Here's the Seattle World and Jazz Gigs list for this week so far. Notables - come help me celebrate my birthday this Sunday 7pm at Waid's Haitian with the Comfort Food Band. - The Carribbean kitchen will be open and you get a 10% discount for buying dinner during the performance (ask your waitperson). Some friends will come down and join the fun. Also, as you probably know, Earshot is in the middle of their annual huge, diversified jazz festival. It's too much to list all their shows here, but please visit Earshot's 2013 Festival website to get in on their fabulous shows that feature lots of Seattle artists as well as bringing in international talent.

Wednesday 10-16-13

Wednesday Night Jazz Jam Session
North City Bistro in Shoreline, Washington
Come sit in with Darin Clendenin, Clipper Anderson. and Mark Ivester every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Vocal and Instrumentalist welcome. All Ages. Cover.
https://www.facebook.com/events/647989298565354

8pm
Soul & Samba - A night of American Soul and Brazilian Grooves.
The Royal Room in Seattle, Washington
Singer Frank Anderson adds his soulful sensibilities to Adriana Giordano Quarteto's Brazilian beats. The Quarteto includes Eric Verlinde on piano, Dean Schmidt on bass, Jeff Busch on drums and Adriana Giordano on vocals.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1400116166886940

9pm
Industrial Revelation at The Goodfoot!
Goodfoot Pub & Lounge in Portland, Oregon
We are so excited to be back at one of our favorite venues in Portland!!! The Wishermen will be opening the show, hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/219629044872195

Thursday 10-17-13

8pm
Celestine & Elliott Bay Music Group Celebrate" Pink" Thursday: Breast Cancer Awarness Night
Highway 99 Blues Club in Seattle, Washington
Another Seasells Entertainment event. Welcoming Celestine with her silky smooth gracefull voice backed by EBMG with a dynamic combination of Blues, Jazz and Funk! Great food and drinks! Cover $7.00 This is PINK Thursday! Just Live tee shirts for the first 50 guests
https://www.facebook.com/events/1412966555582173

9pm
Waldo's Jam with Polecat and Joel Gamble
Waldo's North Lynnwood- Official in Lynnwood, Washington
Special thanks to the people coming every week!
We've met so many awesome new musicians and I've even played a few shows with people I met at the jam. We most likely will be starting a little late, because of some silly game on tv. ;)
https://www.facebook.com/events/590498017681780

Friday 10-18-13

7pm
El Mundo Mejor
El Quetzal Bar & Lounge in Seattle, Washington
Latin jazz w/ Marc Smason, Craig Hoyer & Tor Dietrichson - fine Mexican Cuisine!
https://www.facebook.com/events/205995936249673

7pm
Penelope at Cafe Paloma w/Bill Anschell (piano) and Chuck Kistler (bass)
Cafe Paloma in Seattle, Washington
I'm so happy to be back there Friday Oct 18th in the company of two of the region's finest instrumentalists: on piano Bill Anschell, on bass Chuck Kistler. It'll be heaven. Please feel free to come on by for a bite or a glass and to say hello.
https://www.facebook.com/events/170032526527874

Saturday 10-19-13

12noon- 4pm
Ev Stern's Fall Jazz Workshop Open House Jam Session
Ev Stern's Jazz Workshop in Seattle, Washington
Bring your instrument and play! All levels welcome. This is also the kickoff for Ev Stern's Fall Jazz Workshop.
https://www.facebook.com/events/163445033862827

5pm
AllGoRhythms 2013 Kane Hall in Seattle, Washington
After 13 years of house-full shows, AllGoRhythms will be back on October 19th for yet another dazzling performance. Join us for our annual Bollywood musical extravaganza - music, dance & masti for a good cause.
https://www.facebook.com/events/172612862930287

8pm
A special invite; Pink Saturday
The Royal Esquire Club
Enjoy a night of REAL Great music while supporting, the fight to find a cure for Breast Cancer. Funk E Fusion will be doing their thing with special guest vocalist Stacey Israel, Elnah Jordan and Celestine. Presented by the Royal Esquire Club and Seasells Entertainment. Cover $15 @ the door $10 in advance 21 & over. The First 25 guest wearing pink get a free tee shirt. Call 253.200.7731 for advanced tix. Please mention you were invited by Stacey Israel-Owen
https://www.facebook.com/events/547800175289086

8:30pm
MB Orchestra ~ Genevieve and guest dancers ~ at Harissa this Saturday, October 19th
The MB Orchestra, Mourice and Brothers, will be playing this Saturday at Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine.
Genevieve, the featured dancer, is joined by guest dancers Azar, Zaheera, and Dragonfly.
The $10 cover charge is waived with your dinner purchase!
https://www.facebook.com/events/516393085142085

Sunday 10-20-13

7pm
Comfort Food Band @ Waid's
Waid's Haitian 1212 E Jefferson St Seattle
Celebrating Yogi and Shanel's October Birthdays! Billed as "Bitches Brew Meets Fela Kuti" The band is pioneering a new sound that is equal parts compelling African Rhythm and exquisite jazz improvisation. Come find out why Earshot sponsored us in their Art of Jazz series. https://www.facebook.com/events/524078847686938

7:30pm
SUNDAY NIGHT OPEN JAM @ CCs LOUNGE~BURIEN | SUN OCT 20 @ 7:30 pm
CC's Lounge in Burien, Washington
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!(PA, Mics, Amps and Drum Kit Provided)
https://www.facebook.com/events/530737056976784

8pm
African Music Nite with Thione Diop
The Royal Room in Seattle, Washington
Hot Senegalese drummer Thione Diop is ready to rock the house with his high-energy Senegalese percussion group Yeke Yeke followed by his world fusion ensemble, Afro Groove.
https://www.facebook.com/events/189463584570591

Monday 10-21-13

9pm Tiny Ninja presents EntreMundos Jam Sessions every Monday
Tiny Ninja Cafe 3510 Stone Way N, Seattle
Every Monday from 9PM to midnight (or beyond) we have Seattle's most diverse jam session starting with Brazilian vocal jazz and branching into all sorts of music with all kinds of special guests sitting in on vocals and instruments. The core band is Adriana Giordano, Eric Verlinde, Dean Schmidt, Jeff Busch, Ernesto Pediangco and Tor Dietrichson.
https://www.facebook.com/events/147519458790942

Tuesday 10-22-13

10pm
Owl N Thistle Jazz Jam
808 Post Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104
Join Eric verlinde and Jose Martinez for Seattle's longet running jazz jam session (14 years now). This session attracts top jazz talent in Seattle and is always a blast