Lady Be Good :: 04/17/25 – 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmKay D. Ray’s documentary presentation “Lady Be Good” concentrates on the contributions of American female instrumentalists in jazz from the early 1920s to the 1970s and the development and extent of the all-woman jazz groups. Lady Be Good captures the lost stories of female jazz musicians with rare photos, previously unseen film and television footage, […]
Danned If We Do :: 04/13/25 – 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmJud Sherwood, founder of The Jazz Project in Bellingham, brings his group “Danned If We Do” to the Library. Featuring Jud on drums and vocals, Cheryl Hodge on keyboard, Brian Cunningham on guitar, and Jon Meyer on bass, the group theme centers around Steely Dan covers.
Swing Dances for All :: 03/22/25 – 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmJoin us from 3-5 pm on February 15, March 22, May 24, June 28, and 7-9 pm on April 19 for Swing Dances for Everyone, presented by the Manieri Endowment at the Anacortes Public Library.
Learning to Listen: A Jazz Journey :: 03/20/25 – 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmVibraphone prodigy Gary Burton started recording at age 17, launching a career that defied boundaries and won seven Grammys. We’ll look at his early days in Nashville with Boots Randolph, learning the ropes with George Shearing and Stan Getz, and developing his own sound with collaborations including Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell, Chick Corea, and many […]
Kareem Kandi Trio :: 03/09/25 – 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmA native of the Pacific Northwest and producer/host of Jazz Northwest: KNKX Public Radio, Kareem Kandi is a versatile saxophonist and composer with strong roots in the traditions of Jazz, Blues, Classical and Funk, and is in high demand for his talents both on and off the stage. While staying true to musical styles of […]
Pat Metheny: A creative genius :: 02/20/25 – 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmGuitarist/Composer Pat Metheny started playing guitar at the age of 12 and continues to this day. Winner of 20 Grammys, he’s the only artist to have ever won Grammys in 10 categories. He’s recorded and released over 55 recordings, and in his early 70’s, shows no sign of slowing down. Join us for a partial […]
Swing Dances for All! :: 02/15/25 – 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmJoin us from 3-5 pm on February 15, March 22, May 24, June 28, and 7-9 pm on April 19 for Swing Dances for Everyone, presented by the Manieri Endowment at the Anacortes Public Library.
Nick Biello Trio :: 02/11/25 – 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmSaxophonist/multi-instrumentalist and composer Nick Biello. Nick has shared the stage with world-class artists, such as Slide Hampton, Cedar Walton, the Jimmy Heath Big Band. Nick has been recorded on hundreds of albums, from his own original projects to his work as a sideman for other artists. “Between Light and Shadow”, a collection of original compositions […]
Sharp Five Collective :: 02/09/25 – 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmThe Sharp Five Collective formed because of their mutual love of post-bop quintet and sextet jazz of the late 50’s to early 60’s and beyond. It was conceived as a collective to provide an opportunity to welcome other like-minded players in the area who love this music to rotate in and bring this material to […]
Janette West Quartet :: 01/12/25 – 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmJanette West is a jazz vocalist who has been working up and down the West Coast for over 5 decades, fronting R&B, jazz, and big band outfits. Early career highlights include opening for Jimi Hendrix and Tina Turner, but the quartet she and husband drummer/percussionist Marty Tuttle have developed really showcases West’s rich, lustrous alto […]
