West Cafe Jazz Calendar August 2009

August 1, 2009: David Brothers

West Café presents down-home folk and blues downtown Saturday, August 1.

On Saturday, August 1, the West Café is happy to welcome back the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David [www.myspace.com/davidbrothers] artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He packed the house for his debut cd release in April and we expect the café to be jumping in August as summer hits full-swing and the nights get warmer.  Join us for a delectable dinner in the restaurant or simply unwind at the bar with top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.
Saturday music is always free.

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009
Time: 7-10PM

August 8, 2009: Carri Bella

Downtown Portland Jazz Bar and Restaurant features Carri Bella Saturday, August 8.

Join us Saturday, August 8 for live jazz with Carri Bella [www.myspace.com/carribellajazz] on vocals. Take advantage of our relaxing bar space and enjoy a little swing and bossa nova with a torch song or two. Carri Bella’s exquisite voice has been likened to “the whimsy of Annie Ross in one moment and the sultry stylings of Julie London in the next.”

Since our dining room is completely open to the lounge, every seat in the house is great. Come in for dinner (all ages, all hours), or have a signature cocktail in the bar.
Always free!

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009
Time: 7-10PM

August 15, 2009:  Carol Rossio

West Café, jazz and a taste of French flair downtown on Saturday, August 15.

West Café is proud to present Portland recording artist and performer Carol Rossio.  Carol is a shining light on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, performing jazz and pop with French flair – ooh-la-la! Her vocal stylings conjures visions of a perfect Parisian café night - filled with the joys and sorrow of love discovered and lost.  Working in an intimate combo setting, Carol’s live shows enchant audiences with her range and charisma.  For more info on Carol and her various projects, visit www.carolrossio.com/home.html.
Come take advantage of the longer days and warmer nights and imagine you’re lost in the Latin Quarter, sipping the West’s finer wines and tasting the exquisite dishes crafted by head chef Sean Concannon.  Saturday jazz shows are always free.

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 7-10PM

August 22, 2009: Mary Kadderly

Come revel in the high days of summer at the West Café in downtown Portland with the distinctive jazz of Mary Kadderly on Saturday, August 22.

Mary Kadderly’s smoky vocals recall Natalie Cole in her “Unforgettable” phase, though she can get sassy and coy like Kay Starr, be as coolly detached as Sade, and ooze overt sensuality like Julie London.  More information can be found at www.marykadderly.com/index.htm.
The West always has a cozy seat reserved for you. So come on in and dine, drink, unwind and enjoy the jazz on Saturday, August 22.  There’s never a cover charge.

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009
Time: 7-10PM

August 29, 2009: David Brothers

West Café presents the return of down-home folk and blues downtown Saturday, August 29.

On Saturday, August 29, the West Café is happy to welcome back the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David [www.myspace.com/davidbrothers] artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He packed the house for his debut cd release in April and we expect the café to be jumping in August as summer hits full-swing and the nights get warmer.  Join us for a delectable dinner in the restaurant or simply unwind at the bar with top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.
Saturday music is always free.

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
Time: 7-10PM