Celebrating George Cables | Live At Jazz Port Townsend

KNKX is proud to showcase the complete concert "Celebrating George Cables" from this year's Jazz Port Townsend! The festival took place during the last year of July and featured musicians from around the world. Pianist George Cables has been a perennial favorite for many years at the festival, and also during the Jazz Workshop, the week preceding the festival. Whether in the classroom, on the main stage or an intimate club, he has long been a favorite among fans and other musicians.

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The Festival:
Spend a week living and learning with some of the finest musicians in the jazz world. Led by Artistic Director John Clayton, Jazz Port Townsend is the summer jazz camp designed to take you to the next level of musicianship. There’s a lot to learn at Jazz Port Townsend in 2018 and we are excited to introduce you to several faculty who are new this year. Whether it’s your first time here or your 33rd, you’ll find lots of fresh input on how to improve throughout the year.

The workshop is open to participants high school-aged and above, so whether you’re a journeyman performer, aspiring professional, or an enthusiastic beginner, you’ll find colleagues who are the perfect fit for you to make music with. If you are an educator, please visit our Educator Track section to learn how you can be a part of the week.

Artistic Director John Clayton has hand-picked faculty who are outstanding both as performers and teachers. They’ll inspire you with their playing and then work with you directly to develop your own skills.

You’ll receive focused instruction as you rehearse daily in combos or vocal classes. Jazz Theory sessions provide valuable information for increasing your skills as an improviser. Master classes are conducted each day by faculty members who cover topics specific to their chosen instruments. “Faculty Presents” concerts each afternoon give you a chance to hear performances in an intimate setting. The workshop culminates in a series of “Students Present” concerts in which all participants have an opportunity to perform.

Setlist:
Blackfoot 0:00
Traveling Lady 8:12
Farewell Mulgrew 15:28
Helen's Song 24:45
Mr. Baggy Pants 34:40

Musicians:
Stefon Harris vibes
Terell Staffod trumpet
Jeff Clayton alto sax
Tim Warfield tenor sax
Dan Marcus trombone
Chuck Deardorf bass
Jeff Hamilton drums
George Cables piano

Audio:
Jim Wilke

Video:
Parker Miles Blohm

Photo:
Jim Levitt

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