NW for over twenty five years performing an eclectic mix of American roots music based in but not restricted to blues.  The band consists of Rod Cook, guitar, vocals; Jon Bayless, bass, vocals and Chris Leighton, drums.  All three members have an extensive resume and are well respected throughout the Northwest music community.  Rod Cook, apart from his work with Toast, has played and/or recorded with former Mercury recording artist, Laura Love, NBC's The Voice Finalist Vicci Martinez, former Steve Miller Band member the late James "Curley" Cooke, Northwest Blues and Rock and Roll icon Little Bill Englehart, The Dusty 45s, in addition to many other musical endeavors.  Jon Bayless is known for his work as bassist with Heart in addition to holding down the groove with countless bands in the Northwest.  Chris Leighton also has played with too many Northwest bands to count in the last forty years as well as national acts Randy Bachmann and Laura Love.  The band has recorded two albums, 1998's "I Ain't The Fool" and 2006's "Troublemaker." Toast offers an energetic mix of originals and covers encompassing a wide variety of styles.

Come in and enjoy some Beautiful Instrumental Bossa Nova, when the Bruce Barnard Duo + plays from 5-6:30. They play for tips and dinner, so come in, enjoy and drop […]

Magic Circle plays a celebratory blend of jazz, Caribbean, Brazilian & S. African music. They're led by longtime collaborators (& arguably Seattle's most versatile rhythm section); Julio Jauregui/piano, Jeff Busch/drums & Dean Schmidt/bass ... and are joined by the amazing horn section of Alexi Nicolaev (sax) & Beserat Tafesse (trombone)... with special guest, master percussionist Paoli Mejias (Eddie Palmieri & Carlos Santana)! Not to be missed!!

Guitarist Danny Godinez has played all over the world, and has played with the likes of Carlos Santana, Jason Mraz, Johnny Lang, Tim Reynolds(Dave Matthews Band) and several other notable […]

After over three decades as busy sideman and session musician, guitarist Brian Monroney leads his first band as featured artist and composer. Brian has toured, performed and recorded with likes […]

Duende Libre is a dynamic and uplifting quintet that blends elements of Afro-Cuban jazz with Brazilian samba, American funk, and traditional West African music into a unique sound of their […]

Pianist Bill Anschell’s concert credits include eight European tours with vocalist Nnenna Freelon and seven South American tours leading his own trio. He is also a prolific composer; his original […]

Brent Jensen is a professional jazz saxophonist who has performed & recorded with a wide range of jazz artists including Gene Harris, Joe LaBarbera, Bill Anschell, John Clayton, Wycliffe Gordon, Warren Vache and many others. His recording on Origin Records, “The Sound of a Dry Martini: Remembering Paul Desmond” charted at the #1 position on jazz radio stations across the country. His recordings are available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and other online music streaming platforms.

Chris Symer is a first-call jazz bassist in Seattle who has recorded with Bill Anschell (“Rumbler” 2017), Johnaye Kendrick (“Here” 2014), James Knapp (“Scrape” 2013), and Nelda Swiggett (“Stingtet”). He has toured South America with Anschell (2012, 2014) and Kendrick (2013). Chris’s studies in jazz and classical performance combined with a love for bass guitar have provided him with an appreciation of many styles of music and an ability to fit into diverse musical situations.

With a performance history spanning more than 27 years and having released 15 CDs, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. […]

Donna Dupras (say “Do Pray”) is a critically-acclaimed and classically trained vocalist who posesses a prowess and energy that will take your breath away. Currently performing in the beautiful Pacific […]

Mary McPage & Jevon Powell have been making music together since 2003. McPage & Powell are just plain good! Mixing Acoustic & Electric instruments, their original compositions fuse Roots & […]

Samba, Bossa & Baião with French Jazz guitarist Jean Chaumont, Julian Weisman on bass and Xavier Lecouturier on drums. I love Brazilian music played on guitar and don't get to be accompanied by guitarists often enough, so I'm really looking forward to this concert! Ticket info coming soon!

Here is the link for tickets: https://flamenco-seattle.square.site/ Eric & Encarnación are an internationally renowned flamenco duo known for the deep connection and energy that permeates their live performances, and ability to […]

Jazz educator Greta Matassa presents 10 up and coming jazz singers with her Quintet featuring David Lee Joyner piano, Clipper Anderson bass, Mark Ivester drums and Alexey Nikolaev sax.

Lee Oskar is an internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, manufacturer and lifelong musical explorer. He is renowned for his iconic role as a founding member, co-composer and lead harmonica player of the pioneering funk/jazz band that composed and recorded such hits as “Low Rider,”“Spill the Wine,” “Cisco Kid,” “The World is a Ghetto,” “Slippin’ into Darkness,” “Why Can’t Be Friends,” and many more chart-topping songs from 1969-1993.

Since then, Oskar and his original band mates from that era perform as the LowRider Band. Oskar also performs around the world with outstanding musicians from the Pacific Northwest, known as Lee Oskar & Friends, featuring his own new arrangements, innovative compositions and well-loved hit songs.

Artistically, Oskar has earned critical and popular acclaim for nearly four decades with his wide-ranging portfolio of unforgettable compositions evoking different moods, rhythms and genres. In the words of Seattle Times critic Misha Berson, “The harmonica man can really blow, but he can croon, too.”

Lee Oskar has earned ASCAP writing awards, and had his signature sound celebrated in Pitbull and Kesha's recent hit, "Timber," which was inspired by Oskar's harmonica contributions in the song "San Francisco Bay."

Lee Oskar established his own recording label, Dreams We Share™ in 2020. He proudly produces professional recording artists as well as his own music.

The first collection of Lee’s original works under Dreams We Share is his master work, “Never Forget”(January 2022), which serves as a culmination of his life’s work and an artistic memoir of his life.

Other recording projects with Lee Oskar & Friends featuring exciting orchestrations of his original compositions will be released in the near future.

Also under his Dreams We Share™ label, Oskar recently produced and released the much-anticipated album, “So Much Trouble,” featuring original songs written and performed by David Rotundo, a well-received Canadian artist and Lee Oskar Harmonicas Featured Artist (Dreams We Share; October 2020). This album has been highly acclaimed by critics and fans alike, performing consistently well on numerous blues charts since its release.

In addition, Oskar has brilliantly produced the work of other artists playing Oskar
compositions, including Takahiro Miyazaki from Japan, who Oskar considers to be one of the world’s greatest saxophone players

Oskar is proud to be a featured artist on globally recognized Playing for Change's
“Songs Around the World” album and the “Listen to the Music” project, in
collaboration with musicians around the world.

Through his company, Lee Oskar Harmonicas, he has created a special limited edition line of harmonica products exclusively available through Playing for Change to help support artists and musical education around the world.

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Swing in the holiday with Joan Penney and her band as they jazz up holiday favorites along with silly give aways and audience participation. Hans Brehmer, Drew Baddeley, John Anderson, […]

“… a retro air that hints at the silken sophistication and storytelling elan of the young Nancy Wilson…” Christopher Loudon JazzTimes MAGAZINE Named ” 2010 Northwest Vocalist of the Year,” […]

Casey is a seasoned performer with credits including opening the Broadway Musical Swing, appearing in the movie “Frances” starring Jessica Lange. In his earlier years he was a well known […]

Elnah Jordan is a marvelous vocalist who delivers with a powerful, soulful sound.  Her commanding stage presence and personable, downhome style will brighten your day & make you smile!!  Not […]

“If silk were a sound, it’d be Darelle Holden singing”. –Jonathan Shipley (Earshot Jazz Festival) “Soulful songstress Darelle (Da-rell) Holden is the one”. Holden’s sultry, expressive, and singular vocal qualities […]