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Methow Music Monthly presents...
Jazz Weekend in the Methow
July 8-9, 2023


Featuring, from New York City
Jenny Xu Trio -
Jenny Xu - piano
Ben Feldman - bass
Xavier Lecouturier - drums

 
 Local jazz artists and instructors
Marcus Duke - piano
George Schneider - flute
Dave Nolet - bass
 
 
And special poetry readings by
Confluen
ce Poets - Greg Wright and Cindy Williams 
Gutierrez
 

THE WEEKEND:

Saturday 1-3 pm at the Methow Valley Community Center Gym - Workshops and Classes.  Instructors: Jenny Xu, Ben Feldman, Xavier Lecouturier, and Dave Nolet.  (Cost:  Free to students, others $20. Tickets at the door, cash or check).  Attend any or all:

  • Jazz Appreciation for the Non-musician and musician alike

  • Basic Improvisation 

  • Advanced Improvisation

  • Jazz Piano

  • Jazz Drumming

  • Jazz Bass and Guitar

Saturday 7 pm (doors open at 6:30) at the Methow Valley Community Center - Concert by the Jenny Xu Trioand readings by the Confluence Poets - This amazing group features three of the most exciting young purveyors of jazz.  Jenny and Ben are everywhere on the NYC scene, and Xavier is one of Seattle's hottest drummers.  Original poetry by our amazing Confluence Poets - Greg Wright and Cindy Williams Guiterriez. Accompaniment by Wayne Mendro and Marcus Duke.  Wine from Lost River, and beer from OSB will be available. (Tickets:  Free to students, others $20.  Tickets only at the door, cash or check)

Sunday 2-4 pm at the Methow Valley Community Center - All-Community Jazz Jam hosted by Jenny Xu Trio - The Methow gets an incredible treat and opportunity to jam with NYC jazz pros - Open to the public - everybody is welcome to listen and/or join in with your voice or instrument.  This will be exciting! Free to everyone!

SOLD OUT! Sunday 5:00-9 pm - Jazz Night at Tappi - The Jenny Xu/Ben Feldman Duo, and the Marcus Duke/George Schneider Duo - Welcome at 5 pm, a single seating at 5:30 pm, a signature Tappi meal specially prepared by John, and after dinner, two sets of music in a most intimate setting.  Reservations required by calling Tappi 509-997-3345. Cost: $65 (tax, tip exclusive) includes meal, wine, dessert, and the music!  Pay at Tappi.

Our supporters help make this possible:
​Sun Mountain Lodge
Nordic Ultratune
Big Twin Lake Resort
Twisp River Suites
Cascadia Music
Project Connect - Mediation Services
Oori and Jackie Silberstein
Bruce Nitsche and Jo Wallace
Lost River Winery

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