shows & musicians
We are thrilled to be welcoming some of Washington & Oregon's top jazz musicians to the Mayfield Lake Summer Tunes! We are grateful that they are sharing their talents and enthusiasm and hope that all attending will be as impressed as we are with these fabulous performers!
Please check out their websites below to learn more about them, hear song samples, watch videos, and buy their CDs to get a taste of what you'll be hearing live.
The Jessica Blinn Quartet features members of Olympia's Cool Jazz Society, which is a collective of like-minded local musicians who gather in pursuit of beautiful melodies, laid-back grooves, fine wines and good food. Started by Lee Chun, Daven Tillinghast, and Jessica Blinn in autumn of 2006, CJS concentrates on works by Miles Davis, Oliver Nelson, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock, and also offers classy versions of standards, even a few originals. The lineup may change from gig to gig, but they always have the same relaxed approach and enthusiasm for this beautiful material. Visit the weblink at left to see the newest recordings with Daven and Jessica in January; the old recordings are from their debut performance at Tugboat Annie's Spring of '07. Lately Jessica and Daven have been playing at the beautiful Cliff House Restaurant in Tacoma with Cameron Arneson on upright bass and Syd Potter on flugelhorn. They are happy to announce a recording is in the works, due for release this summer.
Mud Bay Swing Band
Noon-1:45 pm
The Mud Bay Swing Band was formed by trumpeter Dave McCrary three years ago. Their first event was to play the Ocean Shores Jazz Festival. The band was very well received as voted on by the audiences and as a result were invited to back for this year's festival. The band is made up some of the finest jazz musicians in southwest Washington. Most of these musicians play with several other bands and also lead their own bands. Trumpeter Dave McCrary plays with the Olympia Jazz Senators jazz ensemble and is the director of another 20 piece big band, called the Dukes of Swing, and is a founding member and president of the Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Society which has presented a large Jazz Festival In Olympia for the past 19 years. Appearing at the Swing Band Festival will be: Mike McQuig, Jazz Guitar, who has been an important part of the Southwest Washington Jazz scene for 25 years playing private parties, solo guitar and recently came off a 10 year gig with the Russ Hubley Quartet at the Olympia Red Lion; Maria Joiner, an extraordinary drummer and teacher in the Olympia area. She has played with the Olympia Jazz Senators, and the Dukes of Swing big bands and countless small ensembles throughout Washington; Bill Durris, the Jazz Bassist with the Olympia Jazz Senators since the band's formation who also plays in many smaller ensembles throughout Washington; and Tom Russell - Clarinet-Saxophones- Flute.
Shelly Rudolph Duo
2:00-3:15 pm
We're excited to announce that Shelly Rudolph, accompanied by guitarist Chance Hayden, will be joining us for the Swing Band Festival! The two have performed together in the Portland area at various clubs, and Chance will also be part of Shelly's band when she returns to Mayfield Lake for the second annual Harmony Jazz and Wine Festival in september. at the Swing Band Festival, Shelly will be performing jazz standards from the big band era, as well as providing a tantalizing preview of some of her original tunes that she'll be performing as the headline evening act on Sept. 12.
Growing up in Eugene, Oregon, Shelly spent much of her time in her mother’s art gallery surrounded by visual and performance artists of all types. She soaked up the creative energy and experimented with many forms of media – from drawing, to painting, to writing, to dance, to music, and found her bliss in song. The freedom, intimacy and beauty of jazz & blues captured her spirit and unleashed a powerful and soul filled voice that was hidden within this soft-spoken girl. Inspired by the likes of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Shelly quickly went from listener to performer sharing the stage with local favorites Don Latarski, Emmett Williams and Warren Rand and soon had her own weekly gig at Jo Federigo’s, the hottest jazz club in town. She followed musical pursuits to New York City, Portland and Los Angeles where she began to write and perform her own material as well as unfold her interpretations of favorite jazz standards and soul ballads. Her classic yet fresh sound - sweet and sultry, subtle and rich – has garnered invitations to tour Japan, Korea and the West Indies and made her a feature in jazz venues on both coasts of the U.S.
Chance Hayden began playing guitar at age eight and taking private lessons at ten. By fifteen he formed a rock and roll band and released a seven-inch single. During his junior and senior years of high school he was dual enrolled at Clark College, and performed with both schools’ jazz ensembles. At that time, Chance was recognized regionally for his talent winning five Outstanding Musician Awards at various competitions with his high school jazz band. In the spring of 2005 he toured Hawaii the Clark College Jazz Ensemble, just before receiving both his High School Diploma and Associates in Arts degree at the same time. Understanding that the study of jazz at a university level college would provide a well-rounded musical education, Chance transferred to the PSU Jazz Studies program, where he completed his Bachelor’s of Music Performance in Jazz, graduating in 2008 with the distinction of youngest to do so. He leads an array of groups, from small combos to a nine-piece electric salute to Miles Davis to Troubled Boots, his Vintage Americana project, and also performs avidly as a sideman to artists such as Tom Grant, Darrell Grant, Devin Phillips and the Oregon Jazz Orchestra.
When Shelly Rudolph sings, you can smell the smoke... this is the moment to catch a rising star. - Lynn Darroch, The Oregonian
Chance Hayden's guitar playing is a study in playing just the right notes at just the right time. - Tony Starlight, club owner, performer
Larry Searles grew up on the shores of Lake Sammamish in Washington State, graduating from Issaquah High School in 1970. Larry worked his way through school playing trumpet in a five piece swing band called the "Associated Sounds" which stayed together for 23 years. The "Associated Sounds" has become the Easy Street Band and has grown into a 9-peice swing band with an outstanding female vocalist.
Doug Poluch, baritone sax, played clarinet, tenor and baritone sax through his school years and 2 years of community college. He played in an 8-piece combo, directed a junior high pep band and made several road tours with the community collage jazz band. He's been with Easy Street for 20 years. "There's nothing better than playing music with people you love and respect and I hope to continue playing with Easy Street for many years to come!"
Jennifer Gobel started playing music when she was five years old in a piano preschool class, and started the trombone at the age of ten. She has a bachelor's degree in Music Education and a masters in education and taught elementary band for seven years.
Epaminondas "Nonda" Trimis, percussionist, has appeared on over 50 different CDs with different local and national artists including The Jazz Police, Michael Powers, Gary Stroutsos, Phil Sheeran, and Tony Gable. His live performances include backing Eddie Daniels, Ben Vareen, Greta Metassa, Jovino Santos, Blackstone, Kathy Lee Gifford, Carl Saunders, Teatro Zinzani, Marc Seals and performances at the Santa Barbara Jazz Festival, Earshot Jazz Festival and the Moore Theater.
Jeff Gilles received his first (Silvertone) guitar for his 11th birthday and has been playing ever since. He grew up playing in rock and roll and blues bands. Although he bought his first John Coltrane album in 1968, he didn’t start playing jazz until he left college.
Rick Shillinger, bass player, was one of the original band members of the Associated Sounds. Rick also plays trumpet and flugel horn. He is active in his church playing his instruments with the worship team and is often called upon to play for special music.
Ingrid DuMosch is a vocalist and vocal arranger with over 15 years' experience as a studio singer and live performer. She lived in Nashville for 10 years, where she had many opportunities as a studio backup vocalist and demo singer to work with top notch artists and songwriters in country music, pop music, contemporary Christian music and southern gospel. She also performed with one of Nashville's most popular variety bands, the Radio Daze Big Band for 10 years.
Loretta Brown was born with a deep desire to play the piano, make sound, and bring song and joy to the world! She learned to walk by crawling up the leg of a piano and playing the keys. Her first composition was written at age 4, which she entitled "The Storm". Loretta lived in Saudi Arabia for over 8 years and during that time was the Resident Accompanist for the U.S. Ambassador's Residence. She also was hired to give piano lessons to the Saudi princesses and taught music at the International School in Riyadh to Elementary Children, directing her own choir of 180 voices by audition only. For the last few years Loretta has been studying the effects of music and sound on health, and is a Certified Music Practitioner who plays at the bedside of the ailing and dying.
Steve Reinke is a great sax player who has played with several Seattle bands over the years. He is a relatively new addition to Easy Street.
5:30-7:15 pm
Performing as an 8-piece combo, the Johnny Lewis Band, based in Olympia, delivers the toe tappin' rhythms of yesteryear. From New York to Las Vegas, Johnny and his dance band have entertained audiences with Swing, Jazz, Blues, and Rock and Roll. Johnny Lewis spent 20 years on the road while based in New York, and had hit recordings with Capitol, Columbia, and Decca/Coral, including Night Train, Tequila, Blue Skies, Honeysuckle Rose, and more. He has appeared on the Tonight Show and other major shows with top celebrities. The Johnny Lewis Band has performed at four inaugural balls for Washington State governors.
7:30-9:30 pm
Robert Moore has evolved a sound uniquely his own, mixing his Southern roots influences of soul and gospel into his own distinct interpretations of bebop and swinging jazz. Shadings of King Pleasure, Mark Murphy, Mose Allison, & Ella are heard alongside those of Otis Redding, Roger Miller & classic blues shouters.
Whether leading with his horn into familiar standards, scatting imaginative lines straight from the heart, blowing creative lines on the harmonica, or exposing listeners to interspersed originals, Moore cuts to the heart of a song, opening up sounds in new ways & winning fans with his frequent wry notes of humor.
A long-time resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Moore has been heard in Southern jazz clubs from New Orleans to North Carolina, and has recently moved his base to Portland, Oregon, where he performs regularly. In Japan, where American jazz is particularly revered, his tours have been received with wild appreciation and enthusiasm.
The second annual Harmony Jazz & Wine Festival expands to three days this year! Two of the audience favorites are returning from last year's festival -- Shelly Rudolph and Michael Powers -- and we've added some new acts as well -- Karen Shivers, Quadraphonnes, Island Jazz Quintet, Kamal Abdul-Alim, and Jonathan Kingham.
With eight acts performing over the three days, the Harmony Jazz & Wine Festival has it's own page on this site -- click here to read more about the performers and order tickets.
Mayfield Lake Summer Tunes Series Announcer - Bob Riddle We are fortunate to have long-time Portland area radio jazz show host, Bob Riddle, as our Announcer/MC at all of the Mayfield Lake Summer Tunes shows. Bob currently has a jazz show on KBOO-FM 90.7, Portland, which airs every-other-Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. KBOO was the first FM station to offer jazz on a regular basis in Portland, from its inception in 1968. Bob was among the first KMHD (FM 89.1, Gresham) jazz hosts, being on the air there from 1985 to 1991, and still substitutes there. While at KMHD, he was the first host for the Portland Art Museum's "Museum After Hours" Wednesday evening live jazz series that began in 1985. Bob was born and raised in New York City, and cut his jazz teeth there beginning in 1958, listening to Symphony Sid on the radio from midnight to 3, and frequenting jazz clubs from 1959. He went to college in Pittsburgh 1960-1961, and enjoyed that city's vibrant jazz scene. Then, moved to San Francisco in 1961, and continued to enjoy their constant jazz happenings. Bob has been a Portlander since 1968, and is happy to say that "Portland's local jazz scene is superior to San Francisco's now, both in number and quality of diverse jazz musicians." |
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