Posts Tagged ‘#jazz’
Jack Radsliff Trio @ Ott & Hunter
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room Presents
Jack Radsliff Trio
Saturday, January 10th @ 7 p.m.
$25
Ott & Hunter welcomes back the Jack Radsliff Trio for a special Organ Trio performance — the perfect way to heat up a chilly winter night! Settle into our cozy, comfy cabaret room and enjoy original music from three mainstays of the Portland jazz scene: Jack Radliff on guitar, Joe Bagg on organ, and Michael Raynor on drums. Expect soulful grooves, inventive arrangements, and an intimate atmosphere that brings the music close. Reserve your spot and come experience a warm, unforgettable evening of jazz.
Tickets are available for purchase online at:
https://otthunter.orderport.net/wines/Live-Music
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room
204 1st Street, Langley
(360) 221-7131
Read MoreHonza Kourimsky: Jazz in Motion @ Ott & Hunter
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room Presents
Honza Kourimsky Presents: Â Jazz In Motion
Saturday, January 24th @ 7 p.m.
$25
Experience an evening of vibrant, genre-blending jazz as Czech-born guitarist, composer, and author Honza Kourimsky brings his project Jazz in Motion to Ott & Hunter. Joined by Seattle saxophone virtuoso Alex Dugdale, island-favorite pianist Grant Neubauer, and bassist Baz Stevens (Island Jazz Collective), this performance promises an expressive journey through jazz, blues, and fusion — a musical conversation where rhythm, melody, and spirit move together as one.
Jazz in Motion is more than a concert — it’s an exploration of how rhythm and harmony travel between people and cultures, blending tradition and innovation in real time. Expect moments of quiet lyricism, hard-swinging grooves, and soulful improvisation — a night where the music never stands still.
Tickets are available for purchase online at:
https://otthunter.orderport.net/wines/Live-Music
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room
204 1st Street, Langley
(360) 221-7131
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Read MoreJazz Night 2026 @ WICA
A night of jazz and musical exploration featuring the South Whidbey High School Jazz Band.…
Read MoreRESHAPED: A Weekend of Jazz-Rock Alchemy @ WICA
RESHAPED: A Weekend of Jazz-Rock Alchemy
January 2nd & 3rd
Two nights. One weekend.
Blues and rock classics reborn through jazz, groove, and fusion.
Join guitarists Troy Chapman and Honza Kourimsky, along with an all-star lineup of guests, for a soulful, high-energy celebration of the music of J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton. Expect deep grooves, bold improvisation, expressive solos, and fresh takes on timeless songs.
Night One
TC Ryder and The Groovetones dig into the unmistakable catalog of J.J. Cale. Laid-back swagger, irresistible rhythm, and songs that still feel as good now as they ever did. All ages welcome. Serious fun guaranteed.
Night Two
Honza Kourimsky’s Riding With The King. Eric Clapton’s legendary music reimagined through jazz, funk, and soul, featuring a powerhouse ensemble and special guests. Dynamic, contemporary, and deeply musical.
Bonus
Guitar Workshop: Developing Your Voice
A practical, hands-on session with Honza Kourimsky focused on rhythm, harmony, improvisation, and finding your own sound. Open to all levels. No theory overload. Just usable ideas.
Weekend pass available.
Tickets on sale now.
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/Events
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano Avenue, Langley
(360) 221-8268
Read MoreIn the Light of a New Dawn
In the Light of a New Dawn
A New Year’s Musical Meditation & Sacred Sound Bath
with Trio Improviso: Andre Feriante, Guitar ~ Linda Vogt, Violin
~ Sheila Weidendorf ~ Piano
Thursday, January 1st @Â 2Â p.m.
in the upper Fellowship Hall of Langley United Methodist Church
301 Anthes, Langley
OK to bring yoga mats, pillows, blankets for your comfort.
Suggested Donation $30 at the Door
https://www.sheilamakesmusic.com…
Read MoreJazz Overhaul @ Ott & Hunter’s December 27
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room Presents
Jazz Overhaul
Saturday, December 27th @ 7Â p.m.
$30
Celebrate the season with one of the most exciting bands around. Earshot Jazz award winner JAZZ OVERHAUL takes the Ott & Hunter stage for an unforgettable night of inventive jazz, close-up energy, and holiday spirit. Our intimate room makes every note feel personal — perfect for a special year-end outing. Seating is limited; get your tickets today.
Voted by Earshot Jazz as the “NW Alternative Jazz Group of the Year” in 2023, Jazz Overhaul is a dynamic jazz quartet that transforms rock songs from Seattle’s iconic grunge scene into captivating jazz arrangements.
Tickets are available for purchase online at:
https://otthunter.orderport.net/wines/Live-Music
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room
204 1st Street, Langley
(360) 221-7131
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Read MoreKeith Bowers Quartet @ Leo & Leto’s
Join us for an evening of bluesy swing tunes, fine wine and New American cuisine, featuring Keith Bowers/guitar, Gary Way/piano, Roger Bennett/drums and Kristi O’Donnell with Baz Stevens/bass.
Saturday, November 22
5:30-7:30 pm
Leto & Leto’s Winery & Bistro
5511 Freeland Ave.
Freeland
Phone to make your dinner reservations: 360-321-0515
Check Leo’s website for the menu options. Note: events are not currently listed.…
Read MoreBrubeck Brothers Quartet @ WICA September 7
Chris and Dan Brubeck, sons of the legendary Dave Brubeck, make their own mark with creativity, virtuosity and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.…
Read MoreMusic at Dancing Fish: Steve Trembley Trio
Thursday Night Music at Dancing Fish: Steve Trembley Trio
Thursday, August 14th  ~  5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for excellent live music, wine and appetizers!
The Steve Trembley Trio will be returning for a fun summer show, performing groove oriented, harmony laced 50’s – 70’s Rock, R&B and Motown favorites with Jamie Vandall (bass/vocals) and Brad Boal (drums)! This show will be a rocking good time! This is one of those, ‘If you know, you know’ kinda shows. They always make it a party. Don’t miss it!
This event is by reservation only and includes
a shared appetizer board served to your table.
MAKE RESERVATIONS!
https://dancingfishvineyards.orderport.net/product-details/0712/08142025…
Please be aware that due to limited seating capacity in the Dancing Fish Barn, some patrons may be assigned to larger communal tables. Alternatively, if you have friends who are also attending this event, please let us know via text/phone (360-632-4190) or email (info@dancingfishvineyards.com) in advance of the performance so we can seat you at the same table.
Dancing Fish Vineyards
1953 Newman Road, Freeland
(360) 632-4190
info@dancingfishvineyards.com…
Read MoreTrio Nouveau @ Leo & Leto’s
Trio Nouveau: Cool & Hot Music for a Summer’s Eve
Kristi and her bass Emi     Keith Bowers on guitar
Gary Wittlich on the baby grand piano
Join us for an evening of improvisation and fun music,
paired with Chef Kyle’s summer menu and award winning Blooms’ wines.
Friday, August 8th  ~  5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Leo & Leto’s Winery Bistro
features the melodic guitar playing of Keith Bowers,
the fluid sounds of Gary Wittlich on the baby grand piano
and the tap-dancing on the bass with Kristi O’Donnell.
Leo & Leto’s (formerly Blooms’ Winery Bistro)
is located at 5511 Freeland Avenue, Freeland
Phone for reservations: (360) 321-0515
This in a non-ticketed event. Your gratuities pay the musicians. Thank you.
Leo & Leto’s
5511 Freeland Avenue, Freeland
(360) 321-0515
Read MoreRik Wright’s Fundamental Forces @ Ott & Hunter’s
Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces
Saturday, August 30th @ 7 p.m.
$25
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Earshot Award–winning guitarist Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces once again converge and ignite the Ott & Hunter stage! Take the rare opportunity to experience this one-of-a-kind band in one of their favorite venues!
Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces is an award-winning collective of musicians who are known for their genre-bending performances – worldbeat one minute, rock the next, a touch of jam band and back to the core of jazz. Blending forward thinking arrangements with a core groove that listeners can tap their toe to, their music has an undeniable allure that has propelled them all the way to the top of the jazz radio charts.
Bandleader Rik Wright has taken his love and passion for the guitar to just about every corner of the Pacific Northwest, performing at Bumbershoot, Northwest Folklife, Bite of Seattle, and enumerable other community and arts festivals throughout the region.
Tickets are available for purchase online at:
https://otthunter.orderport.net/wines/Live-Music
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room
204 1st Street, Langley
(360) 221-7131
Read MoreWittlich-Chapman Trio Featuring Pamelagrace Beatty @ Ott & Hunter’s
Enjoy the soulful soubds of the Wiottlich-Chapman trio featuring the incomparable Pamelagrace Beatty. Tickets at: https://otthunter.orderport.net/wines/Live-Music…
Read MoreKareem Kandi World Orchestra @ Ott & Hunter’s
Kareem Kandi brings his World Orchestra back to Whidbey Island and Ott & Hunter’s cozy wine tasting room. Bold arrangements of swing-era favorites, 60s mainstream gems and unexpected jazz standards.
Tickets $25. Go to https://otthunterorderport.net/wines/Live-Music…
Read MoreNancy Nolan in Concert @ WICA
Nancy Nolan in Concert
August 30th @ 7:30 p.m.
Join beloved vocalist Nancy Nolan for an unforgettable evening
of music as she returns to the WICA stage.
Fresh off a KJAZ-sponsored Riverboat Jazz Cruise along the Rhine with jazz legend David Benoit, Nancy brings her signature warmth and style to a heartfelt end-of-summer retrospective.
Featuring Troy Chapman and some of her extraordinary favorite friends, the concert will weave a rich tapestry of songs from Michel Legrand, Joni Mitchell, Eva Cassidy, Stephen Sondheim, and more, blending jazz, Latin, and timeless classics in celebration of the changing seasons.
Please click the link below to purchase tickets!
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/ChooseSeats/13401
Box Office
(360) 221-8268
Read MoreGreg Beck Quartet @ Ott & Hunter
Greg started playing guitar in his early teens and went on to study music and theory at the Cornish School of Music, Seattle, WA. In the music community he is known as, a well rounded, experienced player. His passion for music was fired by such diverse influences as jazz/funk guitarist Howard Roberts, grooves by Freddie King and Ray Charles, jazz masters Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell and a long list leading to varied contemporary artists. As a member of the Viceroys, Greg was inducted into the Northwest Hall of Fame. On Whidbey Island, Greg is a member of the swing jazz ensemble, Trio Nouveau and lead guitarist for the Latin Band, Bahia.
Greg is accompanied by Scott Small on drums, Gary Way on piano, and Richard Hughes on Bass.…
The Life and Music of Duke Ellington @ WICA
The Life and Music of Duke Ellington
Featuring: Angela Petrucci and the Karin Kajita Jazz Quintet
Friday, July 18th @ 7:30 p.m.
Angela Petrucci & the Karin Kajita Jazz Quintet Present: An Evening of Duke Ellington
Experience the magic of Duke Ellington’s legacy through the unforgettable sounds of Angela Petrucci and the Karin Kajita Jazz Quintet. From his early days in D.C. to his worldwide acclaim, this show traces Ellington’s remarkable journey with iconic tunes like Satin Doll, Take the A Train, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, and more. A soulful night of storytelling and swing you won’t want to miss!
Please click the link below to purchase tickets!
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/ChooseSeats/10801
Box Office
565 Camano Avenue, Langley…
LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends @ WICA
LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends
Saturday, July 12th @ 7:30 p.m.
Limited Tickets Available!
Join us at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts for a powerful evening of music with the legendary LeRoy Bell. A celebrated voice in the Pacific Northwest music scene, Bell teamed up with renowned guitarist G.E. Smith in 2019 to form the acclaimed project Stony Hill, joined by Simon Kirke of Bad Company and longtime bassist Terry Morgan.
Their debut album, released in 2020 on the BMG label, received praise from Rolling Stone, The San Francisco Examiner, and other leading music publications. The standout track “America” earned acclaim for its poignant lyrics and timely message about a divided nation.
Experience the soul, the stories, and the sound of LeRoy Bell in an unforgettablelive performance at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts.
Please click the link below to purchase tickets!
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/ChooseSeats/11201
Box Office
565 Camano Ave., Langley
(360) 221-8268
tickets@wicaonline.org…
Ott & Hunter Presents Conversations In Jazz: Grant Neubauer & Troy Chapman
Saturday, July 26th @ 7 p.m.
$25
Ott & Hunter Winery and Troy Chapman present: Conversations in Jazz, a series of intimate evenings of music and musical conversation, one on one, with some of the Northwest’s finest artists.
We’ll explore favorite tunes, musical history and experiences, chosen instruments, audience questions, and anything else we can come up with. But, most importantly, expect some sublime jazz.
Raised on Whidbey Island, Grant Neubauer is fast becoming a standout voice in the Puget Sound jazz scene. As the curator and bandleader of the acclaimed Jazz Legacy series at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA), Grant brings a powerful blend of tradition, innovation, and youthful energy to every performance. His artistry has earned him a place among Seattle’s top jazz talent, where he’s shared the stage with the likes of Alex Dugdale, Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews and a host of South Whidbey High School alumni who’ve gone on to shape the sound of jazz locally and nationwide.
Based on Whidbey Island, Troy Chapman can be found locally playing gypsy jazz with The Hot Club of Troy, modern jazz guitar with The Troy Chapman Group and Baroque Lute with The Island Consort. From 2010-2016 Troy was a member of the renowned gypsy jazz group Pearl Django. He appears on three releases “System D “, “Eleven”, and “Time Flies”, contributing original compositions as well. He has also been honored to play with some fabulous musicians including guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and Martin Taylor, legendary jazz group The Manhattan Transfer, superb vocalists Gail Pettis and Greta Matassa and countless other brilliant musicians.
http://www.troychapman.com/
Tickets are available for purchase online at:
https://otthunter.orderport.net/wines/Live-Music
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room
204 1st Street, Langley
(360) 221-7131
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Read MoreLet’s Groove: Jazz Night @ WICA
Let’s Groove: Jazz Night 2025
May 21st @ 7:30 p.m.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, soul, and swing! Join us at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts as the South Whidbey High School Jazz Band takes the stage for a high-energy showcase of classic charts and bold improvisation. Known for their talent, heart, and award-winning sound, this group of rising stars will lead you on a journey through jazz—past, present, and future. From big band standards to modern grooves, this is a celebration of student artistry and community spirit you won’t want to miss.
Support the next generation of musicians and experience the joy of live jazz
—right here on Whidbey.
Please click the link below to purchase tickets to this event!
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/ChooseSeats/10001
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano Ave., Langley
(360) 221-8268
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Read MoreCafe Impromptu @ Double Bluff Brewing Company
Cafe Impromptu plays jazz at Double Bluff Brewing Company on Second Street 0n Saturday, May 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.…
Read MoreTrio Nouveau Quartet @ Leo & Leto’s
Trio Nouveau Quartet plays jazz favorites at Leo & Leto’s Winery Tasting Room at 5511 S Freeland Ave, Freeland from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 10.…
Read MoreWhidbey Jazz Residency
Whidbey Jazz Residency May 23-24 @ 7:30 p.m.
Get Ready to Groove with Whidbey Jazz Residency!
Join us for two unforgettable nights of high-energy Jazz, Funk, and Latin fusion as the Whidbey Jazz Residency (WJR) returns to the stage! Featuring a powerhouse lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians, each with impressive solo careers, this all-star collective brings a fresh, spontaneous spirit to every performance.
No two shows are ever the same– surprise guests, vibrant improvisations, and genre-blending magic await. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or just love a great night out, WJR delivers bold rhythms, soulful solos, and infectious energy that will leave you wanting more.
Core Members: Roy Gabelein, Keegan Harshman, Grant Neubauer, Troy Chapman, Danny Ward, Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews
Extended Crew: Stuart Hambley, Alex Dugdale
(Instrumentation varies and is always evolving—expect the unexpected!)
Don’t miss your chance to catch this electrifying experience live
– come for one night or double the fun with both!
Please click the link below to purchase tickets to this event! It will sell quickly!
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/EventAvailability?EventId=4602
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano Ave., Langley
(360) 221-8268
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Read MoreBigfoot Unicorn @ Ott & Hunter
Bigfoot Unicorn is a genre-bending cello and percussion duo with Gideon Freudman and Rachman Ross playing music that incorporates funk, jazz, blues and plenty of surprises.
Tickets at: https://otthunter.orderport.net/wines/Live-Music…
Read MoreJazz Overhaul @ Ott & Hunter
Jazz Overhaul is a dynamic jazz quartet that transforms rock songs from Seattle’s iconic grunge scene into captivating jazz arrangements.
Tickets online at: https://otthunter.orderport.net/wines/Live-Music…
Read MoreIsland Jazz Collective @ Dancing Fish
Island Jazz Collective plays at Dancing Fish Vineyard, 5:30-7:30 p.m.. A portion of the $25 admission fee will go to Whidbey Island Nourishes. Reservations encouraged.…
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