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!

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