HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY Proudly Presents THE GRETA MATASSA GROUP

"Hot Jazz At The Gallery: now this is how live music should be experienced: up close and personal, among friends, surrounded by great works of art!" —Dmitri Matheny

“...Hot Jazz at the Gallery stages Seattle area jazz musicians against a backdrop of dazzling visual art from around the world." - Earshot Jazz Magazine

Located on Occidental Mall, in the "Heart of Historic Pioneer Square", Seattle, WA, FREDERICK HOLMES AND COMPANY - GALLERY OF MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART Is Proud To Offer Another Extraordinary Evening In Our Ongoing Twice-Monthly Series - HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY, Featuring The Top Musicians And Vocalists In The Pacific Northwest And Nationally! Sit Back and Relax While Enjoying Premium Award-Winning Wines, Viewing Remarkable Paintings, Prints, & Sculpture, While Listening To The "Best In The Northwest"!

For Our Next Show Of The 2024 Season, Saturday Evening, June 8th, HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY Proudly Presents Legendary Jazz Vocalist, 8-Time EARSHOT JAZZ VOCALIST OF THE YEAR WINNER, & 2014 EARSHOT JAZZ HALL OF FAME Inductee, GRETA MATASSA!! Accompanying Matassa are longtime Jazz veterans, DAVID LEE JOYNER (Keyboard); CLIPPER ANDERSON (Bass); & MARK IVESTER (Drums).

“One of the best jazz vocalists we have to boast about these days.”
– John Clayton

As a Special Treat: During The Months of May & June, A Unique Exhibition Will Be Available For Viewing Throughout Both Floors Of The Gallery: "SALVADOR DALI AND THE AVANT-GARDE CIRCLE OF PIERRE ARGILLET" May 1-June 30, 2024.

Phenomenal Music, Fine Art, & Premium Wines - What Could Be Better?!

Please See "Some Important Details" at Bottom of Page

“Matassa’s performance was a marvel of virtuosity.”
– LOS ANGELES TIMES

GRETA MATASSA: In the Pacific Northwest, where she built her career, Greta Matassa wins wide acclaim; 8 times, the readers of Earshot, the Seattle jazz magazine, have voted her the best jazz vocalist in the Northwest, including 2021!

She was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame in 2014. Jim Wilke, the Seattle jazz maven and host of the syndicated “Jazz After Hours” radio program, praises her versatility. “She has a fearlessness in approaching material,” Wilke says, “that makes her like an instrumentalist in a jam session.”

Bassist and producer John Clayton says “One of the best jazz singers we have to boast about these days.”

Her 40 year career has been a whirlwind of exciting opportunities and experiences. Over the last 20 years she has become established as one of the greatest jazz singers of her time. Working with top jazz musicians in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. In 2016 She was featured with bassist John Clayton’s group in a centennial tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.

She has recorded 11 CD’s. Her latest release “Portrait” on Origin Records is receiving rave reviews.

Her decision to start teaching was probably her greatest contribution to the future of the genre she loves so much. For the last 20 years Greta has become one of the most unique and respected educators in the field today. Offering individual lessons and mentorships as well as establishing loyal student bases from Seattle to Japan, From Alaska to Kauai, from Chicago to New York. Greta travels extensively teaching and performing.

“The album (Portrait), closes with Billy Strayhorn’s “Lush Life.” All members of the quintet support Matassa and one another in what could become known as a definitive vocal version of that masterpiece.”
– Rifftides

“Boppish, snappy and conversational”
– Downbeat

“Worldly, gentle, bold, dynamic, Favorites From a Long Walk is a gift for the heart. Greta Matassa is one of America’s finest singers, and stands firmly among the best in today’s jazz.”
– Jazz Review

“Greta Matassa moves from triumph to triumph.”
– Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times

“Matassa is a Seattle treasure.”
– Seattle Times

“Her scatting is as confident, nimble an energetic as Ella’s and her phrasing is hip like Nancy Wilson’s”
– Earshot Jazz

“A vocal chameleon herself, Matassa can sound husky or crisp, ebullient or wailing, girlish or jaded. She recalls Billie Holiday in one phrase and Cleo Laine the next.”
– Misha Berson, The Seattle Times

“There was Matassa herself, whose voice can ping-pong along the highest riffs and effortlessly belt down to the darkest whiskey tones.”
– Mary Murfin Baily, The Seattle Times

“…She’s so light-hearted and humorous. Her musicianship is so meticulous. Her voice is so lovely. Her stylings are so precise and detailed.”
– Joe Adcock, The Seattle Times

CLIPPER ANDERSON (Bass)

DAVID LEE JOYNER (Piano/Keyboard)

MARK IVESTER *Drums)

SOME IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Doors Open at 6:30 pm/ Shows Start at 7:00. Out of Respect For Other Guests and the Musicians, Please Allow For the Time Needed for Parking & Walking to the Gallery. (This is Particularly Important During Stadium Events, Games, Concerts, Etc.)

Give Yourself Enough Time to Secure a Seat, Enjoy the Gallery, and Purchase a Glass of Wine. There Will Be a 10-15 Minute Break Between Sets. The Musicians May Have CDs or Other Merchandise for Sale. If You Enjoyed Their Performance, Please Consider Supporting Them With Your Purchase.

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!

If the Performance is Sold-Out, We Recommend Calling Ahead and Purchasing at the Door. These Will be Standing Room Only Until/Unless a Seat Opens Up.

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.

For Your Sake and That of our Guests, If You Are Ill or Experiencing Symptoms, Please Stay Home and Take Care of Yourself.

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/