Posts Tagged ‘Jazz’
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…
Read MoreJim, Dean and Jacques returning to Kezira Cafe’ Friday, June 24th 6-9PM
We’re back! We’ll have some new material, and also tunes we haven’t played in a few years that are really great vehicles for exploration in addition to being just wonderful tunes! It is always fun to play with Dean and Jacques. They are both consummate players and have a wonderful attitude that radiates off the…
Read MoreJim O’Halloran Trio with Paul Gabrielson, Jacques Willis, & special guest Paul Nelson This Friday 6-9PM
I’m really looking forward to my first outing with Paul Gabrielson, and ALWAYS happy to play with Jacques! Paul will be joining us to read from his new book Haibun de la Serna-some great poetry! We’ll be at Kezira Cafe’, 5100 Rainier S. 6-9PM this Friday, May 6th. Nigist has brought in a very talented…
Read MoreTrio 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…
Read MoreJim 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…
Read MoreJim O’Halloran Trio with Farko Dosumov, D’Vonne Lewis, and special guest Poet Paul Nelson! 2-25
We are looking forward to a REALLY excellent night!! February 25 6-9 PM It is always a great pleasure to share the stage with Farko and D’Vonne, and the pleasure will be compounded by the appearance of Paul Nelson reading from his new book, Haibun de la Serna. He will have copies available onsite. Kezira…
Read MoreVideo! Greg Bem, Poet with Osama Afifi, Jacques WIllis and me!
Jim with Osama Afifi, Bass and Jacques Willis, drums at Kezira Cafe’ Friday February 11th 6-9 PM
WooHoo! With Osama Afifi on bass and Jacques Willis on drums! Two super happy and wildly talented guys! This makes me feel lucky! I believe this will be the first time the three of us have played together, although both Osama and Jacques have been on the gig many, many times. No cover, full bar,…
Read MoreHere’s a video of poet Greg Bem with Osama Afifi, D’Vonne Lewis,and me at Kezira Cafe January 14th.
This was a lot of fun! Free improv! Whee!! THANK YOU, Greg, for joining us!
Read MoreJim, Farko Dosumov, and D’Vonne Lewis at Kezira Cafe’ Friday January 28th 6-9PM
Wow! This will be the first time Farko, D’Vonne, and I have played together since 2018! I’m expecting magic. Trio jazz, African/Latin music with flute, bass, and drums. Excellent music, excellent food, full bar, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, courtesy of Nigist! As usual all ages, no cover. I’ll also be playing Kezira February…
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