Hello All,

Lots of news this month so let’s get right down to it.

1.    Tuesday September 14th 2010 7.30pm as mentioned before we are delighted to feature from Pueblo Colorado the brilliant Pianist SAM PANNUNZIO and his trio with not one but 2 guests, Rich Cole on Sax and Greg Schroeder on Trombone. This is going to be super, so don’t miss it. Sam’s last year’s performance at the Eastside Jazz Club was recorded by Jim Wilke and recently broadcast on KPLU and for those who didn’t get to hear it here is the podcast. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox?action=viewPodcast&podcastId=390   

          

Venue Sherman Clay 1000 Bellevue Way. Enquiries 425 828 9104. Tickets $13 Adults, Students 18 and under $8.

2.   Sunday October 10th 2010 7pm – Our Annual Extravaganza. We are proud to be presenting the fabulous, internationally famous Jazz Vocalist DR. DEE DANIELS and her trio. With Tony Foster on Piano, Clarence Acox on Drums and Phil Sparks on Bass. . Come and see & hear why they say "FANTASTIC! Dee Daniels captured the audience when she first walked on stage and never let go! Her charismatic stage personality and incredible vocal flexibility coupled with outstanding arrangements, allowed each song to have its own special essence. Dee IS ‘The First Lady of Swing’."William LaRue Jones, Music Director and Conductor, Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra.

Also on the bill The Music Works Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Paul Harshman, plus preconcert Jazz with Murl Sanders and his trio. Hosted by KPLU”s Abe Beeson.

This year we will be back at The Theatre in Meydenbauer Center 11100 Northeast 6th Street Bellevue 98004. Tickets $20 (Students 18 and under $15) will be available at our September Concert and from Cooksie Kramer 425 828 9104 or Brown Paper Tickets 1 800 838 3006 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/

3.   More thrilling news Z’Tejas in Bellevue Square have extended their Sunday Brunch with The Jose Gonzales Trio from 11.30am to 1.30 pm for all Sundays in September so pop in have a great brunch and listen to cool jazz.

4.   Bellevue Downtown Association is presenting a very stimulating Jazz film Documentary that you don’t want to miss. Here are the details:
Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense Thursday, October 7th 7:30 p.m. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th Street (425) 453-1223 bellevuejazz.com This 95-minute documentary film takes a timely, vibrant trip through the clubs, festivals and lives of the new generation of jazz musicians. Featuring Esperanza Spalding, Terence Blanchard, Herbie Hancock, and many more. $10 admission. After Party at Wild Ginger at The Bravern where you can purchase snacks. Presented by the Bellevue Jazz Festival. Complimentary parking available at The Bravern (tickets validated at Wild Ginger anytime that evening). Tickets available at discounted price ($10) on-line here, $12 at door.

Will sign off now, please feel free to pass this email onto to anyone you know who would appreciate all the news.

Venue for all these concerts (unless otherwise stated) as always:

Sherman Clay

1000 Bellevue Way NE

Bellevue, WA 98004

Enquiries: 425-828-9104 or 425-454-0633.

Tickets: $13 Adults, Students 18 and under $8.

Everyone is welcome. Please join us.

Best regards

Cooksie Kramer

Contact Us:
Lionel Kramer
10135 NE 64th Str
Kirkland, WA 98033
lionel.kramer@comcast.net