Upcoming Events
Khu.eex' at Josephy Fest
JOSPEHY FEST: 3rd ANNUAL MUSIC GATHERING IN EASTERN OREGON.
Khu.éex’ is an Indigenous, 11-piece band full of creative members, including storytellers, activists and artists, that bring this collective energy to the stage as one powerful unit. Our focus is raising awareness of social issues, stemming from the Native American struggle, that branch out to serious issues that effect all people. We are bringing a much-needed Indigenous perspective while keeping our tribal culture and endangered ancient languages alive through music, storytelling and art.
https://josephy.org/fest/
In Motion Quartet at Seattle Jazz Fellowship
Led by Seattle-based saxophonist Steve Treseler and Bellingham-based trumpeter Kevin Woods, In Motion Quartet releases their debut album The Grind, an adventurous set of original music exploring propulsive grooves and the avant-garde. With a nod to the chord-less groups of Ornette Coleman, Dewey Redman, and Lee Konitz, the instrumentation allows the band the freedom to stretch harmonically and melodically, while maintaining an emphasis on rhythmic interaction and improvised counterpoint. Treseler and Woods seem to communicate telepathically, with a great sense of élan, curiosity, and vitality.
https://seattlejazzfellowship.org/events
Guest Artist at Peninsula College
2/12 Improv Workshop 12:30
2/13 Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble with special guest Steve Treseler
Maier Performance Hall, Peninsula College, 1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA
7 PM
Free, all ages. Donations accepted
PLU Weatherman Jazz Festival
Clinician with student ensembles, performance with Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra with special guest Chuck Bergeron
https://www.plu.edu/music/workshops/weathermon-jazz-festival/
Jim Knapp Orchestra
Jim Knapp's music is full of intensity, emotion and creative textures. His music should be more known. It's among the best of orchestral jazz...
MARIA SCHNEIDER
The career and music of Seattle-based composer/arranger and trumpeter James Knapp is a known and respected quantity in the inner circles of jazz music, inhabited by its musicians, bandleaders, journalists and educators. Those fortunate enough to gain awareness of the intrinsic beauty of his music place the work of his Composers and Improvisers Orchestra of the '70s-'80s and his more recent assemblage, the 13-piece Jim Knapp Orchestra, in the upper echelon of modern jazz composition.
Royal Room, 7:30 PM
Alex Sjobeck Quintet
Active as a performer, touring artist, recording artist, composer, and educator, Alex Sjobeck has released four albums as leader and co-leader; composed music for film; toured with a variety of ensembles including the NEXTET, SBST, the Sjobeck/Baker Duo, and the Alex Sjobeck Trio; conducted her own music for big band; and has presented workshops and masterclasses throughout the United States.
Her latest critically acclaimed duo album, Pictures in Time, made it onto the Nominating Ballot for the 2023 GRAMMY Awards and received rave reviews from All About Jazz and Contemporary Fusion Reviews, among others.
AS Quintet
Steve Treseler - Tenor sax and bass clarinet
Derek Ganong - Trumpet
Alex Sjobeck - Piano
Braun Khan - Bass
Brian Claxton - Drums
Tuesday, April 8th
Sapphire Room, Boise
https://sapphiresocietyboise.com/
Wednesday, April 9th
Masterclass at Boise State University - 4pm-5:30pm
Thursday, 4/10
Alpine Playhouse, McCall, ID
Friday, April 11th
Coiled Wines, Boise
Mt. Hood Jazz Festival
Mt. Hood Jazz Festival
Presented by Conn-Selmer
Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27, 2025
The Mt. Hood Jazz Festival is a three-day immersion into the jazz culture. It includes professional performances by world-renowned artists as well as a large competitive festival for high school and middle school jazz ensembles. The festival is held on the campus of Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. Attendees can experience the music, vendors, food and culture of the area.
Friday, April 25:
5:00 pm – Steve Treseler, Mt Hood Jazz Collective
7:30 pm – Ingrid Jensen
Saturday, April 26:
12:00 pm – Jessika Smith Big Band
4:00 pm – Gary Bartz
7:30 pm – Nicholas Payton Trio
Children ages 12 and under are free. Please still register online by adding a ticket to your cart.
Tickets:
Pacific Music Institute
Every summer at the Pacific Music Institute is an opportunity to make music, friends, and develop skills that will extend far beyond the rehearsal room or concert hall. A PMI summer includes a comprehensive music curriculum—sectionals, rehearsals, performances, and more.
PMI has programs for all instruments that play in a symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, or jazz ensemble.
Bria Skonberg Quintet - Jazz at the Bolt
Jazz at the Bolt, now in its fifth year, has become an annual treasure in Burnaby, British Columbia: a music festival that celebrates diversity, community, and jazz music. With multiple stages running across two days at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, music lovers will take in all the artists on offer while spending time in a welcoming community. Hanging out with old and new friends is as much a part of the festival as the music!
https://www.jazzatthebolt.com/tickets
Born in British Columbia, Canada and now residing in New York City, Bria has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Kobe, Monterey, Breda, Newport and Montreal Jazz Festivals. The “shining hope of hot jazz” (NY Times) has been at the forefront of a revival of classic American music as both a performer and educator, programming concerts and workshops for students of all ages. Bria has recorded on over 25 albums, has garnered over 13 million streams online and over 85,000 social media followers. A 6x Downbeat Rising Star, further accolades include the Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing Award, Best Vocal and Best Trumpet from Hot House Jazz Magazine and Outstanding Jazz Artist at the Bistro Awards. She tours constantly bringing her own signature sounds of fiery trumpet playing, smoky vocals and story-telling together with adventurous concoctions of classic and new.
In Motion Quartet "The Grind" Album Release!
Led by Seattle-based saxophonist Steve Treseler and Bellingham-based trumpeter Kevin Woods, In Motion Quartet releases their debut album The Grind, an adventurous set of original music exploring propulsive grooves and the avant-garde. With a nod to the chord-less groups of Ornette Coleman, Dewey Redman, and Lee Konitz, the instrumentation allows the band the freedom to stretch harmonically and melodically, while maintaining an emphasis on rhythmic interaction and improvised counterpoint. Treseler and Woods seem to communicate telepathically, with a great sense of élan, curiosity, and vitality.
Boxley’s, North Bend, WA and Livestream
Auburn Symphony: Carnegie Hall's Link Up
Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program introduces students in grades 3–5 to the orchestra by helping them to become a part of it. Students all over the country and around the world come together with their local orchestras to learn about, listen to, and perform great music.
Bria Skonberg at Jazz Alley
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes trumpeter/singer/songwriter Bria Skonbeg. Band members include: Chris Pattishall (piano), Steve Treseler (saxophone), Grayson Brockamp (bass) and Darrian Douglas (drums). Show time Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm. Doors open 6:00pm each night. This show is supported by KNKX.
Tickets: https://www.jazzalley.com/www-home/artist.jsp?shownum=7565
Born in British Columbia, Canada and now residing in New York City, Bria has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Kobe, Monterey, Breda, Newport and Montreal Jazz Festivals. The “shining hope of hot jazz” (NY Times) has been at the forefront of a revival of classic American music as both a performer and educator, programming concerts and workshops for students of all ages. Bria has recorded on over 25 albums, has garnered over 13 million streams online and over 85,000 social media followers. A 6x Downbeat Rising Star, further accolades include the Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing Award, Best Vocal and Best Trumpet from Hot House Jazz Magazine and Outstanding Jazz Artist at the Bistro Awards. She tours constantly bringing her own signature sounds of fiery trumpet playing, smoky vocals and story-telling together with adventurous concoctions of classic and new.
Bria Skonberg Live on KNKX
Live Studio Session on 88.5 KNKX
https://www.knkx.org/studio-sessions
Born in British Columbia, Canada and now residing in New York City, Bria has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Kobe, Monterey, Breda, Newport and Montreal Jazz Festivals. The “shining hope of hot jazz” (NY Times) has been at the forefront of a revival of classic American music as both a performer and educator, programming concerts and workshops for students of all ages. Bria has recorded on over 25 albums, has garnered over 13 million streams online and over 85,000 social media followers. A 6x Downbeat Rising Star, further accolades include the Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing Award, Best Vocal and Best Trumpet from Hot House Jazz Magazine and Outstanding Jazz Artist at the Bistro Awards. She tours constantly bringing her own signature sounds of fiery trumpet playing, smoky vocals and story-telling together with adventurous concoctions of classic and new.
Pony Boy All-Star Big Band CD Release, Tacoma
Celebrating the release of This is Now: Live at Boxley’s featuring original compositions and arrangements.
The Pony Boy All-Star Big Band is a conglomeration of the best professional musicians in the Seattle area. Led by drummer and arranger Greg Williamson, this collection of musicians is truly All-Star. The 17 members have played with The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd, Harry James Orchestra, Count Basie, Natalie Cole, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, and Diana Krall.
Jazz at the Speakeasy, Tacoma WA
Tickets
Red Nova in Honolulu
RED NOVA captivates and engages the listener with unprecedented, glorious cascades of sound and energy, projecting a dynamic breadth and range dramatically exceeding its modest, intimate instrumentation.
Peter Shaindlin - trumpet, digital trumpet, percussion
Randy Wong - acoustic bass and vocals
Jay Jaskot - drums and percussion
Featuring guest Steve Treseler - tenor and soprano saxophone
Box Jelly
1200 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
https://www.rednovaband.com/
https://www.theboxjelly.com/
Pacific Music Institute, Honolulu
For over 30 years, PMI has defined premier musical experiences for young musicians. Beyond symphonic music, our programs have expanded to include a Jazz Intensive, String Quartet program, and ʻUkulele Workshop.
Experience the thrill of learning jazz music this summer with our Jazz Intensive! During the program, students will receive daily instruction in jazz theory, improvisation, ensemble playing, and performance techniques. The Jazz Intensive is led by the director of HYS Jazz, Dean Taba, and Seattle-based saxophonist Steve Treseler. Other faculty include notable session musicians and local legends who will provide guidance and mentorship throughout the program.
Juneteenth: Songs of Black Folk @ The Paramount, Seattle
SONGS OF BLACK FOLK returns even bigger, bolder, and grander for its 2024 production on Sunday evening June 16th, at 7:00 pm at the iconic Paramount Theatre in Seattle. SONGS OF BLACK FOLK will once again present a music tradition that began on the African continent and was transported to the Americas, via slave ships, and took root in the daily sufferings of an enslaved Black people who chose to survive and who fought to be free. SBF will feature the rise of the Negro Spirituals and their evolution into other Black musical genres including, blues, jazz, Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop, and even spoken word.
