SHOWS
Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 26 & 28 and April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 & 18. Solo piano jazz. 12 – 1 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle.
Saturday, April 13: Amor Wine + Tapas. Latin quartet with Alma Villegas (vocalist), Teal Warren (bass) and Clif Swiggett (trombone/percussion). 8 – 10 pm. 705 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA.
Saturday, April 20. Private party. Solo piano. 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Thursday, April 25. Private event. Jazz trio accompanying the Offbeats jazz choir led by Kelley Johnson. The Hearthstone at Green Lake.
7 – 8:30 PM.
Friday, April 26. Cellar Cat. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 11253 State Highway 104 NE, Kingston. (360) 979-7925.
Friday, May 10. 4 – 6 PM. Jazz trio with Ray Larsen, (trumpet/leader) and Geoff Harper (bass). Oxbow Bakery. 2307 24th Ave E, Seattle.
Monday, May 13. Private event. Aegis Greenwood. With Kelley Johnson (jazz vocalist) and Anna Doak (bass). 3 – 4:30 pm.
Saturday, May 18. Seattle Cabaret Festival with Kim Maguire and Sugartime. Egan’s Ballard Jam House. 7 – 9 pm.
Thursday, May 23. Seattle Cabaret Festival with Kim Maguire and Sugartime. Egan’s Ballard Jam House. 9 – 10 pm.
Wednesday, May 29. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Aurora Borealis. 16708 Aurora Avenue North. 7 – 9 PM.
Friday, May 31. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Saturday, June 8: Amor Wine + Tapas. Latin quartet with Alma Villegas (vocalist), Teal Warren (bass) and Clif Swiggett (trombone/percussion). 8 – 10 pm. 705 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA.
Wednesday, June 12. Wine Down Wednesday at Wilridge Winery. Alma Villegas Latin Quartet. 5:30-8:30 pm., 102 Wilridge Wy, Yakima, WA 98908.
Thursday, June 13. The Seasons Performance Hall. Alma Villegas Latin Band, 101 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA 98901.
Friday evening, June 21. Vita’s. 77 Village Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261. Details TBD.
Friday, July 5. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Reservations. www.facebook.com/nwcellar
Friday, July 26. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Wednesday, August 21. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Aurora Borealis. 16708 Aurora Avenue North. 7:30 – 9:30 PM.
Wednesday, September 11. Private event. Megabopolis at the Horizon House, Seattle. 7 pm.
Friday, September 27. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Saturday, September 28. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 4:30 – 7:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Reservations. www.facebook.com/nwcella
Saturday, November 9. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 4:30 – 7:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Reservations. www.facebook.com/nwcella
Friday, December 6. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Venues
A partial list of venues where Nelda has fronted her own band.
Concerts
Seattle Jazz Fellowship concert series
The Seasons Performance Hall, Yakima, WA
Piano Starts Here concert series
Seattle Jazz Vespers concert series
Resonance Theater “Art of the Piano” concert series
Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
KPLU-FM 88.5 Studio Sessions concert series (live on the radio)
88 Keys Piano Club concert series, Whidbey Island
The Jazz Project: Art of Jazz concert series, Bellingham
Earshot Jazz Festival
Panache Jazz Series at the Blue Heron Art Center, Vashon Island
Collective Visions Gallery concert series
KPLU-FM Summer Jazz Cruise
Downtown Seattle Association’s Out to Lunch concert series
First Night Pierce County
MarketStage at Crossroads Bellevue
Mercer Island’s Mostly Music in the Park concert series
Kent Summer concert series
Our House concert series
Bellevue’s On the Town concert series
Festivals
Edmonds Jazz Walk
Bellevue Jazz Festival
Issaquah Jazz Festival
Pike Place Market Festival
Folklife
Bumbershoot
Kirkland Arts Center Summerfest
Downtown Bellevue’s 6th Street Fair
Evergreen State Fair
A Taste of Edmonds
Magnolia Summer Festival
Capital Lakefair
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Clubs
The Tasting Room
Northwest Cellars
The Royal Room
Rhythm & Rye
Sorrento Hotel
Sullivan’s Steak House
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
Bake’s Place
Tula’s
Egan’s Ballard Jam House
New Orleans Restaurant
Local Color
Baker Street Books
District Lounge
Bilbao Tapas Bar
Martins Off Madison
Hiroshi’s
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
Stratus Lounge, Columbia Tower
Colleges
Shoreline Community College
Western Washington University
Yakima Community College
2025
Friday, March 28. The Swiggett Family in concert. Tubac Center of the Arts concert series, Tubac, Arizona. 7 – 8:30 pm.
Nelda and Clif Swiggett have been playing music together since the night they first met in 1987. They raised their two sons, Dylan and Jack, in a house filled with band rehearsals and piano lessons, and by the time they were in middle school, the kids were performing at jazz clubs and private events around Seattle. Together, these four Swiggetts comprise the Swigtones, a family band performing a variety of music ranging from jazz standards to funk and R&B hits, classical compositions and more. Jack Swiggett (piano, keyboard, ukulele, bass), Dylan Swiggett (drum set, guitar), Nelda Swiggett (piano, keyboard), Clif Swiggett (trombone, percussion, bass).
Past Shows
Sunday, April 7: Private event. 7 – 8 pm. Alma Villegas band. Mercer Island, WA.
Friday, April 5. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Reservations. www.facebook.com/nwcellar
Wednesday, March 20. Piano Starts Here concert at the Royal Room. 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Sponsored by KNKX in partnership with the South Hudson Music Project. Featuring the music of Mary Lou Williams and Lovie Austin. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Saturday, March 16. Mt. Baker Ski Area. Live music performance in the resort lodge. 11 am – 2 pm.
Wednesday, March 13. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Aurora Borealis. 16708 Aurora Avenue North. 7:30 – 9:30 PM.
Friday, March 8 / Saturday, March 9: Seattle Jazz Fellowship concerts. Nelda Swiggett Trio with Chris Symer (bass) and Adam Kessler (drums). Special guest Clif Swiggett (trombone/percussion). 7:30 – 10 pm. 109 South Main Street, Seattle, WA 98104. $20.00 suggested donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All ages. All seats first come, first served. No advance tickets. Just show up!
Thursday, March 7. North City Bistro. 7 – 9 PM. Jazz trio featuring vocalist Jean Lenke with Rachael Contorer (bass) and Nelda Swiggett (piano). 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, WA 98155.
Sunday, March 3. Jazz trio accompanying the Offbeats jazz choir led by Kelley Johnson. Aurora Borealis. 16708 Aurora Avenue North. 6 – 9 PM.
Thursday, February 29. Private event. Seattle Asian Art Museum. 6 – 9 PM. Rachael Contorer band.
Saturday, February 24. Stage 7 Pianos. Jean Lenke Rose Band. 7 – 9 PM. 12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Tickets $20 in advance or at the door. Jean Lenke (vocals), Tobi Stone (sax), Nelda Swiggett (piano), Rachael Contorer (bass), Melanie Sehman (drums).
Tuesday, February 20. Private event. Solo piano and vocals. Mary Schwartz Summit, Seattle. 7:15 – 8:15 pm.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 13, 15, 20, 22 & 26. Solo piano jazz. 12 – 1 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle.
Thursday, February 15. Egan’s Ballard Jam House. 7 pm. Member of house band for Jazz Vocal Jam ($12 cover).
Wednesday, February 14: Private event. Clif & Nelda’s Little Big Band. Fairwood Country Club, Renton, WA.
Saturday, February 10: Amor Wine + Tapas. Latin quartet with Alma Villegas (vocalist), Teal Warren (bass) and Clif Swiggett (trombone/percussion). 7:30 – 9:30 pm. 705 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA.
Sunday, February 4. Seattle Jazz Vespers concert series. With Tobi Stone (saxophone), Heather Chriscaden (bass), and Steve Korn (drums). Seattle First Baptist Church. 1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle. Doors open 5:30 pm. Performance 6 to 8 pm. Free. Goodwill offering requested.
Friday, January 5. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Reservations. www.facebook.com/nwcellar
2023
Friday, December 29: Clif & Nelda’s Little Big Band. Private event. Rainier Golf & Country Club. 5 – 8 pm.
Saturday, December 16: Private party. Seattle.
Saturday, December 9: Private party. Seattle.
Friday, December 8: Private event. Aegis West Seattle.
December 1 & 2: Nelda Swiggett’s chamber jazz quintet performs The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope on the Olympic Peninsula. Featuring Nelda Swiggett (piano), Julian Smedley (violin), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Chris Symer (bass), and Adam Kessler (drums).
- Friday, December 1: 7 – 8:30 PM. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. 2333 San Juan Avenue, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
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Facebook Event - Saturday, December 2: 2 – 3:30 PM. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. 2333 San Juan Avenue, Sequim, WA 98368.
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Facebook Event - Saturday, December 2: 7 – 8:30 PM. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. 301 E Lopez Ave, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
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Sunday, November 26. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s Little Big Band. Rainier Golf & Country Club. 3 – 6 PM.
Saturday, November 18. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Solo jazz piano for special brunch menu. 11 AM – 2 PM. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
Friday, November 17. The Pink Door on Post Alley in Pike Place Market. 7 – 10 pm. Jazz trio with Moe Weisner (bass),
Audrey Stangland (trombone) and Nelda Swiggett (piano). 1919 Post Alley, Seattle.
Wednesday, November 15. Piano Starts Here concert at the Royal Room. 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Sponsored by KNKX in partnership with the South Hudson Music Project. Featuring Nelda Swiggett, Wayne Horvitz, Robin Holcomb, Alex Chadsey, and Alex Guilbert plus bassists Chris Symer and Geoff Harper performing the music of two legendary jazz duos — Paul Bley/Gary Peacock and Carla Bley/Steve Swallow. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Sunday, November 12. Jean Lenke’s Rose Quintet celebrates women at The Manor House at Pleasant Beach Village. 7 – 9 pm. 4611 Woodson Ln NE, Bainbridge Island. GET TICKETS.
Sunday, November 12. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Kim Maguire Trio. Sunday brunch menu. 11 AM – 2 PM. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
Saturday, November 4. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Solo jazz piano for special brunch menu. 11 AM – 2 PM. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
Saturday, November 11. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Solo jazz piano for special brunch menu. 11 AM – 2 PM. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
Wednesday, November 1. “Jazz History Through the Music of Mary Lou Williams,” “outside” Earshot Jazz Festival. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. 550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA. 7 PM.
Friday, October 27. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Wednesday, October 25. “Jazz History Through the Music of Mary Lou Williams,” Earshot Jazz Festival. Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center. 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144. More details coming.
Wednesday, October 18. Retreat in Greenlake. Jazz trio with Moe Weisner (bass), Nelda Swiggett (piano) and Evan Woodle (drums). 7:30 – 8:45 PM. 6900 East Green Lake Way N, Seattle.
Friday, October 6. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Reservations. www.facebook.com/nwcellar
Thursday, September 28. Private event. Birthday party. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 4 – 6 pm. Seattle.
Wednesday, September 27. Private event. The Nelda Swiggett Quintet at the Horizon House, Seattle. 7 pm.
Saturday, September 23. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Jazz quartet featuring vocalist Jean Lenke with Tobi Stone (saxophone). Rachael Contorer (bass), and Nelda Swiggett (piano). 6 – 9 PM. No cover. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
Friday, September 22. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Wednesday, September 13. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Mary Schwartz Summit, Seattle. 3:30 – 4:30 pm.
Saturday, September 9. Jackson Street Jazz Walk with the Alma Villegas band from 7 – 8:30 pm at Jackson Apartments, 2401 S Jackson St, Seattle. This special event features 22 Seattle bands performing Latin and soul music from 5 – 9:30 pm on 10 community stages.
Your donation at the event or in advance will support this event and enable a community gift to Carolyn Downs Family Medical Clinic.
Thursday, September 7. Brother Barrel jazz open mic 7 – 10 pm. With house band Dave Desrochers, Nelda Swiggett, Ryan Donnelley and John Stout. 12535 Lake City Way NE, Seattle.
Friday, August 18. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Saturday, August 5. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5 – 7 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Reservations. www.facebook.com/nwcellar
Friday, August 4. The Jazz Misfits sextet. 5 – 7 pm. Garden Party in City of Seatac.
Friday, July 28. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Wednesday, July 26. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Aurora Borealis. 16708 Aurora Avenue North. 7:30 – 9:30 PM.
Sunday, July 16. Nelda Swiggett Trio. Resonance Theater. “Art of the Piano” concert series. 2 – 3:30 pm. Nelda Swiggett (piano, compositions), Chris Symer (bass), Adam Kessler (drums). 288 106th Ave NE, Suite 203, Bellevue, WA.
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Saturday, July 15. The Dirty Jazz Gurls at Bainbridge PRIDE! 4:30 – 5:30 PM. Waterfront Park, right near the Bainbridge Ferry. Jean Lenke, Vocals. Nelda Swiggett, Keys. Anna Doak, Bass. Tobi Stone, Sax, Clarinet, Flute. Angie Tabor, Drums.
Friday, July 14. Cara Francis Trio. Juanita Farmer’s Market, Kirkland. 5 – 7 pm.
Saturday, June 24. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Jazz quartet featuring vocalist Jean Lenke with Tobi Stone (saxophone). Rachael Contorer (bass), and Nelda Swiggett (piano). 6 – 9 PM. No cover. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
Friday, June 23. Third Place Books. With Kim Maguire (vocals), Kevin McCarthy (bass), and Jerry Garcia (drums). 7 – 9 pm. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. No cover. All ages
Friday, June 16. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Wednesday, June 14. Private event. The Swiggett Family in concert at the Horizon House, Seattle. 7 pm. Nelda and Clif Swiggett have been playing music together since the night they first met in 1987. They raised their two sons, Dylan and Jack, in a house filled with band rehearsals and piano lessons, and by the time they were in middle school, the kids were performing at jazz clubs and private events around Seattle. Together, these four Swiggetts comprise the Swigtones, a family band performing a variety of music ranging from jazz standards to funk and R&B hits, classical compositions and more. Jack Swiggett (piano, melodica, ukulele, bass, vocal), Dylan Swiggett (drum set, guitar, vocal), Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocal), Clif Swiggett (trombone, percussion, bass, vocal).
Saturday, June 3. Megabopolis. 6:00-8:45 @ Cascadia Art Museum, 190 Sunset Avenue, Edmonds, WA 98020. Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Mark Taylor (tenor saxophone), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Nelda Swiggett (piano), Geoff Harper (bass), and Max Wood (drums).
2023 Edmonds Jazz Walk (6 pm to midnight). Tickets.
Your wristband ticket allows access to all shows at eight venues in downtown Edmonds. Featuring: Rich Cole, Kelly Eisenhour, Sage Eisenhour, Byron Vannoy, Bill Anschell, Phil Sparks, Gail Pettis, Jovino Santos Neto, Jared Hall, Steve Treseler, Danny Kolke, Greg Williamson, Michael Glynn, Jake Bergevin, JavaTown Swing Orchestra, Jazz Punishments, Nelda Swiggett, Xavier Lecouturier, Jory Tindall, Western Washington Unniversity Jazz Band, University of Washington Jazz Ensemble, Soundsation and many more…
Friday, June 2. The Jazz Misfits. O’Looney’s Irish Pub, 7-9 PM, 3222 56th St, Gig Harbor.
Sunday, May 28. Jean Lenke Band. Juan de Luca Festival of the Arts. Main stage. 1:30 – 2:30 PM. Naval Elks Lodge, 131 E 1st St, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Facebook Event.
Friday, May 19. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Wednesday, May 17. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Aurora Borealis. 16708 Aurora Avenue North. 7:30 – 9:30 PM.
Sunday, April 30. Climate action concert featuring the Holy Names girls choir, The Tree People, and Nelda Swiggett’s The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. 7 PM. St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105. Admission $15 – $20. Get Tickets.
Postponed – Saturday, April 29. Stage 7 Pianos. Jean Lenke Rose Quintet. 7 – 9 PM. 12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.
Friday, April 28. Maria Wulf jazz sextet featured at Newport High School Fundraiser Gala. Bellevue Hilton.
Saturday, March 25. Maria Wulf jazz sextet featured at Newport High School jazz band festival.
Tuesday, March 21. Private event. Nelda Swiggett’s chamber jazz quintet performs The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope at Mary Schwartz Summit, Seattle. 3:30 pm.
Sunday, March 5. Megabopolis with Travis Ranney (tenor saxophone), Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Clif Swiggett (trombone). Michael Glynn (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocal & compositions). Seattle Jazz Vespers concert series. Seattle First Baptist Church. 1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle. Doors open 5:30 pm. Performance 6 to 8 pm. Free. Goodwill offering requested.
Wednesday, February 22. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Aurora Borealis. 16708 Aurora Avenue North. 7:30 – 9:30 PM.
Friday, February 17. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Swiftwater Cellars. 6 – 8 PM. 301 Rope Rider Dr, Cle Elum, WA 98922.
Tuesday, February 14. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Private event. Fairwood Golf & Country Club.
Friday, January 6. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Reservations. www.facebook.com/nwcellar
2022
Friday, December 23. The Swiggett Family in concert. Tubac Center of the Arts concert series, Tubac, Arizona. 7 – 8:30 pm.
Nelda and Clif Swiggett have been playing music together since the night they first met in 1987. They raised their two sons, Dylan and Jack, in a house filled with band rehearsals and piano lessons, and by the time they were in middle school, the kids were performing at jazz clubs and private events around Seattle. Together, these four Swiggetts comprise the Swigtones, a family band performing a variety of music ranging from jazz standards to funk and R&B hits, classical compositions and more. Jack Swiggett (piano, ukulele, bass, vocal), Dylan Swiggett (drum set), Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocal, flute), Clif Swiggett (trombone, percussion, bass).
Sunday, December 18. Private party with jazz vocalist Jean Lenke, Tacoma, WA.
Saturday, December 10. Private party. Evening. Clif & Nelda’s Little Big Band. Seattle.
Friday, December 9. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Sunday, December 4. Nelda Swiggett’s chamber jazz quintet performs The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope at Kittitas Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Ellensburg, WA. 6:30 – 8 PM. 400 N. Anderson, 98926.
Featuring Nelda Swiggett (piano), Julian Smedley (violin), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Chris Symer (bass), and Adam Kessler (drums).
Saturday, December 3. Nelda Swiggett’s chamber jazz quintet performs The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope at the Shalom United Church of Christ in Richland, WA. 7 – 8:30 PM. 505 McMurray St, 99354.
Ticket proceeds support the Wheelhouse Community Bike Shop, which trains students of all ages to refurbish, repair, maintain and safely ride bicycles.
Featuring Nelda Swiggett (piano), Julian Smedley (violin), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Chris Symer (bass), and Adam Kessler (drums).
Saturday, December 3. Nelda Swiggett’s chamber jazz quintet performs The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope at Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Prosser, WA. 1 – 2:30 PM.
Friday, December 2. Nelda Swiggett’s chamber jazz quintet performs The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope at The Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima, WA. 7:30 – 9 PM. 101 N Naches Ave, 98901.
This concert is being held in memory of Wendy Baker. All proceeds benefit the West Powerhouse Road Pathway. Arrive early for a silent auction featuring Wilridge wines from local vintner, Paul Beveridge.
Sponsors of this performance include Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery; Prediletto, Halpin, Scharnikow and Nelson, P.S.; Sporthaus; Bearded Monkey Cycling; and the Seasons Performance Hall.
Featuring Nelda Swiggett (piano), Julian Smedley (violin), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Chris Symer (bass), and Adam Kessler (drums).
This concert kicks off an eastern Washington tour.
Wednesday, November 30. Nelda Swiggett’s Megabopolis with Travis Ranney (tenor saxophone), Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Clif Swiggett (trombone). Michael Glynn (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocal & compositions). Fellowship Wednesdays concert series at the Vermillion Art Gallery and Bar in Capitol Hill. 1508 11th Ave (Pike & Pine).
$20.00 suggested donation- all seats and tickets are first come, first served. Free for members. All ages.
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“Julian Speaks” – a listening session w/Julian Priester, 5:30-6:30 p.m. FREE!
7:30 PM – Jason Chambliss
9:00 PM – Megabopolis
Tuesday, November 22. Solo piano jazz. 12 – 1 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle.
Saturday, November 19. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Jazz quartet featuring vocalist Jean Lenke. 7 – 10 PM. No cover. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
Wednesday, November 16. Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Eliane Elias and Hermeto Pascoal. 7:30 – 9:30 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920. Sponsored by KNKX in partnership with the South Hudson Music Project. Doors open at 6:30pm. Get Tickets.
The Piano Starts Here concert series highlights the work of some of the most prolific and talented composers and pianists to have ever tackled the instrument. Each of the performances brings together four of Seattle’s finest pianists to perform the works of the artists selected for that evening on the Royal Room’s Steinway B grand piano. November 16 features jazz pianists Nelda Swiggett, Jovino Santos Neto, Ann Reynolds, and Alex Guilbert.
Friday, November 11. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band.
Northwest Cellars. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Reservations. www.facebook.com/nwcellar
Friday, October 28. The Tasting Room. 7 – 10 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463.
Wednesday, October 19. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Aurora Borealis. 16708 Aurora Avenue North. 7:30 – 9:30 PM.
Sunday, October 9. Private event with jazz vocalist Sarah Shea and bassist Rachael Contorer. Tacoma. 8:30 – 9:30 PM.
Saturday, September 24. Ricardo’s Kitchen and Bar. David Francis quintet. 8 – 11 PM. Doors open 7 pm. 676 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA. (360) 413-9995.
Tickets: www.Baurice.com.
Friday, September 23. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellar
Saturday, September 17. Leif Erikson Hall. David Francis quintet. 8 – 10:30 PM. 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107.
Saturday, August 27. Private event. Samammish. With Rachael Contorer quartet. 6 – 9 PM.
Thursday, August 25. Osteria La Spiga. With jazz vocalist David Francis. 7 – 9 PM. 1429 12th Ave Seattle, WA 98122. (206) 323-8881.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 9 – 18. Solo piano jazz. 12 – 1 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle.
Friday, August 5. Private event. Tacoma. With Rachael Contorer. 12 – 1:30 PM.
Tuesday, July 26. Private corporate event. Happy Hour. 4 – 6 PM. Little Big Band Quartet. Madison Centre, Seattle.
Sunday, July 17. Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 1 – 3:30 PM. 9630 238th St. SW, Edmonds, WA 98020.
Friday, July 15. Concert in the Courtyard at Epiphany Seattle. Free admission. Jazz trio with vocalist Katy Bourne and bassist Paul Gabrielson. 6:30-8:00 PM. Epiphany Parish of Seattle. 1805 38th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. Facebook.
Friday, July 8. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellar. Reservations @ www.exploretock.com/northwestcellars. Charcuterie boxes available.
Wednesday, July 6. Private corporate event. 4 – 6 PM. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Madison Centre, Seattle.
Friday, July 1. The Tasting Room. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463. 7 – 10 PM.
Saturday, June 18. The Urban Elk Restaurant & Bar, 2013 S Cedar St, Tacoma, WA 98405. With jazz vocalist Jean Lenke. 4 – 7 PM.
Saturday, June 4. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Chihuly Museum of Glass. Seattle Center. 6 – 9 PM.
Saturday, May 28. Private wedding and reception. Clif & Nelda’s Little Big Band with guest bassist Michael Glynn.
Sunday, May 22. Double bill at the The Royal Room with Nelda’s fellow pianist sister Karin Kajita. Karin Kajita Trio at 6:30 pm, followed by Nelda’s sextet “Megabopolis” from 8 – 9 PM. Megabopolis features Travis Ranney (tenor saxophone), Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Clif Swiggett (trombone). Michael Glynn (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocal & compositions). 5000 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle. (206) 906-9920.
Sunday afternoon, May 15. BENEFIT CONCERT for Green Buildings Now
The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope
3:00 – 4:30 PM. Seattle First Baptist Church. 1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. View Map.
All proceeds from ticket sales will support Green Buildings Now, a grassroots initiative promoting social justice and climate resilience by working with frontline community leaders to remove fossil fuels from buildings in a just way. The first partnership will weatherize and decarbonize the campus of Bethany United Church of Christ on Beacon Hill in South Seattle, home to several organizations led by people of color.
Co-sponsors include: Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, Bethany United Church of Christ, Dharma Friendship Foundation, Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light, EcoSangha at Seattle University, Faith Action Climate Team, Interfaith Climate Action – First Hill, Interfaith Community Sanctuary, People for Climate Action – Seattle, Prospect Congregational United Church of Christ, Seattle First Baptist Church, South Seattle Climate Action Network, University Congregational United Church of Christ Sacred Earth Matters, University Unitarian Church Climate Action Team, and the 37th Legislative District Environment and Climate Caucus.
Friday, April 29. The Tasting Room. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with her son Jack Swiggett on piano and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463. 7 – 10 PM.
Friday, April 22. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellar
Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 12 – 21 . Solo piano jazz. 12 – 1 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle.
Wednesday, March 16. Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Tori Amos and Fiona Apple. 7:30 – 9:30 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920. Sponsored by KNKX in partnership with the South Hudson Music Project. Doors open at 6:30pm. $12 advance, $15 at the door.
The Piano Starts Here concert series highlights the work of some of the most prolific and talented composers and pianists to have ever tackled the instrument. Each of the performances brings together four of Seattle’s finest pianists to perform the works of the artists selected for that evening on the Royal Room’s Steinway B grand piano. March 16 features jazz pianists Nelda Swiggett, Carolyn Graye, Kathy Moore and Tim Kennedy.
Friday, January 21. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 2:45 – 3:45 PM. Chateau Bothell Landing. Postponed due to covid.
Friday, January 7. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellar
2021
Tuesday, December 21. Piano Starts Here featuring the music from A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Royal Room. 6 – 8 pm. Solo jazz pianists Nelda Swiggett, Alex Guilbert, Ryan Burns and Chris McCarthy will take turns performing the iconic Christmas music from Vince Guaraldi’s 1965 album. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Friday, December 17. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Thursday December 16. Solo piano jazz. 11 am – 2 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle.
Tuesday, December 14. Corporate event. Solo piano. 12 – 1 pm. The Commons, Microsoft, Redmond.
Friday, December 10. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Friday, November 12. Private event. Wedding. 6 – 9 pm. Sorrento Hotel, Seattle.
Friday, October 22. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 to 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellars.
Saturday, October 16. Private event. Wedding. 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Sorrento Hotel, Seattle.
Friday, September 24. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Northwest Cellars. 5:30 to 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellars.
Saturday, July 31. Private event. Wedding. 6 – 8:30 pm. Seattle.
Saturday, July 17. Private event. Wedding. 6 – 10 pm. Hood River, Oregon.
Tuesdays & Thursdays July 27 & 29, August 17, 19, 24 & 26. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle.
Wednesday, March 31 and Tuesdays & Thursdays April 1, 6, 9, 13, 15, 20 & 22. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle.
Thursday, April 22, Earth Day. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Live stream from the Royal Room. 7:30 – 8:45 pm. Featuring Nelda Swiggett (piano/compositions), Julian Smedley (violin), Clif Swiggett (trombone/percussion), Chris Symer (bass), and Adam Kessler (drums).
Click here to watch: loudswell.com
This concert is cosponsored by the Kirkland Interfaith Network and the City of Kirkland.
Saturday, April 3. Clif & Nelda’s Little Big Band. Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church. 832 32nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. 12 – 2 PM. Celebration outside for the Madrona Grace congregation.
Sunday, April 11. The Nelda Swiggett Quintet is one of three bands selected for The Jazz Project‘s Spring 2021 video sharing series. Featuring Nelda Swiggett (piano/compositions), Julian Smedley (violin), Clif Swiggett (trombone/percussion), Chris Symer (bass), and Adam Kessler (drums).
On April 11, the quintet will be videotaped at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center in Bellingham, WA, performing Nelda’s original compositions from the “Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope.” A concert video will be later released on YouTube for the Jazz Project audience and more. This concert series is co-sponsored by the Manieri Foundation.
Wednesday, February 24. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Live stream concert on Facebook for Seattle’s Horizon House. 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Open to the public. https://www.facebook.com/ClifAndNelda/
Wednesday, February 17. Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Thelonious Monk and Mary Lou Williams. Live stream from the Royal Room. 7:30 – 8:30 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
The Piano Starts Here concert series highlights the work of some of the most prolific and talented composers and pianists to have ever tackled the instrument. Each of the performances brings together four of Seattle’s finest pianists to perform the works of the artists selected for that evening on the Royal Room’s Steinway B grand piano. February 17 features jazz pianists Nelda Swiggett, Alex Guilbert, Ryan Burns and Ray Skjelbred.
2020
Friday, October 23. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Live stream on Facebook. Northwest Cellars. 6 to 7 PM. www.facebook.com/nwcellars. www.facebook.com/ClifAndNelda
Tuesday, October 13. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 12 – 1 PM. Live streaming from the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture. Brown Bag series. Enterprise, Oregon. Click here to watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/BYHpVrK4G7U
Wednesday, September 16. Piano Starts Here featuring the gospel music of Thomas A. Dorsey. Live stream from the Royal Room. 7:30 – 8:30 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Sunday, October 25. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Nelda Swiggett Quintet. The Art of Jazz Series. Bellingham. Postponed
Friday, September 25 and November 13. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band Northwest Cellars. 5:30 to 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellars. Cancelled
Wednesday, July 29. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Live stream concert on Facebook for Seattle’s Horizon House. 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Open to the public. https://www.facebook.com/ClifAndNelda/
Tuesday, July 7. Devil’s Toboggan. 6:30 pm. 113 East Oak St, Ste 2B, Bozeman, MT 59715. Cancelled
Monday, July 6. Red Tractor Pizza. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. 1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715. Cancelled
Friday, July 3. Phyllis Erck House Concert. 7 pm. 4150 South Placid Lake Road, Seeley, MT 59868 (near Missoula, MT). Cancelled
Thursday, July 2. Ten Spoon Winery. 6:15 – 8:30 pm. 4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, MT 59802. Cancelled
Wednesday, July 1. Ella’s Supper Club. 5:30 – 9 pm. 1017 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. Cancelled
Friday, May 29. Live stream on Facebook. Northwest Cellars. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 6 to 7 PM. www.facebook.com/nwcellars
Wednesday, April 29. The Royal Room. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band is on a double bill with Don’t Move. 7:00pm | Doors at 6:00pm. 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118. Reservations: (206) 906-9920. $10 adv/$15 dos. Postponed
Friday, May 8. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Nelda Swiggett Quintet. Ballard First Lutheran Church, 2006 NW 65th St, Seattle. Postponed
Sunday, May 3. With the Jazz Misfits at JazzLIVE at Marine View. Marine View Presbyterian Church. 8469 East Side Dr NE, Tacoma, WA 98422. 5-7 PM. Cancelled
Saturday, May 2. With the Jazz Misfits at Geaux Brewing, 425 E Main St, Auburn, WA 98002. 6-9 PM. Cancelled
Friday, May 1. Northwest Cellars. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 5:30 to 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellars. Cancelled
Sunday, April 19 (Earth Day week). The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. 6:30 – 8 PM. Nelda Swiggett Quintet. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church. 10021 NE 124th Street, Kirkland. Postponed
Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 31, April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 & 21. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle. Cancelled
Sunday, March 29. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Aurora Borealis. 16708 Aurora Avenue North. 6 – 9 PM. Cancelled
Thursday, March 26. Celebrate Women’s History Month with The Red Rose Combo. Lead by vocalist Jean Lenke. Presenting a tribute to women composers and lyricists from the past 100 years, including Dorthy Fields, Ann Ronell, Maria Grever, Joni Mitchell, Marian McPartland, Peggy Lee, Dolly Parton, Siedah Garrett, Carol King, Abbey Lincoln and many more. Royal Room. 7:30 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920. Tickets. Postponed
Tuesday, March 10. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Westin Grand Ballroom, Seattle. 7:30 – 9 PM. Postponed
Monday, March 9. In celebration of International Women’s Day, a night featuring Northwest jazz women. Rhythm and Rye, 8 – 10:30 PM. 311 Capitol Way North, Olympia.
Friday, March 6. Northwest Cellars. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 5:30 to 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellars
Saturday, March 7. A GLOBAL IMAGINATION – Music, Dance, Artists for Our Earth. University Congregational United Church of Christ. 4515 16th Avenue NE, Seattle. 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Nelda Swiggett will be showing a short video documentary about the Alaska Suite, sharing information, and answering questions. Postponed
Friday, February 28. Private event. Solo piano. Merrill Gardens Retirement home. Auburn. 3 – 4 PM. Postponed
Tuesday, February 25. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Chateau Bothell Landing, Bothell. 3 – 4 PM. Postponed
Wednesday, January 15. Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and Jaki Byard at the Royal Room. 7:30 – 10 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Monday, January 13. Private concert. University House Wallingford. 7:30 pm.
Saturday, January 11. Private event. Jazz trio. Plymouth Congregational Church. Evening.
Wednesday, January 8. Nelda Swiggett Quintet. The Alaska Suite. Private concert. Horizon House, Seattle. 7:30 PM.
Friday, January 3. Northwest Cellars. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 5:30 to 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellars
2019
Saturday, December 21. Charlie Brown Christmas. Featuring jazz pianists Nelda Swiggett, Alex Guibert and Daniel Salka. The Royal Room. 5 – 7 PM.
Friday, December 20. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Saturday, December 14. Osteria la Spiga. Jazz trio featuring vocalist David Pultorak. 1429 12th Ave, Seattle. 8 – 10:30 pm.
Fridays, December 6, 13. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Saturday, December 7. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Gage Academy of the Arts. Drawing Jam 2019. 9 AM – 12 PM.
Friday, November 22. Northwest Cellars. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 5:30 to 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellars
Saturday, November 2. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Congregational Church on Mercer Island. 4545 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040. 7:30 – 9 PM. Facebook.
Friday, October 4. Northwest Cellars. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 5:30 to 8:30 PM. 11909 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/nwcellars
Sunday, September 29. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Olympia Unitarian-Universalist Church. 2315 Division St NW, Olympia, WA 98502. 7:30 – 9 PM. Free admission. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/675427326309133/
Sunday, September 29. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Santa Lucia Coffee Co, 202 S Tower Ave, Centralia, WA 98531. 2 – 3:30 PM. $10 – 20 suggested donation. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/491353988365884/
Saturday, September 28. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. 1428 22nd Ave, Longview, WA 98632. 7 – 8:30 PM. $10 suggested donation. Facebook event.
Friday, September 27. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Packwood Community Presbyterian Church. 13096 U.S. 12, Packwood, WA 98361. 6 – 7:30 PM. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/357437081826938/
