JAZZ IT UP WITH THE CARRS

Updated April 2024 (scroll to bottom for chronological listing)

Musical groups/events Mr. C. and I are involved with that I think you might enjoy:

JAZZVOX: If you would enjoy hearing fantastic jazz performances within the intimate and comfortable environment of someone’s home, we warmly recommend visiting the JazzVox website www.jazzvox.com for more information. You will find the musical quality as high as you would experience in a club without the inherent noise and distractions associated with club shows.

We will be hosting one more show in our Camano home later this year:

  • Sunday October 20 – Lucy Yeghiazaryan

WHISTLE LAKE JAZZ QUARTET: Mr. C.’s erstwhile piano trio (TimE3 Jazz) has embarked on an exciting new direction with the addition of stellar jazz guitarist Jamie Findlay.  Jamie joins Tim Eslick (bass), Todd Anderson (drums) and what’s-his-name (piano) to bring the music of Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery and other jazz greats to Anacortes audiences.  For more information visit www.facebook.com/time3jazz.

Upcoming performances:

  • Sunday April 28 @ Buxton’s Art Center, Anacortes.  6:30 pm.  We will be accompanying a group of young singers from Anacortes High School as they perform their annual Jazz Solo Night.
  • Wednesday May 1 @ Rockfish Grill, Anacortes.  6:00 – 8:45 pm.
  • Wednesday July 3 @ Rockfish Grill, Anacortes.  6:00 – 8:45 pm.
  • Saturday August 10 @ Rockfish Grill, Anacortes.  Time TBD.  Anacortes Brewery 25th Anniversary party.
  • Saturday August 24 @ Lakedale Jazz Festival, San Juan Island.  Time TBD.
  • Wednesday September 4 @ Rockfish Grill, Anacortes.  6:00 – 8:45 pm.

A’TOWN BIG BAND: Mr. C. plays piano in this excellent 17-piece big band, which performs for swing dances and festivals in the Anacortes area.  For more information visit https://sites.google.com/site/atownbigband/home.

Upcoming performances:

  • Sunday April 21 @ Orlando’s BBQ Restaurant, Oak Harbor.  5:00 – 7:00 pm.
  • Sunday June 2 @ Anacortes Waterfront Festival.  1:00 – 2:00 pm.
  • Sunday July 14 @ Heart of Anacortes.  Anacortes Public Library “Jazz 2nd Sunday” free monthly concert series.
  • Sunday August 25 @ Bellingham Big Band Bash, Fairhaven Green.  2:00 – 3:30 pm.

HERDING KATS: A “side project” of the Big Band that has morphed into its own ensemble, this nonet (5 horns, 4 rhythm w/ Mr. C. on keys) features brilliant soloists and tight arrangements that focus on the West Coast cool jazz sound.  For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/herdingkatsjazz.

Upcoming performances:

  • Friday June 28 @ Orlando’s BBQ Restaurant, Oak Harbor.  7:00 – 8:45 pm.
  • Sunday July 7 @ Gilkey Square, La Conner.  1:00 – 4:00 pm.  La Conner Live! free concert series.
  • Friday August 2 @ Anacortes Arts Festival.  4:00 – 5:30 pm.
  • Friday August 23 @ Orlando’s BBQ Restaurant, Oak Harbor.  7:00 – 8:45 pm.

JOAN PENNEY:  One of THE top Northwest jazz vocalists, Joan brings to life fresh interpretations of the Great American Songbook, combining her musical chops with a genuine talent for connecting with her audiences.   Mr. C.  has recently had the good fortune to be added to the mix of first-rate musicians who line up to work with Joan.    For more info visit http://www.joansings.com.

Upcoming performances:

  • Saturday April 27 @ Revival Lounge, Mount Vernon.  8:00 – 10:00 pm.  Roaring ’20s party and celebration in partnership with the Lincoln Theatre.
  • Thursday June 20 @ North City Bistro, Shoreline.  7:00 – 9:00 pm.

SHARP FIVE JAZZ COLLECTIVE: A new (2024) endeavor for Mr. C!  This Bellingham-based group formed from a mutual love of post-bop quintet and sextet jazz from the late 50’s to early 60’s and beyond – artists like Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver, Joe Henderson and others.  Members include Loch Clark (trumpet/flugelhorn), Mark Kelly (saxophone/flute), Mr. C. (piano), Andy Simmons (bass) and Cary Stevens (drums).

Watch this space for upcoming performances!

ALICIA DAUBER: A long-time favorite with Bellingham audiences.  Mr. C. enjoys the heck out of teaming up with this jazz vocalist of taste and elegance, with a book chock-full of gem-like tunes.  A hidden treasure whose public performances occur far too infrequently.

Upcoming performances:

  • Sunday June 2 @ Hotel Bellwether, Bellingham.  4:30 – 7:00 pm.  Trio with Tom Anastasio (bass).

THE FAT FRIDAYS: “Jazz-infused Rock & Blues” is the motto of this sextet, led by Mark Dodge (guitar/vocals), also including Mr. C. (keyboard), Tom Anastasio (bass), Chris Leighton (drums), Mark Kelly (saxophone/flute), plus an exciting new addition, vocalist Kelly Visten.  The group’s CDs provide the soundtrack for my daily workout!  For more info visit: http://www.thefatfridays.com.

Upcoming performances:

  • Monday June 10 @ Angel of the Winds Casino, Arlington.  11:00 am – 3:00 pm (lunch & dancing).
  • Monday July 8 @ Angel of the Winds Casino, Arlington.  11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
  • Friday August 16 @ Burlington Summer Nights concert series.  6:00 – 8:00 pm.

MIKE FAAST: Mr. C. regularly sits in with Mike (a Northwest legend in the genres of Western swing and bluegrass) and his group “The Archtops”, swingin’ and singin’ a choice selection from the Great American Songbook.    For more info visit http://www.mikefaastmusic.com.

Upcoming performances:

  • Friday July 5 @ 3rd Place Commons, Lake Forest Park.  7:00 – 8:45 pm.
  • Sunday August 11 – Swing Dance @ Depot Art Center, Anacortes.  7:00 – 9:30 pm.
  • Saturday August 17 @ Lummi Island Cafe.  6:00 – 8:00 pm.  A performance with champion bluegrass fiddler Bryan Thurber.

SWINGNUTS JAZZ: A rotating coterie of musicians (Mr. C. on piano) who play original & classic swing, Brazilian, and free-wheelin’ jazz. Led by “head nut” Peggy Wendel (vocals/songwriter), the group includes Mike Edwards (saxophone), Mark Dodge (bass) and Mark Drake (drums).  Visit the “nuts” on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/swingnutsjazz.

Upcoming performances:

  • Sunday October 13 @ Crossroads Mall, Bellevue.  12:30 – 2:30 pm.

CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF EVENTS:

APRIL:

  • Sunday April 21 – A’TOWN BIG BAND @ Orlando’s BBQ Restaurant, Oak Harbor.  5:00 – 7:00 pm.
  • Saturday April 27 – JOAN PENNEY TRIO @ Revival Lounge, Mount Vernon.  8:00 – 10:00 pm.  Roaring ’20s party and celebration in partnership with the Lincoln Theatre.
  • Sunday April 28 – WHISTLE LAKE JAZZ QUARTET @ Buxton’s Art Center, Anacortes.  6:30 pm.  We will be accompanying a group of young singers from Anacortes High School as they perform their annual Jazz Solo Night.

MAY:

  • Wednesday May 1 – WHISTLE LAKE JAZZ QUARTET @ Rockfish Grill, Anacortes.  6:00 – 8:45 pm.

JUNE:

  • Sunday June 2 – A’TOWN BIG BAND @ Anacortes Waterfront Festival.  1:00 – 2:00 pm.
  • Sunday June 2 – ALICIA DAUBER TRIO @ Hotel Bellwether, Bellingham.  4:30 – 7:00 pm.
  • Monday June 10 @ Angel of the Winds Casino, Arlington.  11:00 am – 3:00 pm (lunch & dancing).
  • Thursday June 20 – JOAN PENNEY QUARTET @ North City Bistro, Shoreline.  7:00 – 9:00 pm.

JULY:

  • Wednesday July 3 – WHISTLE LAKE JAZZ QUARTET @ Rockfish Grill, Anacortes.  6:00 – 8:45 pm.
  • Friday July 5 – MIKE FAAST & THE ARCHTOPS @ 3rd Place Commons, Lake Forest Park.  7:00 – 8:45 pm.
  • Sunday July 7 – HERDING KATS @ Gilkey Square, La Conner.  1:00 – 4:00 pm.  La Conner Live! free concert series.
  • Monday July 8 – THE FAT FRIDAYS @ Angel of the Winds Casino, Arlington.  11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
  • Sunday July 14 – A’TOWN BIG BAND @ Heart of Anacortes.  Anacortes Public Library “Jazz 2nd Sunday” free monthly concert series.

AUGUST:

  • Friday August 2 – HERDING KATS @ Anacortes Arts Festival.  4:00 – 5:30 pm.
  • Saturday August 10 – WHISTLE LAKE JAZZ QUARTET @ Rockfish Grill, Anacortes.  Time TBD.  Anacortes Brewery 25th Anniversary party.
  • Sunday August 11 – MIKE FAAST & THE ARCHTOPS – Swing Dance @ Depot Art Center, Anacortes.  7:00 – 9:30 pm.
  • Friday August 16 – THE FAT FRIDAYS @ Burlington Summer Nights concert series.  6:00 – 8:00 pm.
  • Saturday August 17 – MIKE FAAST & THE ARCHTOPS @ Lummi Island Cafe.  6:00 – 8:00 pm.  A performance with champion bluegrass fiddler Bryan Thurber.
  • Friday August 23 – HERDING KATS @ Orlando’s BBQ Restaurant, Oak Harbor.  7:00 – 8:45 pm.
  • Saturday August 24 – WHISTLE LAKE JAZZ QUARTET @ Lakedale Jazz Festival, San Juan Island.  Time TBD.
  • Sunday August 25 – A’TOWN BIG BAND @ Bellingham Big Band Bash, Fairhaven Green.  2:00 – 3:30 pm.

SEPTEMBER:

  • Wednesday September 4 – WHISTLE LAKE JAZZ QUARTET @ Rockfish Grill, Anacortes.  6:00 – 8:45 pm.

OCTOBER:

  • Sunday October 13 – SWINGNUTS JAZZ @ Crossroads Mall, Bellevue.  12:30 – 2:30 pm.
  • Sunday October 20 – JAZZVOX @ CHEZ CARR CAMANO – Lucy Yeghiazaryan.