This week 4.28.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s will feature guest saxophonist Kareem Kandi. A native of the Pacific Northwest, saxophonist Kareem Kandi is a performer, composer, and educator, in high demand for his talents both on and off the stage.

Kareem is a versatile saxophonist and composer with strong roots in the traditions of Jazz, Blues, Classical and Funk, and has been performing throughout the U.S. and abroad for years, gaining attention from critics and audiences alike.  While staying true to musical styles of the past, he also keeps an eye towards the future by composing original music as well as new arrangements of timeless songs from the great American songbook.

Since 1996, Kareem has been performing both as a bandleader and as a sideman to enthusiastic audiences around the world at concert halls, festivals, and clubs. Over the years Kareem has performed, toured and recorded with some of the finest musicians in the music industry including: Pete Christlieb, Patti Labelle, Mark Elf, Ali Jackson, D’vonne Lewis, Bill Watrous, The Seattle Symphony, Mordy Ferber,  Julian Priester, The Paperboys, The Northwest Repertory Singers, Thomas Marriott, The Tacoma Symphony, Alex Duncan, Frazey Ford, DJ Hapa, The Polyrhythmics, Bill Ramsay, The Staxx Brothers, Jay Thomas, The Sabella Consort, Greta Matassa, The Temptations, Hadley Caliman, The Four Tops, The Harry James Orchestra,  Wayne Bergeron, and many others. Because of his musical diversity, his group, The Kareem Kandi Band has a sound that is fresh, innovative, and appeals to a wide variety of audiences.

Growing up in the northwest with its vibrant music scene allowed Kandi the opportunity to study with, listen to, and perform with world class jazz artists residing in the area. Artists such as Tracy Knoop, Jay Thomas, Don Lanphere, Bill Ramsay, and Pete Christlieb had a large impact on Kareem early in his musical education.  After finishing high school Kareem received a full scholarship to Olympic College in Bremerton WA where he earned an Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree. While completing his degree from Olympic College he received another full scholarship to attend Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle WA.  Kareem attended Cornish and continued his music studies with many renowned jazz artists that served on the faculty at the time which included: Jovino Santos Neto, Julian Priester, Hadley Caliman, Dave Peck, Randy Halberstadt, Chuck Deardorf, and Jim Knapp.  Kareem completed his Bachelor’s degree from Cornish in 2002 and since then has been very active as a performer, composer, and teacher.

Also in the band Tracey Evens on keys, Osama Afifi on bass, Jacques Willis on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

This week 4.21.2025 Monday Jazz features guest artist John Stowell, who plays electric and acoustic guitar. John was born in New York and raised in Connecticut. He had private studies with Linc Chamberland and John Mehegan. Several years later he met bassist David Friesen in New York City. Stowell took a trip to Portland, Oregon, where Friesen lives, and decided to stay. The two formed a duo in 1976 that recorded and toured prolifically for seven years, with performances in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. The duo continues to perform thirty years after their first meeting. In 1983, Stowell and David Friesen joined flutist Paul Horn and Paul's son Robin Horn (on drums) for a tour of the Soviet Union. In 1977 Stowell recorded his debut album Golden Delicious; his sidemen were Jim McNeely, Mike Richmond, and Billy Hart[1]. Stowell teaches internationally. He has been an artist-in-residence at schools in Germany, Indonesia, Argentina, the United States and Canada. He served as assistant director and performer at Oregon Public Broadcasting's PDX Jazz Summit in 1991, and since 1995 has been a contributing columnist for a number of magazines, including Down Beat, Guitar Player, Canadian Musician, Soundcheck (Germany), and Guitar Club (Italy). In Germany, he teaches at Jazz & Rock Schulen Freiburg with Frank Haunschild, with whom he plays regularly. He has also worked with Uwe Kropinski, Dave Liebman, Hiram Mutschler, Gérard Pansanel, Gustavo Assis-Brasil, David Becker, and Nicolao Valiensi. In 2005 he published Jazz Guitar Mastery (book and DVD).

The Band includes Osama Afifi on bass, Mark Investor on drums, Dmitri Matheny on flugelhorn, and Chris Bickley on sax. Enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ. Hope to see you!

Come join us for this Pre-Easter Concert and Celebration. We will be performing variety of Sacred and Standard Jazz selections for your listening pleasure. This free Pre-Easter Concert open to the Public. Steve Bugni on keys, Osama Afifi on bass, Ronnie Bishop on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Hope to see you!

This week 4.14.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features special guest vocalist Darrelle Holden. “SOULFUL SONGSTRESS DARELLE (DA-RELL) HOLDEN IS THE ONE”. Darelle Holden’s silky smooth vocal stylings have taken her all over the world, both as a critically acclaimed solo artist and a much sought after back-up vocalist. Darelle has performed with legends, including Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Bobby Caldwell, Norman Brown, and Tom Jones, who lauded her as “a great singer”. A native of Seattle, WA, Darelle grew up immersed in music.  Her talents lead her to Berklee College of Music, where she studied with some of the top talents in the world before launching a prolific career as a touring back-up singer. Darelle is a gifted songwriter and solo artist releasing several jazz-pop EPs under her own name. In 2012 she emerged with her first EP ‘Can You Hear Me,’ a collection of romantic, genre transcendent songs. Her recent self-titled release, Darelle Holden, is a collection of songs that show the accumulated wisdom and grace of a lifetime spent in music. Darelle has established herself as a distinctly individual artist with real staying power. Darelle has been nominated several times for vocalist of the year, Golden Ear Awards, Earshot Jazz, most recently in 2023.

Also in the band Brian Monroney on keys. Dave Austin on drums, Osama Afifi on bass, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

This week 4.7.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s showcases guest artist Connor Forsyth on keys. After a classical music education that began at age six, pianist Connor Forsyth moved on to New Orleans, where he studied under jazz legend Ellis Marsalis at Loyola University. From there, he became a founding member of Austin-based Americana ensemble The Belleville Outfit. The group toured the U.S. from 2007–2011, during which time they released two critically acclaimed albums and played several major festivals, including Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, and MerleFest. The band was nominated for Best New and Emerging Artist by the Americana Music Association in 2009.

When The Belleville Outfit disbanded in 2011, Connor continued to write, record, and tour with Phoebe Hunt and Ghosts Along the Brazos, amassing three more studio records between the two. After a stint touring with Country Music Hall-of-Famer Ray Price, Connor became a permanent member of 10-time Grammy winner Asleep at the Wheel, whom he toured the U.S. and Europe with from 2016–2022. During his time with The Wheel, he had the opportunity to play with several American music icons, including Willie Nelson, George Strait, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Bonnie Raitt.

When on the road, he taught himself lutherie and started his bespoke guitar–making business, Forsyth Instruments. He moved from Austin, Texas to Port Angeles, Washington in 2024.

Also in the band Kirk Kuykendall on bass, Craig Cootsona on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

This week 3.31.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features returning Seattle jazz vocal legend Greta Matassa. Greta was selected “Northwest Jazz vocalist of the year 2021! Award-winning, Hall of Fame Jazz Vocalist Greta Matassa has a new group these days and is featured in many of the areas best jazz clubs and concert venues. The group consists of guitarist Brian Monroney, bassist Clipper Anderson, Mark Ivester on drums, and Alexey Nikolaev on Sax. The new group features all new material and arrangements with a contemporary jazz bent. Although the songs may be new, there are classics such as George Shearing, Bill Evans, Chick Corea and Dave Brubeck. As well as jazz interpretations of Stevie Wonder, Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny and Brazilian composers as well. As always Greta’s concerts also feature tunes from her 11 recordings and many of the classic jazz standards as well” Check out her website: http://www.gretamatassa.com

Enjoy great food, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, your favorite beverage, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … HOPE TO SEE YOU!

This week 3.24.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest artist Martin Buddy on guitar. Martin is a guitarist, composer, and educator based in Seattle WA. Originally from Small town Alaska he has attended Idyllwild Arts Academy, New England Conservatory and has a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in Jazz guitar performance. Martin plays professionally in the Seattle area and west coast as sideman and with his own groups. As of 2021, he has been playing for 16 years and working professionally for 7. He is the co-founder of Seattle/New York based contemporary Jazz group “Meridian Odyssey” who’s first release “Second Wave” was voted as on of the top 15 Seattle records of 2020 and second full length album “Earthshine” is scheduled to be released on Origin Records in March 2022. Martin’s solo record “Aperture” was selected as one of Alaska’s best releases of 2020 by the Anchorage Daily News. He is also a member of “Dylan Hayes Electric Band”.

Also in the band Osama Afifi on bass, Ronnie Bishop on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

This week 3.17.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s will again feature legendary saxophonist Pete Christlieb along with his wife Linda Small Christlieb. Born into a home filled with classical music, there was little question about Pete Christlieb’s career path. Pete’s father, Don Christlieb was a world renowned double reed player. His distinctive sound was heard on more than 750 productions over 50 years at 20th Century Fox.

Pete started working professionally just out of High School. He did gigs at the Lighthouse as a sub for his teacher Bob Cooper. His father took Pete to The Carriage House in Burbank, (Later renamed to Chadnies) to sit in with pianist Jimmy Rowles. Jimmy liked his playing and became a big influence on Pete’s conception. Jimmy trained Pete in his unique approach to jazz, inviting him to come by and sit in on Sundays. Sarah Vaughan came in to perform several times. They became friends for many years. He met Carmen McRae and was able to play and record with her too.

Just out of high school Pete went on the road with the Sy Zentner band. Then, Sy Zentner lead to Della Reese, then Woody Herman, Louie Bellson and Pearl Bailey. He went on to play an album with Sonny Criss & then on the road with Chet Baker. (Chet still owes Pete $300 and gas money back to L.A.)

It was a seven year sprint. “It was like swinging from one vine to the next. one band would end and the next would begin.” Pete was ready for a change. He had been playing with Louie Bellson “He was like a father and a best friend,” Pete said of his association with Bellson. In those days serial TV shows would vacation in other towns during the summer, mostly to get out of New York. Carson would take the Tonight Show to Los Angeles.” Carson productions was looking for musicians to fill out the band stand in Los Angles and asked Louie for some players to come in. He recommended Christlieb for the two week gig and again the next year. When the tonight show moved to Los Angels Pete was asked to join the band on a permanent basis, that became 20 years with the tonight show.

With the tonight show taping at 6 pm Pete had time to work on other shows and other networks. First it was the Glen Campbell show on CBS. Then came the Bill Cosby Show and Sonny & Cher and many other verity shows of the day. He played on Star Trek for almost 2 decades. “Gene Rodenberry wanted a full orchestra and insisted on having no less than a 60 piece symphony play behind his episodes.”

Pete was a regular at Dante’s , The Baked Potato and Al Fonses playing with other jazz greats like his favorites, Frank Rossolino and Conte Condoli.

Pete started Bosco records, his great dane’s namesake, and recorded his first solo Album, Self Portrait in 1981. These were followed by Going My Way & Dino’s Live and several others. Pete is well known for his albums with other tenor sax greats Bob Cooper, Warne Marsh, Gene Ammons, Don Lamphere, Hadley Caliman, Ferdinand Polvel, Ernie Watts & Rickey Woodard. Pete produced records for other artists including Louie Bellson, Don’t Stop Now which earned him one of three Grammy Nominations for best jazz soloist.

He recorded an album with Freddy Hubbard. and has featured solos on Records and CDs like Natalie Cole’s “ Unforgettable.” The TV show, Family Guy featuring the Ron Jones Orchestra was recently added to his long list of credits. Pete continues to record with well-known musicians and recording artists. He recently played on CDs with artists such as Sammy Nestico, Bill Holman Band, Michael Buble, Rachel MacFarlane and Seth MacFarlane.

Joining Pete his wife Linda Small Christlieb on Trombone. The career of Linda Small spans the gamut from big band to symphonic work. She received her Bachelors degree from the New England Conservatory and additional credits from Berklee School of Music and Dartmouth. She has performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston Ballet, Detroit Symphony, Opera ala carte, as well as Symphonies both in Portland Maine and Oregon.

In the jazz arena she has played with Emil Richards, Super Sax, Don Menza, Buddy Childers, Lennie Stack, Scott Whitfield, Seth MacFarlane/ Ron Jones Influence Band, among others..Linda has recorded with various Motown artists such as Leslie Uggams, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Dramatics, The Stylistics, Stevie Wonder.

Linda can be heard on the trombone album, “The Geezer Strikes” with Mike Suter & Slidewerke. She worked on the TV show Family Guy for 3 1/2 years and performed in various festivals including the Montreux Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Salt Lake City & Mt Hood Jazz Festivals.

Also in the band David Lee Joyner on keys, Osama Afifi on bass, Mark Ivester on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

This week 3.10.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features the CHRIS BICKLEY QUINTET presenting an exciting evening of hard bop and modern jazz classics by John Coltrane, Art Farmer, Dexter Gordon, Herbie Hancock, Chuck Mangione, Lee Morgan, and more! Chris Bickley has performed at the Montreux International Jazz Festival (Switzerland), North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Bix Beiderbecke Festival (Iowa), Detroit Montreux Jazz Festival (Michigan), and Carnegie Hall (New York). A graduate of  Interlochen Arts Academy, he has served as the Director of  Jazz at Central Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College, and has performed with many jazz legends including Woody Herman and Herbie Hancock.

The rest of the band includes Dmitri Matheny on flugelhorn, Randy Halberstadt on keys, Osama Afifi on bass, and Mark Ivester on drums. Enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ. Hope to see you!

Jazz Live at Marine View is a monthly free concert series featuring the regions finest Jazz Artist that has delighted audiences for 15 years. March 9, 2025 will feature the Chris Bickley Quintet. From Bop to Bossa, Miles to Train, Jaco to Lorber the Chris Bickley Quintet performs an exciting diverse variety of Jazz selections. Chris Bickley has performed at the Montreux International Jazz Festival (Switzerland), North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Bix Beiderbecke Festival (Iowa), Detroit Montreux Jazz Festival (Michigan), and Carnegie Hall (New York). A graduate of  Interlochen Arts Academy, he has served as the Director of  Jazz at Central Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College, and has performed with many jazz legends including Woody Herman and Herbie Hancock.

The rest of the band includes Kacey Evans on keys, Osama Afifi on bass, Frank Seeberger on guitar, and Ronnie Bishop on drums. Admission is FREE and open to all ages. We invite you to come enjoy and evening of WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

Every Thursday evening The Bishop Hotel presents Port Townsend’s premier jazz group Harbor Jazz performing a mix of jazz standards, latin, and Bossa Nova’s for your listening pleasure. This week Thursday 3.6.2025 features guest saxophonist Chris Bickley. Enjoy your favorite beverage and great food all in a comfortable relaxing atmosphere. Hope to see you!

This week 3.3.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features special guest vocalist Elnah Jordan. Elnah is a soul-stirring vocalist hailing from Ohio, has etched her name in the music world with her unforgettable renditions of gospel, jazz, blues, and R&B songs. From the church choir of her childhood to the streets of San Francisco, and then onto Broadway stages, Elnah’s powerful voice and engaging style have mesmerized audiences worldwide. Her performances, often paired with the versatile pianist Eric Verlinde, resonate with authenticity, passion, and a deep connection to the roots of American ethnomusicology. Elnah’s ability to interpret the vibe and energy of the room and invite the audience into her performance has set her apart as an artist. Whether she’s portraying the legendary Bessie Smith or summoning the spirit of Nina Simone, her music transcends genres, offering a unique and soulful experience. Discover Elnah’s music and journey into a world where blues, jazz, gospel, and rhythm & blues blend into a harmonious celebration of sound.”

Also in the band Eric Verlinde on keys. Jeff Busch on drums, Osama Afifi on bass, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

This week 2.24.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features special guest … Tacoma harmonica legend Jay Mabin. A veteran of the Northwest music scene for over 50 years, Jay has earned himself the reputation as that of being a true musical legend and harmonica player extraordinaire. He can have you laughing with a familiar and whimsical quote within one song or pull at your heartstrings within a gorgeous ballad the next, all while expressing his own, unique self. The kinetic interaction between Jay and the band take the listener on a musical road-trip through the Great American Songbook; stopping off for a pit-stop with Miles Davis and the Beatles, then continuing down an uncharted, sonic highway that somehow seems familiar, yet still adventurous.

Also in the band Jonas Myres on keys, Jaymes Dunlap on bass, Chris Crumpler on drums, Al Alto on guitar, and Chris Bickley on sax. Enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ. Hope to see you!

This week 2.17.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features the CHRIS BICKLEY QUINTET presenting an exciting evening of hard bop and modern jazz classics by John Coltrane, Art Farmer, Dexter Gordon, Herbie Hancock, Chuck Mangione, Lee Morgan, and more! Chris Bickley has performed at the Montreux International Jazz Festival (Switzerland), North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Bix Beiderbecke Festival (Iowa), Detroit Montreux Jazz Festival (Michigan), and Carnegie Hall (New York). A graduate of  Interlochen Arts Academy, he has served as the Director of  Jazz at Central Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College, and has performed with many jazz legends including Woody Herman and Herbie Hancock.

The rest of the band includes Dmitri Matheny on flugelhorn, Randy Halberstadt on keys, Osama Afifi on bass, and Mark Ivester on drums. Enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ. Hope to see you!

This week 2.10.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest local Kitsap area jazz band Hardcode Quartet. Members of the band are: Ian Jones, a lifelong saxophonist musically brought up through the public schools of Bremerton, Washington. After graduating Bremerton High, he studied under highly esteemed saxophonist Mark Lewis before attending Olympic College studying under director Rick White. lan enjoys the thrill in the art of improvisation and connecting with the audience. He has enjoyed performing in Kitsap County’s Latin Jazz group WEPA for over ten years and continues learning minor Latin percussion under Malo Castro specializing in cajon, congas, and bongos. Not to leave the art of the saxophone unexplored, he leads the group Hardmode Jazz Quartet as an ongoing project to continue learning and developing skills in swing, bebop, funk and beyond. Jaymes Dunlap on bass has had a love of music since his first memories creating melodies while still barely able to reach the keys of the family piano. Alongside studying piano, he honed his ear playing jazz trumpet through high school and into college where his hand-me-down bass aptitude acquired while in garage bands was brought to the forefront leading him to choose his main focus of jazz bass. He hasn’t looked back since and hopes his playing brings listeners the same joy he gets from making great music with greater friends. Joe Rice is a jazz pianist and composer originally from Bremerton, Washington. He studied jazz theory and improvisation with Mark Lewis as a teen, then honed his skills under Randy Porter and Dan Balmer at Lewis and Clark College. When he’s not gigging with Malo Castro’s Latin outfit WEPA or fusion group Mission Drift, he teaches social studies at Bainbridge High School. Harley Trotland is a local Kitsap County drummer who has found himself in many different musical situations over the years. His career started with high energy Rock bands that lead him into other genres such as Country, Blues, Latin and Jazz. He has always remained a student of the music while studying under local mentors such as: Rick White, Mark Ivester, Brian Lilly and Mike Herrera, as well as many other artists. His love for intense drumming landed him a position with the world wide punk rock band, MxPx. That’s where he was able to accomplish extensive tours playing in over 30 US states, South America, Asia, Germany, Switzerland, Canada and Mexico. His love and dedication to jazz drumming never waned as he finds his home with the Hardmode Jazz Quartet.

Joined by Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

This week 2.3.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest artist JOEY WALBAUM on keyboards. Joey is a composer, producer, and performer for a broad spectrum of clients doing everything from classical, jazz choirs, bands, casino & tributes, fusion, funk, pop, rock and country bands playing piano and singing both as a backup artist and a front man. I've been active as a performer for 20 years and have produced a large array of musicians in various styles where I have, in some cases, been in charge of composing and recording all of the backup material. I'm currently affiliated with Freedom Heroes USA in an effort to help our veterans through their trauma and am active in several original bands pioneering the next wave of music performance in the world of blending technology with live performance.

Joining him on bass is Osama Afifi, Ronnie Bishop on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come join us for great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

Every Thursday evening The Bishop Hotel presents Port Townsend’s premier jazz group Harbor Jazz performing a mix of jazz standards, latin, and Bossa Nova’s for your listening pleasure. This week Thursday 1.30.2025 features guest saxophonist Chris BickleyChris Bickley. Enjoy your favorite beverage and great food all in a comfortable relaxing atmosphere. Hope to see you!

This week 1.27.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s showcases Latin Jazz featuring Jeff Busch on drums & Tor Dietrichson on latin percussion. Jeff Busch is an exuberant drummer/percussionist, vocalist, and composer whose passion for soulful music of varied traditions has led him to perform with jazz, blues, and gospel groups--as well as calypso, samba, and Cuban jazz ensembles. Between 1988-96, Jeff studied fine art, and music in Leeds, England. He studied percussion and drum set with Dave Hassel, calypso with steel drum master Dudley Nesbitt, and later Brazilian percussion with Jesse Bannister. In Leeds he first worked as a percussion accompanist for dancers at the Northern Contemporary Dance School; The Phoenix Dance Company and The Northern Ballet. Now based in Seattle, Jeff continues this work for the Cornish College of the Arts, and for Janelle Keane's Afro-Brazilian dance classes at the University of Washington Experimental College. In 1997, Jeff spent six months in Brazil and studied with a variety of percussionists including Edmilson Costa Teixeira, Gilo do Pandeiro, and Mestres Memeu and Lazaro from Olodum. In 1998 Jeff returned to Brazil and had the opportunity to play and perform with the Jovino Santos Neto group which included drummer Marcio Bahia, bassist Arismar do Espirito Santo, and saxophonist Hans Teuber. Tor Dietrichson is a talented and eclectic musician living in Seattle, WA. He is a world-class percussionist and an accomplished composer, singer and songwriter. Tor's music crosses several genres including Latin and Brazilian Jazz, Salsa, American Blues, Soulful African, East Indian Ragas and Rock and Roll. Tor's recordings of his compositions feature world renowned artists such as India's greatest tabla drum player Zakir Hussain, Santana percussionist Karl Perazzo, violinist/producer Steve Kindler, guitarist Joaquin Lievano, pioneering Brazilian Jazz vocalist Flora Purim, percussionist Munyungo Jackson, flutist Paul Horn, Brazilian pianist Jovino Santos Neto and others.

Also in the band Jonas Myers on keys. Osama Afifi on bass, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

Wine Down Wednesday w/Jazz @ Table 47 at the Ocean 5 complex in Gig Harbor. $12 flatbreads, 1/2 off draft wine, and LIVE JAZZ featuring Tim Lerch on guitar. Pete Sams on bass, Chris Crumpler on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come join us for a relaxing evening with awesome food, refreshments, and LIVE JAZZ. Hope to see you!

Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s this week 1.20.2025 MILES DAVIS TRIBUTE featuring trumpet master Andy Omdahl. Andy has distinguished himself as a top call lead and jazz trumpet player and is very active throughout the Pacific northwest. He began trumpet playing in 1968 while in New York. In Southern California he pursued study with Claude Gordon from 1971-1978. He was a weekly student of Claude’s for seven years.  Andy is a twenty-one year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps music program where he was a trumpet instrumentalist at the Marine Band, El Toro in Anaheim. He was selected as a trumpet instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music where he taught for six years. Andy became a warrant officer, band officer leading the Marine Band in El Toro, CA and the Marine Band in New Orleans. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1996 at the rank of captain.  Always playing, Andy is sought after for his lead, section playing and jazz skills. He has performed for the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey’s Circus, many R&B acts, Broadway touring shows and many celebrity acts from Frankie Avalon, Bernadette Peters, Wayne Newton, Don Rickles, Frank Foster, Arturo Sandoval, Pete Christleibe, Tom Scott, Poncho Sanchez, Milt Hinton, O’Jays, Temptations, Earl Klugh, Quincy Jones, John Clayton, Josh Groban, James Ingram to name a few. Andy worked as a lead trumpet player and musical director with several cruise lines before making Olympia, Washington his home in 1999. Andy holds the position of 1st trumpet for the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, a premier northwest big band, and is a member of “Nearly Dan” a twelve-piece group performing the music of Steely Dan. He is a regular participant of the annual Jazz Port Townsend in addition to performing in countless shows and concerts throughout the Seattle-Tacoma area.

The rest of the band includes Osama Afifi on bass, Kacey Even on keys, and Ronnie Bishop on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … hope to see you!

Come enjoy great food, view, and Jazz. Dirk Anderson - bass, Jonas Myers - keys, Chris Bickley - sax … Hope to see you!

This week 1.13.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features returning guest artist Brian Monroney on guitar. Brian is Colorado-raised and attended University of Miami-FL where he established himself initially in the Latin music hotbed and spent many years in and out of LA logging time with superstars such as Natalie Cole and Gloria Estefan and appearing on television and on numerous film soundtracks. Brians longest running gig (over 17 years) was as guitarist/musical director for the global icon Tom Jones. Though pop music often conjures notions of superficiality, professional musicians and astute listeners know that most pro “pop” bands are packed with some of the world’s finest, most versatile musicians, with deep reserves of creativity that can be deftly applied to any genre … Brian is one of those special musicians. Also in the band Osama Afifi on bass, Steve Bentley on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

This week 1.6.2025 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features returning special guest JOE DORIA on the Hammond B-3 Organ.

“Joe Doria, a Pacific Northwest native, has been captivating audiences since the early 90s with his mastery of the Hammond Organ, piano, and vintage keys/synths. Immersed in the rich tradition of the Hammond, Joe draws inspiration from the giants of the instrument while fearlessly exploring diverse musical styles. Renowned for his ability to intricately layer bass lines and chordal structures, Joe elevates every performance with depth and dimension.”.

Based in Seattle, he founded and leads McTuff, a mainstay in the local club scene for over 15 years. Crafting a powerful funk and jazz sound, McTuff delivers jaw-dropping performances showcasing stellar musicianship and deep groove. With national tours, acclaimed albums, and residencies at legendary venues like Seattle’s Seamonster Lounge, McTuff’s electrifying live shows are an unforgettable musical journey. https://joedoriamusic.com

Joining Joe in the “Organ Trio” is Max Holmberg on drums and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

This week 12/30/2024 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features the Chris Bickley Quartet with one of our favorite featured guest artist Randy Halberstadt. Randy is a legendary Seattle jazz pianist, composer, recording artist, author, and teacher that has inspired and mentored many of the regions top piano/keyboard artists. In addition to leading his own trio and quintet and producing his own recordings (Inner Voice, Clockwork, Parallel Tracks, Flash Point), he has performed with Herb Ellis, Buddy DeFranco, Nick Brignola, Terry Gibbs, Slide Hampton, Pete Christlieb, Bobby Shew, Joe LaBarbera, Lanny Morgan, David Friesen, Kim Richmond, Don Lanphere, Jiggs Whigham, Roswell Rudd, Jack Walrath, Gary Smulyan, Julian Priester, Mel Brown, and many others.

Rounding out the band is Ronnie Bishop on drums, Osama Afifi on bass, and Chris Bickley on sax. Enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … hope to see you!

This week 12.23.2024 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features a Holiday Show by returning guest artist MICHAEL POWERS on guitar with a special appearance by Frosty The Bluesman. Michael was born in New York City in 1960, but grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. His musical career began as therapy, when at the age of 15 he took up strumming the guitar to strengthen his wrist after a skateboard accident. Following his graduation from Berkeley High School when he was 15½, he moved to Seattle and frequented local jam sessions, keeping his fingers on the guitar strings and his mind on making his music reach a wider audience. Says Powers, “I learned how to play by sitting in at as many places as I could, developing eclectic tastes by playing with all types of bands: Jazz, Rock, Blues, R&B, and Top 40. I wanted to learn how to play any kind of music that featured a guitar as a solo voice.” As Michael’s musicianship progressed, his interests broadened to include music theory. He enrolled at Seattle’s prestigious Cornish College of the Arts where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Composition and Performance in 1982. While at Cornish, Powers studied under composers Gil Evans and Sam Rivers, bassist Gary Peacock, pianist Art Lande, and trombonist Julian Priester. His style was also influenced by a diverse group of musicians which includes Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Charlie Parker, George Benson, Stanley Jordan, Miles Davis, and Kevin Eubanks. On stage, Michael has shared performed with, recorded with or shared billings with piano giant Herbie Hancock, classic Jazz saxophonist Eddie “Clean Head” Vinson, B3 master Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ronnie Cuber, Gil Scott Heron, Keiko Matsui, Nancy Wilson, Les McCann, Najee, Tommy Davidson, Dr. Cornel West, the legendary Ray Charles, Afro-pop star King Sunny Ade, Grammy award-winning vocalist Diane Schuur, R&B greats Gladys Knight and the Pips and Atlantic Starr, contemporary Jazz artists Ronny Jordan, Tom Grant, David Benoit, sax great Ernie Watts, the Yellowjackets, and the duo of Tuck & Patti. “It’s hard to categorize my music, although it usually ends up in the Jazz record bins,” says Michael. “If I had to put a label on it, I would call it contemporary instrumental music. It’s a sound rooted in the Jazz tradition that keeps pace stylistically with Pop, R&B, and Blues; with Blues being at the core of my inspiration.” His powerful performances have regularly commanded standing ovations.

Also in the band Ronnie Bishop on drums, Eddy Ferguson on bass, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … hope to see you!

This week 12.16.24 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s will feature legendary saxophonist Pete Christlieb along with his wife Linda Small Christlieb. Born into a home filled with classical music, there was little question about Pete Christlieb’s career path. Pete’s father, Don Christlieb was a world renowned double reed player. His distinctive sound was heard on more than 750 productions over 50 years at 20th Century Fox.

Pete started working professionally just out of High School. He did gigs at the Lighthouse as a sub for his teacher Bob Cooper. His father took Pete to The Carriage House in Burbank, (Later renamed to Chadnies) to sit in with pianist Jimmy Rowles. Jimmy liked his playing and became a big influence on Pete’s conception. Jimmy trained Pete in his unique approach to jazz, inviting him to come by and sit in on Sundays. Sarah Vaughan came in to perform several times. They became friends for many years. He met Carmen McRae and was able to play and record with her too.

Just out of high school Pete went on the road with the Sy Zentner band. Then, Sy Zentner lead to Della Reese, then Woody Herman, Louie Bellson and Pearl Bailey. He went on to play an album with Sonny Criss & then on the road with Chet Baker. (Chet still owes Pete $300 and gas money back to L.A.)

It was a seven year sprint. “It was like swinging from one vine to the next. one band would end and the next would begin.” Pete was ready for a change. He had been playing with Louie Bellson “He was like a father and a best friend,” Pete said of his association with Bellson. In those days serial TV shows would vacation in other towns during the summer, mostly to get out of New York. Carson would take the Tonight Show to Los Angeles.” Carson productions was looking for musicians to fill out the band stand in Los Angles and asked Louie for some players to come in. He recommended Christlieb for the two week gig and again the next year. When the tonight show moved to Los Angels Pete was asked to join the band on a permanent basis, that became 20 years with the tonight show.

With the tonight show taping at 6 pm Pete had time to work on other shows and other networks. First it was the Glen Campbell show on CBS. Then came the Bill Cosby Show and Sonny & Cher and many other verity shows of the day. He played on Star Trek for almost 2 decades. “Gene Rodenberry wanted a full orchestra and insisted on having no less than a 60 piece symphony play behind his episodes.”

Pete was a regular at Dante’s , The Baked Potato and Al Fonses playing with other jazz greats like his favorites, Frank Rossolino and Conte Condoli.

Pete started Bosco records, his great dane’s namesake, and recorded his first solo Album, Self Portrait in 1981. These were followed by Going My Way & Dino’s Live and several others. Pete is well known for his albums with other tenor sax greats Bob Cooper, Warne Marsh, Gene Ammons, Don Lamphere, Hadley Caliman, Ferdinand Polvel, Ernie Watts & Rickey Woodard. Pete produced records for other artists including Louie Bellson, Don’t Stop Now which earned him one of three Grammy Nominations for best jazz soloist.

He recorded an album with Freddy Hubbard. and has featured solos on Records and CDs like Natalie Cole’s “ Unforgettable.” The TV show, Family Guy featuring the Ron Jones Orchestra was recently added to his long list of credits. Pete continues to record with well-known musicians and recording artists. He recently played on CDs with artists such as Sammy Nestico, Bill Holman Band, Michael Buble, Rachel MacFarlane and Seth MacFarlane.

Joining Pete his wife Linda Small Christlieb on Trombone. The career of Linda Small spans the gamut from big band to symphonic work. She received her Bachelors degree from the New England Conservatory and additional credits from Berklee School of Music and Dartmouth. She has performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston Ballet, Detroit Symphony, Opera ala carte, as well as Symphonies both in Portland Maine and Oregon.

In the jazz arena she has played with Emil Richards, Super Sax, Don Menza, Buddy Childers, Lennie Stack, Scott Whitfield, Seth MacFarlane/ Ron Jones Influence Band, among others..Linda has recorded with various Motown artists such as Leslie Uggams, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Dramatics, The Stylistics, Stevie Wonder.

Linda can be heard on the trombone album, “The Geezer Strikes” with Mike Suter & Slidewerke. She worked on the TV show Family Guy for 3 1/2 years and performed in various festivals including the Montreux Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Salt Lake City & Mt Hood Jazz Festivals.

Also in the band David Lee Joyner on keys, Osama Afifi on bass, Mark Ivester on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

This week 12.9.24 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest artist Eugenie Jones on vocals. Through inspiration and​ an inexhaustible work ethic Eugenie Jones has transformed herself into a jazz vocalist of impeccable quality, with a respect  for the jazz tradition  and the courage to try something she had never imagined - a singing career​​​​​​​​​​​​. ​​

Eugenie Jones was not supposed to be a jazz singer. She graduated with an MBA in marketing, and her post-graduate career took her deep within the nonprofit sector as a marketing  communications executive. Her mother, a soprano gospel singer, was the singer of the family, and w hen cancer claimed her life, Jones managed her grief by setting out to see if she could carry forward that part of her Mom's life.

Ten years later, the now acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter with a heartwarming backstory celebrates her first decade in the jazz spotlight with The Originals, a greatest hits collection of songs from her prior albums, all from her own pen and all released on her own music label, Open Mic Records. 

Also in the band Osama Afifi on bass, Ronnie Bishop on drums, Nick Allison on keys, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

This week 12.2.24 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s will feature returning Seattle Jazz artist Susan Pascal on vibes. Susan has taken her music through four tours of Singapore and concerts, workshops and clinics across the United States. Her Pacific Northwest  appearances include the Earshot Jazz Festival and Centrum Jazz Port Townsend, and as a special guest artist with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, the Seattle Baroque Orchestra, and Seattle’s Gypsy jazz group, Pearl Django. Pascal’s eclectic musical interests are reflected in her own projects. Susan Pascal’s SOUL SAUCE quintet is a tribute to Latin jazz icon Cal Tjader, and her new BRAZIL PROJECT band features the rich rhythmic and melodic traditions of Brazil.  Her straight-ahead jazz group, the SUSAN PASCAL QUARTET has been nominated twice for Best Acoustic Group by Seattle’s Earshot Jazz. Pascal is heard on motion picture soundtracks including “The Wedding Planner”, “Office Space”, ”Eulogy” and “Mirror, Mirror” and is a guest artist on recordings by vocalist Greta Matassa, “All This and Heaven Too,” "And to All a Good Night," and "The Smiling Hour"; the Vern Sielert’s Dektet recording, "From There to Here"; slide guitarist Orville Johnson’s “Slide and Joy”; and many others.

Also performing Jonathan Greene on bass, Mark Ivester on drums and Chris Bickley on sax. Enjoy great food, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, your favorite beverage, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

This week 11.25.2024 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s showcases a unique blend of traditional-western Swing and Jazz with featured guest artists Jonathan Doyle on Sax & Clarinet along with Connor Forsyth on Piano.

Saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and arranger Jonathan Doyle lives in Port Townsend WA in the Pacific Northwest. Jonathan is committed to crafting original music as well studying the American musical traditions. He strives to organize and be a part of bands whose music is rooted, yet distinct. And to play for listeners and dancers anywhere they'll have him! Jonathan has had a career that has allowed him to perform professionally on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, at Preservation Hall, on Austin City Limits TV show, at Jazz At Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night’s Swing, in the famous Spiegeltent, at Chichen Itza, and major festivals such as Chicago Jazz Fest, Chicago Blues Fest, New Orleans Jazz Fest, French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, and many more.

After a classical music education that began at age six, pianist Connor Forsyth moved on to New Orleans, where he studied under jazz legend Ellis Marsalis at Loyola University. From there, he became a founding member of Austin-based Americana ensemble The Belleville Outfit. The group toured the U.S. from 2007–2011, during which time they released two critically acclaimed albums and played several major festivals, including Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, and MerleFest. The band was nominated for Best New and Emerging Artist by the Americana Music Association in 2009.

When The Belleville Outfit disbanded in 2011, Connor continued to write, record, and tour with Phoebe Hunt and Ghosts Along the Brazos, amassing three more studio records between the two. After a stint touring with Country Music Hall-of-Famer Ray Price, Connor became a permanent member of 10-time Grammy winner Asleep at the Wheel, whom he toured the U.S. and Europe with from 2016–2022. During his time with The Wheel, he had the opportunity to play with several American music icons, including Willie Nelson, George Strait, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Bonnie Raitt.

When on the road, he taught himself lutherie and started his bespoke guitar–making business, Forsyth Instruments. He moved from Austin, Texas to Port Angeles, Washington in 2024.

Also in the band Osama Afifi on bass, Craig Cootsona on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

Every Thursday evening The Bishop Hotel presents Port Townsend’s premier jazz group Harbor Jazz performing a mix of jazz standards, latin, and Bossa Nova’s for your listening pleasure. This week Thursday 11.21.24 features guest saxophonist Chris Bickley. Enjoy your favorite beverage and great food all in a comfortable relaxing atmosphere. Hope to see you!