HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY Proudly Presents THE MARK LEWIS QUARTET

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MARK LEWIS (Saxaphonist & Flutist) has enlivened jazz scenes from Seattle and San Francisco to Rotterdam and Paris, and has created a vast and intensely stimulating body of music over the past four decades, including more than 1,700 compositions. Recent awards include Cadence Magazine Top Ten Critics Poll for 2021 for his album Naked Animals, and #2 on alto sax (after Richie Cole) and #3 on flute (after Charles Lloyd and Hubert Laws) in the 39th Annual Jazz Station Awards for his album The New York Session, a collaboration with piano legend George Cables, bassist Essiet Essiet, and drummer Victor Lewis. His 2023 album Sunlight Shines In was recorded in Pasadena with his LA-based quartet. Jazz musicians Mark has performed and/or recorded with include pianists George Cables, Mark Levine, Overton Berry, and Ted Gioia; drummers Candy Finch and Eddie Moore; bassists David Friesen and Chuck Metcalf; saxophonists Noah Howard and Art Foxall; trumpet player Randy Brecker; and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Mark often subbed for Stan Getz and John Handy during his time in San Francisco.

“ This is melodic straight-ahead jazz at its best ” – Jazz Journal (UK)

“ A Northwest treasure ” – Jim Wilke, Jazz Northwest on KNKX

“ I feel like I’m getting transported to a whole other auditory universe ” – Joe Dimino, Neon Jazz

"There’s no one like Mark Lewis. He’s one of the best ever, from Bird through the rest. There’s a light that comes from his music. Sometimes it’s very intellectual at a very high level, but always there is the light." – Ron van Lubeck, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Randy Halberstadt is a 2015 inductee to the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame and has won multiple awards from Seattle’s Earshot Jazz, including Northwest recording of the year and the Golden Ear. He has performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival, at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., with the Seattle Symphony, and is the pianist for the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. He has performed with Herb Ellis, Terry Gibbs, Buddy de Franco, Bobby Shew, Mel Brown, Jay Clayton, Ernestine Anderson and many others. Randy recently retired from a long time position as full professor at the prestigious Cornish College of the Arts and teaches annually at the Blaine Harbor Jazz Festival and at Jazz Port Townsend.

“ Formidable pianistic skills ” – World Jazz Scene

Phil Sparks is among the leading bassists in Seattle, having performed with nearly every top jazz group in the city. He’s a 2008 inductee to the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame, and records extensively with many of the Northwest's top players. Phil has worked with some of the top names in jazz including Gene Harris, James Moody, Bobby Shew, Mose Allison and Art Lande.

“ a star of the Seattle scene ” - Down Beat magazine.

Bob Merrihew studied music at North Seattle College and privately with Dave Coleman Sr., Bill Kotick and Otis ‘Candy’ Finch. Since then he has worked in a variety of musical settings including a 7-year run as house drummer at the Pioneer Square Theater for the longest sold out run of a musical in Seattle history, “Angry Housewives,” a steady gig at the New Orleans and a European tour with Mark Lewis. Bob was in the original Mark Lewis Quartet and their long association is obvious when you hear them perform together.

“ plays with such taste and support, never overriding the sound ” – Chris Lunn, Ancient Victorys News

100 % of Ticket Proceeds Are Paid To The Performaing Artists. Any Refund Requests Will Be Honored Up To The Date BEFORE The Performance. There Are NO REFUNDS On The Date Of The Performance. The Gallery Receives Absolutely No Profit From These Shows Other Than A Great Music Experience and All-Around Good Vibes!

We Welcome Families with Children (See Specioal Youth Rate) and Encourage Young People to Experience Live Jazz Up Close and Meet the Musicians.

Seating is on the Main Floor and Second Floor Mezzanine. The Acoustics and Sightlines Are Excellent Regardless of Floor Though.

Guests With Special Needs Will be Accommodated to the Best of Our Ability. If You or a Family Member Require Special Seating Needs, Please Let Us Know in Advance and We'll Reserve Seating.

Groups of Four or More May Also Request Reserved Seating.

A No-Host Wine Bar, Serving Award-Winning Wines by the Glass, Provided by Our Neighboring Business, LOCUS WINES, is Available on the Main Floor for Our Guests.

We Sincerely Hope You Enjoy HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY and Will Return! These Performances Are Intended To Support The Regional Jazz Community By Providing A Venue Commensurate With Their Creativity And Professionalism, Here In The Heart Of Pioneer Square..

See the Entire HOT JAZZ Line-Up for 2024 Here: https://frederickholmesandcompany.com/live-jazz/

See The EARSHOT JAZZ VENUE PROFILE of FH&Co Here: https://www.earshot.org/project/2023-09-hot-jazz-at-the-gallery-frederick-holmes-gallery/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Frederick Holmes and Company, 309 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle, United States