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Friday, Saturday and Sunday night of the Jazz Festival features a Jazz Walk of downtown venues. Tickets are purchased at any venue - $10 for Friday and Saturday and $5 for Sunday.

Venue

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Adrift
510 Commercial

Blake Anelos Trio

Dina Blade

Bellissima Trattoria
904 Commercial Ave

Gadjo Gypsies

Frankly Moanin´

The Brown Lantern
412 Commercial

Megatron

Ryan Burns

Joe Doria Trio

The Majestic Inn
419 Commercial

Oscar de la Rosa Trio

Trish Hatley

Rockfish Grill
320 Commercial

Gail Pettis

Thomas Marriott Trio

Fidalgo Swing

Star Bar
416½ Commercial Avenue

Jerry Jones Quartet

Lee Pence

Watertown Pub
314 Commercial

Dillinger's Clambake

Cambalache

Scotty Harris and
Bassic Sax



Blake Angelos Trio: Bellingham based piano player and instructor, Blake Angelos, specializes in jazz and popular music. He has performed with many notable jazz personalities including Milt Hinton, Mike Allen, Rane Nogales and Larry Holloway.

For more info see Blake Angelos Trio Web Site


Dina Blade: Dina Blade is a jazz vocalist with a relaxed style, a spark of dynamism, and a unique ability to bring music to life. She has appeared both nationally and internationally at jazz clubs and festivals as well as on film, radio, and television.

For more info see Dina Blade Web Site


Ryan Burns: Berklee survivor Ryan Burns is a luminary in the Seattle music scene, being known for his subtle wit (verbally or on the keyboards). Burns has brought his special touch to a diverse array of projects, including jazz groups Matt Jorgenson +451 (Earshot Jazz Magazine's "Best Acoustic Group" of 2003) and Tom Marriott’s Willie Nelson Project. Burns will be accompanied by Geoff Cooke and Reade Whitwell.

For more info see Ryan Burns Web Site


Cambalache: Cambalache has challenged and redefined the characteristic sound of the Northwest salsa scene. Their show is considered to be one of the most entertaining and fun for salsa lovers.

For more info see Cambalache Web Site


Dillinger's Clambake: Dillinger’s Clambake is a “new era” swing band that mixes styles of ballroom and jitterbug to rock ‘n’ roll and funk. Their eclectic selection of American Dance Hall repertoire appeals to a wide generation of listeners.

For more info see Dillinger's Clambake Web Site


Fidalgo Swing: Anacortes based Fidlago Swing plays a brand of Gypsy Jazz designed to get people on the dance floor. They are led by guitarist Allen Lewis, feature the versatile Phil Nakano on sax, flute, percussion and vocals and have a lineup that includes many special guests drawn from top talent in the area.

For more info see Fidalgo Swing Web Site


Frankly Moanin': The Frankly Moanin' Jazz quartet, now in its 15th year, is Anacortes’ oldest continuously performing jazz group, led by pianist Warren Newton and features John Savage on guitar and the groovin’ rhythm section of Tim Eslick and Todd Anderson.

For more info see Frankly Moanin' Web Site


Gadjo Gypsies: The Gadjo Gypsies play in the same vein as the famous Quintette du Hot Club de France, the Gypsy style jazz is played by Yusuf Kilgore, Josh Rust, Bryan Thurber and Jeff Gray. The sound includes a mix of American swing, Gypsy and French musette songs.

For more info see Gadjo Gypsies Web Site


Scotty Harris and Bassic Sax: Bassic Sax is a unique husband and wife team that consists of bass, vocals and saxophone. Their repertoire covers jazz standards, originals and their own approach to popular artists, such as Bob Marley.

For more info see Scotty Harris and Bassic Sax Web Site


Jerry Jones Quartet: The Quartet plays Swing Jazz hits of the 20's, 30's, and 40's.

For more info see Jerry Jones Quartet Web Site


Joe Doria Trio: Featured in numerous bands and CD's, audiences are dazed with his ability to comp both the bass lines and the chordal structure of a song, while at the same time adding depth and dimension to every song he performs.

For more info see Joe Doria Trio Web Site


Thomas Marriott Trio: Trumpeter Thomas Marriott is one of the most exciting musicians to emerge on the national jazz scene in more than a decade. As a five-time winner of the “Golden Ear” award, he is one of the busiest musicians in the Northwest, his native home.

For more info see Thomas Marriott Trio Web Site


Megatron: Led by veteran trumpeter Paul Chandler and flanked by warhorse Julian MacDonough on drums, and newcomer Delvon Dumas on Hammond B-3 Organ, this little trio produces the sound equivalent of a bar fight between Duke Ellingtons Big Band, Twisted Sister, and Parliament Funkadelic.

For more info see Megatron Web Site


Lee Pence: The Lee Pence Trio is a contemporary smooth jazz ensemble that performs throughout the Northwest. Lee’s style follows in the footsteps of guitar greats Howard Roberts, Pat Martino, Johnny A and Eric Johnson.

For more info see Lee Pence Web Site


Gail Pettis: Gail, a recent winner of Earshot Golden Ear Awards "Northwest Vocalist of the Year," style is at once subtle and elegant, sultry and soulful. Her rich, warm vocals and understated phrasing have inspired comparisons to Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn and Carmen McRae.

For more info see Gail Pettis Web Site


Oscar de la Rosa Trio: Start with the inspired Latin drumming of Oscar De La Rosa, add the seven-string jazz guitar accompaniment of Yusuf Kilgore, then include the melodic finesses of multi-instrumentalist Phil Nakano and the result is the De La Rosa Trio, a premier act specializing in a fresh and innovative sound.


Trish & Hans Trio: Trish and Hans have developed a style and rapport that is truly something special. Working with close knit vocal harmonies, outstanding musical arrangements, and a generous sense of fun for it all, they breathe new life into material ranging from the classic era of the American Songbook to the Beatles and beyond.

For more info see Trish & Hans Trio Web Site