Category Archives: Jazz

Tower of Power Horns – Soul Vaccination

These guys make it look so easy. No rhythm section save clapping and these guys are tiiiiiggghhhtt! They are tighter than a panty-less lady on a ice cube chair! Locally we have DoctorfunK which "was established in 1995 and has … Continue reading

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More Holiday Goodness and a shot of my Abs ;o)

So some of my blog posse were asking for holiday pictures, beyond the Christmas pigs pictures so I thought I’d include a festive picture of myself. Yes, I really look like that; just ask anyone. The only hard part was … Continue reading

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Tasty Lessons from England. Meet Matthew Stone

One of the channels I listen to is provided by a really nice bloke from England with the handle CrazyDaisyDo, aka Matthew Stone. In this video he plays with Brubeck and Desmond’s "Take Five" but then has some really nice … Continue reading

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Joshua Redmond and some tasty Rhythm Changes

Neil from the SaxStation points to this YouTube recording from 1994. Check out the changes at the 1:40 minute marker for a nice little surprise. Happy thanksgiving family and friends. May this day be filled with great conversations, music, and … Continue reading

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The WJE at Festival (Kudos Galore)

The Woodinville Jazz Ensemble flat out rocks! We spilt the mondo jazz band into the WJE and the Pacific Cascade Big Band last June and lookee what they are doing now (thanks Greg): You can see two more clips at … Continue reading

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Moonlight Swing Orchestra

A coupla weeks ago I was subbing with the Moonlight Swing Orchestra and they pulled out a saxophone feature number called Bill Bailey at the end of the practice. Man was that a fast ride. Here is a band on … Continue reading

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Phil Collins does a tasty “Do Nothing till you Hear from Me”

There is so much beautiful Jazz out there. Sample it on YouTube.   And then support your local musicians by attending the events of your choice.

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Joie tet: Some Serious Jazz Bones

I saw Eric Samse playing drums this weekend with a pickup band and as always was very impressed. Here is a band he’s in that I want hear too. Thanks for the pointer Jeff. I’ve highlighted this on my Gandalfe … Continue reading

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The Bee Dance (The Waggle Dance)

Great googly-moogly!, this is just flat out fun, luv these guyz. The Industrial Jazz Group performs a new tune live at Seasons in Yakima (WA) and Le Voyeur in Olympia (WA). Audio recorded at Seasons on September 6, 2008. Featuring: … Continue reading

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Jazz Jam at the Proff Place

Yes, that just us playing around the changes trying to find redemption… Nice party Neil and Allie. You know some nice people.  :o)

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