A conversation with Seattle
After a long live music drought, I found myself thrown by happy circumstance into no less than five shows last … Continue reading Last Week in Live Music: Arctic Monkeys, Blowfly, Tomten, and More
Quiet yet powerful. Controlled yet freed. Electrified yet not. Last night’s show at the fabulous Jazz Alley, featuring the inimitable … Continue reading Live Show Review: Bill Frisell and Vinicius Cantuária at Jazz Alley
Make sure you’re free next Tuesday or Wednesday night. That’s because legendary jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, along with world-renowned Brazilian … Continue reading Bill Frisell and Vinicius Cantuária: a night not to miss at Jazz Alley (and you can get free tickets here)
If you live in Seattle, I’d like to apologize up front for the feelings of despair and depression that you … Continue reading Live Show Review: Maceo Parker at Jazz Alley
Maceo Parker just might have pop music’s best resume. As a saxophone player, he’s been intricate parts of bands for James … Continue reading “98% funky stuff, 2% jazz”: Legendary musician Maceo Parker talks to the SunBreak before returning to Jazz Alley
“I suppose I would probably describe myself as a modern torch singer. No matter what style of music I am singing, that is usually the way I deliver a song.” Continue reading Five Questions With Spencer Day
The arrangements are sparse and intimate, sometimes just voice and guitar or piano, allowing the full weight and texture of her voice to shine through. Along with these, hopefully we’ll also be treated to selections from her entire catalog when she visits Jazz Alley, January 18 to 20. Continue reading Rickie Lee Jones Visits the Jazz Alley You Know