A Night for a Live Jazz Experiential Experiment
Join Jay Cates for a One Night Only Event Experience on Sat., Jue 6th
Jay is being joined by a slew of elite jazz talented artists for a one-of-a-kind performance that plays with alternate instrumental interpretations, mind-bending arrangements and new original material on Sat. 6/6/26 at Flight Path in Burien. Ticket Pre-Sales and further information is coming soon.
Sat., March 21st
REIS & CATES JOINED EVAN GACKSTATTER AT FLIGHT PATH
Incomparable headliner Evan Gackstatter, along with Special Guests Reis & Cates (the prolific duo made up of West Seattle's own Rachel Reis and Jay Cates), brought an evening's full of lush music to Flight Path on Saturday, March 21st.
Thank You, Seattle
Jay Cates Nominated for Earshot Jazz Vocalist of the Year
Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards Showcased at The Royal Room, Monday, 3/16/26
JAY'S ALBUM LAUNCH AT EASY STREET
DEC. 5, 2025, A NIGHT NO ONE WILL FORGET - ESPECIALLY JAY
For longtime West Seattleite, Jay Cates considered debuting his much-anticipated debut original New Jazz LP at Easy Street Records “a bucket-list item that just needs to be checked.” Jay finally got to check that box, when he signs released limited-edition (only 100 prints made), red-opaque, full-length vinyl LPs of 'At Long Last Love', along with a complimentary performance of many of the album’s tracks.
In many ways, At Long Last Love, is both a refreshingly respectful homage to what made Jay fall in love with jazz in the first place, and an acknowledgment that the album would never have even happened without the support, encouragement, contributions and, yes, the love between Jay and his “West Seattle Framily.” With Easy Street being the hub of all things West Seattle, for Jay’s personal and musical lives, there was no place he considered to share this milestone.
The Only Store Carrying His Signed Limited-Edition LPs & CDs is EASY STREET RECORDS
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SAT, SEPT 20TH: THE SEATTLE SONGWRITERS' SHOWCASE
JAY CATES & THE ONE NIGHT STAND NEW JAZZ BAND LIVE DEBUT JAYS' NEW ALBUM, 'AT LONG LAST LOVE'
Jay Cates is proud to co-headline The Seattle Songwriters' showcase with our extraordinarily talented friends in SULK and King Youngblood, on Saturday, September 20th, 8:00PM at Flight Path, in Burien.
The show will be the live debut of material from Jays' soon-to-be-released, original new jazz LP 'At Long Last Love'. With surprise special guest appearances, fresh merchandise and shared revelations about the inspiration for the songs being performed, this is destined to be a night you won't want to miss. Get your tickets while they last by clicking below.
MEET SULK
SULK has evolved into a harder-edged, driving force, blending elements of dream pop, garage rock, and indie rock. Their lyrics range from dreamy to esoteric to outright absurd, delivering a sound that’s as unpredictable as it is electrifying.
Active in the Seattle music scene, SULK regularly plays local venues and festivals, captivating audiences with their dynamic performances.
MEET KING YOUNGBLOOD
Alternative Press calls King Youngblood “Seattle’s Alt Rock Princes” - they sure got that right. Founder and front man Cameron Lavi-Jones, along with, drummer Paul “Styqx” Stoot, cellist Chet Peterson, and bassist Samy Garcia have a singular mission: grab heavy guitar/drums rock by the collar and drag it into the willing arms of the fresh new generation of fans currently fueling the world-wide resurgence of rock music.