JazzVox in the News...
Read Elizabeth Graham's recent article in Earshot Jazz:
Upcoming JazzVox Concerts:
a cozy condo, amazing vocal jazz artists... just add you!
JazzVox Concerts in 2009!
July - Artist #1 - Inga Swearingen - Auburn locaton only with Jeff Miley (guitar)
Dylan Johnson (bass)
Britta Swearingen (vocals)
Inga has a gorgeous voice, very fresh and evocative and note-perfect, and that's the sort of person you want to sing harmony to...”
- Garrison Keillor, A Prairie Home Companion
“She has the knack for making even complicated musical trajectories sound natural and flowing.”
- Josef Woodard, jazz critic
“Swearingen applied compositional insights to soaring vocals, with her original "April" -- a duet with Grace -- a compelling blend of lyrical melody and dark harmonies. She spontaneously led an irresistibly swinging duet with Korb on "All of Me," rendered "Stompin' at the Savoy" with fast-paced flexibility and illuminated the standard "Skylark" with a bass line from Chick Corea's "Children's Song."
- Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times
“Inga Swearingen’s voice is so true, her style and the joy that she exudes in her delivery, captured the entire audience.”
- Natalie Wilson & Lin Cook, Santa Barbara Jazz Society
Inga Swearingen
with
Jeff Miley
Dylan Johnson
Britta Swearingen
July 17, 2009
Inga Swearingen
with
Jeff Miley
Dylan Johnson
Britta Swearingen
@
Egan's (Ballard)
visit: ballardjamhouse.com
July 16, 2009
July - Artist #2 - Cindy Scott - Camano location only with Randy Porter (piano)
“Vocalist Cindy Scott strikes gold her first time out. Scott is a musical artist who delivers fables and stories and vignettes of life and love. But the young lady can also swing you into bad health. Highly recommended.”
– Roger Crane, AllAboutJazz.com
“She has the uncanny ability to mesmerize listeners with titillating displays of vocal timing and captivating nuances. Cindy utilizes her skills in a manner that clearly allows for total immersion in her music."
– Sheldon T. Nunn, JazzReview.com
"...Randy Porter, an exceptional pianist whose grace and grit should win him many new friends. Listen!"
– Dr Chuck Berg
“Beautiful pitch, great time (which I believe is almost everything) -very good!!! Hard to believe you've not been 'at it' for very long, you also sound so natural, great voice!”
– Karrin Allyson, Concord Jazz recording artist and two-time grammy nominee.
Also support Cindy and Randy @ Bake's Place in Issaquah, WA on July 18th
Cindy Scott
w/ Randy Porter
Bake's Place
visit:
www.bakesplace.org
July 18, 2009
Cindy Scott
w/ Randy Porter
Camano Island, WA
July 19, 2009 - 2:00pm
$30 suggested donation
August - Cathy Segal-Garcia with John Stowell (guitar)
I needed to have a guitarist this month (so I can use the clubhouse if weather turns HOT since
the condo doesn't have A/C. Long a fan of John Stowell's fanastic playing, I suggested to
Cathy we pair her with John - little did I know they've gigged many times together!
Come enjoy! Here's some great press about each:
Cathy:
"In Control: Jazz singer Cathy Segal-Garcia's style leans toward heavily melodic vehicles that show off her flowing, at-ease, rhythmic sense...A voice that's soft and warm as cashmere."
– Zan Stewart, Los Angeles Times
"If you closed your eyes you might think she was a highly evolved horn player..."
– Larry Koonse
"A model of warm, exquisitely focused jazz vocalizing...sensuous voice and cool harmonies."
– Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times
John:
“John Stowell plays jazz, but he doesn’t use any of the clichés; he has an incredible originality. John is a master creator.”
– Larry Coryell
“More guitarists would play like John Stowell if they knew how.”
– Herb Ellis
“Guitarist John Stowell’s style with standards is a delightful departure from the road well traveled. He transcends the label of jazz guitarist.”
– Los Angeles Times
Cathy Segal-Garcia
w/ John Stowell
Camano Island, WA
August 21, 2009 - 7:30pm
$30 suggested donation
Cathy Segal-Garcia
w/ John Stowell
Auburn, WA
August 22, 2009 - 7:30pm
$30 suggested donation
October - Hanna Richardson (vocal/guitar)
and Patti Wicks (piano/vocal)
Hanna:
“Richardson has a light, clear, pure voice and flawless diction reminiscent of Blossom Dearie...the listener's heart cannot help being filled with joy...”
– John Herr, Cadence Magazine
“...has a way with phrasing that keeps one's attention and sings so one understands the lyrics...and all with an extremely pleasant voice... Recommended"
– Dave Nathan, AllAboutJazz.com
"She has a natural, easy sense of swing, articulates lyrics clearly and with feeling, and knows how to pick good songs...She could become the East Coast's answer to Rebecca Kilgore."
– Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz
And back with us again... Patti:
"conversational approach to jazz vocals, a kind of Shirley Horn and Anita O'Day rolled into one."
- Michael Bailey, AllAboutJazz.com
“….Patti is my kind of singer: no nonsense delivery, excellent song choices, playing beautifully for herself, and I detect a very attractive Pinky Winters/Jeri Southern vocal quality I find most appealing.”
- Carol Sloane
Hanna Richardson
& Patti Wicks
Auburn, WA
Oct. 17, 2009 - 7:30pm
$30 suggested donation
Hanna Richardson
& Patti Wicks
Camano Island, WA
Oct. 18, 2009 - 2:00pm
$30 suggested donation
November - Kenny Washington
with Bill Anschell (piano)
Kenny:
“Washington scats with the harmonic daring and rhythmic command of a bebop saxophonist and interprets standards with intelligence and emotional commitment...”
– Andrew Gilbert
"... In Culver City at the internationally renown Jazz Bakery, a non-profit haven for “A” list jazz musicians and jazz enthusiasts that appreciate a top-notch listening venue, is where jazz vocalist virtuoso Kenny Washington performed to a lively audience on Wednesday night. For those who have never heard his voice, he is a must-hear performance. From Ella Fitzgerald to Stevie Wonder, Washington has captured them all and then some adding his own unique dynamic to the mix. From his sultry, soul-filled tenor tones to a falsetto that challenges even Prince’s vocal range to his percolating scat that emerges as he transforms his entire being into the expansive sounds he creates, Washington has truly mastered his craft."
– Jennifer Fordyce, Social.com
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
Kenny Washington
w/ Bill Anschell
Auburn, WA
Nov. 21, 2009 - 7:30pm
$30 suggested donation
Kenny Washington
w/ Bill Anschell
Camano Island, WA
Nov. 22, 2009 - 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 Gayor) 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")
