Jazz at the Labs… gotta go, gotta dig them cats….

Always a good crowd, and usually sold out - do you have your tickets yet?

My friend Rachel Anderson over at the Labs says this year’s show is gonna be great – I’m sure it is gonna totally rock. (I went the last three years, and I’m pretty sure people who listen to jazz a lot don’t say it “rocks.” They say stuff like “Man, it’s hot!” or “Hey, cool!” or “That’s smooth!” or “Man, these cats are hip.” Pretty sure real jazz nuts call people “cats,” especially in the bigger cities.)

Here’s more about your chance to get in on all this – more from Rachel:

On June 19th, the Labs will hold its 10th annual Jazz at the Labs.  All proceeds from the evening and from sponsors benefit the FHL K-12 Science Outreach Program (FHLSOP).   (This is, of course, the program run by Jenny Roberts and Margo Thorpe.)  They  manage to bring science to each and every grade.  Jenny and Margo have a fantastic website. You can easily peruse their programs there.  Jenny said she’s also very open to chatting by phone!

It’s all at the University of Washington/Friday Harbor Marine Labs this Saturday:
6:00 – 9:30  (Dinner and music – $30 per person)
7:30 – 9:30  (Music only – $15 per person)

The San Juan Island Jazz Quintet (and Jill's gonna sing!)

The Musicians:
There are 2 music events that evening….  The San Juan Jazz Quintet will start things off at 6pm.  Please go to their website for all kinds of info on the band.  Jill Urbach will sing with us that evening also…  and has some great tunes again this year.

The second group is an all-star band from Seattle, organized by Chris Amemiya. They will kick in at 7:30 pm!

We are really fortunate to have Dick Stein from KPLU’s Midday Jazz Program and Food for Thought … as our MC.  He’s very entertaining!

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