Outdoor Jazz Shows in Seattle

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes Seattle's favorite hot club jazz band Pearl Django, celebrating their new release Tableau (March 2026) for two nights and two shows! Band members are Tim Lerch (guitar), Rick Leppanen (bass), Michael Gray (violin), Jim Char (guitar), and David Lange (accordion). Showtimes Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm each night. This show is supported by KNKX and the Washington Blues Society Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes Seattle's favorite hot club jazz band Pearl Django, celebrating their new release Tableau (March 2026) for two nights and two shows! Band members are Tim Lerch (guitar), Rick Leppanen (bass), Michael Gray (violin), Jim Char (guitar), and David Lange (accordion). Showtimes Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm each night. This show is supported by KNKX and the Washington Blues Society artist info With a performance history spanning over three decades and over 120 shows at Jazz Alley, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions. Pearl Django has performed at festivals, dances and nightspots throughout the U.S. and abroad. They have played at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Seine and have been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” The band’s signature style is marked by pristine and dexterous string work, colors of Bal Musette, the steady pulse of rhythm guitar and an unmistakable swing that delights audiences of all musical sensibilities. Throughout the years, Pearl Django has cultivated a devoted and enthusiastic following and they continue to play to packed houses wherever they perform. The group’s inception was as a trio in Tacoma, Washington in 1994. The focus of Pearl Django was, and is, to incorporate the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with American swing music. They quickly expanded to a quintet, adding a violinist and a third guitarist. An interview on NPR’s All Things Considered in 2001 brought the group to national attention. In June 2002, Pearl Django performed at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Seine, just outside of Paris, France. As of 2007 Pearl Django is working as both a quartet and a quintet (with accordionist, David Lange) All of the members are contributing original compositions to the band’s expansive repertoire. They have released 12 CDs to date. Along the West coast, Pearl Django has performed from Los Angeles to Fairbanks. Festival performances include: Festival Django Reinhardt, Samois sur Seine, France; les Rendez-Vous de l’Erdre, Nantes, France; Sacramento Jazz Jubilee; Django Festival Iceland; Juneau Folk Festival, Juneau, Alaska; Capital City Jazz Festival, Madison, Wisconsin; Sweet and Hot Festival, Los Angeles, California; Great Connecticut Jazz Festival, Guilford, Connecticut; Mission Folk Festival, Mission B.C.; Bumbershoot & Folklife Festival, Seattle, Washington; Wintergrass (a bluegrass festival) Washington, Jazz Alley, Seattle, Washington; Sun Valley Jazz Jubilee, Sun Valley, Idaho.

Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 7:30pm Tickets: $20 advance | $25 doors Advance tickets can only be purchased online-we do not sell advance tickets at the venue. Refunds are not available within 48 hours of the event. Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room. We are now accepting reservations for diners! After purchasing tickets, please visit the Reservations page to book a table. Table reservations require advance tickets, and are only for guests who plan to dine at the Royal Room. We do not take reservations over the phone. Seating for non-diners is first come, first served. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat! Critical Mass Big Band showcases the music of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra , renowned for their performances at The Village Vanguard from 1965 to 1978. The band pays tribute to one of the most influential big bands to emerge since the swing era. Critical Mass Big Band stands at the cornerstone in the contemporary jazz scene of Seattle. This group consistently delivers high-energy big band jazz which never fails to impress. Celebrating twenty-five years of music making in 2026, this premier 18-piece group includes Paul Gillespie, Barbara Hubers-Drake, Al Lowe, Ian Basques-Jellison, and Sara Voskhul on saxophones; Jim Elder, Dave Buck, Doug Lora, and Vinnie Christ on trombone; Marty Molloy, Jeff Leinbaugh, Mark Baker, Greg Klein, and Victor Ross on trumpet; Seth Ahnert on piano; Neal Adams on guitar; Phil Demaree on bass; and Rob Parks on drums. Al Lowe – alto saxophone Barbara Hubers-Drake – alto saxophone Paul Gillespie – tenor saxophone Ian Basques-Jellison – tenor saxophone Sara Voskuhl – baritone saxophone Jim Elder – trombone Dave Buck – trombone Doug Lora – trombone Vinnie Christ – bass trombone Marty Molloy – trumpet/flugelhorn Jeff Leinbaugh – trumpet/flugelhorn Mark Baker – trumpet/flugelhorn Greg Klein – trumpet/flugelhorn Victor Ross – trumpet/flugelhorn Neal Adams – guitar Seth Ahnert – piano Phil Demaree – bass Rob Park – drums www.criticalmassbigband.com https://www.facebook.com/SeattleCriticalMass/ Https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalMassBigBand