This week 3.23.2026 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 - keys, Osama Afifi - bass, Mark Ivester - drums, and Chris Bickley - sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

Check out all of the great Monday Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

This week 3.30.26 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 - guitar. Dave Austin - drums, Osama Afifi - bass, and Chris Bickley - sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

Check out all of the great Monday Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

Saturday 4.4.2026 Cellar Cat Presents jazz with Chris Bickley & Connor Forsyth.

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, Chris has served as the Director of Jazz at Central Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College. As a performer his passion, energy, and mastery of the instrument engage and captivate audiences. His insight, emotion, interpretation, and creative perspective give him a style all his own.  Throughout his performing career Chris has had the privilege of performing with many of the legendary jazz artists like: Bob James, Woody Herman, Mel Torme, Billy Cobham, John McLaughlin, and Brother Jack McDuff.

As an Entrepreneur Chris has invested his life into sharing his love of the arts, passion for performing, and his commitment educating everyone about the impact that music has on life. In 2008 Chris founded the Bay Area Music Foundation to “Change Children’s Lives Through Music” and served as Chairman.  

WHY MUSIC?

Music is Science, Music is Math, Music is History, Music is Physical Education. Music develops insight and demands Research. Music is all these things, but most of all music is Art. We support music so children will develop every facet of life to its fullest potential so children will have a deeper recognition of beauty, develop more character, more gentleness, more compassion, more love, more goodness ... and in short, more Life.

“Before a child talks they sing. Before they write they draw. As soon as they stand, they dance. Art is fundamental to human expression.” Phylicia Rashad

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.

Osama Afifi is an American jazz bassist. He has recorded and performed live with many artists such as U.S. and Canadian tours with Yanni during the "Reflections of Passion", "Revolution in Sound", and "Dare to Dream" concert tours; a European and Canadian tour with French artist Vanessa Paradis; and a TV show on VH1 called Storytellers with The Doors. He worked with jazz vocalists Kurt Elling and Nnenna Freelon, The 5th Dimension, The Cadillacs, jazz saxophonist Gary Herbig, singer Debby Boone, keyboardist Kei Akagi, Doors drummer John Densmore, Brazilian style guitar duo Hugo Jojo, and jazz trumpeter Tony Guerrero.

For several years he has been the bassist for the B Sharp Jazz Quartet. The Quartet toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe. They performed at the North Sea, Istanbul, Nice, Brecon, and Monterey Jazz Festivals, to name a few. Afifi ventured into composition, co-writing the song "Nami" for the album Searching for the One. KLON, a Los Angeles jazz radio station, chose "Nami" to be on a compilation album.

Cellar Cat is no better place to cool off,  to sit & sip in the afternoon, while hanging on our back patio soaking in the rays & enjoying  something bubbly & bright. Convivial conversation.  Wine talk.  Cat talk.  Dogs.  Boats.  Seahawks. Jazz.  Orcas. ​Always the ferries. Art. Kingston.  Never a dull moment.  Checkers, chess and backgamon, a little Trivial Pursuit.  A social place to gather with friends over excellent wine.  Quiet and romantic for love birds.  Join us for a nice glass or bottle of wine (or two), a bite of  cheese, a chunk of chocolate, enjoy great company, make new friends, meet up with old ones, home-away-from home all served up in an intimate, artful, relaxing, jazz and wine venue.    Hope to see you!          http://www.cellarcat.com

Check out all of the great Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

This week 4.6.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s showcases featured guest vocalist Jacqueline Tabor. Jacqueline is a jazz, blues, and swing vocalist, band leader, and touring artist based in Seattle. Inspired by artists including Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Koko Taylor, Sarah Vaughn, and many more, Jaqueline's signature bluesy style and charismatic personality have earned her the nickname of the “Seattle Chanteuse.” She has collaborated with some of the most talented jazz musicians in Seattle, as well as local artists while on tour to create a community-centered experience that celebrates the beauty and diversity of music.

Jaqueline Tabor is a four-time winner of the Earshot Jazz Vocalist of the Year award, completed residencies in Seattle, WA and Oshkosh, Wisconsin where she created over eight productions, and has been a guest artist for Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra since 2019. In collaboration with award-winning musician Marina Albero, their production of “Don’t Explain: A Musical Conversation Between Billie Holiday and Nina Simone” won Concert of the Year in 2022 by Earshot Jazz. Jaqueline was also a winner of the Kobe Jazz Vocalist Queen Contest, an opportunity that led her to perform in Kobe, Japan through the Seattle-Kobe Jazz Exchange Program. Since then she has toured internationally in Hawaii, Osaka, Kobe, and Tokyo.

Also in the band Osama Afifi on bass, Jeff Busch on drums, Jonas Myers 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!

Check out all of the great Monday Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

This week 4.13.2026 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 Wayne Bliss on bass, Rob Rushing 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!

Check out all of the great Monday Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

Friday 4.17.2026 the Seattle Jazz Fellowship presents the OSAMA AFIFI QUARTET performing an evening of traditional, hard bop, modern jazz classics, and more! Osama has recorded and performed live with many artists such as U.S. and Canadian tours with Yanni during the "Reflections of Passion", "Revolution in Sound", and "Dare to Dream" concert tours; a European and Canadian tour with French artist Vanessa Paradis; and a TV show on VH1 called Storytellers with The Doors. He worked with jazz vocalists Kurt Elling and Nnenna Freelon, The 5th Dimension, The Cadillacs, jazz saxophonist Gary Herbig, singer Debby Boone, keyboardist Kei Akagi, Doors drummer John Densmore, Brazilian style guitar duo Hugo Jojo, and jazz trumpeter Tony Guerrero.

For several years he has been the bassist for the B Sharp Jazz Quartet. The Quartet toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe. They performed at the North Sea, Istanbul, Nice, Brecon, and Monterey Jazz Festivals, to name a few.

The rest of the band includes Eugene Bien on keys, and Ronnie Bishop on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax.

At Seattle Jazz Fellowship, we envision a dynamic and inclusive jazz community, reflecting our vibrant diversity through music that resonates with every soul. Our goal is to foster frequent gatherings of local jazz talents, ensuring access to mentorship and fair compensation. We aim to captivate audiences in a dedicated space, unite jazz-loving organizations, and encourage collective efforts to sustain and expand the love and appreciation for jazz in our community.

https://seattlejazzfellowship.org

Join us for Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant Inn in Port Hadlock. Sunday 9/21/2025 featuring the Dirk Anderson Trio. Dirk has played bass for over 50 years, from blues to bluegrass, rock to swing. Since moving to Port Townsend in the mid-oughts he has focused on playing jazz, favoring duos, trios and small combos, and plays regularly with various musicians from the Port Townsend jazz community and beyond. Also in the band George Radebaugh on keyboards and Chris Bickley on sax.

This week 4.20.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest artist Chuck Easton on guitar with his special arrangements for the “JAZZ SEXTET”. Chuck is a native Washingtonian, having grown up in Mt. Vernon. Both parents were music teachers, so it was natural for him to play from an early age. He started on violin then switched to bass in high school, playing classical music in the orchestra and also trombone in the band. He slowly became aware of jazz, which has now become his major focus, although he still plays bass in the Pt Townsend Orchestra. After a stint in the army, where Chuck played electric bass and electric guitar-- the electric guitar won out, becoming from then on his primary instrument. After getting out of the service he went to Berklee College of Music in Boston, receiving a degree in 1980. Chuck has played many different styles of music over the years, but bebop-influenced jazz is his favorite. He has been teaching private music lessons in Pt. Townsend and Bainbridge Island for a number of years, with students on many different instruments, and also is on the faculty at Centrum’s Jazz Pt. Townsend. Chuck continues to play locally in jazz groups from duos up to a 7-piece R&B group. In a trio or quartet context he also plays a little flute, chromatic harmonica, and once in a while saxophone. He gets occasional jazz gigs on bass. He also owns a trombone and a tuba, but they are thankfully rarely heard in public. Chuck and his wife, Autumn, live south of Chimacum. “I played in a commercial swing band out of Seattle years ago with a horn section consisting of trumpet, saxophone and trombone. I hadn't had that much interest or exposure to that sound, but I really came to love the textures and harmonies. I was also in another group that contained two trumpets and two or three saxophones. Several years later I was on the faculty of a big band week-long workshop based in Pt. Townsend. I filled in on bass, guitar, or trombone as needed. This was a full big band: five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, and rhythm section. I spent a few years as the conductor, having a great time with charts by Sammy Nestico, Dave Wolpe, Dave Barduhn, Victor Lopez, Mark Taylor and others that were not too hard, but fun to play. The Blue Note recordings in the 1950s and 1960s with trumpet and saxophone are some of my favorites- often Art Blakey had three horns in his groups from that period. The horn instrumentation for my charts of jazz standards plus a few originals is trumpet-(this group will have flugelhorn), alto or tenor saxophone, and trombone. I love the sound and comping behind horns.”

The rest of the “JAZZ SEXTET” includes Dmitri Matheny on flugelhorn, Jacques Voyemant on trombone, Osama Afifi on bass, and Mark Ivester 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!

Check out all of the great Monday Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

Sunday 4.26.2026 Cellar Cat Presents jazz with Francesco Crosara Quartet.

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.

WHY MUSIC?

Music is Science, Music is Math, Music is History, Music is Physical Education. Music develops insight and demands Research. Music is all these things, but most of all music is Art. We support music so children will develop every facet of life to its fullest potential so children will have a deeper recognition of beauty, develop more character, more gentleness, more compassion, more love, more goodness ... and in short, more Life.

“Before a child talks they sing. Before they write they draw. As soon as they stand, they dance. Art is fundamental to human expression.” Phylicia Rashad

Cellar Cat is no better place to cool off,  to sit & sip in the afternoon, while hanging on our back patio soaking in the rays & enjoying  something bubbly & bright. Convivial conversation.  Wine talk.  Cat talk.  Dogs.  Boats.  Seahawks. Jazz.  Orcas. ​Always the ferries. Art. Kingston.  Never a dull moment.  Checkers, chess and backgamon, a little Trivial Pursuit.  A social place to gather with friends over excellent wine.  Quiet and romantic for love birds.  Join us for a nice glass or bottle of wine (or two), a bite of  cheese, a chunk of chocolate, enjoy great company, make new friends, meet up with old ones, home-away-from home all served up in an intimate, artful, relaxing, jazz and wine venue.    Hope to see you!          http://www.cellarcat.com

Check out all of the great Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

This week 4.27.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features the CHRIS BICKLEY QUARTET presenting an evening of traditional, hard bop, modern jazz classics, and more! Chris 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, Chris has served as the Director of Jazz at Central Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College. As a performer his passion, energy, and mastery of the instrument engage and captivate audiences. His insight, emotion, interpretation, and creative perspective give him a style all his own.  Throughout his performing career Chris has had the privilege of performing with many of the legendary jazz artists like: Bob James, Woody Herman, Mel Torme, Billy Cobham, John McLaughlin, and Brother Jack McDuff.

The rest of the band includes Eugene Bien on keys, Osama Afifi on bass, and Ronnie Bishop on drums.

Enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ. Hope to see you!

Check out all of the great Monday Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

The Tony Petrillo Trio will be playing at The Vintage downtown Port Townsend Friday, May 1 from 4:30-6:30. Tony Petrillo on guitar and vocals joined by George Radebaugh - keys, Dirk Anderson - bass, Tom Svornich - drums, and Chris Bickley - sax. We'll be playing swing, jump, jazz, a little gypsy, some blues and maybe a Latin tune or two. Come on down for some great music, hand crafted wines and beverages, and a little something to eat. Hope to see you there!

The Chris Bickley Trio featuring: Connor Forsythe - keys, Osama Afifi - bass, and Chris Bickley on sax. This is a debut of these three talented artist collaborating together to perform their unique interpretations of some classic jazz compositions. Come enjoy a selection of your favorite wine, cheese plates, in a warm comfortable atmosphere. 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 Brian Monroney on guitar, Wayne Bliss on bass, Dave Austin 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!

This week 6.1.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features local Kitsap area jazz band the Hardmode 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.

Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

Check out all of the great Monday Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

The Back Room Gang has been delighting audiences for 50 years performing Traditional Dixieland Jazz.

With it’s beautiful new location Northern Latitudes Distillery is located on M‑204 in the village of Lake Leelanau, it’s as unique as the spirits that are created on-site. From the slab wood beams, to the massive black ash bartops, the room has that unique “where the North begins” feel. Open seven days a week. Tastings are free and you can buy your favorite selection by the bottle or have it mixed into an incredible cocktail and enjoy it at the bar. Come enjoy live Traditional Dixieland Jazz with the Back Room Gang along with you favorite locally crafted beverage.

https://www.northernlatitudesdistillery.com/shop

Check out all of the great Live Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

This week 6.22.2025 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!

Check out all of the great Monday Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

The Back Room Gang has been delighting audiences for 50 years performing Traditional Dixieland Jazz.

This is an annual patriotic celebration at a private club.

Check out all of the great Live Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

This week 7.6.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features local Kitsap area jazz band the Hardmode 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.

Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

Check out all of the great Monday Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

The Back Room Gang has been delighting audiences for 50 years performing Traditional Dixieland Jazz.

With it’s beautiful new location Northern Latitudes Distillery is located on M‑204 in the village of Lake Leelanau, it’s as unique as the spirits that are created on-site. From the slab wood beams, to the massive black ash bartops, the room has that unique “where the North begins” feel. Open seven days a week. Tastings are free and you can buy your favorite selection by the bottle or have it mixed into an incredible cocktail and enjoy it at the bar. Come enjoy live Traditional Dixieland Jazz with the Back Room Gang along with you favorite locally crafted beverage.

https://www.northernlatitudesdistillery.com/shop

Check out all of the great Live Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

The Back Room Gang has been delighting audiences for 50 years performing Traditional Dixieland Jazz.

Enjoy a summer evening with great music, family and good friends every Thursday night on the Grand Traverse Pavilions Grand Lawn beginning at 7:00pm!

Check out all of the great Live Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar

The Back Room Gang has been delighting audiences for 50 years performing Traditional Dixieland Jazz.

With it’s beautiful new location Northern Latitudes Distillery is located on M‑204 in the village of Lake Leelanau, it’s as unique as the spirits that are created on-site. From the slab wood beams, to the massive black ash bartops, the room has that unique “where the North begins” feel. Open seven days a week. Tastings are free and you can buy your favorite selection by the bottle or have it mixed into an incredible cocktail and enjoy it at the bar. Come enjoy live Traditional Dixieland Jazz with the Back Room Gang along with you favorite locally crafted beverage.

https://www.northernlatitudesdistillery.com/shop

Check out all of the great Live Jazz at: https://www.chrisbickleyjazz.com/calendar