Smooth Jazz Alley Official Website Blue Note Napa Concert Tickets Otoe Mori Official Page Social Media Hashtags: #SmoothJazzAlley #MarcoMontoya #KevinLewis #OtoeMori #BackstageSonoma #JazzFusion #ContemporaryJazz #MusicInterviews #JazzGroove

Jazz Alley owner John Dimitriou joined pianist Monty Alexander on stage to talk before an exclusive studio session with his trio.

Here is my music podcast "Bluesland" from Thursday February 22, 2024. Music includes Albert Cummings along with an interview and songs from his new album Strong. Albert Cummings will be at Dimitrou's Jazz Alley in Seattle March 5th and 6th. Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, Slim Harpo, Larkin Poe, James "Super Chikan" Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more are on tonight's playlist. 

Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt brought his band for one night at Jazz Alley, KNKX took the opportunity to record a studio session with his band.

Harpist Brandee Younger's trio performed three songs for KNKX at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley in Seattle.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! En esta edición presentamos 'Here's the Thing', tercer trabajo discográfico del proyecto The Smooth Jazz Alley, en el que han colaborado músicos muy conocidos como Marc Antoine, Jessy J o Nathan East. En el repaso a otros lanzamientos en la música Smooth Jazz reseñamos los álbumes de Ghost Jazz Trio, Michael Lington, Izo FitzRoy, Kombo y Tristan. En el apartado del recuerdo rescatamos temas del álbum editado en 2009 por Gino Vannelli: en él regrabó algunos de sus éxitos más conocidos con un sonido más contemporáneo.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

From the Creative Colorful People show we wish you a fine Thanksgiving holiday. Here's music the entire family can sit back and groove to. Joe Sample, dee Brown, Patrick Yandell, Dee Lucas, B. Valentine, Nikita Kering, Christian de Mesones and The Smooth Jazz Alley. Joining them will be Naomi Loreine, johnny Britt featuring Peter White, Natalie Cole, Boney James featuring Lalah Hathaway, Nathan De Shon Myers featuring Jamar Jones, Paul Taylor and Carol Albert. We close it out with Le Sonic, Blake Aaron, Rihanna, SABRI, and Norman Brown. Happy Thanksgiving.From the crew of CCP (Tony Lewis, Val Jones, and TC Rogers) we hope you'll find nothing but love on that special day. Be safe! Take care of yourself, look out for your brothers and sisters and God will look out for you all.Karl BlakeKarlblake2012@gmail.com919-824-4467

Pianist Kenny Barron is no stranger to Seattle stages. He first appeared here in 1963 as a nineteen-year-old pianist with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet at The Penthouse in Pioneer Square. Now an NEA Jazz Master, Kenny Barron brings his trio to play Jazz Alley next Tuesday and Wednesday and we'll hear the trio on today's episode.

Today is the 84th birthday of the singer Etta James. She kept a rigorous touring schedule well into her seventies and often performed at Jazz Alley here in Seattle. The world is a better place because she was in it and still feels the loss that she has left. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://waldina.com/2022/01/25/happy-84th-birthday-etta-james/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waldina/message

Instagram: @jacobmelsha • At 22 years old, New York City-based trombonist, bass trombonist, tubist, educator, composer, and activist Jacob Melsha is one of the finest young forces on the scene today. Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Jacob has enjoyed performing in local venues like Jazz at the Bistro and Powell Symphony Hall with groups such as the Funky Butt Brass Band, the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars, the St. Louis Philharmonic, the Gateway Festival Orchestra, the Cecil Cope Swing of Hearts Orchestra, and with his own small groups. As a student at Kirkwood High School, he enjoyed participating in the 2017 Grammy Band, Jazz Band of America, and All-National Jazz Ensemble. The product of two music educator parents, Jacob is thankful for his supportive, Midwestern upbringing. Since splashing into the New York music scene in 2017 to pursue his Bachelor's of Music in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School, Jacob has enjoyed working throughout the city in a variety of ensembles, bringing music to venues like Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Smalls Jazz Club, The Blue Note, The Jazz Standard, Fat Cat, Ginny's Supper Club, The Django, and more. He's had the pleasure of playing with Frank Lacy's Tromboniverse, Ben Vereen, The Evan Sherman Big Band, The Nate Sparks Big Band, The Abdias Armenteros Quintet, his own small ensembles, The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis to name a few. Jacob has traveled the world, playing at festivals and clubs in both hemispheres. He's toured with Davina and the Vagabonds, performing at the Vail Jazz Festival, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Victoria Island Blues Bash, Seattle's Jazz Alley, and the Flood City Music Festival. In 2019 he joined the Tazelaar-Moseholm Superband at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Prior to that, Jacob traveled with Juilliard Jazz ensembles to play in São Paulo, Brazil at the Ilhabela In Jazz Festival, as well as the 2019 Jazz Education Network Convention in Reno, NV. When he's not playing the trombone, Jacob is committed to helping transform the future of music and the country we live in. He's taught a large private lesson studio for years and has done clinics and workshops at high schools, summer camps, and youth programs in St. Louis. A volunteer and Campus Core Leader for the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign, he's made sure to educate, empower, and organize fellow students to help catalyze real change on a national and global scale. He's also worked as a strategist for the student-led political organization, BeThere, since early 2020, fighting for political representation for young people and people of color in swing states by getting them to the polls and staffing polling locations with college students. Jacob is thankful for his many musical mentors, including his parents Jeff and Martha, Gary Lipsutz, Jonathan Reycraft, Wayne Coniglio, Jason Jackson, Frank Lacy, Elliot Mason, and Wynton Marsalis. Jacob has played on a custom BAC (Best American Craftsmen) trombone since 2019.

In this Episode, We get to sit down with May Murray at the art exhibit at 25th & Jazz Alley. We get a great perspective into the Sacramento Art Scene one that is very vital to Sacramento but not one we have explored very much in this podcast. May tells us about his new exhibit that will be opening soon and that is located on 25th & Jazz Alley. He gives us insight into what it takes to not only be successful in life but especially in the art world. There is a lot of valuable information in this podcast so sit back and enjoy! Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

The first episode for Radio SGN! Hosts Hannah Saunders and A.V. Eichenbaum discuss bees, Trump's dreaded return, and an international LGBTQ movement. Interviewed in this episode: Dr. Stephaun E. Wallace Events Calendar June 10- 13: The Badass and the Beautiful at Jazz Alley. It was at the Stanford Jazz Festival in 2017 that Lisa Fischer (Rolling Stones, 20 Feet from Stardom) and pianist Taylor Eigsti first played as a duo — and the world stood still. Every note of those first songs still resonates with Lisa and Taylor, so much so that they've crafted an entire evening of music for you. Lisa will astonish you with her vocal mastery and stage magic, and together with Taylor she'll reach directly into your soul in this special performance. $40.50 June 12: Puckduction presents Queer Prom, a night of drag, burlesque, and a dance party to raise funds for What the Funk?! An All BIPOC Burlesque Festival. This live/virtual hybrid event on June 12th at 7 PM (doors open 6:30 PM) offers virtual passes for $10 and The Royal Treatment, a limited seating live option, for $40. The Royal Treatment tickets offers attendees an assigned, socially distanced seat at the Give Inn ( 2220 NW Market St #L00, Seattle, WA 98107), and a special treat upon arrival. June 26-27: Capitol Hill Pride @ Cal Anderson. Free Pride event. Acts playing include Dining Dead, AP Macroeconomics, and Michael Cagle. Saturday's Headliner: Marshall Law. King County Health will be scheduling a vaccine pop-up. SGN will have a table. Stop by and say hi! Social Media Instagram: @sgnpodcast Twitter: @radiosgn Music Intro: Meatball by Jesse Spillane Transitions: Night Sun by TRG Banks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/support

Earshot's Golden Ear Awards will be announced next month and we've been featuring some of the nominees this month on Jazz Northwest . This week, we'll hear excerpts from concert performances by Alex Dugdale's Fade Quintet at Seattle Art Museum, and Marc Seales Quintet at Jazz Alley. Alex Dugdale has been nominated for NW Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year, and Marc Seales Quintet performance at Jazz Alley has been nominated for NW Concert of the year. Both were recorded on location specifically for Jazz Northwest and were first broadcast last year. A complete list of Earshot award nominees and a ballot is available at earshot.org . Bookending these concert performances are a new CD, "When You're Smiling" by The Danny Kolke Trio to open this show, and Cannonball Adderely Quintet "Swingin' in Seattle" to close it. The Cannonball Adderley performance comes from a series of live radio broadcasts in the Sixties. Jazz Northwest is recorded and produced by host Jim Wilke and airs Sundays at 2 p

"Dodger Blue" is a nostalgic song by baseball fan Dave Frishberg composed in 1977 but it's time to hear it again. The LA Dodgers won the World Series last week after a drought of 33 years since the last title. This performance played and sung by Dave Frishberg was captured at The Jazz Bakery in Culver City in 2005. Also featured on this week's show is the late Overton Berry Trio playing for a full house at Jazz Alley last year, The Jay Thomas Quartet playing at The Seattle Art Museum, The Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra from Vancouver, singer Kelley Johnson and more. Jazz Northwest is recorded and produced by host Jim Wilke and airs Sundays at 2 p.m. Listeners may also subscribe to the podcast at KNKX, NPR, Apple , or Google .

Pianist Overton Berry played all over the world but he always called Seattle home, and Seattle jazz fans were proud to call him one of our own. When he passed at the age of 84 last Monday, he was one of the last of popular Seattle jazz artists from "The Jackson Street Era" that included Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Floyd Standifer, Buddy Catlett, Jabo Ward and others. His career developed around the time of the Seattle World's Fair, when he played at The House of Entertainment, Dave's Fifth Avenue, the Marine Room at the Olympic Hotel and the Doubletree Inn. He later played at Tula's, the Triple Door, Jazz Alley, Egan's and the Sorento Hotel. He first toured overseas to play in Viet Nam, later Tokyo, Hong Kong, Guangzhou China and other stops. Music on this tribute show will include his first recording, Live at The Doubletree (1970) as well as a duo performance with Bruce Phares on bass at Tula's (2018) which we recorded for Jazz Northwest and first broadcast here. Other

Good Leaders are hard to find these days in Public Life. Transcendent figures like Pope Francis make you again realize in the power of the spirit and love. My guest is a transcendent leader in the world of music. He has had a positive impact on so many lives. Recycling Reusing being resourceful in the face of adversity. Most importantly making bread for his family and breaking bread with his bandmates at Jazz Alley. My guest was the leader of the band Tower of Power. He led a frontline horn section when the band was known as "Extension Five" with Rocco Prestia playing like James Jamerson. Tower of Power was some of the first Acid jazz that I got of on. The funk came out of the gutbucket Oakland stroke before Urban Renewel. The lyrics were transparent and spoke to cats like Kenny Burrell because you got to keep both feet on the ground. The swing element came from Drummer David Garibaldi. He was a jazz drummer who plays funk for a living and his drum drops helped set up Countless groove albums that eventually turned into modern day break beats. My guest sometimes changes horses in midstream. This host believes that my guest does this sparingly and when you come into his band you are family. Which means you do your job and not anybody else's. It means that if you know your strengths then you can go off and my guest will let you get it our of your system. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-feinberg/support

Marco is an established pianist/keyboardist/producer with an background in playing Latin music for over 20 years in the San Francisco Bay Area.  In addition to playing with most of the Latin/Salsa bands in the area, he has shared the stage with many Latin greats such as Oscar DeLeon, Pete Escovedo, El Gan Combo, Richard Bean (Malo), Giovani Hidalgo & more.  Kevin Lewis began playing the drums at the age of five when his father brought home a beat up old Ludwig drum kit for him to start practicing on. Kevin was self-taught until he was able to join the school band in fourth grade. He excelled in the Jazz and Marching Band in High School at which point he was the section leader. Kevin loves to share his talent with others through his performances. He plays Recording Custom Series Yamaha Drums and Latin Percussion. Join the jazz conversation with award-winning host Ms. Bridgette Lewis Follow the show on twitter: @https://twitter.com/BridgetteSpeaks Advertise your business, brand, product or service through CoffeeTalk JAZZ Network.  https://www.bridgettelewis.com/coffeetalkmediamarketing      

Bassist Gary Peacock passed away on Friday, September 4. He was a highly influential player, who had a seven decades-long career and taught locally during his time in Seattle as an instructor at Cornish College of the Arts. KNKX Director of Music Programming Carol Handley looks back at the life and career of Gary Peacock, honoring a bassist who blazed his own path, transforming the way that many bass players approach their instruments and whose time here in the Northwest was spent as an educator of jazz to other young artists. Gary Peacock was born in Idaho and grew up in Yakima. Gary also spent some years in the Northwest, first as a biology student at the University of Washington in the early 70's before going on to teach at Seattle's Cornish College of the Arts. Many musicians in the Northwest and beyond got some first-hand schooling from Gary Peacock and his years in the area gave many of us an opportunity to hear him live at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley with artists including Ralph

The current COVID pandemic has taken its toll on performing arts organizations and performing artists. In hopes to support these artists who are critical to our success, we have created TOCA To Go. A way to support local artists and TOCA. Do you know someone who is missing the excitement of a live performance? Got a special occasion that you want to celebrate or need a special gift you want to send to someone? Try TOCA TO GO! With just a few clicks, we will send a performer to your home, place of work or to their email inbox. Laura Ellis is one of the performers you can hire. A singer, actress, and recording artist, Laura Ellis is known for her beautiful voice, her vintage vocal styling, and her sparkling stage presence Laura performs across country in her touring productions. With her retro jazz flair, she has graced cabaret and concert stages including the famed Jazz Alley in Seattle, Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco, and the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista, CA. Her broadcast credits include History Channel’s Route 66 and Modern Marvels documentaries, the HBO Carnivale series, and ABC’s Modern Family. In recent years, she has starred as the singing voice of the adventurous, Kat Knight, on the video game Contrast, by Compulsion Games, downloaded more than 1.5 million times. Her most recent recording, Broken, Lovely, was in consideration for a Best Vocal Jazz Grammy in 2016. Additional performers who are a part of TOCA To Go are: Janet Klein Janet is the very definition of an “old soul”. Growing up in a region of Southern California where the last vestiges of the “California Dream” were still barely in tact as strip malls proliferated, she linked historical images she’d seen of early turn-of-the century postcards with bungalows along palm lined streets, orange groves, grand Mission style hotels & onion-domed libraries- the way things were got into her blood, and today she’s the most refreshing anachronism to every materialize from the ether of the Prohibition. Klein doesn’t merely perform songs from “ lost America” –she actually lives them, and transports her audiences along the way. Klein considers herself a “musical archeologist and treasure hunter” digging up compositions by the likes of Wilton Crawley and A.P. Randolf and Robert Cloud, songs of the Victrola and lost Vitaphone films. She and her LA based band the Parlor Boys authentically resuscitate early jazz of the 1920s and 1930s with wild spirit, vigor and grand skill. SEND A TAIKO PERFORMANCE Yuta Kato Yuta Kato was born and raised in California to a Japanese speaking family.  Introduced to taiko by Kagami-Kai, a local rice-pouding group, he decided to further his studies with San Francisco Taiko Dojo at the age of 10. Since then he has been a part of UCLA Kyodo Taiko, Nihon Taiko Dojo, Getsuyoukai, and professional groups: TAIKOPROJECT, ON Ensemble, and Portland Taiko, Unit Souzou. From Fall 2007 until Winter 2011, he resided in Japan to study under masters of various traditional Japanese music. Upon returning to the US in 2011, he served as Coordinator for the 2011 North American Taiko Conference at Stanford University. Kato now focuses his attention to teaching taiko and currently resides in California serving as the principal and instructor for LATI (Los Angeles Taiko Institute) housed at  Asano Taiko US, which opened in 2013. He performs as a member of UnitOne (Torrance, CA). Isaku Kageyama Isaku Kageyama is a taiko performer, educator, and recording artist currently working with Asano Taiko US, Los Angeles Taiko Institute, and UnitOne.  His resume includes performances on networks such as NBC and VH1, venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and tours of across North, South, and Central America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Julia Asano Trio Julia Asano, then Julia Kato, began her taiko career under the tutelage of Seiichi Tanaka as a member of San Francisco Taiko Dojo Rising Stars Dream Team.  She was also a performing member of TAIKOPROJECT in 2005 and 2006 before moving to Japan and marrying into the drum-making Asano family.  She helped found Asano Taiko U.S., teaches at Los Angeles Taiko Institute, and performs with the Asano Taiko U.S. resident ensemble, UnitOne.

There's more attention given to recording and streaming with performance venues closed due to the pandemic. It provides an opportunity to grow, stretch out, create new music, exemplified by a couple of creative releases from Seattle musicians from different generations. Young trumpet player and composer Ray Larsen has proved worthy of attention with a number of recent projects, notably Songs to Fill The Air consisting of a dozen short original pieces. Veteran Seattle pianist Walt Wagner, who played solo at Canlis for 20 years, has a new EP with five original tunes played by a trio that debuted at Jazz Alley. Both new releases will be sampled this week on Jazz Northwest. Also on this week's show are selections by Jay Thomas, Kiki Valera, Dan Balmer, Kelley Johnson and a couple of more historical recordings featuring tenor saxophonists Hadley Caliman, and Johnny Griffin and Eddie Lockjaw Davis together from a live broadcast in Seattle in the 60s. Jazz Northwest is recorded and produced

Estreno del nuevo trabajo del proyecto The Smooth Jazz Alley y repaso a novedades editadas por Adam Hawley, Roberto Vally, Tower of Power, Sergio Mendes y Will Downing. En los minutos del recuerdo música de la pianista Carla Bley y de Nate Harasim en el disco firmado como De'Nate'.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Estreno del nuevo trabajo del proyecto The Smooth Jazz Alley y repaso a novedades editadas por Adam Hawley, Roberto Vally, Tower of Power, Sergio Mendes y Will Downing. En los minutos del recuerdo música de la pianista Carla Bley y de Nate Harasim en el disco firmado como De'Nate'.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

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KNKX and Dimitriou's Jazz Alley are teaming up to present a monthly series featuring top Northwest regional artists on the last Monday of each month. February's event featured the Marc Seales Quintet playing a program of mostly original music by Marc. The concert was recorded for radio, and the first part will air today on Jazz Northwest. Playing for an enthusiastic full house at Jazz Alley, the group includes Marc Seales, piano and keyboards, Jesse Seales, guitar, Thomas Marriott, trumpet, Chuck Deardorf, basses and Moyes Lucas, drums. Pianist and composer Marc Seales has backed many touring artists in addition to fronting his own groups. He has been a highly significant and prominent pianist who first attracted attention as pianist with the late saxophonist Don Lanphere as well as in the Ellington Sacred Music concerts with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. Today, he is a Professor of Music at The University of Washington and has made several albums that have been very well

The prolific Jay Thomas has a new album, and it's all about getting together with good friends and playing some favorite tunes. Despite the provocative title, the album focuses on jazz standards by Fats Navarro, Horace Silver, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and others as well as two originals by Thomas himself. We'll play a couple of tunes from this new album as well as music by Greta Matassa, Marina Albero, Charlie Porter, and Edmonton altoist PJ Perry this week on Jazz Northwest. We'll also preview upcoming live jazz events including The Tacoma Jazz Walk on March 7 with Pete Christlieb and others who will be playing in twelve venues in the Tacoma Theatre District, including the KNKX studios on Broadway. Next week's show originates from Jazz Alley. We'll present excerpts from the Northwest Music Monday performance by the Marc Seales Group playing for a near-capacity and enthusiastic crowd at Jazz Alley in February. Jazz Northwest is recorded and produced by host Jim Wilke and airs

Interview with two founding members of Tower Of Power from Blues To Do-TV in 2010 backstage at Jazz Alley, Seattle., including segments of live recordings from T.O.P.'s 40th Anniversary Recording. The Blues To Do Calendar and Marlee's Reason of The Week for The Blues.

Seattle has an amazing 12 pieces Steely Dan cover band called Nearly Dan. We had Jamie Dievieny and Darelle Holden, both vocalists of the band. We talked about their upcoming gig at Jazz Alley and more.

We're ringing in the new year with all the latest news about dining in and around Seattle. First, we look at recent restaurant visits, then we share some tips about food substitutions that make sense. There's plenty of news to digest with our newsbytes segment and our calendar provides some interesting experiences for winter. Connie interviews Tom about the origins of our online magazines and we close with tips and tricks you can use.

Ana Popović is a Memphis-based Serbian blues guitarist and singer. She was born in Belgrade, where her father introduced her to the blues, and she started to play guitar at age 15. Ana toured with the band Hush in 1995, formed her own band in 1999 and since then has played with Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Bootsy Collins, John Hiatt, Susan Tedeschi, Gary Clark Jr., Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa. In 2014, she was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the 'Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year' category. Ana's latest album is Blue Room, which she recorded with her father, Milton Popovic. See Ana perform tonight and tomorrow at Jazz Alley. Info at JazzAlley.com and AnaPopovic.com

John Mayall is an English blues singer, guitarist, organist and songwriter, whose musical career spans over fifty years. From the age of 13 he taught himself to play, developing his own style with the help of a neighbor's piano, borrowed guitars, and secondhand harmonicas. John moved to London in 1963, where he founded John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band which has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians, including Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor and Aynsley Dunbar. John Mayall's most recent albums are "A Special Life" and "John Mayall's Bluesbreakers Live in 1967." John Mayall is in Seattle to perform at Jazz Alley through Sunday. Info at JazzAlley.com

Blues singer/songwriter Janiva Magness has released 11 albums and her latest is titled “Original,” which was nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album at the upcoming 2015 Blues Music Awards in Memphis. The Blues Foundation named Janiva the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year in 2009, becoming only the second woman, after Koko Taylor, to be so honored. USA Today stated, "Magness is a blues star." Janiva Magness was in Seattle to perform at Jazz Alley.

Mindi Abair is a two-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, vocalist, author, and President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the organization that puts on The Grammys. Mindi has toured and/or recorded with Aerosmith, Gregg Allman, Trombone Shorty, Joe Perry, Booker T. Jones, Max Weinberg, the Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran, Mandy Moore, Josh Groban, Adam Sandler and many more. In addition to her acclaimed solo work, she was the featured saxophonist on the 2011 and 2012 seasons of American Idol. Her latest album “Wild Heart” debuted #1 on the Billboard Jazz chart and was nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at this year's Grammy Awards. Mindi is in Seattle to perform at Jazz Alley through the weekend.

SMI Radio's Greg Roth talks with harmonica virtuoso and legend, Lee Oskar (WAR, The Lowrider Band). They spoke about his upcoming gig at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle, August 2nd and 3rd. In addition, they also talked about his music, his paintings and his harmonica company, Lee Oskar Harmonicas. The show also features selected cuts from WAR, The Low Rider Band and Lee Oskar's "Collections" LP.

Scenes featuring John Stowell - guitar, Jeff Johnson - bass and John Bishop - drums, perform live at Jazz Alley in Seattle

Chicago's Deep Blue Organ Trio performing live at Jazz Alley in Seattle. Features Bobby Broom on guitar, Chris Foreman on organ and Greg Rockingham on drums.