WHO DOES THIS GUY THINK HE IS, ANYWAYS!?
THE AUDACITY OF GREAT JAZZ SONGS: Jay Cates
Currently promoting the release of his solo new-jazz album At Long Last Love, Jay Cates is a nationally recognized singer-songwriter and active West Seattle resident. Formerly signed to LMNOPop/RCA Records, Jay has toured all of North America with numerous projects, including the Bend, a PNW Top 10 charted band.
THE COMPANY WE KEEP
JOSH RAWLINGS
Josh Rawlings is a GRAMMY-Nominated and Platinum Album Award winning composer, studio musician and performer in Seattle, WA. He is the pianist featured on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ multi-GRAMMY winning album ‘The Heist’. Josh’s signature sound can be heard on ‘Same Love’ and ‘Downtown’ along with many other major albums.
NATE OMDAL
Bassist, Pianist, Arranger and Composer, Nate Omdal has established himself as one of the Northwest’s most dependable musicians and his work can be heard all over the Pacific Northwest. After moving to Seattle in 2001 to study at the prestigious Cornish College of the Arts, Nate found himself as a regular participant in the Seattle jazz community.
Omdal has earned a Bachelor of Music from Cornish College of the Arts. He has been financially supported by Jack Straw, 4Culture, and the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs. Currently Nate is the Vice President and Lead Organizer for the American Federation of Musicians, Local 76-493. He is also an avid golfer and has been a video game enthusiast since he was 5.
ADAM KESSLER
Adam Kessler is a dedicated drummer, percussionist, and educator. He has performed in venues around the world, including Zimbabwe, China, Poland, Portugal, Cape Verde, Montreal, Mexico, and Israel. In 2006 he received a BA in Music from Cornish College of the Arts. While there he gained valuable experience through the study of jazz, Brazilian, electronic, middle eastern, and gamelan music. Adam performs regularly in Seattle, teaches privately as well as ensemble classes, and is an accompanist for Spectrum Dance Theater, and Pacific Northwest Ballet’s classes and outreach program.
CLIFF COLÓN
Cliff Colón emerges as a luminous figure among Pacific Northwest tenor saxophonists. Over two decades, he has risen as a leader in the field, making him a highly sought-after sideman and studio musician.
Rooted in the dynamic music scene of greater Seattle, Colón's journey began in Tacoma, Washington, where his fervor for jazz took flight. Today, Colón is celebrated as a versatile musician, excelling as a band leader, studio recording artist, and producer. He's known for his collaborations with top local bands across genres spanning jazz, R&B, funk, gospel, pop, and blues. Leading his own projects like Jazz Overhaul, Boss Tenors, and Contraband, he also shines as a featured soloist in the prog fusion group, Velocity, and with D'Vonne Lewis' NW D'Lux. Moreover, Colón's harmonious collaborations extend to renowned Northwest vocalists such as Jacqueline Tabor, LaVon Hardison, and Elnah Jordan.