The Missionary Position’s sonically diverse song writing couples with emotionally raw performances. By utilizing unique atmospheric elements and a broad range of dynamics and textures, The Missionary Position has succeeded in creating a sound that is undeniably their own.
http://themissionaryposition.us/
No charge, open to the public
Zarni is an upcoming artist originally from South Africa that immigrated to the small town of Johnson City New York at age ten. She started playing, singing and writing at the age of 6 and then further explored her musical creativity at the prestigious Grammy Signature Johnson City High School Music Department. Zarni recently graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a double major in Music Education and Songwriting. During her time at Berklee she recorded and released two full length albums “Friday Night Lights” and most recently “Straight Forward”.
Overton Berry, a northwest legend, has played extensively in venues around the world including Japan, China, Viet Nam, Thailand, and Egypt. A voting member for the Grammy’s, music director for the TOBE School of Music and regular performer at major northwest jazz festivals.
No charge, open to the public
Nikki DeCaires – versatile, multi-lingual vocalist specializing in Bossa Nova, World & Latin jazz in multiple languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hawaiian); island/reggae; funk/blues; and neo-soul/R&B. Instrumentation ranges from vocal/guitar duo to full jazz combo. Overall sound ranges from soft, laid-back dinner music to swinging improvisational entertainment.
No charge, open to the public
Deems has established himself internationally as a distinctive and imaginative writer, arranger, producer and bandleader, as well as explosive solo pianist. With his roots planted firmly in an Asian American upbringing, Deems’ music has evolved into a delectable blend of R&B, pop and mainstream jazz that he calls “contemporary soul jazz.”
No charge, open to the public
Kay Bailey, group vocalist, is a dynamic singer with a special talent for delivering a song with tremendous musicality. Her warm engagement of the audience and polished comfortable stage presence simply draws people into the music.
http://www.kaybaileysinger.com/
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Known for her ability to sing fast swing in one turn and tender, crystal-clear ballads the next, Kimberly discovered jazz through her mother, a former beauty queen who grew up in a tenement off Jackson Street during the heyday of Seattle’s legendary jazz scene in the 1940s.
http://www.kimberlyreason.com/
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Makana’s music transcends category and trend by integrating elements of folk, rock, ethnic, classical, bluegrass, jazz, traditional, ambient, electronic and Hawaiian slack key in gentle to commanding arrangements. From his strong foundation he has branched out to create his own unique approach to guitar called Slack Rock, drawing on the cultural techniques of slack key and applying them in a more high energy, universal fashion.
Makana’s song “Deep in an Ancient Hawaiian Forest” is in the recently released George Clooney film, The Descendants. Another song of his is used in the movie trailer, “Deep” is on the Sony-released soundtrack and a number of his songs are featured in the DVD extras.
http://makanamusic.com/
Limited seating. Advanced ticket purchase required.
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Makana’s music transcends category and trend by integrating elements of folk, rock, ethnic, classical, bluegrass, jazz, traditional, ambient, electronic and Hawaiian slack key in gentle to commanding arrangements. From his strong foundation he has branched out to create his own unique approach to guitar called Slack Rock, drawing on the cultural techniques of slack key and applying them in a more high energy, universal fashion.
Makana’s song “Deep in an Ancient Hawaiian Forest” is in the recently released George Clooney film, The Descendants. Another song of his is used in the movie trailer, “Deep” is on the Sony-released soundtrack and a number of his songs are featured in the DVD extras.
http://makanamusic.com/
Limited seating. Advanced ticket purchase required.
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NNikki DeCaires – versatile, multi-lingual vocalist specializing in Bossa Nova, World & Latin jazz in multiple languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hawaiian); island/reggae; funk/blues; and neo-soul/R&B. Instrumentation ranges from vocal/guitar duo to full jazz combo. Overall sound ranges from soft, laid-back dinner music to swinging improvisational entertainment.
No charge, open to the public
Sorrento Hotel, 900 Madison Street,
Seattle, WA 98104 | (206) 622-6400
