Mo' great stuff this week: Jovino rolls out his latest Quinteto creations at Tula's, Elnah Jordan will bring the house down at New Orleans, En Canto will show you what a real Brazilian party feels like, Nikki Dee brings her unique Hawaiian-influenced grooves at the Sorrento, and George Sadak & Co at Harrissa's will continue to expand the definition of Arabic-flavored world music and belly-dance (featuring Zaphara this week). Plus many more great shows and several very nice jam sessions.

Wednesday 11-20-13

7pm
Oxford All Ages open Jam w Special Featured Guest Jesse James
Oxford Saloon in Snohomish, Washington
The House Band w Robert Baker Rick J Bowen and and Teri Wilson.
This week we will continue our series of Special Featured Guest nights with young gun guitarist and vocalist Jesse James
https://www.facebook.com/events/229839263850228

9pm
Wally Shoup Trio / Crystal Beth + Boom Boom Band / Gonzo
Waid's Restaurant & Lounge in Seattle, Washington
MCMC presents Wally Shoup Trio (w/ John Seman and Mark Ostrowski), Crystal Beth and the Boom Boom Band, and Gonzo (Nick Gonzalez and Sam Yoder) Wednesday, November 20 at Waid's on 12th and Jefferson.
https://www.facebook.com/events/602843393111797

7:30pm
Wednesday Jam Session
North City Bistro in Shoreline, Washington
Come join Darin Clendenin, Clipper Anderson and Mark Ivester for our bi-monthly jam. All ages welcome, instrumentalist and vocalists welcome. Cover.
https://www.facebook.com/events/467997519979418

Thursday 11-21-13

8pm
The Elnah Jordan Experience
New Orleans Creole Restaurant in Seattle, Washington
with: Eric Verlinde on piano, Clipper Anderson on Bass and Jamael Nance on drums
https://www.facebook.com/events/224649274371616

Friday 11-22-13

7pm
"Merry Christmas" Album Release Party
Local Color in Seattle, Washington
I am officially announcing that there will be a change of venue for the Christmas Album Release Party and there will no longer be an admission price to get in. I have also opened this venue up to ALL ages for those of you with younger ones.
https://www.facebook.com/events/374659089333890

7:30pm
BLUE HAWAIIAN - Vintage, Latin & Euro Jazz... w/a Tropical Twist!
Sorrento Hotel in Seattle, Washington
Our jazzy, eclectic musical line-up - with its unique blend of sun & spice - will transport you to Brazil, the French Caribbean, the Hawaiian islands and beyond...Nikki Dee - Vocals & Ukulele; Zach Zarrow - Piano; Matt Wexler - Bass; Timothy Tacket Brown - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/events/542314402527571

8pm
PLU Steel Pan & Percussion Ensemble Concert
Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington
Hope you can join us! Music of Beethoven, Latin, Kurdish drums, Drumset concerto and world premier!
https://www.facebook.com/events/332470213559716

Saturday 11-23-13

7:30pm
Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto
Tula's Restaurant & Jazz Club in Seattle, Washington
Jovino Santos Neto on piano, flute and melodica, Chuck Deardorf on bass, Mark Ivester on drums, Jeff Busch on percussion and Ben Thomas on vibraphone.
https://www.facebook.com/events/600199166712636

7:30pm
Geoffrey Castle at the Thumbnail Theater - Snohomish
Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish, Washington
This is the adorable little theater in Snohomish that was featured in my "Geoffrey Castle Story" video. I love this room. If you're under 18 and you play an instrument, you can get a 50% discount off a ticket if you bring your axe, AND get to play with Geoffrey Castle!
https://www.facebook.com/events/575995829140600

8pm
Los Buhos El Malecon in Seattle, Washington
Laura Oviedo - guitar/vox, Marc Smason - tbn/vox, Jacque Larrainzar - guitar/vox, Bruce Barnard- guitar & Alex Conga - Latin Sounds & great food!
https://www.facebook.com/events/232853910224753

8pm
En Canto at The Royal Room!
The Royal Room in Seattle, Washington
Join En Canto for an evening that transports you to Brazil with a tour of its most irresistible rhythms: forro, baiao, choro, samba, and bossa nova! We're delighted to have the outstanding accordionist, Ben Gown, as guest artist. And Dora Oliveira Newman will lead a lesson in partner dancing/forro!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1428639897348312

9pm
Anubis Nights Saturday with Zaphara and S.A.C. Collective Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine in Seattle, Washington Live music by S.A.C. Collective and belly dancing by Elizabeth Gavidia Gosch , Mimi and Seattle's own Zaphara. https://www.facebook.com/events/444918672279786

Sunday 11-24-13

7pm
Comfort Food Band
Waid's Haitian Restaurant 1212 E Jefferson Seattle
"Bitches Brew meets Fela Kuti!" Experience our unique brand of African-laced jazz improv that runs a range of styles and influences. Bar and the kitchen run by Taste of the Caribbean now open during our performances too.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1435634423323705/

9:30pm
SUNDAY NIGHT OPEN JAM @ CCs LOUNGE~BURIEN | SUN NOV 24 @ 7:30 pm
Jam will start off with a short set by Lynn, Manuel and Doug.
All Musicians and All Types of Music Welcome...Play with the Host Band or Play on Your Own...Solo or Full Band...Acoustic or Electric...Bring Your Voice-Your Instruments and Let’s ROCK!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/530737056976784

8pm
Darrell's Monster jazz Jam Session
Every Monday, with rotaing hosts, Darrell's has become the home for jazz in North Seattle/Shoreline.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DarrellsMonsterJrJazzJam/

Monday 11-25-13

9pm
Owl 'n Thistle presents EntreMundos Jam Sessions on Mondays!
EntreMundos is a local jam session that brings a groove-centered link between the worlds of Jazz, Brazilian, Latin, Blues, R&B, Funk and much more. The house band includes Adriana Giordano on vocals, Eric Verlinde on keyboard, Dean Schmidt on bass, Jeff Busch on drums, and Ernesto Pediangco & Tor Dietrichson on percussion.
https://www.facebook.com/events/147519458790942/