Brian Kirk presents a tribute to a master vibraphonist/multi-instrumentalist: Cal Tjader

Brian Kirk is a Professor of Jazz, Electronic Music, Music Theory, Percussion at Seattle Central College, in Seattle. Son of Indianapolis Hall of Fame drummer and educator Dr. Willis Kirk, Brian grew up in San Francisco where he performed with Gladys Knight, Marlena Shaw, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Bishop Norman Williams, John Handy, and Jessica Williams.

Lineup: Brian Kirk (vibraphone); David Joyner (piano); Osama Afifi (bass); Jeff Busch (drums); John Butorac (congas, bongos); Steve Jones (congas, bongos)

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: jazzcenterofbellingham.org/events, www.kirkjazz.net

On a picturesque island in Puget Sound, we find a town in a crisis: The whales have gone missing.

While (unofficial) Mayor Annie searches for a solution, Chris tries to get back together with Mary; John reaches out to help Homeless Gary; Leslie longs for a faraway pen pal; Ali has come home to care for her mother; and Ella has a secret she only wants to share with local journalist Joy Mead, who she barely knows.

But what about the whales? Is their absence just a seasonal glitch, or is it a sign of our collective failure to take care of the Earth?

DEEP BLUE SOUND is a funny and moving play about the connections we make—and the ones we long to make—to other people, and to the world around us.

Cost: $25 general, $15 student
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: bellinghamtheatreworks.org

On a picturesque island in Puget Sound, we find a town in a crisis: The whales have gone missing.

While (unofficial) Mayor Annie searches for a solution, Chris tries to get back together with Mary; John reaches out to help Homeless Gary; Leslie longs for a faraway pen pal; Ali has come home to care for her mother; and Ella has a secret she only wants to share with local journalist Joy Mead, who she barely knows.

But what about the whales? Is their absence just a seasonal glitch, or is it a sign of our collective failure to take care of the Earth?

DEEP BLUE SOUND is a funny and moving play about the connections we make—and the ones we long to make—to other people, and to the world around us.

Cost: $25 general, $15 student
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: bellinghamtheatreworks.org

On a picturesque island in Puget Sound, we find a town in a crisis: The whales have gone missing.

While (unofficial) Mayor Annie searches for a solution, Chris tries to get back together with Mary; John reaches out to help Homeless Gary; Leslie longs for a faraway pen pal; Ali has come home to care for her mother; and Ella has a secret she only wants to share with local journalist Joy Mead, who she barely knows.

But what about the whales? Is their absence just a seasonal glitch, or is it a sign of our collective failure to take care of the Earth?

DEEP BLUE SOUND is a funny and moving play about the connections we make—and the ones we long to make—to other people, and to the world around us.

Cost: $25 general, $15 student
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: bellinghamtheatreworks.org

The 2025 Spring Art of Jazz Series begins with the KJS trio with Steve Korn drums, Jeff Johnson bass, and Marc Seales Piano.  Tickets and memberships are available in The Jazz Project store.  Art of Jazz tickets are generic and admit to any concert in the series. The 2025 series is free to Jazz Project members.

Cost: Free for Members, $20 at the door
Purchase tickets in advance here

Website: jazzproject.org

Simon Llewelyn Evans is an Australian singer-songwriter who has also recorded and performed under the band name "draw mountains There". Called “a case apart. A special phenomenon” by Rootstime magazine in Belgium, his debut album was number 2 on the folk music charts in Australia. 

Evans’ work explores sexuality, loss, death, spirituality and the slow subtle world of relationship. Having spent most of his life in Australia and the Fiji Islands, he recently moved to Bellingham with his wife and is finding new inspiration in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He is currently touring to share his newly released album, Something Real. 

This event is not ticketed. However, cash donations of appreciation are gladly accepted.

Websites: Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Facebook

On a picturesque island in Puget Sound, we find a town in a crisis: The whales have gone missing.

While (unofficial) Mayor Annie searches for a solution, Chris tries to get back together with Mary; John reaches out to help Homeless Gary; Leslie longs for a faraway pen pal; Ali has come home to care for her mother; and Ella has a secret she only wants to share with local journalist Joy Mead, who she barely knows.

But what about the whales? Is their absence just a seasonal glitch, or is it a sign of our collective failure to take care of the Earth?

DEEP BLUE SOUND is a funny and moving play about the connections we make—and the ones we long to make—to other people, and to the world around us.

Cost: $25 general, $15 student
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: bellinghamtheatreworks.org

On a picturesque island in Puget Sound, we find a town in a crisis: The whales have gone missing.

While (unofficial) Mayor Annie searches for a solution, Chris tries to get back together with Mary; John reaches out to help Homeless Gary; Leslie longs for a faraway pen pal; Ali has come home to care for her mother; and Ella has a secret she only wants to share with local journalist Joy Mead, who she barely knows.

But what about the whales? Is their absence just a seasonal glitch, or is it a sign of our collective failure to take care of the Earth?

DEEP BLUE SOUND is a funny and moving play about the connections we make—and the ones we long to make—to other people, and to the world around us.

Cost: $25 general, $15 student
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: bellinghamtheatreworks.org

On a picturesque island in Puget Sound, we find a town in a crisis: The whales have gone missing.

While (unofficial) Mayor Annie searches for a solution, Chris tries to get back together with Mary; John reaches out to help Homeless Gary; Leslie longs for a faraway pen pal; Ali has come home to care for her mother; and Ella has a secret she only wants to share with local journalist Joy Mead, who she barely knows.

But what about the whales? Is their absence just a seasonal glitch, or is it a sign of our collective failure to take care of the Earth?

DEEP BLUE SOUND is a funny and moving play about the connections we make—and the ones we long to make—to other people, and to the world around us.

Cost: $25 general, $15 student
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: bellinghamtheatreworks.org

The Art and Heart of Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente Nurse Scholars Program proudly present, (Re)Brilliancy: A Documentary on bringing joy to healthcare through dance and play.

This full length documentary unveils the impact and joy of caring for nurses as they care for others through the arts, dance, play, music, and poetry. Hear directly from front line nurses as they share the impact COVID -19 has had on their mental health and how the arts create courageous and safe spaces for their healing and joy.

Tara Rynders, one of the film's directors and the artist behind this work, will be present at the film screening and will engage in a Q&A directly after the screening. Please join us for this awesome opportunity!

Cost: $12.00
Purchase tickets in advance here

Website: kuntzandco.org/documenting-grace-a-dance-film-festival

For questions or accommodations: 360-510-4711 or kuntzpam@gmail.com

On a picturesque island in Puget Sound, we find a town in a crisis: The whales have gone missing.

While (unofficial) Mayor Annie searches for a solution, Chris tries to get back together with Mary; John reaches out to help Homeless Gary; Leslie longs for a faraway pen pal; Ali has come home to care for her mother; and Ella has a secret she only wants to share with local journalist Joy Mead, who she barely knows.

But what about the whales? Is their absence just a seasonal glitch, or is it a sign of our collective failure to take care of the Earth?

DEEP BLUE SOUND is a funny and moving play about the connections we make—and the ones we long to make—to other people, and to the world around us.

Cost: $25 general, $15 student
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: bellinghamtheatreworks.org

On a picturesque island in Puget Sound, we find a town in a crisis: The whales have gone missing.

While (unofficial) Mayor Annie searches for a solution, Chris tries to get back together with Mary; John reaches out to help Homeless Gary; Leslie longs for a faraway pen pal; Ali has come home to care for her mother; and Ella has a secret she only wants to share with local journalist Joy Mead, who she barely knows.

But what about the whales? Is their absence just a seasonal glitch, or is it a sign of our collective failure to take care of the Earth?

DEEP BLUE SOUND is a funny and moving play about the connections we make—and the ones we long to make—to other people, and to the world around us.

Cost: $25 general, $15 student
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: bellinghamtheatreworks.org

On a picturesque island in Puget Sound, we find a town in a crisis: The whales have gone missing.

While (unofficial) Mayor Annie searches for a solution, Chris tries to get back together with Mary; John reaches out to help Homeless Gary; Leslie longs for a faraway pen pal; Ali has come home to care for her mother; and Ella has a secret she only wants to share with local journalist Joy Mead, who she barely knows.

But what about the whales? Is their absence just a seasonal glitch, or is it a sign of our collective failure to take care of the Earth?

DEEP BLUE SOUND is a funny and moving play about the connections we make—and the ones we long to make—to other people, and to the world around us.

Cost: $25 general, $15 student
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: bellinghamtheatreworks.org

On a picturesque island in Puget Sound, we find a town in a crisis: The whales have gone missing.

While (unofficial) Mayor Annie searches for a solution, Chris tries to get back together with Mary; John reaches out to help Homeless Gary; Leslie longs for a faraway pen pal; Ali has come home to care for her mother; and Ella has a secret she only wants to share with local journalist Joy Mead, who she barely knows.

But what about the whales? Is their absence just a seasonal glitch, or is it a sign of our collective failure to take care of the Earth?

DEEP BLUE SOUND is a funny and moving play about the connections we make—and the ones we long to make—to other people, and to the world around us.

Cost: $25 general, $15 student
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: bellinghamtheatreworks.org

Guitars and Gratitude feature the stellar harmonies of Dianne Ardourel and Lane Hoback. They play original and favorite cover tunes in folk, country, Americana, and pop genres. They will be joined by the talented Rick Baunach on harmonica and three row diatonic accordion.

This event is not ticketed. However, cash donations of appreciation are gladly accepted.

Saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist and composer Nick Biello is developing a reputation as an exciting and artful musician.

Nick has shared the stage with world-class artists, such as Slide Hampton, Cedar Walton, the Jimmy Heath Big Band, Rich Perry, Phil Markowitz, Steve Davis, Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band, Clarence Penn, John Benitez, Henry Cole, Harvie S, Victor Bailey, Jaimoe Johnson and Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers. 

Nick has been recorded on hundreds of albums, from his own original projects to his work as a sideman for other artists. His debut album, "Vagabond Soul," released in 2017 on the  Truth Revolution Recording Collective, features Phil Markowitz, John Benitez, Clarence Penn, Paul Jones, Andrew Renfroe, and Vincent Lionti.  “Between Light and Shadow”, a collection of original compositions for the chordless trio format, will be released in May of 2024 on La Reserve Records and features Biello’s working trio of Alex Tremblay on bass and Peter Kronreif on drums.

In demand as a composer and arranger, Nicholas has written arrangements that have been performed by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Dave Koz, and Kelly Rowland. His work has been televised on networks such as ABC and ESPN, and heard in venues in Las Vegas, L.A., and New York City. He has worked with members of the famed Apollo Theater house band in music composition and production.

Nick is a D'addario Woodwinds Artist and uses D'addario reeds and accessories.

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase Advance Tickets

Website: www.nickbiellomusic.com

Celebration of Love in Sound & Vibration

Immerse in Waves of Vibration and Sound to Restore & Connect

Experience the restorative power of a sonic sound bath with hand selected artisan gongs and harmonizing singing bowls with Kristi Moseley for a Mystic Heart

Our evening together will be concentrated on diving into our heart space with a few spoken words, breathwork and a sweet sound bath meditation to massage your heart. Come explore the inner landscape of your own Mystic Heart space in celebration of our immense capacity to live in love.

• Quiet the mind, drop into heart energy

• Experience full-body relaxation and healing states

• Soothe anxiety, tension and decrease stress

• Feel a deeper interconnection of mind, body, heart and spirit

• Journey inward, connect, ground and recharge

For your maximum comfort create your own "nest to rest"

• Please bring a yoga mat & plenty of cushy padding

• Small pillow for your head

• A cozy blanket

• Optional: a rolled towel or yoga bolster for under your knees

• Optional: an eye pillow or cloth to cover your eyes

• Wear something cozy & comfortable

• Open doors about 30 minutes prior

• Seated, chair or reclined meditation is welcome

• This event is non-refundable and non-transferable

Cost $26-28

Purchase Advance tickets HERE

Mystic Heart Website

CASCADIA International Women's Film Festival presents "Breaking Boundaries" for Black History Month

Black Californian teenager, Nastasya Generalova, was raised by her single white Russian mother, Olga who enrolled Nastasya in rhythmic gymnastics when she was four years old as a way for her to connect to Olga's homeland. This film looks at Nastasya's personal journey of expression as the only black girl in Team USA, as well as her relationship with her mother in the stressful lead up to Tokyo Olympics qualification. The audience is invited into Nastasya's world to experience what it feels like to be the only black girl in the building.

Cost: Tickets are $12 general admission; $10 students with valid ID
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: Cascadia International Film Festival

The 2025 Spring Art of Jazz Series begins with the KJS trio with Steve Korn drums, Jeff Johnson bass, and Marc Seales Piano.  Tickets and memberships are available in The Jazz Project store.  Art of Jazz tickets are generic and admit to any concert in the series. The 2025 series is free to Jazz Project members.

Cost: Free for Members, $20 at the door
Purchase tickets in advance here

Website: jazzproject.org

Kathy Bastow and Cathy Taylor met at a local open mic here in Bellingham.  They began collaborating and formed the duo- Wild Hearts.  

They play an eclectic mix of covers and originals, including folk, country, bluegrass, and rock, adding our unique arrangements and harmonies.

This event is not ticketed. However, cash donations of appreciation are gladly accepted.

The Pigeon and The Dove: A History of Hatred & Love is a powerful and evolving lo-fi folk opera about Pigeons! Well, really, it's about housing insecurity and the many roads one can take to end up on the street. A mix of comedy, social justice, and dark yet danceable tunes. By singing these stories, we might make them easier to hear. But really...it's about pigeons. 

WINNER of the Vancouver Fringe Stir Social Impact Award

“A tremendously important and much-needed piece of work.” Vancouver Stir
“A compassionate ode to the invisibilized struggles of the unhoused” Vancouver Arts Review

Reid Jamieson & CVM are a vocal powerhouse making music that matters and moves us. With an incredible voice, spirited guitar playing, and a magical way with melodies, Reid is that rare songbird whose originals are every bit as compelling as his interpretations. A classic introvert/extrovert combo, Reid shines alongside his saucy wife and long-time songwriting partner Carolyn Victoria Mill, where their unique harmonies and swapping of lead vocals make for an eclectic, entertaining, and sometimes heartbreaking variety show. Tireless promoters of voting, equality, and love, they thrive on creating intimacy, causing tears and laughter in equal measures. You won’t want to miss what they do next… 

Cost: Tickets $20, $25 at door
Purchase Advance Tickets Here

Website: reidjamieson.com/the-pigeon-and-the-dove

The Pigeon and The Dove: A History of Hatred & Love is a powerful and evolving lo-fi folk opera about Pigeons! Well, really, it's about housing insecurity and the many roads one can take to end up on the street. A mix of comedy, social justice, and dark yet danceable tunes. By singing these stories, we might make them easier to hear. But really...it's about pigeons. 

WINNER of the Vancouver Fringe Stir Social Impact Award

“A tremendously important and much-needed piece of work.” Vancouver Stir
“A compassionate ode to the invisibilized struggles of the unhoused” Vancouver Arts Review

Reid Jamieson & CVM are a vocal powerhouse making music that matters and moves us. With an incredible voice, spirited guitar playing, and a magical way with melodies, Reid is that rare songbird whose originals are every bit as compelling as his interpretations. A classic introvert/extrovert combo, Reid shines alongside his saucy wife and long-time songwriting partner Carolyn Victoria Mill, where their unique harmonies and swapping of lead vocals make for an eclectic, entertaining, and sometimes heartbreaking variety show. Tireless promoters of voting, equality, and love, they thrive on creating intimacy, causing tears and laughter in equal measures. You won’t want to miss what they do next… 

Cost: Tickets $20, $25 at door
Purchase Advance Tickets Here

Website: reidjamieson.com/the-pigeon-and-the-dove

The members of High Tide, Maddy Sullivan (guitar & sax), Rod Burton (keyboards), and Stan Hodson (guitar & bass) play and harmonize on a mix of old rock ‘n’ roll, American standards, folk tunes, and their original songs, and songs of Jimmy Buffet, Jesse Winchester, and Mose Allison.

This event is not ticketed. However, cash donations of appreciation are gladly accepted.

Born to Ethiopian immigrants in the Pacific Northwest, Beserat Tafesse grew up with a wide array of musical and cultural influences. Traditional Ethio Jazz, the great Stevie Wonder, and his parents favorites were all mixed up and strewn together; each uniquely informing and penetrating his mind with a diverse soundscape from an early age. As he grew older, Beserat went to Central Washington University to pursue a degree in Classical Euphonium Performance, unintentionally cementing his love for jazz trombone instead. From there he attended the Manhattan School of Music, studying Jazz Trombone with some of the greats, and shedding nightly with many of New York’s living legends. 

You may have seen him playing with acts such as the Mambo Legends Jazz Orchestra, The Birdland Big Band, or blasting away with Slavic Soul Party. You may also have heard his work on the Grammy Nominated album Art of the Arrangement, by Doug Beavers, one of many projects he gladly lent his horn playing to. After playing for years around town with bands such as The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and traveling the globe with groups such as Kings Kaleidoscope, Beserat decided it was finally time to return home to Seattle, to spend time with his friends and family who helped raise him. 

Although he currently spends most of his time in Seattle, he still very much is a part of the national scene, traveling to and from his home as he sees fit. While in Seattle, Beserat continues to collaborate with world class musicians and teach at Cornish College of the Arts as well as work on his own debut solo project.

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase Advance Tickets

Website: www.beserattafesse.com

Questions? Feel free to contact Steve Jones at steve@jazzcenterofbellingham.org with any questions about tickets or seating accommodations.

Aaron Foster brings his solo show "Mostly Jokes" to Bellingham, WA.

First performed at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in June to reviews such as:

"Subversively funny, laugh out loud gallows humour."

"Some shows claim to be dark humor, but this was the absolute epitome of it."

"You will fall in love with a man who would rather you not."

It’s mostly jokes… mostly. Growing up with a bipolar father and a schizophrenic older brother left Aaron Foster with a combination of survivor’s guilt, depression and anxiety that has invalidated his every accomplishment, destroyed his every relationship and invaded his every waking thought. A comedy!

Cost: $20
Purchase advance tickets here

Website: aaronfoster.myshopify.com

Ann Reynolds and Tobi Stone bring you their original music to Bellingham with a stunning quartet.  Ann and Tobi have been playing together for over 25 years and have each been developing unique voices through their compositions. Joining Ann and Tobi for this concert are Heather Chriscaden on bass and Chris Icasiano on drums.

Ann Reynolds began playing piano at age 7 and has been composing since 2000. Her musical background includes study of classical,  jazz, and Cuban music. Her yearly journeys to Cuba, starting in 2000, lead her to compose in Cuban styles and produce 2 highly acclaimed CDs of original music with her group Clave Gringa. In 2021, she recorded 4 jazz compositions, honoring great women composers, with Kelsey Mines on bass and Chris Icasiano on drums.  “Inspired by Women Composers”, was awarded the Earshot Golden Ear award for Best Northwest recording of 2021.

Tobi Stone (tenor sax and clarinet) has spent the last 30 years pursuing music performance, touring, recording, teaching lessons, classes and workshops. She specializes in Classical and Jazz music education. She has also studied and played many different styles and genres including West African, Klezmer, Django era- Roma swing, Funk, Pop, Reggae, Blues and Folk. Her compositions have been recorded and performed across the US and Europe with Reptet, The Tiptons Saxophone Quartet and Drums, and The Jefferson Rose Band.

Lineup: Ann Reynolds (piano), Tobi Stone (sax/clarinet), Heather Chriscaden (bass), Chris Icasiano (drums)

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase Advance Tickets

Website: www.annreynoldsmusic.com, www.tobistone.com

Questions? Feel free to contact Steve Jones at steve@jazzcenterofbellingham.org with any questions about tickets or seating accommodations.

Swing Into Spring with The Mike Allen Quartet!

The Ottawa Citizen calls Vancouver's Mike Allen "Canada's top jazz saxophonist". Mike and his magnificent band featuring Miles Black-piano, Michael Glynn-bass and Julian MacDonough-drums are excited to swing their way through a night of classic jazz tunes dedicated to Springtime: You Must Believe in Spring, Spring Is Here, It Might As Well Be Spring, Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most, Up Jumped Spring, Joy Spring, Swing Spring, and more.

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase Advance Tickets

Website: www.mikeallenjazz.com

Questions? Feel free to contact Steve Jones at steve@jazzcenterofbellingham.org with any questions about tickets or seating accommodations.

The 2025 Spring Art of Jazz Series begins with the KJS trio with Steve Korn drums, Jeff Johnson bass, and Marc Seales Piano.  Tickets and memberships are available in The Jazz Project store.  Art of Jazz tickets are generic and admit to any concert in the series. The 2025 series is free to Jazz Project members.

Cost: Free for Members, $20 at the door
Purchase tickets in advance here

Website: jazzproject.org

Francesco Crosara is a Seattle based Italian jazz pianist, composer and educator performing in a variety of formations. Crosara’s original music melds an impressive mix of jazz improvisation, a romantic vein from his classical Conservatory training in Rome, bouncy lyrical expression along with strong Latin influences. His main jazz piano influences are Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Herbie Hancock.

Crosara stands among the European-bred jazz greats, performing over the years with the likes of Lionel Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Hargrove, Richie Cole, Bobby Shew, Ira Sullivan, Don Menza, Von Freeman, John Heard, Gabe Baltazar, Mayuto Correa, Bruce Forman, Barbara Morrison, Earl Palmer, Lilian Terry, and more. His recordings have featured a multicultural and international array of musicians. He has performed at festivals and venues across the USA, Japan, Canada, Mexico, France, Spain, and Italy.

Since 2017, the Pacific Northwest can claim Crosara’s talents, too. He was featured on National Public Radio performing at the 2024 KNKX 88.5 FM Studio Session series. Crosara’s trio was selected to perform at the 2021 Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle, and his creations were featured in the trend-setting series Earshot Jazz: The Second Century (2019 and 2020) for their bold and innovative music composition and video editing work. Equally adept with acoustic and electric jazz concepts, Crosara routinely headlines trios and quartets with the area top musicians.

Crosara’s latest CD project, “Circular Motion”, released in 2024 by Origin/OA2 Records, features all original material including fresh interpretations of some of his earlier repertoire, which was composed over a period of 40 years. Crosara has produced 6 additional international jazz albums over the last three decades ranging from straight-ahead to fusion and Latin, and featuring guest artist, Chicago tenor sax legend Von Freeman, plus Lilian Terry, Dave Marr, Rusty Jones, Paulinho Garcia, Dean Taba, Noel Okimoto, Yasushi Gonjo, Larry Marshall, Miles Jackson, Eric Kurtz, and more. Crosara’s 2000 album “Colors” received 4 stars from Down Beat magazine.

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase Advance Tickets

Website: www.francescojazz.com

Questions? Feel free to contact Steve Jones at steve@jazzcenterofbellingham.org with any questions about tickets or seating accommodations.

Pacific Northwest drummer, composer, and educator Christian Casolary reunites his Transcendence Quartet for a night of music that explores the relationship between darkness and light. This group features all-star musical masters playing a mix of original compositions and lesser-known jazz standards. Beauty, raw expression, gentle moments, and heavy cosmic swirls… buckle up for the Transcendence Quartet.

Lineup: Christian Casolary (drums), Mike Allen (saxophone), Miles Black (piano), Jeff Johnson (bass)

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase Advance Tickets

Website: www.christiancasolary.com

Questions? Feel free to contact Steve Jones at steve@jazzcenterofbellingham.org with any questions about tickets or seating accommodations.

The 2025 Spring Art of Jazz Series begins with the KJS trio with Steve Korn drums, Jeff Johnson bass, and Marc Seales Piano.  Tickets and memberships are available in The Jazz Project store.  Art of Jazz tickets are generic and admit to any concert in the series. The 2025 series is free to Jazz Project members.

Cost: Free for Members, $20 at the door
Purchase tickets in advance here

Website: jazzproject.org

Trumpeter, composer and educator Jared Hall hails from Spokane, Washington. He studied at Whitworth University, the Indiana University Jacobs School Of Music and the University Of Miami’s Frost School Of Music, where he received the degree Doctor of Musical Arts in 2015. His primary teachers include Terence Blanchard, Joey Tartell, Dan Keberle, Whit Sidener, David Baker and Brian Lynch, under whom he pursued his doctoral studies. Hall is the winner of the 2013 National Trumpet Competition – Jazz Division, and has performed and recorded with Paquito D’Rivera, Bob Hurst, John Daversa, Arturo Sandoval, Maria Schneider, Vincent Herring, Peter Erskine, Dave Liebman, Alan Pasqua, Brian Lynch, Ira Sullivan, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Terence Blanchard, Rick Margitza, Wycliffe Gordon, David Binney, Johnny Mathis, George Benson, Gloria Estefan, Fred Hersch, Melissa Aldana, Shelly Berg, the South Florida Jazz Orchestra, and the Frost Concert Jazz Band.

Hall’s recording credits include his albums Influences (Origin Records, 2024), Seen on the Scene (Origin Records, 2021) and Hallways (Hollistic MusicWorks, 2017). Other recordings include Home at Last (Sierra Music, 2024), Inventions (OA2 Records, 2021), Cheap Thrills: The Music of Rick Margitza (Summit, 2020), North By Freaking Northwest (Skymuse, 2019), Jazz & The Philharmonic (OKeh, 2014), With Love (Jeremy Fox, 2014), Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole (George Benson, 2013), and others.

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase Advance Tickets

Website: www.jaredhall.net

Questions? Feel free to contact Steve Jones at steve@jazzcenterofbellingham.org with any questions about tickets or seating accommodations.

The 2025 Spring Art of Jazz Series begins with the KJS trio with Steve Korn drums, Jeff Johnson bass, and Marc Seales Piano.  Tickets and memberships are available in The Jazz Project store.  Art of Jazz tickets are generic and admit to any concert in the series. The 2025 series is free to Jazz Project members.

Cost: Free for Members, $20 at the door
Purchase tickets in advance here

Website: jazzproject.org

SKERIK has toured with the following:

Sadhappy, Critters Buggin, Ponga, Wayne Horvitz, Roger Waters, Les Claypool, Tuatara, Garage a Trois, The Dead Kenny Gs, Black Frames, Crack Sabbath, Maelstrom Trio, Bandalabra, Mad Season, Beta Popes, Omaha Diner, Syncopated Taint Septet, LORBO, Khu-eeX, Sound Cipher, DRKWAV, Skerik Band, OG GAT (original Garage a Trois) Stanton and Skerik’s Emerald Quintet, Robert Walter, Bobby Previte, Jamie Saft, MMOB, New York Composers Orchestra, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Headhunters, True Loves, Mctuff, Master Musicians of Jajouka, etc.

SKERIK has also recorded on over 200 records as a saxophonist, horn section, keyboardist, etc

SKERIK and his bands have been placed in feature films, independent films, TV, theatre, dance, etc

SKERIK has performed in major festivals all over the world mostly as a band member.

SKERIK owns a studio in Seattle and records regularly as a session musician, horn arranger and soloist. He also continues to tour all over the world.

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase Advance Tickets

Website: www.skerikmusic.com

The members of High Tide, Maddy Sullivan (guitar & sax), Rod Burton (keyboards), and Stan Hodson (guitar & bass) play and harmonize on a mix of old rock ‘n’ roll, American standards, folk tunes, and their original songs, and songs of Jimmy Buffet, Jesse Winchester, and Mose Allison.

This event is not ticketed. However, cash donations of appreciation are gladly accepted.

Drummer / composer / band-leader Kelby MacNayr performs groundbreaking original music, soulful swinging jazz, reaching contemporary music and traditional music from around the world. 

A dynamic and creative musician MacNayr performs in Canada and abroad with leading musicians from New York, Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto & Europe.  A faculty member of the renowned Jazz Port Townsend Festival under director John Clayton, staff at the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival, Kelby follows his passion to create and collaborate, teach and learn. 

The Kelby MacNayr Quintet released The Measure of Light featuring Phil Dwyer, Dan Lapp, Miles Black & Tom Wakeling.  Other projects include the Great American Songbook Trio featuring Louise Rose, the Swing Rhythm Kings and the SoulTet! MacNayr has performed with Phil Dwyer, Neil Swainson, Regina Carter, Jeffery Clayton, Marianne Trudel, Ingrid Jensen, Larry Fuller, John Clayton, George Colligan, Geoffrey Keezer and more.

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase Advance Tickets

Website: www.kelbymacnayr.com

Drummer Jerry Steinhilber leads an explosive line-up to celebrate legendary Blue Note Records. This specially curated performance will close out the Jazz Center season by taking attendees on a journey through the world-renowned Blue Note catalog.

Lineup: Jerry Steinhilber (drums), TBD

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
Purchase Advance Tickets

Website: www.jerrysteinhilber.com