This week 10.26.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s showcases guest artists Tor Dietrichson on latin percussion - vocals and Jeff Busch - drums.

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.

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.

Also in the band Godinez - Guitar, and Dean Schmidt - bass. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and WORLD CLASS JAZZ … Hope to see you!

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This week 10.19.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest artist Frank Seeberger on guitar. Frank is a jazz-influenced guitarist known for his work with the Steely Dan tribute band Nearly Dan, bringing sophisticated licks and rhythm, and for his own jazz-fusion album, “The Reflector”, showcasing polished, dynamic playing; he also features on the Discogs database for projects likeFull Circle Jazz Ensemble. Frank has been performing and teaching professionally for over 30 years. A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, Frank has studied with jazz greats Mick Goodrick, Gene Bertoncini, George Russell, and Charlie Banacos. You won’t want to miss this!

The band features Randy Halberstadt - keys, Osama Afifi - bass, Mark Ivestor - drums, and Mark Ivestor - drums,. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and world class jazz … hope to see you!

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This week 10.12.2025 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 Eugene Bien on keys, Osama Afifi on bass, Jacques Willis on drums. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

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This week 10.5.2026 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.

An additional special appearance from the West Sound Youth Jazz Band — a talented group of middle and high school musicians from across the region. Catch these rising young artists performing a few featured numbers on flute, tenor sax, baritone sax, piano, bass, and drums during the evening’s show.

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

This Wednesday 9.30.2026 enjoy Workshop Brewing’s Jazz Jam hosted by Ron Getz - guitar with Jon Lindy - drums, Andy Evans - bass, and Chris Bickley - sax. Enjoy your favorite crafted brew, excellent food, in a comfortable atmosphere, with Live Jazz. 2nd & 3rd set features local jazz musicians sitting in. If you love jazz and want to join us bring your axe. Hope to see you!

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This week 9.28.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s showcases featured guest vocalist Dennis Hastings. Dennis is a bit of a mystery among musicians in the Puget Sound. He’s been at this game for over forty years, but has preferred to live in Olympia Washington, honing his craft patiently and performing select gigs in the lower Sound and Tacoma instead of constantly gigging on the jazz circuit further North. That’s not to say that he hasn’t had some prestigious events come his way, for instance playing on the same bill with Bobby McFerrin at the now extant Rosario’s resort back in the late 80’s, and opening for Cleo Laine on one occasion. At one point Mr Hastings developed a taste for the jazz vocals of Mel Torme’ and performed with his band ‘The Mel Torme’ Retrospective’, focused on the musical arrangements of the Marty Paich Dektette. Over time he transitioned to a trio version of his focus on Mel Torme’ simply due to the difficulties of booking such a large ensemble. Beyond this, you’ll find Dennis is a vocalist who is very much at home with the stylizations of many genres, from Johnny Adams or Louie Jordan, to the compositions of Kurt Elling and even the colorations of Leon Thomas, but he prefers to not be typecast at all due to his love for all vocal stylizations. Regardless of all of that, Dennis is an outstanding jazz vocalist and will surprise you with his choice of material whenever he plays. Of course he always lines his presentations with choice standards along with original arrangements of those great tunes. Not to be missed, from the blues and even the avant-garde, to the classics and beyond, you’ll be entertained by the sheer diversity of Dennis Hastings.

Also in the band David Joyner - keys, Clipper Anderson - bass, and Steve Bentley - drums. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

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This week 9.21.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s again features renowned flugelhorn player Dmitri Matheny. “Dmitri Matheny is a jazz treasure. The lyrical Matheny has impressive chops, but it’s his warmth and soulfulness that win you over.”—All Music Guide … Acclaimed for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American flugelhornist DMITRI MATHENY has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review of Music). An honors graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Dmitri Matheny vaulted onto the jazz scene in the 1990s as the protégé of jazz legend Art Farmer. Since then he has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal international following, touring extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, traveling to 19 countries. With over 100 recordings to his credit, Dmitri Matheny has released 12 albums as a leader. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Matheny “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players.”

The band features Randy Halberstadt - keys, Osama Afifi - bass, Mark Ivestor - drums. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and world class jazz … hope to see you!

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This week 2.9.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s showcases guest artist Jonas Myers on keyboards & vocals. Jonas is a musician, writer, teacher, bicycle wanderer, and proud lifelong Cascadian. Growing up, he played bass and sang in a family band. Later, as a pianist in Seattle's Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble, he performed at Lincoln Center in New York, the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, and the Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy. He attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, where he majored in English with a focus on creative writing and minored in mathematics. In his twenties, Jonas gained recognition as a jazz pianist, composer and bandleader on the Seattle scene. In 2018, he spent five months wandering the West Coast on his bicycle. These travels, fueled by the generosity of countless strangers, were to have a profound influence on his music and writing. He returned to Seattle in 2019 and recorded an album of original songs, featuring a nine-piece ensemble, titled “Driving Home.” In 2021, he created a livestream variety show on YouTube called “North City Almanac,” featuring artists from around the Pacific Northwest. That same year, he moved to Corvallis, Oregon, for an MFA program in fiction at OSU, from which he graduated in 2023. He now lives in Port Townsend, WA, where he performs and teaches music.

Also in the band Osama Afifi - bass, Sammy Houston - drums, and Cliff Colón - sax. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

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We hope you can join us this Friday 9.11.2026 for the season finally of Jazz On Wheels with Pat Cronley on keys. Pat began playing the piano at age 4 or 5. In a musical family that included five older brothers, all musicians, artistic expression seemed natural for Cronley, who says he always enjoyed performing. While many young aspiring musicians find out, sooner or later, that playing music isn’t going to pay the bills, Cronley has stayed true to his youthful ideals. He’s managed to make a living as a performing musician, recording mostly jazz, and, of late, has started turning his attention to writing songs.

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.

Bring your family, your cooler, and a comfortable chair to enjoy some GREAT JAZZ!

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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.

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This week 9.7.2026 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.

An additional special appearance from the West Sound Youth Jazz Band — a talented group of middle and high school musicians from across the region. Catch these rising young artists performing a few featured numbers on flute, tenor sax, baritone sax, piano, bass, and drums during the evening’s show.

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

This Wednesday 9.2.2026 enjoy Workshop Brewing’s Jazz Jam hosted by Ron Getz - guitar with Jon Lindy - drums, Andy Evans - bass, and Chris Bickley - sax. Enjoy your favorite crafted brew, excellent food, in a comfortable atmosphere, with Live Jazz. 2nd & 3rd set features local jazz musicians sitting in. If you love jazz and want to join us bring your axe. Hope to see you!

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

Looking forward to a special night, Laura has a velvet tone that reaches deep inside and a fullness of joy that comes with every performance. Returning saxophone artist Chris Bickley will be joining her for another guest appearance. Chris has performed in concerts and jazz festivals throughout the world … Montreux International Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, Carnegie Hall “Jazz Cavalcade” series, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, Bix Beiderbecke Festival, Davenport, Iowa, and the Detroit Montreux Jazz Festival. A graduate of the internationally acclaimed Interlochen Arts Academy, he has served as the Director of  Jazz at Central Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College. Chris has performed with many jazz legends including: Woody Hermans Thundering Herd, Herbie Hancock, and leads his own Jazz groups and Big Band.

Please mark your calendars and make a point to come grab a drink and a small plate. Please consider coming early to the Walloon Watershed to be sure you can get a seat!

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

This week 8.31.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s showcases guest artist Franceco Crosara on piano. Francesco Crosara, is a Seattle-based Italian-born jazz pianist & composer who is making a significant impact on the jazz scene internationally with a passion for creating and sharing innovative and soulful music. His original compositions meld an impressive mix of jazz improvisation, a romantic vein from his classical Conservatory training in Rome, bouncy lyrical expression, along with strong Latin influences.

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, Bruce Forman, Barbara Morrison, Earl Palmer, Lilian Terry, and more.

Crosara’s music draws from his European roots and blends his passion for world music and the influences of jazz piano greats Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock and Bill Evans. His ensemble has a unique sound that blends contemporary jazz with elements of classical, world music, and Latin grooves. Crosara’s performances are not just concerts, but a musical experience that engages the audience and evokes a range of emotions.

Crosara also serves as President on the Board of Directors of the MUSIC DISCOVERY CENTER (MDC), a non-profit organization based in Bremerton, WA, dedicated to creating an inclusive space for community members to experience, explore, and contribute to the world of music through education, performance, and mentorship.

In 2025, Crosara joined the Music Faculty at OLYMPIC COLLEGE in Bremerton, WA, serving as Adjunct Piano Jazz instructor. He is also the piano chair for the Kitsap Jazz Orchestra (KJO), and the Olympic College Faculty Jazz Sextet.

Also in the band Clipper Anderson on bass, Mark Ivester on drums, and Brian Monroney on guitar. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

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This year our annual dinner will be open to the public, there is limited seating. They will be allowing guests to enjoy beverages out in the waiting area with picnic tables, games, and a view of the patio with live jazz. Enjoy an evening with incredible food, your favorite beverage, and some amazing jazz in a beautiful relaxing atmosphere. Featuring Steve Stargardt - Piano, Greg Vadnias - drums, and Jack Dryden - bass, and Chris Bickley - sax.

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This week 8.24.2026 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, Clipper Anderson - bass, Mark Ivester - drums. Come enjoy great food, your favorite Beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

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This week 8.17.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest artist Dr. Michael Brockman on saxophone. Michael Brockman is the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra Co-founder, Artistic Director, and lead alto saxophonist and has been with SRJO since its inception. A faculty member of the UW School of Music since 1987, instructing saxophone performance and jazz composition/arranging, his dedication to the art of jazz from every direction has been an invaluable asset to the world and those dedicated to preserving this uniquely American art form. Michael studied saxophone and composition at the New England Conservatory, the Berklee College of Music, and the Musikhochschule at the University of Cologne. He has recorded with groups in Washington D.C. and Boston, and in Seattle with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO). He’s featured on the recent SSO recording of works by Shostakovich, and featured on award-winning recordings with the Clarence Acox Sextet, and many new music ensembles, choral ensembles, and chamber groups in Seattle. These include the Simple Measures chamber ensemble with soloists that include former SSO cellist Joshua Roman.

The band features Dmitri Matheny - Flugelhorn, Randy Halberstadt - keys, Phil Sparks - bass,  and Mark Investor - drums. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a comfortable kid friendly atmosphere, and world class jazz … hope to see you!

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Looking forward to a special night, this is what Laura wrote on her Facebook post:

This is a FULL CIRCLE moment for me and I want you to be a part of it. Chris Bickley is not only an incredible saxophonist, but I also credit him with being the main reason I ever considered getting into jazz. He put the idea in my head about twenty years ago, and it just STUCK. I’ve never had the opportunity to perform jazz with him, so this moment is incredibly special to me!

From his website: Chris Bickley has performed in concerts and jazz festivals throughout the world … Montreux International Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, Carnegie Hall “Jazz Cavalcade” series, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, Bix Beiderbecke Festival, Davenport, Iowa, and the Detroit Montreux Jazz Festival. A graduate of the internationally acclaimed Interlochen Arts Academy, he has served as the Director of  Jazz at Central Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College. Chris has performed with many jazz legends including: Woody Hermans Thundering Herd, Herbie Hancock, and leads his own Jazz groups and Big Band.

Please mark your calendars and make a point to come grab a drink and a small plate. Please consider coming early to the Walloon Watershed to be sure you can get a seat!

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

This week 8.10.26 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s will feature special guest artists Olivia James on vocals and Tim Lerch world renowned Jazz and Blues guitarist.

Olivia James is an award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriting student at the Tacoma School of the Arts. The winner of the prestigious 2025 Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition (High School Division), she approaches classic jazz standards with a songwriter's keen ear for lyricism, melody, and deep musical structure.

Olivia’s exceptional stage presence has already earned her international recognition, highlighted by recent vocal jazz performances in Kobe, Japan. A strong background in dance lends a natural rhythm and effortless charisma to her live sets. Olivia brings a fresh, soulful voice to the classic jazz tradition, delivering an authentic performance that resonates with music lovers of all generations.

Tim’s style is a musical gumbo of Jazz, Blues and Roots influences. Possessing of a very distinctive, personal sound and stylistic diversity, Lerch is a masterful improviser whose music reflects his playful nature and his love of the history of American Music. In addition to his impressive playing and singing, Tim is an  educator, popular YouTuber and Emmy award winning composer, Tim is a member of the legendary Northwest Gypsy Jazz Group Pearl Django, leader of the Tim Lerch Trio and is half of the very popular guitar duo with Jamie Findlay. Over the past 50 years Tim has performed with a long list of greats in many styles.

Also in the band Osama Afifi - bass, Ronnie Bishop - drums, and Eugene Bien - keys. Come enjoy great food, your favorite beverage, a kid friendly comfortable atmosphere, and World Class Jazz … Hope to see you!

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Come out for some world class food and some world class jazz featuring Ron Getz on Guitar, Greg Vadnias on drums, and Brian Lange on Sax. Special guest sitting in on sax is Chris Bickley.

Every Friday Jazz on Wheels hosts an evening of Jazz. "2026 marks 25 Continuous Years of Service to our Community". The College Cultural Neighborhood Association has welcomed us back at Pierce Park. We're extremely grateful to CCNA for hosting us
a second year.  The site is quite wonderful, welcoming and peaceful.

Hosted by Pat Cronley on keys Jazz On Wheels features a talented group of artists each week through September 11. Pat began playing the piano at age 4 or 5. In a musical family that included five older brothers, all musicians, artistic expression seemed natural for Cronley, who says he always enjoyed performing. While many young aspiring musicians find out, sooner or later, that playing music isn’t going to pay the bills, Cronley has stayed true to his youthful ideals. He’s managed to make a living as a performing musician, recording mostly jazz, and, of late, has started turning his attention to writing songs.

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.

Bring your family, your cooler, and a comfortable chair to enjoy some GREAT JAZZ!

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.

For over 25 years the Back Room Gang has been performing Dixieland Devotionals at the Traverse City Presbyterian Church. These concerts raise money for area non-profit organizations and has raised more than $250,000.00. Come hear some amazing Traditional Dixieland Jazz and help us support these area organizations.

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

This week 8.3.2026 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.

An additional special appearance from the West Sound Youth Jazz Band — a talented group of middle and high school musicians from across the region. Catch these rising young artists performing a few featured numbers on flute, tenor sax, baritone sax, piano, bass, and drums during the evening’s show.

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

Northland Brewing Co. is a craft brewery in the heart of downtown Indian River. Indoor/outdoor setting with a large beer garden with live music venue, food trucks, artist/vendor markets, community workshops, local farmer’s market, and more. Join us for some world class Jazz featuring Greg Vadnais on drums, Bruce Dondero on bass, Ron Getz on guitar, and Chris Bickley on sax. Hope to see you!

This week 7.27.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest artist John Morton on guitar. John is a life-long career guitarist and composer. John’s experience ranges from world touring torecording and writing music. This includes decades of performing in the vast studio world as one of the top-call session musicians.

John has played with the likes of Abraham Laboriel, Carlos Vega, Jimmy Johnson and Don Grusin. Creatively mastering a wide variety of musical styles, John has recorded with artists including (but not limited to) Randy Meisner (Eagles), Boy Meets Girl, Sheena Easton, P.F. Sloane, Michael Tomlinson, Dan Dean, Tom Collier, Danny O'Keefe, The Brothers Four and more “Indy” albums than he can remember, ALONG WITH writing/recording literally thousands of commercials as well as movie scores and tv shows.

John has moved live audiences with such shows as Legends in Concert and Teatro ZinZanni Seattle and San Francisco, while also performing with artists such as Thelma Houston, Francine Reed, Sally Kellerman, Joan Baez, Darlene Love and Ann Wilson from the band Heart.

Also in the band Eugene Bien - keys, Craig Cootsona on drums, Osama Afifi on bass, and Wayne Ledbetter on sax. 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

Come to a perfect setting to view the fireworks after enjoying an evening a Big Band favorite performed by some of the best NW Michigans musicians doing a variety of selections for your listening pleasure. e looking forward to seeing you!

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

This week 6.29.2026 Monday Jazz features guest artist Mike Horsfall. Mike has enjoyed a successful and diverse musical career for over 40 years, serving as a concert soloist, accompanist, musical director, educator, composer, arranger, and recording artist on both piano and vibraphone. He broke into the Portland jazz scene with the vibes-bass-drums trio “Tall Jazz”, a group he co-founded in 1989. In 2010, after more than two decades of performances, recordings, and clinics, Tall Jazz was voted into the Oregon Jazz Society's Hall of Fame.

Mike has performed and/or recorded with a great many world class musicians, including Anat Cohen, Kurt Elling, Janis Siegel, Terrell Stafford, David Grisman, Ken Peplowski, Holly Hofman, Ingrid Jensen, Chuck Redd, Dmitri Matheny, Valerie Day, Rebecca Kilgore, Karla Harris, Marilyn Keller, and Randy Porter, among others. He has collaborated with Marv & Rindy Ross’ Trail Band, Pink Martini, Nu Shooz, and the Portland Baroque Orchestra. Recently, Mike has toured and recorded with Darrell Grant’s “MJ New”, a quartet honoring the music of the Modern Jazz Quartet.

Dmitri Matheny on flugelhorn. “Dmitri Matheny is a jazz treasure”. The lyrical Matheny has impressive chops, but it’s his warmth and soulfulness that win you over.”—All Music Guide … Acclaimed for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American flugelhornist DMITRI MATHENY has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review of Music). An honors graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Dmitri Matheny vaulted onto the jazz scene in the 1990s as the protégé of jazz legend Art Farmer. Since then he has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal international following, touring extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, traveling to 19 countries. With over 100 recordings to his credit, Dmitri Matheny has released 12 albums as a leader. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Matheny “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players.”

The Band includes Osama Afifi on bass, and Mark Investor 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

Come out and enjoy some great Jazz with Pat Cronly on keys. Pat began playing the piano at age 4 or 5. In a musical family that included five older brothers, all musicians, artistic expression seemed natural for Cronley, who says he always enjoyed performing. While many young aspiring musicians find out, sooner or later, that playing music isn’t going to pay the bills, Cronley has stayed true to his youthful ideals. He’s managed to make a living as a performing musician, recording mostly jazz, and, of late, has started turning his attention to writing songs.

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.

Bring your family, your cooler, and a comfortable chair to enjoy some GREAT JAZZ!

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

Jazz @ The Library (JATL): Wednesdays in July & August from 6:30-7:00 pm

The Library is excited to continue hosting Jazz @ The Library (JATL) this summer as it has for many years past, featuring the Steve Stargardt Trio with Andy Evans, bass; Jon Lindeneau, drums; and Steve Stargardt, piano. Join us!

This week 7.13.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features special appearance by Sub-Sonic Soul (No End To The Low End) featuring Osama Afifi & Peter Sams on bass. Members of Subsonic have performed with a distinguished range of artists, including Yanni, Vanessa Paradis, John Densmore ,  The Doors, The 5th Dimension, Kurt Elling, Darren Motamedy, Chris Bickley, Jeff Kashiwa, among others. Between the four of them, they have toured much of the world and have established a strong reputation within the Pacific Northwest music community. 

Also in the band Eugene Bien on keys and Chris Crumpler on drums. 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