Join us to open WJMAC's Season 6 with this special artist. Formerly from NYC, now residing in the PNW, "... award-winning composer (Chamber Music America/Doris Duke Foundation grant recipient) and player (winner, Jazzconnect.com Jazz Competition), Colligan is highly in demand as a sideman, having worked with players like Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Buster...
WJMAC presents the JERRY STEINHILBER TRIO, Wednesday, September 11th, 7PM at the Sylvia Center for the Arts. “Not to seek to be like the Masters, but to seek what the Masters sought.” Drummer Jerry Steinhilber has written some wonderfully unique musical suites for this exciting tenor - bass - drums trio. The trio interweaves a variety of impactful tunes from classic and newer jazz masters that have been inspirational compositions for all serious jazz...
BRAD SHIGETA QUINTET, Wednesday, September 18th, 7PM at The Sylvia Center for the Arts. Originally from Montreal, and formerly of the Lincoln Center Jazz Band, The Duke Ellington Orchestra as well as other big bands, Shigeta now resides in Vancouver where he is in scorching demand. Rooted in the golden age of the big band jazz era, Shigeta entertains and delights his audiences with deep understanding of swing…he is “truly one of the best trombonists in...
PINTS & PUMPKINS September 19, 6-9pm, Ages 21+ $20 Schack Members / $25 Non-Members Grab a pint, listen to live music from The Porters, and savor delicious bites by Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant. This evening also marks the end of the fall silent auction featuring 40+ local artists. 10% discount on Schack glass pumpkins during events. schack.org
Wednesday, September 25th, 7PM at the Sylvia Center for the Arts: Seattle saxophonist, band leader, and educator Stuart MacDonald presents an evening of classic jazz and original music, with a few vocal numbers thrown in for good measure.The evening features award-winning trumpeter Thomas Marriott, WJMAC mainstay Michael Glynn on bass, and two rising stars of the Seattle jazz scene: Dylan Hayes (piano), and Xavier Lecouturier (drums). Tickets at the door after 6PM: $10 general, $5 students,...
Award-winning, conductorless chamber orchestra, Fred Chu, artistic director. PCO performs subscription concerts and donates outreach in elementary schools. Experience passionate music up close, join us! Concert is 3:00-5:00 PM Four Temperaments for Piano and Strings....Paul Hindemith with Harumi Makiyama, Piano Argentine Encores for Winds....Silvia Coricelli Sinfonia No. 31, Op. 294 for Strings.... Alan Hovhaness Tickets $20, $15 purchase at the door, cash/check only and Brown Paper Tickets -- brownpapertickets.com
JAZZ WALK 2019! is Wednesday Oct 2nd, 6-10:00PM. 1 night, 6 venues, 10 bands. Fundraiser for the WJMAC Education Program! 8PM in the Lucas Hicks Theatre at the Sylvia Center for the Arts, headliners from NYC, The GROOVER Quartet, featuring Mike LeDonne, Eric Alexander, Peter Bernstein and Joe Farnsworth. Other bands include: Miles Black with Kevin Woods; Great Matassa Quartet; Arête with Joe Doria; Jerry Steinhilber Trio; MANTrio; Steve...
Wed, Oct 9th at 7PM. Trombonist, composer and educator Siegel is an active collaborator in the Northwest music scene. She is a winner of an Earshot...
Nashville recording artist, Eric Heatherly returns to The Historic Lincoln Theatre with The Chris Eger Band. Two guitarslingers duel it out in a sequel to what was called by many as one of the best nights of 2018! Dubbed "Burnin' in Mount Vernon," this show promises to be bigger, better and once again a night long remembered. New songs, raffle giveaways and of course a show like only these guys can give! Advance...
Jazz musicians from Japan and the US gather to "create something beautiful." A special evening not to be missed. Wednesday October 16th at 7PM. Tickets at the door at 6PM: $15 general, $5 students, WJMAC members and students FREE. Doors at 6:30. First come, first seated. Program subject to change. Please check our website: www.wjmac.org.
Skagit Symphony begins its 40th Anniversary Season with its first concert, Highlands Heritage, The Journey Begins, on Saturday, October 19th...
Wednesday, October 23rd at 7PM. Musician, composer, and educator Mike Allen returns to the WJMAC stage after recording "Just Like Magic" with Peter Washington and Lewis Nash at the renowned Van Gelder Studio in NJ. Allen always delivers impeccable, sumptuous jazz. Lineup TBA. Tickets at...
