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Kelley Johnson
Photos by: Breanna Anderson
Performance Calendar


"Johnson is a true communicator."
– Jim Santella, All About Jazz.com
“...crisp, relaxed, clearly-executed jazz vocals, Johnson has the control
and sardonic élan of Carmen McRae.”
– Paul DeBarros, The Seattle Times




Upcoming Performances

2023

Wednesday, December 6
North City Bistro
Student Showcase with John Hansen, Emmanuel del Casal and Reuel Lubag
North City Bistro
Reserve Your Table:
Purchase ticket and then click “Return to Merchant” button to reserve seats
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline


Friday, November 10
TBA
Seattle
with John Hansen
7:30-10

Friday, October 28
North City Bistro
with Dan Kramlich, Heather Criscaden and Steve Korn
North City Bistro
Reserve Your Table:
Purchase ticket and then click “Return to Merchant” button to reserve seats
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline


Sunday, October 22
Swingin' Sounds House Concert Series
Olympia, WA
with with John Hansen and Michael Glynn
Swinging Sounds
5434 South Bay Terrace, Olympia, WA 98516
Concert 2:30, Doors open at 2:00
$35 suggested donation
Reservations (360-459-2357)


Saturday, October 21
Whidbey Island Universalist Unitarian Artist Series
Whidbey Is, WA
New Band! Language Arts
- the Music of Pax Wallace, Lyrics Pax Wallace and Kelley Johnson
with Pax Wallace, Steve Tressler, Scott Swanberg and George Bullis
20103 WA-525, Freeland, WA
7 p.m., Tickets at the door, $25


Saturday, September 9
Jackson Street Jazz Walk
Student Showcase with John Hansen, Michael Glynn and D'vonne Lewis
Jackson Street Jazz Walk


Wednesday, September 6
North City Bistro
Student Showcase with John Hansen, Emmanuel del Casal and Reuel Lubag
North City Bistro
Reserve Your Table:
Purchase ticket and then click “Return to Merchant” button to reserve seats
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline


Saturday, August 19
Stage Seven Pianos
New Band! Language Arts
- the Music of Pax Wallace, Lyrics Pax Wallace and Kelley Johnson
with Pax Wallace, Jay Thomas, Scott Swanberg, and Steve Korn
[http://www.stage7pianos.com/ Stage Seven Pianos
12037 124th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland, WA 9
Bellevue
7:30 p.m., Tickets at the door, $20


Sunday, June 11
Aurora Borealis
with John Hansen, Michael Glynn and Xavier Lecoutourier
Aurora Borealis
7:00 p.m.
No Cover, Suggested donation $20
16708 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline
Come visit this gorgeous sounding room and welcome us for our first time!
The sound is so good!


Friday, May 5
North City Bistro
with John Hansen, Paul Gabrielson and Xavier Lecoutourier
North City Bistro
Reserve Your Table:
Purchase ticket and then click “Return to Merchant” button to reserve seats
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline


Friday, March 3 - Check Back Soon for More Details
Anacortes Jazz Walk
Rockfish Bar and Grill
with John Hansen, Michael Glynn and Julian MacDonough
7:00-9

Tuesday, Feb 14
Valentine's Day Special Event
expensive dinner out
contact Kelley to request details


past performances

2022

Saturday, May 21
Calluna ~ "Songs of Spring & other things"
with Dan Kramlich, piano and Michael Glynn, bass
Calluna
7:30 p.m.
5628 University Way NE
Experience live jazz and world-class fine dining at Calluna


Friday, May 27
Jazz Clubs NW at Boxley's
with John Hansen, Michael Glynn, Xavier Lecoutourier
Boxley's
228 North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045


Thursday, June 2
North City Bistro
Kelley Johnson Student Showcase ~ 9 Evolving Jazz Singers!
Purchase Tickets:
North City Bistro
Reserve Your Table:
Purchase ticket and then click “Return to Merchant” button to reserve seats
Proof of Vaccination, Or Negative Test Result less than 72 hours prior
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline
7:00 p.m.


Saturday, June 4
North Bend Jazz Walk / Wildflower Cafe 6-9:00
Kelley Johnson & David Joyner ~ and come hear the myriad of talent offered by NWJazzClubs that goes till Midnight
JazzClubsNW in North Bend
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Downtown North Bend, WA 98045
one cover charge gets you into all the clubs up and down the street


Friday, June 24
Calluna ~ Kelley Johnson Quartet
with John Hansen, Michael Glynn, and Xavier Lecoutourier
Calluna
7:30 p.m.
5628 University Way NE
Experience live jazz and world-class fine dining at Calluna


Friday, April 29
Calluna
with Ron Perillo, piano and Michael Glynn, bass
Calluna
7:30 p.m.
5628 University Way NE
Experience live jazz and world-class fine dining at Calluna


Friday, March 13
Jazz Clubs NW at Boxley's
with John Hansen, Michael Glynn, Greg Williamson
Boxley's
228 North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045


Saturday, April 25
North Bend Jazz Walk / Pioneer Coffee
~ come hear the myriad of talent offered by NWJazzClubs in
with TBA
JazzClubsNW in North Bend
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Downtown North Bend, WA 98045
one cover charge gets you into all the clubs up and down the street from 5:00-midnight


Sunday, April 26th
Swinging Sounds House Concert Series in Olympia
with John Hansen
Swinging Sounds
5434 South Bay Terrace, Olympia, WA 98516
Concert 2:30, Doors open at 2:00
$35 suggested donation
Reservations (360-459-2357)


Friday, May 1
Pacific Room at Alki
Kelley Johnson Jazz Quartet
Pacific Room at Alki
2808 Alki Avenue Southwest
8:00 p.m.
$18-25 / tickets available at website


Two Dates:
Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17
JazzVox House Concerts
Fri, May 15 at 7:00 on Bainbridge
Sun, May 17 at 2:00 in Tacoma
with Singer-pianist Pablo Campos from Paris
more info TBA
Friday, Dec 20
Pacific Room at Alki
Kelley Johnson Jazz Quartet and Holiday Tunes
Pacific Room at Alki
2808 Alki Avenue Southwest
8:00 p.m.
$20 / tickets available at website

Tuesday, Nov 26
The Triple Door
"Something Good" CD Release Party
featuring John Hansen, Rex Gregory, Michael Glynn and Julian MacDonough
The Triple Door
7:30 p.m.
216 Union Street, Seattle
tickets are $20 advance/$22 at the door

Sat, Dec 14
Craft 19 Coffee
Kelley Johnson & John Hansen
Craft 19 Coffee
1201 Main St, Sumner
3:00 pm

Wed, Dec 11
North City Bistro
Kelley Johnson Student Showcase
North City Bistro
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline
7:00 p.m.
$12

Sunday, Aug 25
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
"Something Good" CD Release Party
featuring John Hansen, Jay Thomas, Michael Glynn and Julian MacDonough
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:30 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
$22 music charge
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Friday, July 12
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
Kelley Johnson and the John Hansen Trio with Paul Gabrielson and Phil Parisot
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:30 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
$17 music charge
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Sunday, April 21
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
Easter Dinner, Drinks and Dessert with Kelley Johnson and the John Hansen Trio!
with Michael Glynn and Xavier Lecouturier
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:30 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
$17 music charge
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Saturday, April 20
North Bend Jazz Walk / Pioneer Coffee
~ come hear the myriad of talent offered by NWJazzClubs in
with John Hansen and Paul Gabrielson
JazzClubsNW in North Bend
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Downtown North Bend, WA 98045
www.jazzclubsnw.org/northbend
one cover charge gets you into all the clubs up and down the street from 5:00-midnight

Thursday, January 17
Eastside Jazz Club
with The Jay Thomas Sextet
[https://resonance.events/event/jay-thomas-sextet/]
7:30 p.m.
Resonance Hall in Bellevue
ticketed event

Thursday, February 14 ~ Valentine's Day
Jazz in North Bend at the Firehouse/Wildflower Bistro
~ NWJazzClubs again has food and drink!
with John Hansen, Michael Glynn and Greg Williamson
JazzClubsNW in North Bend
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
112 West 2nd Street, North Bend, WA 98045
www.jazzclubsnw.org/northbend
no cover charge**Friday, November 23

Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
with The John Hansen Trio
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:30 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
$20 music charge
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Wednesday, October 10
North City Bistro
with Kelley Johnson and John Hansen Duo
[http://www.northcitybistro.com]
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline
7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 2
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
with John Hansen, MIchael Glynn and Phil Parisot
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:30 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
tel: 206-443-4221
$20 music charge
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Saturday, February 17
Jazz in North Bend at the Firehouse/Wildflower Bistro
~ NWJazzClubs again has food and drink!
with John Hansen, Michael Glynn and Greg Williamson
JazzClubsNW in North Bend
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
112 West 2nd Street, North Bend, WA 98045
www.jazzclubsnw.org/northbend
no cover charge

Friday, December 29
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
with John Hansen, MIchael Glynn and Phil Parisot
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:30 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
tel: 206-443-4221
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Sunday, November 5
Kelley Johnson in Concert on Bainbridge Island ~ 4 pm
with John Hansen, MIchael Glynn and Phil Parisot
Bainbridge Waterfront Park Community Center ~ A short walk from the ferry landing
First Sundays Concerts
402 Bjune Dr. Southeast, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com, or likely at door: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 youth

Saturday, May 13
Piccola Cellars ~ Jazz in North Bend
with John Hansen, Greg Feingold and Greg Williamson
JazzClubsNW in North Bend
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
112 West 2nd Street, North Bend, WA 98045
www.jazzclubsnw.org/northbend
no cover charge

Friday, May 5th
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
with John Hansen, Greg Feingold and Julian MacDonough
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:00 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
tel: 206-443-4221
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Wednesday, April 18th
Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center at the Majestic
with John Hansen, Michael Glynn and Julian MacDonough
Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center
Show at 7:00 pm
1027 N. Forest St. (side entry on Maple Street)
Bellingham, WA
tickets at the door, $10 general, $5 students

Friday, March 24th
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
with John Hansen, Michael Glynn and Phil Parisot
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:00 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
tel: 206-443-4221
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Sunday, February 12th
Swinging Sounds House Concert Series in Olympia
with John Hansen and Chuck Deardorf
Swinging Sounds
5434 South Bay Terrace, Olympia, WA 98516
Concert 2:30, Doors open at 2:00
$35 suggested donation
Reservations (360-459-2357)

POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW
Wednesday, February 8th
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
with THE BELLEVUE COLLEGE BIG BAND
under the direction of Jim Sisko
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:00 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
tel: 206-443-4221
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Saturday, December 10th
Spokane Jazz Orchestra features Kelley Johnson
The Bing Crosby Theatre
Tickets and Information:
The Bing Crosby Theatre
901 W Sprague
Spokane, WA 99201

Friday, November 18th
The Terrace at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Kelley Johnson with Randy Halberstadt, piano
The Terrace at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel
7:00-11:00 pm
411 University Street, Seattle
tel: 206.621.1700
no cover charge, top shelf spirits in the elegant classic hotel bar

Tuesday, November 29th
Japan America Society Holiday Dinner
2016 Holiday Celebration Dinner & Auction
The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Saturday, October 1st
Jazz Box at Piccola Cellars presents
Kelley Johnson Quartet
JazzClubsNW & Piccola Cellars
7:30-9:30
no cover charge

Saturday, July 23rd
The Terrace at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Kelley Johnson with John Hansen, piano
The Terrace at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel
5:00-9:00 pm
411 University Street, Seattle
tel: 206.621.1700
no cover charge, top shelf spirits in the elegant classic hotel bar


Thursday, July 21st
Eastside Jazz Club presents – Kelley Johnson Quintet
Kelley Johnson and John Hansen Quartet featuring Travis Ranney
Resonance Hall in Bellevue
7:30-9:30 pm
[http://resonance.events/event/kelley-johnson/]
288 106th Ave NE Suite 203, Bellevue, WA 98004
tickets at link above or at door, $15


Saturday, Jan 14th
The Terrace at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Kelley Johnson
with Bill Anshell, piano
The Terrace at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street, Seattle
tel: 206.621.1700
no cover charge, top shelf spirits in the elegant classic hotel bar


Sunday, February 21st
Boxley's
Kelley Johnson hosts the Boxley's Vocal Jam, 7:30-9:30
with the Danny Kolke Trio
Boxley's
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA
ph: 425.292.9307
no cover charge - reservations appreciated

Sunday, February 14th
Valentine's Day at Boxley's
Kelley Johnson
with John Hansen, duo
Boxley's
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA
ph: 425.292.9307
no cover charge - reservations appreciated
Music sets start at 6:00 & 7:30
Boxley's, One of the top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Friday, December 11th
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
with John Hansen, Phil Sparks and Adam Kessler
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:30 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
tel: 206-443-4221
$15 music charge
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Saturday, October 17th
Duvall House Concert
Kelley and John ~ a joyful evening at Marc and Tina's!
Reserve Now!
7:00 doors, 7:30 concert

Friday, July 10th
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
with John Hansen, Michael Glynn and Adam Kessler
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:30 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
tel: 206-443-4221
$15 music charge
Tula's, One of the world's Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, Downbeat magazine

Wednesday, June 17th
Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center at the Majestic
with John Hansen, Jon Hamar and Julian MacDonough
Show at 7:00 pm
1027 N. Forest St. (side entry on Maple Street)
Bellingham, WA
tickets at the door, $10 general, $5 students

October 15th
Jazz at Kitano, New York City
Kelley Johnson
with Anthony Wonsey, Matt Clohesy and Jon Wikan
Jazz at Kitano
66 Park Avenue, East 38th St
New York NY 10016
Tel: 212-885-7119
Sets at 8:00 & 10:00
$15 cover, $15 minimum drink and food per person, per set

September 14th
The Fireside Room, Sorrento Hotel
with Marc Seales and Mark Hunter
The Sorrento Hotel
900 Madison Street, Seattle
7:30-10:30 pm
no charge, open to the public

July 6th
The Fireside Room, Sorrento Hotel
with John Hansen and Jon Hamar
The Sorrento Hotel
900 Madison Street, Seattle
7:30-10:30 pm
no charge, open to the public

June 8th
The Fireside Room, Sorrento Hotel
with Dawn Clement and Chuck Deardorf
The Sorrento Hotel
900 Madison Street, Seattle
7:30-10:30 pm
no charge, open to the public

April 25th
The Seasons, Yakima WA
with John Hansen and Jon Hamar


APRIL 9 - 12th
Kelley Johnson Guest Artist
University of Alaska Fairbanks Jazz Festival


March 8th
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
with John Hansen, Chuck Deardorf and Matt Jorgensen
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:30 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
tel: 206-443-4221
$15 music charge

February 14th
Kelley Johnson and John Hansen
Boxley's
Boxley's
101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA
ph: 425.292.9307
no cover charge - reservations appreciated
Music sets start at 7:00 & 9:00

February 8th
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
with John Hansen, Paul Gabrielson and Matt Jorgensen
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
7:30 p.m.
2214 Second Avenue, Seattle
tel: 206-443-4221
$15 music charge

February 3
Seattle Jazz Vespers
Jay Thomas Quartet with guest vocalist Kelley Johnson
Seattle First Baptist
on First Hill at the corner of Harvard and Seneca streets
6:00 p.m.
No tickets or reservations are needed.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Come early for best seating.

January 5th
Kelley Johnson in Concert on Bainbridge Island ~ 4 pm
First Sundays Concerts
Bainbridge Waterfront Park Community Center
402 Bjune Dr. Southeast, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com, or likely at door: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 youth




December 28th 
Kelley Johnson and Greta Matassa
Tula's Jazz Club and Restaurant
Two of the Northwest's best jazz singers, share the stage
to say happy birthday to Tula's owner, Mack Waldron
2214 2nd ave Seattle WA 
7:30pm
206-443-2441
$10
tulas.com

October 20
The Kitano
The Kitano
New York City
with John Hansen, Nathan Peck, Clarence Penn
Sets at 8 and 10 p.m

September 4
Tanglewood Jazz Cafe
Tanglewood Jazz Festival
with John Hansen, David Clark, Yoron Israel
6:30 p.m.
Lenox, Mass

May 22 and 23
Jazz Vox Concert Series
with
visiting guitarist KEITH GANZ from NYC via North Carolina!
Saturday, South Seattle, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Camano Island, 2:00 p.m.

January 17
National Geographic Concert Hall
WASHINGTON, DC

January 18-19
Dizzy's at Lincoln Center
NYC


THE RHYTHM ROAD curated by JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER � U.S. State Department Tour:

January 23-28 PANAMA

Jan 29-Feb 2 NICARAGUA

February 3-7 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

February 9-13 SURINAME

February 14-16 TRINIDAD

February 16-19 TOBAGO

February 20-24 HONDURAS

February 25 HOME

Thurs-Sat, April 24, 25, 26
Nardis Jazz Club
ISTANBUL, TURKEY































































































































































































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