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Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ounce of soul out of every song he performs. Salgado is famed not only for his powerhouse live shows and ten previous albums, but also for his passionate and insightful original songs. He has been nominated three times for the Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year, winning in 2018 for Walk A Mile In My Blues from The Beautiful Lowdown. In total, he has won eleven Blues Music Awards, including the B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year. DownBeat calls his songwriting skills “an impressive gift.” Billboard says Salgado’s music is “inspired and powerful.”

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.
 

     DOINK!, BendreTheGiant, Nosila.
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Ages: 21+ 

Notes on Seating: Open seating, may be limited or standing room only. First come, first seated.

Join us at the Jack London for the latest edition of our late-night cabaret spectacular, hosted by the Mad Marquis and featuring some of the finest dancers from the Rose City and beyond. Treat yourself to a sensational evening of sultry and exotic delights, liberally spiced with old-fashioned spontaneous fun! The show starts after the evening's musical performance. 

"If this band appeared in New York City, they'd be a sensation!" 

That was guitar great–and one-time Mel Brown bandmate–George Benson's reaction after hearing the Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group back in 2003. 

In fact, this true All-star band (all four members are Oregon Music Hall Of Fame inductees) has been a sensation going back to 1997, when they began a 20-year run on Thursday evenings at Portlands legendary Jimmy Maks (The Oregonian dubbed them Jimmy Maks signature group). 

They've continued their Thursday night tradition at the Jack London Revue for the past 6 years. With a collective resume that reads like a Who's Who of NW jazz, blues, and soul, this group has the talent and confidence to be completely spontaneous –from their blistering solos to their improvised arrangements and segues. 

No wonder they've thrilled audiences wherever theyve played.Count among the bands fans jazz great Christian McBride, host of National Public Radios Jazz Night In America. In an October 2021 broadcast, McBride interviewed Mel and played excerpts from a Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group festival set. 

At one point in the program, McBride exclaimed, My mind is blown! 

Notes on Seating: Jack London provides two options. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Soul What
Soul What is a Portland dance band that plays memorable soul and R&B classics from Sam & Dave, Van Morrison, Sharon Jones, Ike & Tina, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Talking Heads and more. We all know songs from these artists and love to dance to them.

The nine-piece band includes a rock solid rhythm section, blazing guitar and keyboard a tight three-piece horn section and the amazing pipes of vocalist Regynn Lesser. They’ve been around the block and know what it takes to get the room up and dancing.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

"Bill Withers' music speaks to ALL humans. It captures so many emotions, joy, and pain.  He celebrates family, romantic, and altruistic love.  Sting describes Bill Withers' song writing as "simply profound".
 

Feat. Sean Holmes – vocals, Dave Aston – keys, Brian Pelky – guitar, Ali Criado – bass, Edwin Leon Coleman III – drums

Sean grew up in San Francisco and the Los Angeles area, in a family of working musicians – Mom, Dad, Uncle, Grandfather, Cousins.  He had some of his first recording sessions with his Mom at Hollywood Sound Studio in LA, AND at the Jackson′s home studio in Encino, CA.  Sean arrived in Portland  Fall of 1986 for basketball scholarship at Concordia College.  He soon traded in his hoop shoes for a choir robe, studied voice, and began working with local musicians. Lucky for us all …

Sean Holmes' extensive list of credits and perfomances include: Esperanza Spalding, David Byrne and The Oregon Symphony, Taj Mahal, Darrell Grant, Curtis Salgado, Mel Brown, Obo Addy, Jarrod Lawson, Brian Blade, Devin Phillips, Ms. Vee, Chance Haydn, Randy Porter, Nancy King, Thara AND Tahira Memory, Rebecca Kilgore, Eddie Martinez, Liv Warfield, Shirley Nanette, Steve Miller, among many others.

Sean has appeared at the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, Rose Festival, The Bite, Waterfront Blues Festival. He currently leads his own bands, performs with The Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group, The Four Kings, 5 Guys Named Moe, among others.

Note: Ticket holders for this show receive free admission to Jack London's Burly-Q Revue right after the show!

Notes on Seating: Jack London provides two options. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Join us at the Jack London for the latest edition of our late-night cabaret spectacular, hosted by the Mad Marquis and featuring some of the finest dancers from the Rose City and beyond. Treat yourself to a sensational evening of sultry and exotic delights, liberally spiced with old-fashioned spontaneous fun! The show starts after the evening's musical performance. 

Notes on Seating: Jack London provides two options. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Join for a Double Header of Portland's finest talent exploring nu jazz without limits!

Naked Moon is an exciting nu jazz trio and latest project from pianist Troll Hart, percussionist Daniel Surprenant, and bassist Mike Ewers. They explore compositions inspired by neo-soul, bebop, classical, and funk rock styles with eclectic and spontaneous improvisations. Each member is a force in their own right and together they deliver a sound as powerful as it. Featuring:

Troll Hart: Pianist mastermind behind Silent Temple, now following in the steps of the likes of Erroll Garner and Bill Evans, they are a compositional mind unlike any you are likely to hear.

Daniel Surprenant: Abstract sound artist and percussionist extraordinaire. Their command of odd meters and tricky grooves is only matched by their wild creativity.

Mike Ewers: Mercenary bassist for the likes of Silent Temple, Bodhi Mojo, and many more. Versed in extreme metal all the way to jazz ballads, he is unafraid to shred a 5-string bass when the moment strikes.

NEIGHBORS 
Guitarist Mike Gamble, bassist Garrett Baxter, and drummer Machado Mijiga formed the band because, well, they're neighbors.

Neighbors is a "garage band," whose garage happens to be The Center For Sound, Light, and Color AKA Color Therapy Studios in the historic Alberta Arts District of Portland, OR. 

Neighbors explores indie rock, pop, and folk through the lense of jazz improvisation, playing everything from through-composed compositions, to simple riffs, to co-written songs that span multiple genres and aesthetics. Neighbors writes and records new music every month—one month, the band performed 32 freshly written songs at a show in the span of two hours. Neighbors seems to bring neighborly music to neighborhoods around the world, one song at a time.

Notes on Seating: Jack London provides two options. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Note: Ticket holders for this show receive free admission to the Jack London Burly-Q Revue Cabaret right after the music!

LowDown Brass
The LowDown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. Providing a modern take on soul, funk, hip hop, and jazz, this multifaceted all-horn band boasts freedom through the art of their craft, whilst gaining critical acclaim from The Gazette, Fame Magazine, The Chicago Reader and more.

LowDown kick started 2023 with the release of the sun-drenched soul and jazz-infused single Call Me. It was followed by the summer release of Take Me Away, which is a club inspired dance floor lover's track. 

 Our most recent single So Long mellows the atmosphere and is a classic hip hop heartbreaker. So Long uses 808, horns, and the story telling of MC Billa Camp and singer Shane Jonas. Let’s take a pause on the dance floor and reflect on the long winter ahead. There is warmth in the flow.
 
LowDown maintains a constant performing and touring schedule, blessing every venue with their unique blend across multiple genres, and showcasing their ability to amplify the energy of any room with their positive and infectious spirit.
 

LowDown Brass Band has built a highly-impressive discography, accumulating over 1.1 million streams across Spotify alone with notable performances at The Montreal Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Folk Fest, SummerCamp, Vancouver Jazz Fest, Folk Alliance, Green River Fest, Chicago Jazz, Aspen Jazz Fest, Mile of Music, Alaska’s infamous Salmon Fest, and opening runs with Galactic, Bon Jovi, and others.  

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Join us at the Jack London for the latest edition of our late-night cabaret spectacular, hosted by the Mad Marquis and featuring some of the finest dancers from the Rose City and beyond. Treat yourself to a sensational evening of sultry and exotic delights, liberally spiced with old-fashioned spontaneous fun! The show starts after the evening's musical performance. 

Rose Tinted is returning to Jack London Revue on February 7th for their third annual tribute to the legendary producer and rapper with an even greater splash!

The Portland based hip-hop band puts on a live show like you haven't seen before, mixing in classic samples with live drums, bass, and turntables Come watch this group bring Dilla's music to life in a way you haven't seen before, as they take classic tracks from his catalog and reimagine them with live, organic instrumentation.

If you’re a Dilla fan you’re not going to want to miss this special annual tribute show. His influence as one of hip hop’s greatest creative minds cannot be overstated. Only right that we give this man his flowers on the week of his birthday anniversary. Come through and help us pay homage to the GOAT himself!

Notes on Seating: Jack London provides two options. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Sgt Splendor feat. Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden

Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Kate Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau); and Eric McFadden amassing an impressive resume including stints on guitar with George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars, Anders Osbourne, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, Stockholm syndrome, and Eric Burdon & The Animals, plus a slew of solo albums, and session work with everyone from Jackson Browne to The Clash’s Joe Strummer. 

"One of the most unique bands to come out of the new millennium is the contrasting duo of Sgt. Splendor.  The group consists of singer/songwriter/guitarist/flautist Kate Vargas, and her partner in crime, guitarist/vocalist Eric McFadden (George Clinton & P-Funk, Eric Burdon, Les Claypool, etc)…is this an album for the masses?… yes.  Yet it is even more so an album for the music aficionados who understand and appreciate in-depth, heavy songwriting, wrapped in a blanket of heavy Blues and Rock music that holds its own against anything you can throw at it. " – Tone Scott / GOLDMINE Magazine 2024

Notes on Seating: Jack London provides two options. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Salin is a Thai-born drummer, Juno nominated producer and composer. Her current sound explores the enchanting sounds of Northeast Thailand and marries it with the 70’s psychedelia of West Africa, all through the lens of a modern soulful production.

ln 2021, she released her debut album Cosmic Island with which she had the opportunity to perform at a variety of festivals, including the beloved Montreal International Jazz Festival. 

The following year, Salin traveled to Northeastern Thailand where the local culture, music and instruments sparked an idea for her next project: to bridge elements of traditional Thai instruments and Isan music with the rhythm and groove of Soul/ Funk and 70’s West African Afrobeat. Working with both local Thai as well as Canadian musicians, Salin is bringing together elements of East and West in the form of her second full-length album, set to be released in 2024.

In 2023, Salin, in the role of producer, was tasked by female Haitian duo Bel & Quinn to lead the creation of their first album Donte Sann Yo, which would go on to be nominated for Best World Album of 2024 at the Juno Awards. 

Through her music, Salin ponders themes of identity, spirituality, and humanity (all paired with a dose of fun) to create a unique sonic journey for her listeners. She divides her time between her Canada-based studio and stages across the globe.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Join us this Valentine's Day for an evening with Portland's extraordinary soul vocalist Tahirah Memory.

Ever-relevant soul singer/songwriter Tahirah Memory is a Portland native. Born to a musician father, who would later win a Grammy, musical influence was present from inception. The 2015 release, of Tahirah’s debut “PRIDE”, created buzz amongst music lovers in Europe, topping the UK Soul Chart and garnering support elsewhere internationally. 

Miss Memory has been heard and seen  touring as a background vocalist for long time vocal icon KD Lang, collaborated extensively with soul singer Jarrod Lawson, and foremost heard as front-woman on her own successful tours abroad. Following the release of Tahirah’s 2nd album, “ASHA”, in 2019, she was nominated by SOULTRACKS for Best Female Vocalist, Best Album, and Best Song of 2019. 

Currently, Tahirah can be seen showcasing her music live locally, as well as working on new music and professional writing endeavors behind the scenes. 

Most recently, Tahirah was featured in the 2022 PDX Jazz Fest, opening for headliner Robert Glasper, sang alongside Eric Benét at the 2022 Vanport Jazz Festival, and was an artist on the 2023 Capital Jazz Supercruise. 

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Note: Ticket holders for this show receive free admission to Jack London's Burly-Q Cabaret right after the music!

Trio Subtonic is a groove heavy power trio out of Portland, Oregon that blends genre bending funk with slow burning underground soul jazz. Led by keyboardist Galen Clark, Subtonic explores a coalescence of rock, soul, funk, hip hop and jazz that simultaneously draws in listeners and pushes boundaries. Creating a sonic footprint reserved for more than just three people, Subtonic delivers soulful grooves, expansive improvisations and a deep pocket that compels audiences to try dance moves they didn't know they had. Trio Subtonic consists of Galen Clark on keyboards, Bill Athens on bass and Russ Kleiner on drums + Dan Balmer on guitar as special guest this evening 

The group has performed with Dan Balmer, A Love Electric, JFJO, Scott Pemberton, D'Vonne Lewis, Michal Angela and more. Touring extensively on the West Coast, East Coast and in Mexico, Subtonic brings dynamic energy to festivals, jazz clubs and watering holes alike and has garnered admiration from a wide variety of fans and critics.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Notes on Seating: Open seating, may be limited or standing room only. First come, first seated.

Egyptian percussionist, DJ, and dancer Karim Nagi is a ubiquitous presence on the Chicago music scene. He performs solo concerts, which include dancing and storytelling; he leads Huzam, a quartet of Arab American musicians who play original compositions in traditional forms; and he plays in the Arab Blues project developed by Rami Gabriel, who’s not just a musician but also a professor of psychology at Columbia College. Gabriel switches between electric guitar, oud, and buzuq, while Nagi accompanies on riqq (a small tambourine-like frame drum), tabla (a goblet-shaped hand drum, often called a “darbuka” in the West), or an unconventional trap kit assembled mainly from traditional instruments (for a bass drum, he sometimes uses a box drum).

Like the name says, the Arab Blues seek connections between the Middle Eastern compositional and improvisational canon—called the turath—and the Western traditions of blues and jazz. This isn’t an entirely new approach, and in the duo’s sets you can hear occasional echoes of earlier East-West hybrids, such as Dick Dale’s surf-rock workout on the Eastern Mediterranean folk song “Misirlou” or Rabih Abou-Khalil’s oud fusion classic “Blue Camel.”

The Arab Blues’s synthesis is accessible, gritty, and exhilarating, and Nagi is a born performer—he always seems to be having the time of his life onstage. He and Gabriel create a sound that’s sometimes graceful, sometimes bracingly noisy, like a Middle Eastern garage band.

Notes on Seating: There are 2 options for purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Notes on Seating: There are 2 options for purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Skerik Quartet is a Seattle based acoustic quartet. Originally created to perform at Seattle Jazz Fellowship in 2023. It features pianist Tim Kennedy, Geoff Harper bass, and D’Vonne Lewis drums. After the February 2023 performance a band was born and has been performing regularly since then. 

Notes on Seating: There are 2 options for purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Skerik Quartet is a Seattle based acoustic quartet. Originally created to perform at Seattle Jazz Fellowship in 2023. It features pianist Tim Kennedy, Geoff Harper bass, and D’Vonne Lewis drums. After the February 2023 performance a band was born and has been performing regularly since then. 

Notes on Seating: There are 2 options for purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Perhaps one of the most exciting and anticipated projects in the world of heavy instrumental music is Parlor Greens, a fresh organ trio on Colemine Records! You could say that Parlor Greens are greater than the sum of their parts…however, the individual parts are simply stellar on their own. Tim Carman (GA-20) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves, formerly Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ.

Scone is perhaps the most tasteful living organist on planet Earth (and beyond) and to watch him play is to truly watch a master at work. He bends the organ to his will like a true mastercraftsman. He’s a veteran of the soul revival scene, having played on many Daptone recording sessions since their inception, but also has learned from some of the legends of soul jazz: Melvin Sparks and The Turbanator himself Dr. Lonnie Smith. Jimmy James needs no introduction to many as he’s been seen all over the world performing with instrumental groups The True Loves and the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. Perhaps the most dangerous right hand in all of soul music, his signature funky approach can be identified by even the most novice of music fans, a feat most musicians could only dream of. Tim Carman. The backbone. The pocket. Having cut his teeth touring the world with blues group GA-20, Carman’s expertise in the world of blues shuffles might make him an unlikely candidate to lay the foundation for the funky Parlor Greens, but this debut LP shows otherwise. Steady, heavy pockets and as  funky as they come.

Parlor Greens started off as an idea before it even had a name. Carman had been  chatting with Colemine label boss Terry Cole about their shared love for organ combo records of yesterday on labels like Blue Note and Prestige. Cole said he’d love to have an organ trio be the first project at the label’s new studio, Portage Lounge, located in Loveland, Ohio. So when Carman tapped James and Scone for the session, the stage was set. Carman and Cole had started work a day early to dial in the drum sound, so when the rest of this murderer’s row arrived they hit the ground running. It was instant chemistry. Within the first ten minutes of everyone plugging in, a song was written and recorded, “West Memphis”. And over the next three days, these three maestros conducted a beautiful and soulful symphony straight to tape. As natural and fun as three old friends getting together after a long absence, only this  as the first time they had written and performed together. True magic.

So this is the result of that session. Eleven cuts. Ten originals. Two sides. All killer, no filler. Straight to the old reliable Tascam 388 tape machine, mixed up nice and dirty for your enjoyment. Parlor Greens are proud to present their debut long player, In Green /  We Dream.

Notes on Seating: There are 2 options for purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Perhaps one of the most exciting and anticipated projects in the world of heavy instrumental music is Parlor Greens, a fresh organ trio on Colemine Records! You could say that Parlor Greens are greater than the sum of their parts…however, the individual parts are simply stellar on their own. Tim Carman (GA-20) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves, formerly Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ.

Scone is perhaps the most tasteful living organist on planet Earth (and beyond) and to watch him play is to truly watch a master at work. He bends the organ to his will like a true mastercraftsman. He’s a veteran of the soul revival scene, having played on many Daptone recording sessions since their inception, but also has learned from some of the legends of soul jazz: Melvin Sparks and The Turbanator himself Dr. Lonnie Smith. Jimmy James needs no introduction to many as he’s been seen all over the world performing with instrumental groups The True Loves and the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. Perhaps the most dangerous right hand in all of soul music, his signature funky approach can be identified by even the most novice of music fans, a feat most musicians could only dream of. Tim Carman. The backbone. The pocket. Having cut his teeth touring the world with blues group GA-20, Carman’s expertise in the world of blues shuffles might make him an unlikely candidate to lay the foundation for the funky Parlor Greens, but this debut LP shows otherwise. Steady, heavy pockets and as  funky as they come.

Parlor Greens started off as an idea before it even had a name. Carman had been  chatting with Colemine label boss Terry Cole about their shared love for organ combo records of yesterday on labels like Blue Note and Prestige. Cole said he’d love to have an organ trio be the first project at the label’s new studio, Portage Lounge, located in Loveland, Ohio. So when Carman tapped James and Scone for the session, the stage was set. Carman and Cole had started work a day early to dial in the drum sound, so when the rest of this murderer’s row arrived they hit the ground running. It was instant chemistry. Within the first ten minutes of everyone plugging in, a song was written and recorded, “West Memphis”. And over the next three days, these three maestros conducted a beautiful and soulful symphony straight to tape. As natural and fun as three old friends getting together after a long absence, only this  as the first time they had written and performed together. True magic.

So this is the result of that session. Eleven cuts. Ten originals. Two sides. All killer, no filler. Straight to the old reliable Tascam 388 tape machine, mixed up nice and dirty for your enjoyment. Parlor Greens are proud to present their debut long player, In Green /  We Dream.

Notes on Seating: There are 2 options for purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Dmitri Matheny Group

JAZZ FROM THE SILVER SCREEN

Music in the Movies.

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 Please Note: EARLY SHOW:  6pm Doors, 7pm showtime (sharp). 

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Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn

Adam Harris saxophones

Joe Bagg keyboard

Eric Gruber bass

Michael Raynor drums

Lyrical flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny and his all-star band present an evening of timeless classics from the shared history of jazz and cinema.

“So many beloved songs are featured in Hollywood scores and soundtracks,” Matheny says, “and it makes sense, because the art forms of jazz and film, both about 100 years old, grew up together.” 

Matheny and friends will showcase jazz renditions of familiar favorites from An Affair To Remember, Blade Runner, Casablanca, Chinatown, Taxi Driver, The Godfather, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Mo Better Blues, Young Frankenstein, Star Wars, Barbie, and more.

“An all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United States” (All About Jazz), the DMITRI MATHENY GROUP is renowned for their crowd-pleasing performances of lyrical originals and timeless classics. 

American flugelhornist DMITRI MATHENY has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review of Music). An honors graduate of Berklee College of Music, Dmitri Matheny vaulted onto the jazz scene in the 1990s as the protégé of jazz legend Art Farmer. Since then he has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal international following, releasing twelve CDs and touring extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Matheny “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players.”

Notes on Seating: Jack London provides two options. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Note: Ticket holders for this show receive free admission to the Jack London Burly-Q Revue Cabaret after the show!

THE TIPTONS SAXOPHONE QUARTET & DRUMS are an internationally renowned all-female saxophone quartet with drums, celebrating over 30 years as a band. Formed in 1988 in Seattle, WA by Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame member Amy Denio (alto sax, clarinet, voice), she is joined by co-leader Jessica Lurie (soprano/alto/ tenor
sax,voice), Sue Orfield (tenor sax, voice), Tina Richerson (baritone saxophone, voice), and Robert Kainar (drums,percussion) from Salzburg, Austria.

The Tiptons' material ranges from micro-Big Band to Gospel, Bluegrass to Balkan, whimsical Chamber Jazz, and nocturnal Funk to Free Jazz Improvisation using saxophones, clarinet, their voices, drums, and inventive percussion to create a genre-busting ‘world soul’sound. The band takes its name in honor of Billy Tipton, a female-born saxophonist who lived their life as a man in the 20th century to realize their dreams as a professional musician. Like Billy, the Tiptons have developed a personal, eclectic approach to their musical vision, creating some of the freshest sounds on the jazz/world/pop music scene today.

All members of the band are composers, bandleaders and experienced improvisers. Their dynamic and playful performances always feature high-energy interaction between these virtuosic musicians and their audiences. The Tiptons have received multiple commissions and grants to compose, produce multimedia performances,
and collaborate with international artists. The ensemble has performed at festivals worldwide since 1993, and led educational improvisation and composition workshops around the world to people of all ages and musical abilities. They have scored soundtracks for film, modern dance, radio and television internationally; most recently their signature sound was featured on an episode of the Norwegian TV series 'The Oil Fund.'

PRESS
“… More than 30 years along, the Tiptons Saxophone Quartet and Drums are sounding better than ever. Inspired by countless memorable collaborations with musicians from around the world, this group is setting a high bar for arrangements and compositions featuring multiple horns. Their powerful, confident sound combines jazz and classical music with funk and folk music from the broad reach of humanity.”
– Abe Beeson, KNKX Seattle Public Radio

“… Entrancing beats with luscious tones and harmony stacks big enough to climb.”
-All About Jazz

"The Tiptons blow up a mess of Balkan, Second Line, and carnivalesque lines, joyful, wry, and well-traveled … a hard blowing, rhythm-driven bunch of reeds."
– The Seattle Stranger
 

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.
 

Raquel Rodriguez is a multifaceted artist from Los Angeles who has made a name for herself by embracing authenticity and defying categorization. Raised in Los Angeles, Raquel was always recognized for her talent, often being labeled "the singer," yet her artistry goes far beyond that. As a singer, producer, songwriter, and performer, she continually pushes her creative boundaries, navigating the music industry on her own terms.

Raquel is deeply passionate about creating art that resonates personally while challenging stereotypes, her music is an hones reflection of who she is—a fusion of soulful vocals, live instrumentation, and modern production that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Throughout her career, Raquel has stayed true to her vision and sound, determined to carve out a space that feels uniquely her own.

Her breakout album, The 310, featuring the hit single "Mile High," established her as a  rising force in R&B, while her 2021 follow-up “Sweet Side” has garnered over 25 million streams worldwide. Now, Raquel’s latest release, “Housewife” is her most  personal project yet. This album challenges stereotypes of womanhood and parallels the overlooked labor of housewives and independent artists. With contributions from longtime collaborators like SammyB, Amber Navran, Jess Best, and Nigel Hall,  "Housewife” showcases Raquel’s signature blend of live instrumentation and modern production.

As an independent artist, Raquel’s journey is a testament to perseverance. She  defines success on her own terms, balancing creativity, joy, and individuality while nurturing her community. With a growing fanbase and a dedicated team, Raquel proves that true fulfillment comes from forging your own path.

Born from the rich, cultural heart of Southern Italy and matured in the United States, Mbrascatu (mm-brah-ska-too) is the product of Andrea Algieri and some of the west coast’s finest musicians. While the music is not locked into any one regional sound, the diverse and global influences can all be heard in how Algieri organically blends styles. Thoughtful ballads, intense rock, and infectious, danceable grooves are at the core of the band’s sonic identity – coupled with Andrea’s warm, baritone voice and soloists with backgrounds in rock, funk, jazz, classical, folk, and more, the resultant sound is something not often seen in today’s musical landscape. The heartfelt messages contained within the sensitive lyrics translate across cultural and linguistic divides, and the panoramic storytelling conveyed within each song takes the listener on a journey through both, a world they know dearly and one they are just discovering. 

Having performed across the United States and throughout the most beautiful regions of Italy, Mbrascatu has been welcomed with open arms in just about every language and every culture. Their four studio albums (Mbrascatu, Tempo, Elementi, and Tutto Cambia) have been received with astounding praise and their frequent live appearances are met with equal enthusiasm. 

Their newest album, Tutto Cambia, encompasses a wide variety of sounds,  ranging from European folk, to psych rock to Americana. The music pays tribute to the humanity we all share, and draws from the rich personal encounters that shape the world we live in.

Notes on Seating: Jack London provides two options. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

“Without a doubt the best young male jazz singer in Los Angeles” (LA Weekly)

When you trust your gut, you give in to your most natural inclinations. By doing so, you have no choice but to be honest. 

Michael Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist, composer, songwriter, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing, hard-hitting beatboxing, and heartfelt crooning.

The Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz, neo-soul, and R&B on his second full-length LP, Fly [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music], and more to come.

As improvisers, we sometimes talk about leaving space and following your second or third instinct,” he notes. “Lately, I’ve been trying to challenge myself by going with my first instinct and seeing what sticks. Fly has been a fun experiment in that. There were different emotional zones I wanted to occupy, but I started a lot of those sounds with improv and followed that thread. I have a tendency to overthink. I decided to stop that before it began. I didn’t rush, but I treated everything with an immediacy—which goes against my nature as an overthinker. To me, this album feels very, ‘Let’s go’.”

Born and raised in Los Angeles, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist, mom shined alongside Beyoncé, Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile, dad not only sang, but also performed saxophone for Earth, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories, Michael recalls “being backstage, watching Mom and Dad perform, and seeing them in their element.”

Unlocking the power of his voice, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation, he unveiled his full-length debut, Bones, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars,” and JAZZIZ raved, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. 

Notes on Seating: Jack London provides two options. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Listening to the abundant sounds of the Seattle-based funk & soul group, True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slapping five with friends, checking up with clerks in their stores, and smelling the familiar scents of your most cherished locale. The band is its own block party.

‌What began in 2014 as a jam session between three of the city’s best – pocket-perfect drummer David McGraw, intoxicating bassist Bryant Moore, and otherworldly guitarist Jimmy James – has since blossomed into a global force that features percussionist Iván Galvez, trombonist Greg Kramer, and saxophonists Gordon Brown and Skerik. Together, the group’s live performances have garnered them much acclaim and millions of streams on YouTube.

‌In 2017, True Loves recorded their debut instrumental LP, Famous Last Words, which received worldwide adoration. In 2021, the group signed to Color Red Music and released their sophomore album, Sunday Afternoon.

Notes on Seating: Open seating, may be limited or standing room only. First come, first seated. Open dance floor may obscure sightlines.

“Amongst all these villains, I will be your friend,” Luca Fogale sang on his 2016 single “Villains,” and all these years later, he’s stayed true to that mission. It’s fitting that the debut album where that song originated was called Safety, because that’s always been Luca’s mission in music: to provide comfort and sanctuary, not just from the cruel world that can so often bring us down, but from the dark thoughts and messy feelings that can plague us in our most insecure moments.

Raised on a steady diet of Nina Simone and Joni Mitchell, the singer/songwriter from Burnaby, British Columbia possesses a voice that seems soft and gentle on the surface, but cuts deep to reveal hidden truths and suppressed emotions. “I grew up in not the most expressive family,” Luca reflects, “and we were conservative both in the way that we interacted with each other and the way we all bottled things up.” He’s spent his musical career making up for lost time, creating songs that aren’t afraid to be tender, vulnerable, and brutally honest.

With Safety, we were introduced to a songwriter with a fine-tuned ear for warm, wool-sweater melodies, richly rendered narratives, and intimate autumnal ambiance, like Jeff Buckley timewarped into Bon Iver’s wood cabin. That album—and its gospel-gilded 2017 follow-up single “I Don’t Want to Lose You”—pegged Luca as an indie-folk phenom on the rise, with streaming stats well into the seven figures. But his Juno nominated 2020 follow-up, Nothing Is Lost, revealed there was a whole lot more to Luca than prettily played serenades on acoustic guitar and piano. Through a broader palette of synth-washed atmospheres, orchestral flourishes, and lush ‘70s soft-rock arrangements, the album sees Luca graduate from the proverbial coffeehouse to the concert hall, recasting his private conversations as cinematic set pieces. 

However, his musical vision expands, Luca’s songwriting keeps drilling down into the deepest corners of his soul, as he reckons with crises both spiritual and existential in search of inner peace and redemption. But  “Something I've really struggled with my entire life is feeling worthy and purposeful and that my life has value,” Luca admits. “A lot of these songs are meditations and reminders to myself of how I want to live my life: the ways in which I want to think about myself and think about the people in my life, and how I want to be seen. I'm still learning about what sort of music I want to make and what kind of artist I want to be. Obviously, it's a lifelong process.” 

Luca’s new album “Run Where the Light Calls” arrived March 24th, 2023 via Amelia Recordings

Note: Ticket holders for this show receive free admission to Jack London's Burly-Q Revue right after the show!

Soul'd Out Presents:
Prezident Brown  w/ DJ Trinity Sound 
 

Fitz Albert Cotterell aka Prezident Brown was born in Johnny's Hill district on the Bullhead Mountain, Jamaica in the mid-1960's and raised in Oracabessa, St Mary. He built up a reputation by performing on local sound systems throughout the 1980's, under various names including Junior Ranking, before starting his recording career in the late 1980's. He was given the name Prezident Brown by producer and sound system operator Jack Ruby, who made him the resident deejay on his Hi-Power sound system. Early singles included "Tears" and "Everything Is Right" (with Jack Radics) and (Professor Frisky) and all time Jamaican favorite song 'Mickey Mouse" on the DigitalB label. His lyrics concentrate on cultural themes.

He broke through to a wider audience with performances in 1995 at the Reggae Sumfest and Reggae Sunsplash festivals. He recorded the anti-drugs song "Blow Your Nose" with Everton Blender, and "Wrong Or Right", which received international daytime radio play. He was also featured on "Black And Proud" on the Steel Pulse album Rage And Fury. He collaborated with Anthony Red Rose and Anthony Malvo on "Red Alert", which topped the Jamaican singles chart, and his continuing success saw him sign to Chris Blackwell's Island Jamaica label, although an album recorded for the label was never released.

He toured the United States in 2002, playing 46 shows including an appearance at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, and toured the US again in 2009. In 2012 he released the album I Sound Is From Creation and again toured the US which he continues to do up to date.