a cozy condo, amazing vocal jazz artists... just add you!
JazzVox Concerts in 2010!
March 12 (Auburn) & 14 (Camano Island) - Stephanie Nakasian
with Bill Anschell (piano)
Stephanie:
"Vocal virtuosity...broad range of material that showed her assurance on easygoing ballads, soft, Brazilian scat singing, and punchy pep songs." - John S. Wilson, The New York Times
"She has all the feel and charm of an early Ella Fitzgerald." - Tempo, New Orleans, LA
"Swings and scats with authority"... "Evokes Ella and Sarah without sounding overly derivative"... "Sensuous" - Mike Joyce, The Washington Post
"...one of the important jazz singers in the world today." - New Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz (Oxford Press)
Bill:
"....forthright lyrical beauty and spontaneous chance-taking that always hits the mark."
- Dan McClenaghan, AllAboutJazz.com
"He's an unsung hero of the understatement. A lavation, a magic, a mystery and totally original. He'll play the same song different ways, every time, even if it's his own."
- Dick Crockett, The Voice, 88.7, Sacramento
Stephanie Nakasian
w/ Bill Anschell
Auburn, WA
Mar. 12, 2010 - 7:30pm
$30 suggested donation
Stephanie Nakasian
w/ Bill Anschell
Camano Island, WA
Mar. 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
$30 suggested donation
April 9 (Auburn) & 11 (Camano Island) - John Proulx
with Chuck Kistler (bass)
John:
"It's takes a lot of imagination as well as natural talent to make jazz standards sound fresh and vital. John sings and plays so beautifully and is an outstanding songwriter as well. He's simply a joy to hear"
-- Michael Feinstein
"Exploring sentiments gray or sunny, he exudes a fundamental sincerity, conveying precisely what the lyric intends"
John Proulx
w/ Chuck Kistler
Auburn, WA
Apr. 9, 2010 - 7:30pm
$30 suggested donation
John Proulx
w/ Chuck Kistler
Camano Island, WA
Apr. 11, 2010 - 2:00pm
$30 suggested donation
May 14 (Auburn) & 16 (Camano Island) - Kelley Johnson
& Keith Ganz (piano)
Kelley:
"With a strong, engaging voice that's winsome without being sweet, Johnson is the kind of singer you can lose yourself in for an evening."
— Mark Fefer, The Seattle Weekly
"Johnson has an uplifting brightness in her vocal delivery...Her lovely voice stands out for it's emphatic clarity and for it's direct approach. Johnson is a true communicator." — Jim Santella, All About Jazz.com
"... she's able to project smooth to robust tones from her deceptively petite frame. ...her enunciation is flawless at warp speed." — Harvey Siders, JazzTimes, July/August
Keith:
“Keith Ganz is hands down one of my favorite guitar players on the planet.”
– The Hook, Charlottesville, VA Weekly Arts Paper
“An estimable guitarist and composer”
– The New York Times
Kelley Johnson &
Keith Ganz
Auburn, WA
May 14, 2010 - 7:30pm
$30 suggested donation
Kelley Johnson &
Keith Ganz
Camano Island, WA
May 16, 2010 - 2:00pm
$30 suggested donation
General Info:
Two locations:
Auburn (though think Federal Way):
Nich's condo is located in a gated community between I-5 and 167 approximately 25-30 mins (in great traffic) from downtown Seattle, Tacoma or Bellevue.
Camano Island: Andy and Patti Carr's lovely new home
Seats -- are usually a suggested donation of $30.00 in advance either by check, money order (email me for payment address) or via credit/debit card using PayPal. Reservations confirmed and directions provided by e-mail. Seating is limited to approx. 30 guests.
Saturday performances:
Doors open at 7:00pm. The concert is 7:30pm - 9:00pm.
Friday and
Sunday afternoon performances check for times.
Please verify show times on the website/ e-mails as your show approaches in case adjustments need to be made. All shows include a buffet following the performance (a perfect time to talk with other guests and meet the artist). Beverages will be available before and after the performance. Artists usually have CDs available for purchase so remember to come prepared so you can "take them home" with you.
If you have questions, or to obtain a mailing address (for those who prefer to make advance donations by check), e-mail Nich at (jazz@jazzvox.com) or call 206-963-2430.
Thanks to:
Craig Baker, Matt Miner, Cathy Segal-Garcia, Ernie Shelton, Mary Jo Strickland and Joan Merrill for your inspiration to start this series... Steve, the cats and my neighbors for putting up with me and my passion... Amandah Jantzen for the great piano... The artists for sharing their amazing talents at affordable rates... AND... YOU for filling the seats so that I can continue offering concerts for you to enjoy!
Nich Anderson & Andy and Patti Carr- Jazzvox.com
Past Artists have included:
2008 John Proulx (with Chuck Kistler) Pinky Winters (with Randy Halberstadt) Nancy King (with Dan Gaynor) Stephanie Nakasian (with Bill Anschell and Doug Miller) Roz Corral (with Randy Halberstadt) Jenna Mammina (with Andre Bush) Jackie Ryan (with John R. Burr) Amandah Jantzen (with Weixiang) Marguerite Juenemann (with Dan Gaynor) Patti Wicks and Greta Matassa Julie Kelly and Kelley Johnson (with John Hansen)
2009 Kathleen Grace (with Darin Clendenin)
Stephanie Nakasian (with Hod O'Brien) Jake Bergevin (with Andy Carr and Chuck Kistler) John Proulx (with Thomas Marriott & Chuck Kistler) Chris McNulty (with Paul Bollenback)
Nancy King & Glen Moore ("King & Moore") Inga Swearingen (with Britta Swearingen, Jeff Miley and Dylan Johnson) Cindy Scott (with Randy Porter)
Cathy Segal-Garcia (with John Stowell)
Madeline Eastman (with Bill Anschell)
Hanna Richardson (with Bill Anschell)
Kenny Washington (with Bill Anschell)
Jackie Ryan (with Randy Halberstadt)
