Shows We've Done...

August 2005 Music Series at the Olympic Cellars Winery

Jazz in Blume was thrilled to take their JazzExpress Jazz Jam on the road this past August right over to those working girls at the Olympic Cellars Winery, home of the Working Girl Wine Series. Jazz in Blume always has a good time whenever they play the winery. With a little luck, look for them to be featured again in 2006! In the meantime, check out the winery at www.olympiccellars.com or better yet, stop by for a tasting at 255410 Hwy 101 (between Sequim & Port Angeles).

The Adventures in Music Series (sponsored by the Port Angeles Symphony)

October 2005

This was a unique opportunity for Jazz in Blume to participate with the Port Angeles Symphony in their annual “Adventures in Music Series”.

Tracy Blume (vocals) along with Ray Wood (bass guitar) and Tom Svornich (drums) joined the Adventures in Music Series Director, Al Harris (piano) for a 15 concert tour of 12 elementary schools over a five day period from Clallam County to Neah Bay as they presented a 20 minute “brief history of jazz” to hundreds of local children.

They were enthusiastically received everywhere they went, Tracy is convinced it had something to do with the flapper costume she wore, it seemed to inspire and grab the children's attention. Of course, tossing in a few Disney tunes like “Everybody Wants To Be A Cat” along with “Cruella DeVille” didn't hurt. The most memorable moment for the musicians was at the Helen Haller Elementary School in Sequim when Tracy was literally mobbed following the concert by students seeking her autograph. If anyone got a picture of THAT we'd sure love to see it!

Without a doubt, this was a most fulfilling and rewarding experience for the Jazz in Blume team and truly inspired their “fall/winter” series at the JazzExpress Jazz Jam where they have been featuring local high school jazz musicians each week.

Seattle Academy of Fine Arts

September 28, 2005

Jazz in Blume played the Seattle Academy of Fine Arts annual fundraiser this past September to a sell out crowd. You can view photos of the event and read more about the academy at www.seattlefineart.org

May 26-29 2006

Look for Jazz in Blume to be a part of the Juan de Fuca Festival this year! Performing on Sunday, May 28 on the KONP Stage at the Naval Elks Lodge, Port Angeles, from 6:15 - 7:15 PM. Stay tuned, more details to come. In the meantime, check out the Juan de Fuca website at: www.jffa.org

Memorial Day at 7 Cedars Casino, Hwy 101 Sequim

May 29, 2006 5:30- 9:00 PM

www.7cedarscasino.com

Join Jazz in Blume as they pay tribute to our nation's veterans with a special Memorial Day celebration. It is with great honor that the local chapter of the Sequim VFW will be participating in the evening's events with Jazz in Blume complete with a 21 gun salute. You won't want to miss this opportunity to remember our fallen hero's and their families and enjoy a wonderful evening of music.

Jazz in Blume is proud to support our military troops, past and present!

The Juan de Fuca Festival, Port Angeles

Hospice Benefit, June 24th 2006 - 3-10 p.m.
Eagles Club - 110 Penn St., Port Angeles

Jazz in Blume joined Manteca (Latin Jazz) and The Stardust Big Band for what John Nelson (entertainment writer for the Peninsula Daily News) described as the premiere event of the season as he organized and hosted this all day benefit for Hospice at the Eagles in Port Angeles. 

The Main Event began at 3pm with Manteca, Latin Jazz group followed by Jazz in Blume at 4:30, The Just Friends Trio at 6pm and The Stardust Big Band 7-10pm.

This was a dinner/dance complete with silent auction and raffles.

There was be a "block party" in the parking lot of the Eagles beginning around 9am with music by Rollin' Waters (Barry Burnett & Stephanie Batson).  There was also a silent auction items and a hot dog stand.  There was no admission charge for the parking lot portion of the gala.

The Port Angeles Symphony Fall Pops Concert 2006

September 29, 7:30 PM at the Sequim Community Church - September 30, 7:30 PM at Vern Burton, Port Angeles

The Port Angeles Symphony Board unanimously voted to invite Jazz in Blume vocalist, Tracy Blume, to be their featured “guest artist” for their annual Fall Pops Concert 2006 under the direction of Mr. Adam Stern. Stay tuned for more details, it's sure to be an extravaganza! (That is, once we peel Tracy off the ceiling she's so excited!)

A Night at the Movies - Featuring great music that has graced some of the greatest and most popular films of all time.  Music Director Adam Stern, himself an ardent film buff, has selected a mix of classical music used in film, music by classical composers specifically written for film, and music by composers who specialized in creating scores for the cinema.  Films of many genres-comedy, drama, action/adventure,horror/science fiction, family-will be represented in this fun-filled program.  Stern will also provide commentary on the music and the films themselves, and share an anecdote or two about the actors, writers and directors behind the movies in question.  Jazz singer Tracy Blume, another fan of movies and movie music, will be on hand to present a bouquet of great songs that have been popularized because of their connection to the world of film.  Popcorn will be served, of course.

Port Angeles Symphony: www.olypen.com/pasymphony.

Join Jazz in Blume at the Sequim H.S. Choir Fundraiser

Sequim High School Choir Fundraiser October 28th, 7pm Sequim High School Auditorium

Join Jazz in Blume on Saturday, October 28th for the Sequim High School Choir annual fundraiser.  Funds raised go for sending the choir students on musical field trips, costumes, and to adjudication competitions.

This fun-filled musical evening promises to delight young and old.  Please come and support the young musicians of tomorrow, tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the High School, from any Jazz in Blume band member or at the door, no reservations necessary.

Jazz in Blume will be offering their CD What A Wonderful World for sale at this event with $5 of every sale to be donated to the Sequim High School Choir.  Mark your calendars now and we'll see you there!

Special Event May 12, 2007!

Celebrate Mother's Day With
An Evening of Song
Featuring
Tracy Blume and Jenny Davis

May 12th
6:00 & 8:30pm
The UpStage Restaurant & Theatre
Port Townsend
George Radebaugh: piano, Ted Enderle: bass, Tom Svornich: drums,
Chuck Easton: sax/flute

Tickets: $10
On Sale the 2nd week of April at the following locations:

Port Angeles: Strait Music
Sequim: Lady Truffles & The Lodge
Port Townsend: Quimper Sound & The UpStage

All Points Charters & Tours will be providing transportation from Port Angeles and Sequim for those who do not want to drive at night. 
Call (360) 565-1139 for rates and reservations!

A portion of each ticket sold will go to support the Sunfield Education Association of Port Townsend.  Read about them on their web site www.sunfieldfarm.org

Olympic Cellars Winery will be offering a wine tasting for $6 featuring some of their popular Working Girl wines!

Special Door Prizes will be awarded at each show!

The JazzExpress Jazz Jam
Hosted by: Jazz in Blume
The Crazy Fish Baja & Beyond Restaurant
229 W. 1st. St. Port Angeles, Washington
(360) 457-1944

Jazz in Blume is "blooming" in new musical directions and we are pleased and excited to announce that the core group for the JazzExpress Jazz Jam in addition to regulars, Tracy Blume, Ray Wood and Tom Svornich will now include Ted Enderle on Bass with special guest appearances by Chuck Easton on guitar, sax/flute or bass & Gert Wiitala on piano. 

This long running jazz jam begins its 4th year in February 2007! 

Join Tracy, Ray, Tom and Ted every Wednesday as they take to the stage with the first set reserved for the core group.

Then it’s anything goes as a wide variety of musicians from Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and even as far as Poulsbo and Portland, Oregon join in the fun!

Jazz in Blume is grateful for the support and talents of the wonderful musicians who faithfully come play at the jam each week. We’re especially thankful for the loyal audience whose enthusiasm for our music humbles us!  It’s a rare thing indeed to play the music you love and to have it so richly appreciated.

Our popular Fall/Winter Series where we feature a different high school music student in the 2nd set of the jam is back for its second year! Running November-February you can hear some of the finest up and coming young artists from the Port Angeles and Sequim High Schools. 

Ephraim Manning-clarinet  Josh Gailey-trumpet  Ben Dorcy-saxophone  Olivia Roberts- vocalist Kaitlin MacDougal-vocalist

Allegra Pomeroy- saxophone Jessica Baskaran-vocalist Elora Bradley- vocalist Brittany Brabant- trombone Casey Sires- vocalist

So join us each Wednesday at the Crazy Fish for a crazy good time!
Our hours change with the seasons so here’s when you’ll find us playing:

January- February March-May June-August September-October  November-December

6:30-9:30pm 7:00-9:00pm 7:30-10:30pm 7:00-10:00pm 6:30-9:30pm

                *No Cover * Under 21 Welcome * Full Menu & Bar * No Smoking

 

Jazz in the Alley

Friday, July 20th 2007 
5:30- 9:00 pm

Join the downtown merchants of Sequim on Washington Street
Friday, July 20th from 5:30-9:00 pm
For their first annual
Jazz in the Alley
Featuring some of the Peninsula’s finest jazz musicians
at the
Following locations:

Dungeness Bay Wine & Cheese Shop
123 E. Washington St.
The Just Friends Trio

 

The Buzz & Over The Fence
Corner of Sequim Ave & Washington St.
Artist TBA

This event is FREE and open to the public!
The stores on Washington St. will be open for late shopping!
 Food and beverages will be available for purchase at each musical venue

For more information contact: Jean Haught 681-2778 or www.lavenderfestival.com.

September 29th 2007
Olympic Acupuncture
603 E. 8th Street, Port Angeles
360.417.8870

Join Jazz in Blume as they help Pat Flood of Olympic Acupuncture in Port Angeles Washington celebrate 10 years in business!

Dance to the beat of Jazz in Blume or sit and relax with a glass of wine from Harbinger Winery and fresh local fare from Nash's catering.  This event is free and open to the public so mark your calendar now for this blow out bash that's sure to be the event of the season!

Check out Pat's web site www.olympicacupuncture.com to see what she's all about!

 

Live Music !

The Blue Note Room

 

 

Michael’s Divine Dining
117B E. 1st. St.  Port Angeles, WA  (360) 417-6929

 

Worth Mentioning ...

...are a just few of the various local musical luminaries who have graced the JazzExpress Jazz Jam.

(We mean no offense to any of the fine musicians who continue to support the jam if you do not find your name listed here. Names were truly chosen at random from over 100 fabulous musicians!):

Chuck Darland- vocals/guitar “Jimmy Hoffman Castaways Band” & “Chantilly Lace”
George Fields- drummer of the “Jimmy Hoffman Castaways Band” & “Savoy Nights”
Al Harris- piano “Port Angeles Symphony”
Skip Morris- guitarist
Jay Williams- trombonist with the Port Angeles Symphony
Kevin McCartney- saxophone & flute  “ Manteca ” (latin jazz)
Scott Johns- drummer “ Manteca ”
George Snyder- fluegal horn “George Snyders OlyJazz Band”
Craig Buhler- Sax, clarinet, flute  “Honk” & “Stardust Big Band”
Kris Grier- trumpet
Rose Hughes- vocalist “ Manteca ”
Steve Andreason- piano/bass (now appearing at El Gaucho’s in Tacoma )
Gert Wiitala- piano “Stardust Big Band”
Mike Merker- stand up bass “Stardust Big Band
Barry Burnett & Stephanie Batson- guitar/vocals “Rollin’ Waters”
Owen Mulkey- drums “Stardust Big Band” & “Dukes of Dabob”
Denny Secord, Jr.- bass/vocals “Haywire”
Bill Foley- Trombone “Stardust Big Band” & “Snack Daddies”
Kim Trenery- vocals “Kim & Jason” & “Tounge & Groove”
Jimmy Hoffman- guitar/vocals “Jimmy Hoffman Castaways Band”
Chuck Easton
Lee Pence
Lynn Peterson
Steven Farr
Jim Mathison

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