Boxley Pro-Am Big Band

Born in New York City, Mikole began studying clarinet at the age of nine. He was mentored by the great Clifford Scott, whom he knew growing up simply as "Scotty." Junior Walker and King Curtis were also some Mikole's R&B idols. Mikole traveled to Europe to play jazz and in 1986, his original album, "Back […]

Michael Croan, Mikole Kaar, Bill Anschell, Chris Symer, Brian Kirk Also streaming live, online at: www.jazzclubsnw.org/youtube www.jazzclubsnw.org/live www.facebook.com/jazzclubsnw

Fans, critics and musicians place Richard Cole in the first rank of his generation's players. A nationally acclaimed talent, Richard is among the most in-demand musicians in the burgeoning jazz scene in the Pacific Northwest. Beside work with such jazz greats as Randy Brecker, Dave Holland, Adam Nussbaum, Julian Priester and John Fedchock, he has […]

Jay Thomas, a native of Seattle, is a versatile multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, flugelhorn, alto, tenor, soprano and flutes). His music could be described as earthy and lyrical with the blues and swing always in evidence. Jay grew up in the fertile atmosphere of Seattle's 60's jazz scene sometimes subbing for Quincy Jones... Jay Thomas - horns/woodwinds, […]

Boxley Pro-Am Big Band Also streaming live, online at: www.jazzclubsnw.org/youtube www.jazzclubsnw.org/live www.facebook.com/jazzclubsnw

Danny Kolke (piano), Chris Symer (bass), Max Holmberg (drums) Also streaming live, online at: www.jazzclubsnw.org/youtube www.jazzclubsnw.org/live www.facebook.com/jazzclubsnw

Whether on stage or in the classroom, these are words that vocalist Jamie Shew seeks to achieve – to be able to project personal emotions and experiences through song. Jamie grew up in the Tri-Cities, a group of towns located in south central Washington State. She began her musical training at the age of four, […]

Randy Halberstadt has been a major figure on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene for many years. A multi-dimensional pianist, he is equally at home playing be-bop, Latin, down-home blues, mainstream, free and eclectic jazz. He has performed with Herb Ellis, Terry Gibbs, Buddy de Franco, Matt Wilson, Pete Christlieb, Bobby Shew, Joe LaBarbera, and many […]