Warming up to a hot Holiday season of great music (ok, not hot as in weather....) Great offerings by Seattle's great jazz and world musicians, wa-a-a-y too many to mention in this blurb, sooo....browse the list below!

Wednesday 12-3-13

6pm
WEDNESDAYS SPECIAL AT TEMPERO DO BRASIL: ACARAJE, CARNE DE SOL, AND LIVE MUSIC!
Temperodo Brasil in Seattle, Washington
WEDNESDAYS (ONLY) SPECIAL: Bahian delicacy "ACARAJÉ," and "Carne-de-Sol" with "Feijao-de-Corda". LIVE MUSIC featuring NILZA LESSA (Vocal and Percussion), MIGUEL RAMOS (Guitar), and GEORGE STONE (Guitar).
https://www.facebook.com/events/455043104602312

7pm
Oxford School of Jam featuring Caspian Coberly
Oxford Saloon All Ages Open Jam in Snohomish, Washington
All ages jam with special guest Caspian Coberly and hosts = Rick J Bowen, Teri Wilson and Robert Baker
https://www.facebook.com/events/243221322510502

7:30pm
Jam Session
North City Bistro in Shoreline, Washington
Please come join Darin Clendenin, Clipper Anderson and Max Wood for our bi monthly jam session. Vocalists and Instrumentalists welcome. All ages. Cover.
https://www.facebook.com/events/559218027498366

Thursday 12-4-13

4:30pm
Jazz Improv... Blue Moon Seattle
Blue Moon in Seattle, Washington
Thurs Dec 5 Blue Moon Jazz Improv ...
Dave Abramson - drums, Eric Hullander - bass and Leif Totusek- guitar
https://www.facebook.com/events/441361579303020

8pm
Big World Breaks x Camila Recchio x The Jefferson Rose Band - LIVE RECORDED PERFORMANCE
Columbia City Theater in Seattle, Washington
Three great world music groups to get your juices flowing!
https://www.facebook.com/events/161999024011271

8pm
Waldo's post-Turkey jam with Polecat and Joel Gamble
Waldo's North Lynnwood- Official in Lynnwood, Washington
We're back at it and looking forward to seeing you. We're expecting Pete Hopkins to make an appearance; Joel Gamble is hard at work getting music ready for Pete's show at Flights Pub on December 14th. Maybe next week we can even get Roger Fisher to show; who knows.
https://www.facebook.com/events/164545510421479

Friday 12-5-13

7pm
Trio Laura
El Quetzal Bar & Lounge in Seattle, Washington
Laura Oviedo, Jacque Larrainzar & Alex Conga play musica latina sobroso - great food too!
https://www.facebook.com/events/649296181788142

7:30pm
JAZZ FIRST FRIDAYS--WITH NEW RONIN 4
Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe in Seattle, Washington
https://www.facebook.com/events/117811638410924/

7:30pm
5th ANNUAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR w/Nikki Dee & Friends!
Sorrento Hotel in Seattle, Washington
https://www.facebook.com/events/399058756890675

There will be many guest singers and musicians joining us, and this is definitely a family-friendly event for all ages. Enjoy a wonderful blend of jazz and holiday favorites in the delightfully cozy Fireside Room, surrounded by friends and loved ones.

7:30pm
Miho Only - Marimba Concerto
Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, Washington
Marimba Concerto (Rosauro) with Tacoma Community College Symphonic Band!
https://www.facebook.com/events/175092336025897

8pm
Anubis Nights featuring Algerian artist Moh Alileche
Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine in Seattle, Washington
Please join us Friday December 6th at Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine for a North African Berber music show featuring singer /songwriter and mandol player Moh Alileche along with George Sadak and Jane Hall on percussion.
https://www.facebook.com/events/182565245270852

8pm
SJCE New Works Concert
Chapel Performance Space at Good Shepherd Center in Seattle, Washington
Please join the Seattle Jazz Composer's Ensemble in our season kick-off New Works Concert. With a grant from 4Culture SJCE commissioned Wayne Horvitz, Samantha Boshnack, Beth Fleenor, Andy Clausen, Michael Owcharuk, Nate Omdal, Thomas Marriott, and David Marriott to write new music for a 10 piece ensemble.
https://www.facebook.com/events/189177687938638

8pm
LCJ @ Ship Canal Grill on Eastlake
Ship Canal Grill in Seattle, Washington
On deck, songs by Michael, Blige, Rihanna, Prince, Pebbles, Ginuwine, Bruno...
Curtis Seals will be on keys, Brian Wetsig on drums and Jay La Cham on trumpet.
https://www.facebook.com/events/214942728678787

8:30pm
Chip Parker & Chris Morton
North City Bistro in Shoreline, Washington
Please join Chris Morton and me Friday, 12/6 for an evening of smooth standards and up-tempo tunes in North City Bistro's intimate setting. Enjoy a glass of wine from their extensive selection and something from their array of small plates, entrees and desserts while we smooth away the cares of the week and get your weekend started.
https://www.facebook.com/events/651679611530168

Saturday 12-7-13

5:45pm
FREE Cre8tivZoo Concert: Correo Aereo
16549 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052
Correo Aereo, pronounced Cor-ray-o Eye-air-re-o, (Spanish for 'Air Mail'), is an award winning multi-instrumental and vocal Latin/World music duo. Performing traditional music of Venezuela, Argentina & Mexico, Correo Aereo combines a stunning array of string and percussive instruments with silken vocal harmonies described as “…locked in embrace.” by the Austin Chronicle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/475031622616692

7:30pm
Los Buhos plays musica latina! Holiday descarga December 7
Laura Oviedo, Marc Smason, Bruce Barnard & Alex Conga - rhumba, bolero, bossa, mambo and mucho mas! Fine Mexican cuisine! El Malecon in Seattle, Washington
https://www.facebook.com/events/217290285120346/

8pm
Party Live Dec 7 I-Taweh+High Life+Unite-One @ Culture Yard
120 N. 35 St. Seattle 98103
Culture Yard must get one irie, down-home party in with the reggae music community before the Holidaze consume all focus. Plan a step to the Yard Saturday December 7th, and enjoy a rocking scene with live performances by Seattle's Unite-One, DJ COURT, and the The Highlife Band
https://www.facebook.com/events/1421473804737021

8pm
The Dave Lewis Revue II
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in Seattle, Washington
The Dave Lewis Revue is a tribute concert in honor of the Northwest organ legend, my grandfather, Dave Lewis.
He was a pioneer in desegregating the entertainment nightlife of the Northwest in the 1950's. We will be performing some of his classics, such as his 1963 song "David's Mood" and his 1964 biggest hit "Little Green Thing."
This tribute concert is particularly special because it will feature not only the works of Dave Lewis, but also of his son, Dave Lewis Jr. (vocals), and his grandson, D'Vonne Lewis (drums). The performance will also feature Seattle's hard-hitting band, Industrial Revelation, Seattle staple musicians, Jay Thomas, Skerik Sin Carne, Andy Coe, Delvon Lamarr, Darrius Willrich, and special guest speakers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/171980709653878

Sunday 12-8-13

Orpheus Jazz
Luther's Table in Renton, Washington
Enjoy an afternoon of great jazz, yummy lunch and warm coffee.
https://www.facebook.com/events/480376362076095

7pm
Comfort Food@Waid's
Waid's Haitian Restaurant, Seattle
"Bitches Brew meets Fela Kuti" Come taste our Afro-Jazz Experience, not to mention the great cuisine of the Taste of the Caribbean kitchen. Sunday 7-10pm. Whether you want to dance to exciting beats, or dig deep jazzy improvs, this band delivers. Come check it out.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1436829953207438/

6:30pm
Christmas Celebration Ballroom Dance.
Hayloft RV Park in Lynnwood, Washington
DINNER & DANCE WITH SHANEL & HER LIBRA BAND
6:30 PM - Delicious Buffet Dinner.
7:00 PM - Free Cha Cha Lesson taught by The Dancin' DJ, no partner or experience needed.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM - Dance to Ballroom including Tango, Waltz, Nightclub 2-Step, Rumba, Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Samba, East & West Coast Swing...etc. to live music by SHANEL & HER LIBRA BAND. The Dancin' DJ will play during the band's breaks, plus there will be door prizes and a special mixer. Singles, couples and all ages are welcome. There's a wonderful 2600 sq. ft. sprung hardwood dance floor.
https://www.facebook.com/events/549092321846850

9:30pm
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

Monday 12-9-13 9pm
Owl 'n Thistle presents EntreMundos Jam Sessions on Mondays!
Owl N Thistle, Seattle
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