Category Archives: Jazz

Flat out the best band I’ve ever played with. This was a pickup band put together for a one week run. We were celebrating Microsoft’s participation in the United Way of King County’s Day of Caring. So here are excerpts … Continue reading →

A clown band plays at a children’s hospital in the Washington, D.C. area on May 1, 1923. From the National Photo Company collection. View full image.

I’ve been listening to interviews on the Casa Valdez Studios blog. Interview with Trane, Bird, Desmond, ah the goodness just keeps coming. So for my sax peoples, take a peek. Not only will you learn you will probably enjoy too. … Continue reading →

Music at Pike Place Market 2008 I’ve been waiting to post this from earlier last month. I wanted to include a video or two. This was our second paid gig for this group this year. We have day jobs, family, … Continue reading →

Some of you know I have a habit of starting up new bands that become long-running traditions, opportunities for hobbyist musicians, and usually all about the jazz genre. To this end I’ve started a quasi-official Microsoft Jazz Band at work. … Continue reading →

Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse is presenting two of Dave’s groups just a few days apart, and I hope you can make it.  This intimate venue is a great place to play, and hear, music: Trio Real – Saturday August 9th Groove-oriented … Continue reading →

I’ve been listening to a series of recordings of Wilbur Sweatman and his Jass Band which are some of the earliest Jazz recordings ever. The first recordings were made by "The Original Dixieland Jass Band". Fred at the SOTW sez, … Continue reading →

The interplay on this out take from a DVD by Sting and Chris Botti is fun and funny in a quietly jazzy way. And as Chris sez, these mesh-ups introduce a whole new audience to Jazz. Enjoy. Who is that … Continue reading →

  From Gerg’s collection, the WJE does "I Just Can’t Wait To Be King". I’m the guy in the funny hat in the front row and that’s Suzy to the left of the girl in the santa hat.   http://images.video.msn.com/flash/soapbox1_1.swf Just havin’ … Continue reading →

Sara went to high school in Seattle. She is a very good singer, don’t you think? Just enjoying some jazzy vocals today.