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 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!

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

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 4.20.2026 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 Pete Christlieb on tenor sax, 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

Join us for Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant Inn in Port Hadlock. Sunday 4.19.2026 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.

Jazz @ The Bottle Shop performing a mix of jazz standards, latin, and Bossa Nova’s for your listening pleasure. Trio features guest saxophonist Chris Bickley with Dirk Anderson - bass, George Radebaugh - keys. Enjoy your favorite beverage and great food all in a comfortable relaxing atmosphere. Hope to see you!

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 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.

The rest of the band includes Eugene Bien on keys, and Ronnie Bishop on drums, and Chris Bickley on sax. We have a special guest Osama’s niece Olivia James winner of the 2026 17th Annual Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist competition.

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

This week 4.13.2026 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 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

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 4.9.2026 features guest saxophonist Chris Bickley with Tracey Grisman - bass, George Radebaugh - keys, and Barrett Wilson - percussion. Enjoy your favorite beverage and great food all in a comfortable relaxing atmosphere. Hope to see you!

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

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

Limited seating, get your tickets at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cellarcatllc/2130041

Check out all of the great 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

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 Eugene Bien - keys, Osama Afifi - bass, Craig Cootsona - 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 3.16.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features the CHRIS BICKLEY QUINTET presenting an evening of hard bop and modern jazz classics by John Coltrane, Art Farmer, Dexter Gordon, Herbie Hancock, Chuck Mangione, Lee Morgan, and more! 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 - flugelhorn, Randy Halberstadt - keys, Osama Afifi - bass, and Mark Ivester - 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

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 3.12.2026 features guest saxophonist Chris Bickley with Tracey Grisman - bass, George Radebaugh - keys, and Tom Svornich - drums. Enjoy your favorite beverage and great food all in a comfortable relaxing atmosphere. Hope to see you!

This week 3.9.26 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest artist Ninee Wolff on flute. Ninee Petchprapa Wolff is a versatile multi-instrumentalist with roots in classical and jazz music. Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, she began her training through the Talent Research Project, touring internationally on flute and violin. After moving to the U.S. in 2001, she earned a BA in Music with a Jazz Specialization from Central Washington University, where she studied flute with Dr. Hal Ott and jazz saxophone with Tracy Knoop. She also pursued additional studies with Zart Dombourian-Eby, principal piccoloist of the Seattle Symphony. She earned a Master’s in Teaching from Saint Martin’s University in 2020.Her accolades include top placements in state and national competitions, including the NFA Jazz Soloist Competition. Ninee has performed with the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra, appeared at Thailand’s Bangkok Jazz Night by the River, and was featured in the Black Box Jazz Series at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.

Now based in Olympia, WA, Ninee performs regularly on flute, piccolo, and saxophone across the Pacific Northwest. She plays alto sax with the Olympia Jazz Senators and piccolo with the Bremerton Symphony. In addition to performing, she is an active educator, teaching privately, directing school bands, and serving as adjunct flute professor at South Puget Sound Community College.

Also in the band Kacey Evans - keys. Chris Crumpler - 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

"This is one of the best line-ups in Western WA" … it’ll be spectacular!,Here’s the details and check out the names involved. Top notch, once again If you support live music and want this to be a regular thing, show up, buy a drink, and tip the musicians.

Here are the details: A dynamite house band will blow the Moon down for the inaugural jam session in the “Howling at the Moon Jam Sessions and other Delights” series of jam sessions at the Howling Moon Restaurant. Additional jam sessions are being scheduled for Tuesday evenings at the Moon.

Band members include:

Laura Newman (aka Magic Mama Earth): Laura is a voice of liberation and a prolific singer /songwriter who opened six times for Neil Young, including the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA. She is the founder of ABRACADABRA TRIP, a rock and soul band based in Port Townsend with deep roots in NYC as week as the jazz and soul group Laurovia.

Chris Bickley: (saxophones and music director). Chris is a world-class saxophonist and band leader who has played at many jazz festivals around the world, shared the stage with many big-name stars, and assembles many other world-class jazz musicians to play every Monday at Brother Dons in Bremerton.

Connor Forsyth: (Hammond B3 organ): Connor studied with the legendary Ellis Marsalis in New Orleans, went on to play with award-winning Americana and Country bands, and ended up becoming a permanent member of 10-time Grammy winner Asleep at the Wheel where he had the opportunity to play with several music icons, including Willie Nelson, George Strait, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Bonnie Raitt.

Angie Tabor: (drums): Angie is an in-demand musician and music educator. She has played and recorded many styles of music over the years. In addition to being an excellent drum set player, she is also a phenomenal steel pans (drums) player. She has a Master of Music in percussion performance from Northern California.

Chuck Easton: (guitar): After graduating from the Berklee School of Music, Chuck has become one of the most important jazz musicians on the Peninsula for a long time. A leader of several bands, Chuck has also taught at Centrum’s Jazz Workshop, and has shared the stage with world-class musicians at the Port Townsend Jazz Festival.

Kevin MacCartney: (congas, flute): After a 36-year career as a National Park Ranger in the National Park Service (including 30 years in Olympic NP), Kevin now plays in several area bands and has led his own Latin Jazz band (Tanga) for over 20 years— with Connor Forsyth and 4 others at The Howling Moon Craft Tavern.

This week 3.2.2026 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 Josh Rawlings 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!

Monday 2.23.2026 the Chris Bickley Quartet is performing at Olympia Jazz Central. 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.

Showtime is 7-9:30 PM

Cover Charge $15- 30 … No one turned away for lack of funds.

All ages until 9PM

Eagles is members and guests club … so hit "going" to be our guest. VISITORS WELCOME!

If you have a question about the concert, please post it here or email olyjazzcentral@gmail.com

About Olympia Jazz Central:

The Olympia Jazz Central mission is to sustain and support South Sound Jazz events such as concerts, education/workshops, artist collaboration and more. OJC also sponsors a youth scholarship program. We've been connecting musicians with audiences, teachers with students and just gettin' in the groove together since 2009. Olympia Jazz Central is a 501C3. We are 100% volunteer operated and we rely on donations to keep the jazz train chuggin' along

This week 2.23.2026 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, Phil Sparks - bass, Mark Investor - drums, and Michael Brockman - 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

This week 2.2.2026 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

This week 2.9.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s showcases guest artist David Lee Joyner on piano. David is a popular pianist, vocalist, composer, and arranger in the Pacific Northwest and owner of DLJ Music Services. He is a popular headliner throughout the region and is pianist for other major regional artists such as Greta Matassa, Jacqueline Tabor, and Pete Christlieb, and the popular band Nearly Dan. He recently released his album of fourteen original compositions, Up Front, available on all major digital store and streaming platforms. He has written big band arrangements for saxophonist Jeff Coffin (Bela Fleck, Dave Matthews Band) and Broadway and film star Zachary Levi. www.dljmusicservices.com

Also in the band Clipper Anderson 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!

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

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 2.5.2026 features guest saxophonist Chris Bickley and Chuck Easton on guitar. Enjoy your favorite beverage and great food all in a comfortable relaxing 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 Frank Seeberger on guitar, Wayne Bliss 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!

This week 2.2.2026 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. Tonight will feature guest appearances by Chris’s son on drums and Osama niece Olivia winner of the 2026 17th Annual Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist competition.

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 week 1.26.2026 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!

Also in the band Wayne Bliss on bass, Chris Crumpler 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

This week 1.19.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest artist Brian Nova on guitar. Vivify Music Recording Artist and Benedetto Guitar Artist, Brian Nova, is considered one of the top Jazz Guitarists/Vocalists in the nation, according to Jazz Improv Magazine. Joe Pass said of Nova: ‘I feel Brian is one of the finest Jazz Guitarists on the scene!’ He has the distinction of being the only guitarist who was mentored by, and toured with the two titans of Jazz guitar: Herb Ellis and Joe Pass. Rock Icon, Steve Miller, says: ‘I’ve met and known a lot of guitarists in my career, and ‘B’ is the best guitarist I’ve ever met.’ Nova performs, and records, as a solo artist with his Trio, Quartet, and his 18-piece Big Band. Brian is on Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy Award Winning CD, ‘Dear Diz’, which garnered a Grammy and 3 Latin Grammys in 2013 on Concord Records. Brian was also featured at the Iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem for Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th Birthday Celebration along with Liz Wright, Monica Mancini, Patti Austin, Andra Day, Cassandra Wilson, Ledisi and many others.

Nova performs throughout North America with extended bookings in major cities and as a Jazz Festival Artist. His annual European Tour includes engagements in Sicily, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, and Italy. His Pan-Pacific Tour includes China, Taiwan, and a sold out tour in Japan every December.

In addition to performing, Nova also encourages young Jazz musicians to further their own musical education and stage presence. From 1990 to 1996, he was the Director of Jazz and Guitar Studies for the Music Program at Seattle University. He continues to mentor the next generation of professional musicians through his master classes and clinics he conducts around the world.

Also in the band Osama Afifi on bass, Dave Austin 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

The Tony Petrillo Trio will be playing at The Vintage downtown Port Townsend this Friday, January 16, 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!

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 1.15.2026 features guest saxophonist Chris Bickley and Chuck Easton on guitar. Enjoy your favorite beverage and great food all in a comfortable relaxing atmosphere. Hope to see you!

This week 1.12.2026 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 Eugene Bien on keys, 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!

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