Join us for Jazz in the heart of Pike Place Market
On May 23, Clif & Nelda are thrilled to feature the extraordinary musicality of bassist Bruce Phares. Bruce is a virtuoso who’s perhaps best known for his four-decade duet relationship with legendary pianist Overton Berry — along with his performances with other renowned jazz greats including Dianne Schuur, Larry Coryell, Roland Hannah, Frank Wess, George Cables, Bruce Forman, Charlie Bird, Ernestine Anderson, and others. He’ll be coming into the Tasting Room from his home on Vashon Island for the night. This is going to be a truly special treat not to be missed!
Bruce will be joined by Jazz at the Tasting Room hosts Clif and Nelda Swiggett. This jazz duo and married couple, each highly accomplished musicians, has made music together since the night they first met in 1987. Nelda is an award-winning composer, teacher, and OA2 recording artist who has headlined many of the Northwest’s top jazz venues. Clif started playing jazz trombone as a teenager in New York, toured with the Glen Miller Orchestra, shared the stage with jazz greats including Bill Watrous, Phil Woods, and Dizzy Gillespie. Since moving to Seattle in 1985, he has performed, recorded, and toured with dozens of northwest jazz, funk, and salsa bands.
Friday May 23, 7-10pm
Wines of Washington, 1924 Post Alley, Seattle WA 98101
No Cover Charge (tips appreciated)
The Wines of Washington Tasting Room is a beautiful, inviting, sultry, cavernous, cool old world lounging space with a grand piano. Come and enjoy amazing wine, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres and listen to the Northwest’s finest jazz artists.
Jazz at the Tasting Room is hosted by Clif & Nelda. This year we’re honored to feature these amazing artists:
Fri April 25 // Kate Olson
Fri May 23 // Bruce Phares
Fri Jun 27 // Greta Matassa
Fri Aug 29 // Jacque Willis
Fri Sep 26 // Jacqueline Tabor
Fri Oct 10 // Cherrie Adams & Rick Leppanen
Fri Nov 21 // Travis Ranney
Convenient parking after 5pm in the Pike Place Market Garage, 1901 Western Ave, for $8. Take the elevator from the garage up to the market and walk a block to Post Alley.
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