Jazz and Blues

News about jazz, blues, Studio Sessions, and music samplings from jazz artists in the northwest and around the world.

Win Tickets To Tower Of Power

By Aaron Hushagen Jan 8, 2016
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  • Tower of Power
  • @ Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
  • Thursday, January 21st at 9:30 p.m.

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes the return of funky stuff, Tower of Power for four nights and eight shows. Band members are Adolfo Acosta (trumpet), Emilio Castillo (sax), Sal Cracchiolo (trumpet), Jerry Cortez (guitar), David Garibaldi (drums), Ray Greene (singer), Stephen “Doc” Kupka (baritone sax), Tom Politzer (sax), Rocco Prestia (bass), Raymond McKinley (alternate member: bass) and Roger Smith (keyboards). Show times Thursday - Sunday at 7:30p and 9:30p. Doors open at 5:30pm Friday – Sunday and 6:00 Thursday night.

*TICKETS ARE FOR THE 9:30 SHOW*

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Win Tickets To Gregory Porter

By Aaron Hushagen Jan 8, 2016
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  • Gregory Porter
  • @ The Moore Theatre
  • Wednesday, February 17th at 7:30 p.m.

STG presents Gregory Porter at The Moore Theatre in Seattle on Wednesday, February 17, 2015.

Singer/songrwriter/entertainer GREGORY PORTER brings his group of fine improvisers for a lyrical and inspirational evening of jazz and 70’s inspired soul songs. Hot off the release of his Blue Note debut, Liquid Soul, the acclaimed young vocalist won the 2014 Grammy for best jazz vocal album and is heralded as “the next great male jazz singer” by NPR Music.

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Win Tickets To International Guitar Night

By Aaron Hushagen Jan 8, 2016
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  • International Guitar Night
  • @ Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center
  • Friday, January 29th at 7:30 p.m.

International Guitar Night is North America’s premier traveling guitar festival, bringing together the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists. Each tour, International Guitar Night founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries to participate in a special evening of solos, duets and quartets that highlight the virtuosity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar.  On this tour, Gore will be joined by three of Europe's leading acoustic guitarists: Gypsy Jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt, contemporary fingerstyle innovator Mike Dawes and multi-genre showman Andre Krengel.

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