Events Calendar
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 9, 2020Old school Hammond B3 funk, a unique 60's & 70's vintage soul sound mixed with tasty guitar lines and pocket drumming.
Lisa Fischer with Taylor Eigsti ~The Badass & The Beautiful~
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13, 2020It 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.
Davina and The Vagabonds
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16, 2020"Two things remain consistent at all her shows though: her throaty but cushiony voice, which has a sort of hard-mattress comfort to it that’s part Bonnie Raitt, part Etta James and a little Amy Winehouse; and her band’s rollicking New Orleans flavor, driven home by dueling horn players and a bayou-thick standup bass." -Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune
Pat Metheny Duo w/ Steve Rodby
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20, 2020Critically Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist and Composer
An Evening with Janiva Magness
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 23, 2020The second woman, following blues giant Koko Taylor, to receive the Blues Foundation’s B.B. King Entertainer of the Year award, presented to her at the Memphis ceremonies by King and Bonnie Raitt. As anyone who has seen her performances or listened to her albums will attest, Magness has, indeed, earned a place in the history of American music.
NAJEE
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27, 2020Five #1 Albums and Four #1 singles on the Billboard Charts, Multi-platinum & Grammy-nominated saxophonist/flautist NAJEE is back with his new album, "Center of the Heart.”
Greg Adams and East Bay Soul
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30, 2020While Grammy and Emmy nominated arranger and trumpeter Greg Adams will forever be renowned as a co-founder of the legendary Tower of Power, it’s exciting to note that his equally explosive ensemble East Bay Soul is quickly closing in on its first decade of kickin’ recordings and performances. The brass fired ensemble’s stirringly eclectic latest album CONVERSATION has it all and, per its title, connects on many emotional levels.
The Delfonics Live featuring Greg Hill
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7, 2020Known for their smooth harmony and legendary choreography that has brought them worldwide fame, Greg Hill along with current members Tommy Moore and Benny “Primetime” Daniels continues to take the legendary “Sounds of Philly Soul: to a new level in sight and sound!
Kenny G
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11, 2020Seattle's own Grammy-winning saxman returns for six nights and nine shows!
Sinne Eeg with special guest guitarist Peter Sprague
SPECIAL: $16 COVERTue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Considered the preeminent jazz vocalist in Scandinavia, Sinne Eeg’s distinctive vocals have earned her a loyal and rapidly growing fan base in her native country of Denmark and around the world. Influenced by Nancy Wilson, Betty Carter, and Sarah Vaughan, she keeps a personal touch of soft darkness and Scandinavian melancholy settled in her music.
Tower of Power
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18, 2020Legendary horn driven urban soul music and perennial favorite!
José James presents No Beginning No End 2
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21, 2020Jazz/blues/soul hybrid - singer José James brings his old school meets new school stylings in suport of his new album release "No Beginning No End 2."
Gerald Albright
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25, 2020One of the brightest R&B, contemporary and straight-ahead jazz saxophonists on the scene joined by soul singer/songwriter touring in support of new release “30.”
Emmet Cohen Trio
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Oct 28, 2020“Cohen, 28, has a breezy, phlegmatic command at the keyboard, and a deep well of historical jazz references at his fingertips. If he wasn’t already an obvious heir apparent to the neo-traditional jazz mantle, his win at last weekend’s 2019 American Pianists Awards ought to make it official. ” - Giovanni Russonello, The New York Times
Karrin Allyson CD Release Celebration - Some of that Sunshine
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11, 2020"If there's a choir in heaven, someday the exquisite vocalist Karrin Allyson will lead it. She's such an otherworldly talent that the creator probably already has her on heavy rotation." – The Houston Press
Marc Seales Quintet With 2X Grammy Winner Ernie Watts
SPECIAL: $16 COVERTue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 2, 2020
Post-bop jazz pianist and University of Washington professor with all-star Seattle band and 2X Grammy Winner Ernie Watts
The Spinners
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13, 2020Sophisticated up-tempo classic R&B with precision choreography! The Spinners have sold over 60 million records, topped both the Pop and R&B charts (“I’ll Be Around,” “Then Came You”), received 6 Grammy nominations, and have 18 Solid Gold Top 40 hits!
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
Fri, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 3, 2021“Trane’s Delight,” Poncho’s first new album in 7 years is Latin-tinged re-imaginings of Coltrane classics as well as new pieces composed in honor of the tenor titan.
Maceo Parker
Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10, 2021Maceo Parker: his name is synonymous with funky music, his pedigree impeccable; his band: the tightest little funk orchestra on earth. He’s played with every leader of funk, he started with James Brown, then he joined the Mothership with George Clinton and of course played his ongoing part in Prince's tours. He's the living, breathing pulse that connects the history of funk in one golden thread.
An Evening with Chris Botti
Tue, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 17, 2021There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. He’s the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter at home in everything from jazz to pop to rock, a brilliant bandleader who lets his players shine, and a born showman whose joy at being onstage is infectious. See him live and you’ll understand why musical stars from Sting to Paul Simon to Joni Mitchell have been eager to share his stage.
Peabo Bryson
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24, 2021Two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B/Soul Singer of new tunes and classic hits touring in support of his 2018 release "Stand For Love." "If Ever You're In My Arms Again," "Can You Stop The Rain,”" "Love Like Yours And Mine," and more...
Take 6
Thu, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 7, 2021The most awarded a cappella group in history with 10 Grammy’s, heralded by Quincy Jones as “...the baddest cats on the planet!”
Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers ft. Regi, Roy (Futureman), and Joseph
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28, 2021Five-time Grammy-winning bassist and founding member of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones… Wooten picked up where Jaco Pastorius left off. Joined by his three brothers, the Wooten brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known.
Boney James: SOLID Tour
Fri, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 7, 20214X Grammy-nominee and multi-platinum selling sultry sax-man with over three million albums sold, touring in support of his new Concord Records release "SOLID".
Danny Seraphine co-founding member of Chicago
Take Me Back To Chicago Tour
Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14, 2021Legendary jazz-rock drummer, co-founding member of Chicago and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer - Take Me Back To Chicago Tour
Spyro Gyra
Thu, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 21, 2021Seminal multi-platinum selling and 12x Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz band mines a collection of vinyl classics for their first album in six years entitled "Vinyl Tap." "This album is positively fabulous." - Art Good, Jazztrax
Vieux Farka Touré
Tue, Mar 23 - Wed, Mar 24, 2021The son of Malian music royalty, the legendary Ali Farka Toure, Vieux Farka Touré is often referred to as the Hendrix of the Sahara, a title meant more to convey the point that the man is a brilliant guitarist than to suggest that there's anything remotely Hendrix-esque about his playing (which there isn't). He's an altogether different kind of awe-inspiring.
Acoustic Alchemy
Thu, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 11, 2021Touring in support of their latest release and first in seven years, 33 1/3, Acoustic Alchemy have spent thirty years making music and in that time they have received droves of critical acclaim for their albums and three Grammy nominations.
Keiko Matsui
Thu, Apr 29 - Sun, May 2, 2021Contemporary jazz pianist and composer touring in support of her new release ECHO