This week 6.8.2026 Monday Jazz @ Brother Don’s features guest artist Brian Kirk on vibes. The son of Indianapolis Hall of Fame drummer and educator Dr. Willis Kirk, Brian grew up in San Francisco where he performed with Gladys Knight, Marlena Shaw, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Bishop Norman Williams, John Handy, and Jessica Williams.

Brian spent 10 years in New York City where he was a member of Lou Donaldson, Jack McDuff and Little Jimmy Scott bands. He also performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Locke, Andrew Hill,The Lionel Hampton Orchestra and The Count Basie Orchestra. He has also appeared with Piano Duo Landsberg and Yount, in concerts featuring the Baltimore Symphony, Philadelphia Pops Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony and the Miami Symphony to name a few.

Mr. Kirk is a Professor of Jazz, Electronic Music, Music Theory, Percussion at Seattle Central College, in Seattle Washington. He is a Whitely Scholar (University of Washington) and is an active member of the Washington Music Educators Association,a collective of Washington State Educators,whose purpose is to provide students with a strong foundation in music education and musical performance.

Also in the band Osama Afifi - bass, Eric Verlinde - keys  and Ronnie Bishop - 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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