Category Archives: Jazz

Kamran points to this 1 of 111 YouTube video of the Ken Burns “Jazz” DVD set. I started watching Ken Burns Jazz series on NetFlix this year. It’s fascinating with a lot of eye-opening info like the story of saxophonist … Continue reading →

We had a gig last night and the band was hot. Halfway through the second set the singer calls up some guy named Jason who introduces us to a girl he won a dance contest with earlier this year. He … Continue reading →

From YouTube, how ‘bout a little Friday jazz. It’s been that kind of week. Life Magazine photographer Gjon Mili joined with jazz producer and Verve-label owner Norman Granz to produce the short film "Jammin ‘ the Blues" in 1944 with … Continue reading →

I have a swing dance gig with the Pacific Cascade Big Band. Started last year as the B jazz band of the Woodinville Community Band, it is quickly becoming a fun place to play with decent musicians. The swing dance … Continue reading →

Mom, sister Deb, brother Pete, Suzy and I went to hear Tina sitting in with the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO) at Crossroads. Luv’d their stuff. So interesting. Here’s John Carisi’s "Israel" done by the SWOJO at Crossroads of Bellevue … Continue reading →

The MJB is at Crossroads of Bellevue (Seattle) tonight from 7:30 to 10 PM. The Eastside Swing Cat’s dancing pro’s will be there two. Come hear and dance to the Swing tunez from years gone by. The emphasis tonight is … Continue reading →

Suzy and I took our son Aaron’s family to Fortunato’s Coffee & Wine Bar in Woodinville (Seattle). I just happened to have my video camera <smile> a captured this duet with a composition that Dave penned when on jury duty … Continue reading →

The Pacific Cascade Big Band plays at Seattle’s Ballard Locks as part of the Summer Concert series. Soloists in this montage include Charlie Wickham and Sharon (Shaz) Adams. Songs include Take Five, Do Nothing till you hear from Me, Summertime, … Continue reading →