SICA grant awarded!

I’m delighted to be the recipient of a grant from SICA USA; the Subud International Cultural Organization.         The grant will be used to fund (in part) a recording of original compositions, and a performance of the compositions, most likely at Bradner Bardens Park in Seattle. The projected cost of this is…

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Jim, Dean, and Jacques at Kezira Cafe’

Friday 5-20-22 6-9 PM. This is always fun. And happy! I really love that! Dean Schmidt on bass, Jacques Willis on drums. We’ll be playing some tunes we haven’t played in a long time that I hope you will find interesting and rewarding to hear. As always, great Ethiopian/Eritrean food, full bar, all ages, and…

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Trio at Kezira Friday, April 8th 6-9 PM

With the superb rhythm section of Dean Schmidt on bass and D’Vonne Lewis on drums! We’ll be sporting some new tune, and Nigist has a beautiful new had-painted mural covering most of the North wall! As always, no cover, full bar, all ages, great food. We are always delighted to see you! Kezira Cafe’, 5100Rainier…

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Jim O’Halloran Trio with Dean Schmidt and D’Vonne Lewis

Friday!  March 25th!  6-9PM! At Kezira Restaurant!    With special guest poet Paul Nelson! We have been having a great time! Come enjoy the music, food, full bar. No cover. All ages. Paul will be continuing to read selections from his excellent new book, “Haibun de la Serna” with musical accompaniment. Thank you, Nigist, for such…

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