"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
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
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