Website maintenance: upcoming shows

POSTED ON February 01, 2023

Because not all posted shows have been visible on the Calendar page, engagements will be temporarily listed here under “News and Updates” until issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience; please join us!!!

February 19th Gail Pettis Quartet feat. Tony Foster, Jeff Johnson, Mark Ivester. 2-4pm Frye Art Museum https://fryemuseum.org

February 24th Gail Pettis Quartet at North City Bistro feat. Bill Anschell, Jeff Johnson, Jeff Busch. 8-10:30pm https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=north+city+bistro+%26+wine+shop&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

April 8 The Just and the Blind; Orcas Center https://orcascenter.org/event/the-just-and-the-blind/, https://www.thejustandtheblind.com

April 16th Métier Brewing Company feat. Tony Foster, Jeff Johnson Hans Teuber https://metierbrewing.com

April 22 North Bend Jazz Walk. Tony Foster, Michael Glenn. https://www.northbendjazzwalk.com

June 3 Edmonds Jazz Walk. Tony Foster, Jeff Johnson, Hans Teuber, D’vonne Lewis. 9-Midnight at the American Legion Hall, 117 6th Avenue S, Edmonds WA https://www.google.com/maps/place/American+Legion/@47.8003181,-122.3587931,14z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x54901afa974f9453:0x59722d18bc8412c7!8m2!3d47.8100046!4d-122.374492!16s%2Fg%2F11fd3qscwy?entry=ttu

https://www.edmondsjazzwalk.com/

June 4 Métier Brewing Company feat. Tony Foster, Jeff Johnson Hans Teuber https://metierbrewing.com

“Say the Words” presents musical workshop at Seattle Repertory Theatre

POSTED ON November 03, 2018

Art of Jazz live from Seattle Art Museum on Jazz Northwest

POSTED ON May 04, 2018

How exciting it was to play the Seattle Art Museum during the Figuring History: Robert Colescott, Kerry James Marshall, Mickalene Thomas exhibit! http://figuringhistory.site.seattleartmuseum.org           Many thanks to Earshot Jazz, Seattle Art Museum, KNKX 88.5 FM and to Jim Wilke for capturing the fun! (subscribe to Jazz Northwest with iTunes or Google Play)

Celebrate the holidays with Gail and SWOJO!

POSTED ON November 28, 2017

Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra; new dates announced!

POSTED ON June 14, 2017

Don’t let life run a game on you! Don’t be lost in a sea of misery! 🙂 There will be at least two chances to catch Gail with the Seattle Womens Jazz Orchestra this summer: August 5 at the Anacortes Arts Festival and August 10 at the Seattle Downtown Association Out to Lunch Series. Have Mercy!!!

“Ella et al.: Great Ladies of Jazz” Show on Orcas Island

POSTED ON May 01, 2017
 Gail Pettis is a two time winner of Earshot Jazz Golden Ear “Northwest’s Vocalist of the Year” award.  Gail’s warm, rich vocals and retro air, hint at the silken sophistication and storytelling style of the young Nancy Wilson.  The Seattle vocalist is excited to return to the island and share her love and appreciation for all who have gone before her and paved the wonderful road called jazz.  Gail has chosen the fitting occasion of the100th birthday celebration of the First Lady of Jazz herself, Ella Fitzgerald.  “It would be difficult to find a jazz fan or performer who has not been profoundly influenced by her music,” Pettis says.  The term et al. comes from Pettis’ pre-jazz days as a healthcare provider and scientific researcher.  The term is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase et alia, which means “and others.”  Pettis chose this term to illustrate her belief that “I never sing alone – I stand on the shoulders of all the greats who have come before me.  This show is my way of honoring iconic vocalists whose work has challenged, informed and inspired so many of us.” says Pettis. The show will include music by Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday and other greats. Gail also will feature some contemporary artists she considers to be personal heroes and role models. Joining Gail will be the Darin Clendenin Trio and special guest, our Islands’ own jazz great, Martin Lund.  Ticket are available at Darvill’s Bookstore and online at  brownpapertickets.com
Contact: Donna Laslo, Orcas Open Arts

“From Braces to Grace Notes”: NPR Morning Edition/All Things Considered; interview with Ed Ronco (KNKX 88.5 FM),

POSTED ON December 02, 2016

What a wonderful time sitting down with KNKX-FM’s Ed Ronco to discuss music, life and my crazy career path! Link includes interview highlights and info on KNKX Holiday Jam at the Rialto Theater/Broadway Center for the Performing arts in Tacoma WA on December 4 at 7:30. Event is sold out but will be broadcast live on KNKX FM88.5.

Full page feature in October issue of “O, the Oprah Magazine”

POSTED ON September 12, 2016

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                          Gail featured in October issue of O, the Oprah Magazine. Grab a copy; on newsstands now!

                             Pick up Gail’s music:

Directly from this website (mp3s):  Here In The Moment | May I Come In?

                                  OA2 Records:  Here In The Moment | May I Come In?

                                          Amazon:  Here In The Moment | May I Come In?

                                             iTunes:  Here In The Moment | May I Come In?

Love triumphs at “Jazz vs. Cancer” benefit!

POSTED ON February 20, 2016

What a fantastic event on Sunday at Catalina Bar and Grill, Los Angeles! I enjoyed sharing the stage with Antonia Bennett, Kiki Ebsen, Mark Winkler, Cheryl Bentyne of the Manhattan Transfer and many other fantastic performers in a fundraiser for weSPARK Cancer Support Center. weSPARK is an organization offering free integrative therapies, support groups and creative/educational workshops to all those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Kudos to Jackie Gibson, Cathy Segal-Garcia and Gary Brumburgh along with Jazz del Corazon and Human Connection for a stellar event! There was hardly anyone in attendance whose life hadn’t been touched by cancer in some way and there was a palpable atmosphere of support and love along with a general feeling of celebrating life.

Meet Yäger, weSPARK mascot! Sure hope there was enough in the budget for an extra treat for this special little guy!

Meet Yäger, weSPARK mascot! Sure hope there was enough in the budget for an extra treat for this special little guy!

A particular highlight was a visit to the weSPARK facilities the following day for a firsthand look at the facility and the incredible services they provide.

Another treat was having a chance to duet with organizer Gary Brumburgh, a good friend and past recipient of weSPARK services. He tells the funny story of how we met and why this was the song we had to sing!

 

Earshot Jazz feature: Cultivating Creative Freedom

POSTED ON January 07, 2016

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Excited to be featured in the January issue of Earshot Jazz Magazine. Had a wonderful time sitting down with staffer Edan Krolewicz to discuss music, creativity and life. Which may all be the same thing. Read more at: http://www.earshot.org/project/jan2016-gail-pettis-cultivating-creative-freedom/

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