More Past Shows
Wednesday, September 18. Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Brad Mehldau and Jason Moran at the Royal Room. 7:30 – 10 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Tuesday, September 10. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Silver Cloud Inn, Bellevue. 4 – 6 pm.
Tuesday, August 27. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Aurora Borealis. 16708 Aurora Avenue North. 8 – 10 PM.
Sunday, August 25. Wedding. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 13, 20, 22, 27. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Friday, August 9. Pianos in the Parks. Solo piano. 12 – 1 pm. The Commons, Promenade at Microsoft, Redmond.
Saturday, August 3. 50th wedding anniversary. Half Pack LIVE with Rachael Contorer. Westin Hotel.
Friday, July 26. 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/
Saturday, June 22. Wedding at Canlis Restaurant. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Evening.
Friday, June 21. Private birthday party. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Evening.
Friday, June 14. With the Jazz Misfits at Zola’s in Auburn. 7 – 9 pm.
Saturday, June 1. Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. Central Bar + Restaurant, 9 – 11 pm.
Friday, May 24. 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/
Tuesday, May 14. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Saturday, May 11. Nelda Swiggett/Chris Symer jazz duo. Private event. 12 – 1 pm.
Friday, May 10. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Stage 7 Pianos. 12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland WA 98034. 7 – 8:30 PM. Appetizers and wine. Tickets $10. Buy advance tickets.
Tuesday, May 7. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Friday, May 3. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. First Congregational Church, Bellevue. 11061 NE 2nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98004. 7:30 – 9 PM. Free admission.
Thursday, May 2. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Wednesday, May 1. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Bill McKibbon Lecture afterparty. 9:30 – 11 pm.
Tuesday, April 30. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Sunday, April 14. North Seattle Youth Jam. Stone Way Cafe. With Clif Swiggett (trombone), Anna Doak (bass) and Randy Doak (drums). 3510 Stone Way North, Seattle. (206) 420-4435. 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
Sunday, April 7. Private event. Skagit Casino. Clif and Nelda’s little BIG Band. 6 – 8:30 PM.
Saturday, March 30. Private event. Solo piano. 6:45 – 8 pm.
Sunday, March 24. With the Jazz Misfits at Crossroads Bellevue. 12:30 – 2:30 pm.
Saturday, March 23. Private party. Jazz quartet. 8:30 – 10:30 pm.
Wednesday, March 20. Piano Starts Here concert series at the Royal Room. Featuring the music of Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Danilo Pérez, and Michel Camilo. 7:30 – 10 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Sunday, March 17. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church. 832 32nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. 6 – 7:30 PM. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Beer, wine and light appetizers. Fundraiser for CarbonWA. Tickets: $10 – $20. Buy advance tickets.
Sunday, March 10. North Seattle Youth Jam. Stone Way Cafe. With Clif Swiggett (trombone), Anna Doak (bass) and Randy Doak (drums). 3510 Stone Way North, Seattle. (206) 420-4435. 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
Saturday, March 9. Wedding and reception. Solo piano. 3 – 7 pm.
Friday, March 1. 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/
Wednesday, January 30. Private concert. Nelda Swiggett Group, Horizon House, Seattle. 7:30 PM.
Friday, January 18. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church. 308 4th Ave S, Kirkland, WA 98033. 7 – 8:30 PM.
Thursday, January 3 & 10. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
2018
Fridays, December 14 & 21. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Thursday, December 13. Private holiday party. Solo piano. 6:30 – 9:30 pm.
Sunday, December 9. North Seattle Youth Jam. Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. With Clif Swiggett (trombone), Anna Doak (bass) and Randy Doak (drums).
Saturday, December 8. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Solo piano with jazz vocalist Kay Bailey. 7 – 10 PM. No cover. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
Friday, December 7. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Wednesday, December 5. Private event. Solo piano. Mill Creek Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Sunday, November 18. Private holiday party. Bellevue Hyatt Regency. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Chris Symer (bass). 4:45 – 7 pm.
Friday, November 16. 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/
Sunday, November 11. North Seattle Youth Jam. Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. With Clif Swiggett (trombone), Anna Doak (bass) and Randy Doak (drums).
Saturday, November 10. Private party. Solo piano. Evening.
Sunday, November 4. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Seattle Unity Church. 200 8th Ave N, Seattle. 7 – 8:30 PM. Sliding scale. $15 – $25. Fundraiser for the Alaska Wilderness League. Nelda Swiggett (piano/compositions), Chris Symer (bass), Adam Kessler (drums), Julian Smedley (violin), Clif Swiggett (trombone). Brown Paper Tickets. Facebook.
Friday, November 2. Private house concert. “The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope.” Fundraiser for the I-1631 campaign.
Sunday, October 21. Private wedding. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Chris Symer (bass) and Max Wood (drums). 4 – 8 pm.
Saturday, October 20. Private party. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 7 – 10 pm.
Wednesday, October 17. Private house concert. “The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope.” Fundraiser for the I-1631 campaign.
Sunday, October 14. North Seattle Youth Jam. Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. With Clif Swiggett (trombone), Anna Doak (bass) and Randy Doak (drums).
Saturday, October 13. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Grace Church, Bainbridge Island, WA. 8595 East Day Road, 98110. 7 – 8:30 PM. $15 per person. Nelda Swiggett (piano/compositions), Chris Symer (bass), Adam Kessler (drums), Julian Smedley (violin), Clif Swiggett (trombone). Facebook event.
Friday, October 5. With the Jazz Misfits at Zola’s in Auburn. 7 – 9 pm.
Sunday, September 30. The Royal Room. Nelda Swiggett’s chamber jazz quintet performs “The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope.” No cover. Donations requested to support the Initiative 1631 (carbon fee) campaign. 7:30 – 9 pm. Nelda Swiggett (piano/compositions), Chris Symer (bass), Adam Kessler (drums), Julian Smedley (violin), Clif Swiggett (trombone). 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. Reservations (206) 906-9920.
Friday September 28. 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 124thAvenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/
Sunday, September 9. North Seattle Youth Jam. Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. With Clif Swiggett (trombone), Anna Doak (bass) and Randy Doak (drums).
Thursday, September 6. Private house concert. “The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope.” Fundraiser for the I-1631 campaign.
Saturday, September 1. Wilridge Estate Winery. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 4 – 7 PM. 250 Ehler Road, Yakima, WA 98908. (509) 966-0686.
Sunday, August 19. Private party. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 11 am – 1:30 pm.
Saturday, August 18. Private party. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Tacoma.
Friday July 27. 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 124thAvenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/
Tuesday/Thursday July 5, 12 & 26, August 7, 9, 21, 23, 28, 30. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Saturday, August 4. Private wedding. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 3:45pm – 5:45pm. Union Station. Tacoma.
Sunday, July 15. Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 1 – 3:30 PM. The Echelbarger garden.
Saturday, July 14. Private party.
Friday, May 25. 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 124thAvenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. www.facebook.com/
Sunday, May 20. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Plymouth Congregational Church.1217 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. 2 – 3:30 PM. Open to the public. Free.
Sunday, May 14. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 4 – 5 PM.
Sunday, May 13. North Seattle Youth Jam. Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. 5 – 7 pm. With Brian Kent (sax), Anna Doak (bass) and Randy Doak (drums).
Friday, May 11. Private event with bassist Rachael Contorer. 6:30 – 8 PM.
Sunday, May 6. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. 2018 First Sundays Concerts series. Waterfront Park Community Center. 4 – 6 PM. 370 Brien Drive, Bainbridge Island. Admission: $20. Youth: $10. (206) 842-3380. www.brownpapertickets.com/
Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 12 – May 5. Solo piano jazz. 12 – 1 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 12 – May 5. Solo piano jazz. 12 – 1 PM. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Seattle.
Saturday, April 28. Private party. Solo piano. 7 – 10 PM.
Tuesday, April 24. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Monday, April 23. Private party. Solo piano. 6 – 8 PM.
Sunday, April 22, Earth Day. The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope. Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation. 2 – 3:30 PM. 7141 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136. Open to the public. Free.
Tuesday/Thursday April 10, 12, 17, 19. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Monday, April 9. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 4 – 5 PM.
Sunday, April 8. North Seattle Youth Jam. Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. 5 – 7 pm. With Brian Kent (sax), Anna Doak (bass) and Randy Doak (drums).
Thursday, April 5. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Wednesday, April 4. Green River College Jazz Choir. Mt. Si High School. 7 pm.
Wednesday, April 4. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 4 – 5 PM.
Friday, March 23. 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/
Wednesday, March 21. Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Geri Allen and Muhal Richard Abrams at the Royal Room. 7:30 – 10 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920. No cover.
Saturday, March 10. Private party. Solo piano. 6 – 9 pm.
Sunday, February 25. Seattle Tap Jam. The Royal Room. 5 – 6:30 pm.
Friday, February 23. Private event. Jazz quartet. 6:00 – 8 pm.
Saturday, February 10. Private party. Jazz quartet. Evening.
Friday, January 26. 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
Wednesday, January 24. Private party. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Chris Symer on bass. 5 – 8 pm.
Wednesday, January 17. Ron Jones’s Big Band Jazz Forest. Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center concert series. Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. 7 – 9 PM. $20 general. $10 WJMAC members, $5 students.
Friday, January 12. Private party. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Paul Gabrielson on bass. 6 – 9 PM.
2017
Friday, December 22. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Thursday, December 21. Benefit concert for Puerto Rico. Queen Anne Presbyterian Church. 7:30 PM. 414 W Howe St, Seattle, WA 98119. Several musicians are featured. Nelda will be accompanying Seattle Symphony violinist Kathy Boyer performing a Bach Sonata.
Wednesday, December 20. Piano Starts Here featuring the music from A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Royal Room. 7:30 – 10 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Wednesday, December 20. Private party. Jazz trio. 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Sunday, December 16. 32nd Street Singers at the Royal Room. Holiday Sing-a-Long. 3:30 – 5:30 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. Reservations highly recommended. (206) 906-9920.
Fridays, December 8 & 15. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Thursday, December 7. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Queen Anne Clubhouse. 6 – 8 pm.
Friday, December 1. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Wednesday, November 15. Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Jan Johannson and Esbjorn Svensson at the Royal Room. With fellow jazz pianists Alex Guilbert and Aaron Otheim. 7:30 – 10 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920. No cover.
Saturday, November 18. Private party. Solo piano. Sand Point Golf & Country Club. 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
Saturday, November 11. Private event (wedding). Nelda Swiggett Trio with Chris Symer (bass) and Adam Kessler (drums). 5:30 – 7 pm.
Wednesday, November 8. 32nd Street Singers. 7:30 pm. Mercer Island.
Sunday, November 5. The Royal Room. Nelda Swiggett’s chamber jazz quintet performs “The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope.” No cover. Donations requested. 7:30 – 9 pm. Nelda Swiggett (piano/compositions), Chris Symer (bass), Adam Kessler (drums), Julian Smedley (violin), Clif Swiggett (trombone). 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. Reservations (206) 906-9920.
Wednesday, November 1. Private concert. Nelda Swiggett’s chamber jazz quintet performs “The Alaska Suite.” Horizon House, Seattle. 7:30 PM.
Friday, October 27. 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
Monday, October 23. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. Aljoya Retirement Community. Mercer Island. 3 PM.
Sunday, October 22. Roadside Attraction Big Band. 6 – 7:30 PM. Carko Theatre. 1717 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton.
Sunday, October 8. Private concert. Nelda Swiggett’s chamber jazz quintet. “The Alaska Suite.” Lacey. 3 – 5 pm.
Friday, September 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
Wednesday, August 9. Private event. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band.
Tuesday, August 3. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Tuesday, August 1. Latin Jazz Trio with Arturo Rodriguez (percussion) and Nathaniel Schleimer (saxophone). 12 – 1 PM. Hazel Miller Plaza. 5th Avenue South & Maple Street, Edmonds.
Wednesday, July 19. “Wine Down Wednesday” at Wilridge Estate Winery. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 6 – 9 PM. 250 Ehler Road, Yakima, WA 98908. (509) 966-0686.
Friday, July 14. 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
Friday, June 30. 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. 8 – 11 PM.
Friday, June 16. Roadside Attraction big band. Private party. 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
Sunday, June 11. Megabopolis sextet. Capitol Cider. 6 – 8:30 PM. 818 E. Pike Street, Seattle. (206) 397-3564. No cover. http://capitolcider.com/
Sunday, June 11. 32nd Street Singers Cowboy Show at the Royal Room. 3 – 5 pm. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Monday, June 5. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Tula’s. 7:30 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Friday, May 26. Brother Don’s Bar & Grill, Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with drummer Tim Malland. 4200 Kitsap Way, Bremerton, WA 98312. 7 – 11 PM.
Monday, May 22. Megabopolis sextet. Tula’s. Featuring Travis Ranney (tenor saxophone), Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Clif Swiggett (trombone). Paul Gabrielson (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocal & compositions). 7:30 – 10:00 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Saturday, May 20. Private event. Canlis Restaurant. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band. 6 – 9 pm.
Friday, May 5.. Private event. Cinco de Mayo celebration at Sagebrook Senior Living. Clif & Nelda’s little BIG Band with Nelda on piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett on trombone/percussion. 2 – 5 PM.
Friday, April 28.. 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
Wednesday, April 26. Private event with bassist Rachael Contorer. 2 – 3:45 PM.
Tuesday, April 25 & Wednesday, April 26. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Sunday, April 23. Nelda Swiggett Stringtet debuts the “Alaska Suite.” Seattle First Baptist adult education hour. 9:30 – 10:30 AM. Seattle First Baptist Church. 1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle.
Friday, April 21. 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.
Tuesday, April 18 & Wednesday, April 19. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Monday, April 3. The Megabopolis Sextet. Rhythm & Rye, With Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Travis Ranney (tenor sax), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Michael Glynn (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano & compositions). 8 – 10:30 PM. 311 Capitol Way North, Olympia.
Wednesday, March 15. Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Randy Weston and Abdullah Ibrahim at the Royal Room. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Tuesday, March 7 & Wednesday, March 8. Two Union Square lobby. Solo piano. 11 am – 1 pm. 601 Union Street, Seattle.
Wednesday, February 15 & 22. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Friday, February 10. 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
Wednesday, Jan. 18. Megabopolis sextet. Tula’s. Featuring Travis Ranney (tenor saxophone), Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Clif Swiggett (trombone). Michael Glynn (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocal & compositions). 7:30 – 10:00 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Friday, January 13. 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.
Wednesday, January 11. Private Event. Megabopolis. Bayview Retirement Community, Seattle. 7:00 PM.
2016
Monday, December 19. 32nd Street Singers Christmas Show at the Royal Room. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Fridays, December 16 & 23. Private event. Swiggett Duo with Nelda on piano and Clif Swiggett on trombone and bongos. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Saturday, December 10. Benefit concert at the Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church. Nelda and Clif Swiggett will perform alongside other Madrona musicians to raise money for the homeless shelter Julia’s Place. 3 PM.
Fridays, December 2 & 9. Private event. Swiggett Duo with Nelda on piano and Clif Swiggett on trombone and bongos. Rainier Golf and Country Club. 5 – 8 PM.
Wednesday, November 16. Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Annette Peacock and Carla Bley at the Royal Room. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Friday, November 11. Northwest Cellars. Swiggett Duo 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
Wednesday, November 2. Private Event. Nelda Swiggett Stringtet. Horizon House, Seattle. 7:30 PM.
Friday, October 21. The Tasting Room. Jazz quartet with Marc Smason. 1924 Post Alley, Pike Place Market, Seattle. (206) 770-9463. 7 – 10 PM.
Monday, October 10. Stone Way Cafe. Jazz trio with vocalist Cyndi Moring, Nelda Swiggett on piano, and Clif Swiggett on trombone and percussion. 3510 Stone Way North, Seattle. (206) 420-4435. 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Saturday, September 24. Private event. Solo jazz piano. Sorrento Hotel. 5:30 – 7 PM.
Thursday, August 25. Queen Anne Beerhall. Jazz trio with Marc Smason. 203 W Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98119. 6:30 – 9:30 PM.
Thursday, June 2. The Megabopolis Sextet. Piccola Cellars. With Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Travis Ranney (tenor sax), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Michael Glynn (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano & compositions). 7:30 – 9:30 PM. No cover. 112 West 2nd Street, North Bend, WA (one block north of the old Boxley’s location).
Thursday, May 12. Megabopolis sextet. Tula’s. Featuring Travis Ranney (tenor saxophone), Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Clif Swiggett (trombone). Michael Glynn (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocal & compositions)., 7:30 – 10:00 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Thursday, April 28. Fellow jazz pianists and sisters Karin Kajita and Nelda Swiggett kick off PianoFest 2016 with their popular “Sister Act,” performing together on two grand pianos side by side. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA.
Monday, April 25. The Megabopolis Sextet. Rhythm & Rye, With Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Travis Ranney (tenor sax), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Michael Glynn (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano & compositions). 8 – 10:30 PM. 311 Capitol Way North, Olympia. https://www.facebook.com/rhythmandrye.
Tuesday, April 5, Thursday, April 7 & Tuesday, April 19. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Wednesday, March 16. Piano Starts Here fundraiser at the Royal Room. Nelda and other jazz pianists will each perform two solo piano pieces to help raise money for improving the Royal Room’s grand piano. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Monday, February 29. In celebration of International Women’s Day, a night featuring NW jazz women. Musicians from across the region will assemble in the lounge for a sizzling night of jazz. Ladies igNite! Royal Lounge, Olympia. 8 PM. 311 Capitol Way North, Olympia. https://www.facebook.com/royal.olympia.
Tuesday, February 16. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Tula’s. 7:30 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Tuesday, February 9. The Nelda Swiggett Trio will perform live and be interviewed on Seattle’s popular Jazz and NPR radio station KPLU-FM 88.5 as part of their Studio Sessions concert series. With Chris Symer (bass) and Max Wood (drums). 12:15 – 12:40 PM.
Saturday, January 30. Private party. Evening.
Saturday, January 23. Third Place Books with jazz vocalist Katy Bourne. 7:30-9:30 PM. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Seattle.
Tuesday, January 19. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Tula’s. 7:30 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
2015
Saturday, December 19. Private event. Metronome Coffee, Tacoma, with jazz vocalist Cara Francis. 8 – 11 PM.
Friday, December 18. Private event. Rainier Golf and Country Club. Nelda Swiggett Duo with Clif Swiggett on trombone and bongos. 6 – 8 PM.
Tuesday, December 15. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Tula’s. 7:30 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Fridays, December 4 & 11. Private event. Rainier Golf and Country Club. Nelda Swiggett Duo with Clif Swiggett on trombone and bongos. 6 – 8 PM.
Tuesday, December 1. Tula’s. Jay Thomas and the Usual Suspects big band. 8:00 – 10:30 PM, 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Wednesday, November 18. Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Ahmad Jamal and Joe Zawinul at the Royal Room. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Tuesday, November 17. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Tula’s. 7:30 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.Saturday, November 7. Private Event. 3:30 – 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, November 4. Nelda is the winner of the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra‘s 3rd Annual Jazz Composition Contest for Women Composers. Her original big band composition, “Cat Dreams,” will be performed and recorded live by special guest guitarist Mimi Fox at the Triple Door on November 4 as part of the 2015 Earshot Jazz Festival. Buy Tickets
Wednesday, November 4. Private Event. Nelda Swiggett Stringtet. Horizon House, Seattle. 7:00 PM.
Saturday, October 24. Egan’s Ballard Jam House. With jazz vocalists Kary Bourne & Cara Francis.
Tuesday, October 20. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Tula’s. 7:30 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Sunday, October 11. Citrine Blues – Washington Women of the Blues –
A Benefit for Breast Cancer PART II at TNT JAM. 7 – 9 pm. Open jam from 9 to 11 pm. Wild Hare, 6504 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203. (425) 322-3134.
Thursday, September 24. Megabopolis sextet. Tula’s. Featuring Travis Ranney (tenor saxophone), Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Clif Swiggett (trombone). Chris Symer (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocal & compositions)., 8:00 – 10:30 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Friday, September. 17. Black Diamond Bakery Coffee Shop. Nelda Swiggett Trio. 6:30 – 9 PM. 32805 Railroad Avenue, Black Diamond, WA 98010. 253 508-1484 http://www.blackdiamondbakery.com/.
Tuesday, August 18 & September 15. Roadside Attraction Big Band. Tula’s. 7:30 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Thursday, July 9. Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO). Seattle’s Out to Lunch concert series. City Hall Plaza, 600 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA. Noon to 1:30 PM. SWOJO will perform only big band charts by women composers, and will be playing four of my own original compositions arranged for big band!
Monday, July 6. Nelda’s new sextet Megabopolis! Tula’s. Featuring Travis Ranney (tenor saxophone), Michael Van Bebber (trumpet), Clif Swiggett (trombone). Michael Glynn (bass), Max Wood (drums), and Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocal & compositions)., 8:00 – 10:30 PM. 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Tuesday, June 16. Tula’s. Roadside Attraction big band. 7:30 – 10:00 PM, 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Sunday, June 7. Nelda Swiggett Stringtet. Seattle Jazz Vespers concert series. 6 – 7:15 PM. Followed by an intermission performance by the “Sisters” duo of Nelda and her pianist sister Karin Kajita. Second set features the Milo Peterson quartet. A big night of special music at the Jazz Vespers. Seattle First Baptist Church. 1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle. Free. Donations requested.
Saturday, May 30. 88 Keys Piano Club with pianist/vocalist Maureen Girard featuring Nelda Swiggett playing solo piano as well as a few piano/vocal duets with Maureen. Zech Hall, 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, Whidbey Island, WA. $20. http://tickets.wicaonline.com/ 800.638.7631 or 360.221.8268.
Wednesday, May 27. Private Event. Nelda Swiggett Stringtet. Park Shore, Seattle. 7:30 PM.
Monday, April 20. Nelda Swiggett & Megabopolis. Rhythm & Rye, Olympia. 8 – 10:30 PM. 311 Capitol Way North, Olympia. https://www.facebook.com/rhythmandrye.
Thursday, April 2. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Monday, March 30. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Sunday, March 29. Nelda Swiggett Stringtet. The Jazz Project 2015: Art of Jazz concert series. 4 – 6:30 PM. The Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room and Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth. Bellingham.
Thursday, March 26. Private Event. Nelda Swiggett Trio. Mayflower Hotel. 5:30 – 8 PM
Thursday, March 26. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Wednesday, March 18. Modern Piano Starts Here featuring the music of Chick Corea and McCoy Tyner at the Royal Room. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920. http://theroyalroomseattle.com/
Sunday, March 15. The Royal Room. With Jane Adams Middle School jazz band students. 8 – 9 PM.
Saturday, March 14. North Bend Jazz Walk. With jazz vocalist Katy Bourne. 7 – 10 PM.
Monday, March 9. In celebration of International Women’s Day, a night featuring NW jazz women. Musicians from across the region will assemble in the lounge for a sizzling night of jazz. Ladies igNite! Royal Lounge, Olympia. 8 PM. 311 Capitol Way North, Olympia. https://www.facebook.com/royal.olympia.
Thursday, February 12. Private event. 6 – 10 PM
2014
Thursday, December 18. Boxley’s. Nelda Swiggett Stringtet. Performing original music for jazz trio, cello and viola from Nelda’s most recent CD, “Blue-Eyed Painted Lady,” as well as new arrangements and some holiday tunes in honor of the season. 7 – 9:45 PM. No cover. 101 W North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045. (425) 292-9307.
Tuesday, December 16. Piano Starts Here featuring the music from a Charlie Brown Christmas at the Royal Room. Nelda will be sharing the Steinway grand with fellow jazz pianists Dawn Clement and Eric Verlinde. 6 – 7:15 PM. $5 per person. Followed by Sing Noel leading a holiday music sing along. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920. http://theroyalroomseattle.com/
Saturday, December 13. Private party. Evening.
Friday, December 12. Private party. Evening.
Sunday, December 7. David George Tentet at Darrell’s Tavern. 18041 Aurora Avenue N Shoreline WA 98133. 8 – 11 PM.
Saturday, December 6. Private party. Evening.
Friday, December 5. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Friday, November 7, 14, 21. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Tuesday, November 4. Tula’s. Jay Thomas and the Usual Suspects big band. 8:00 – 10:30 PM, 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Sunday, November 2. The Nelda & Clif Swiggett Duo perform in a Seattle Jazz Vespers concert showcasing families who play music together. Nelda will also perform a few tunes 4-hands piano with her fellow jazz piano playing sister Karin Kajita. 6 – 8 PM. Seattle First Baptist Church. 1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle.
Friday, Oct. 17. Black Diamond Bakery Coffee Shop. Nelda Swiggett Trio. 6:30 – 9 PM. 32805 Railroad Avenue, Black Diamond, WA 98010. 253 508-1484 http://www.blackdiamondbakery.com/.
Thursday, Oct. 16. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Sunday, Oct. 5. David George Tentet at Darrell’s Tavern. 18041 Aurora Avenue N Shoreline WA 98133. 8 – 11 PM.
Friday, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Sunday, September 28. Nelda Swiggett Stringtet. The Royal Room. 8 PM. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920. http://theroyalroomseattle.com/
Saturday, Sept 6. Alma y Azucar. Latin Jazz. SeaTac International Fest. Angle Lake Park. 4-5 pm.
Friday, September 5, 12, 19, 26. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Saturday, August 23. Noon – 2 PM. Solo piano. Private party.
Saturday, August 9. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Nelda Swiggett solo piano/vocals. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Friday, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Thursday, August 7. Nelda Swiggett Duo with Chris Symer on bass. Arts al Fresco, the 3rd annual celebration of Piano Time, a street piano event, a Sculpture Stroll with 14 large outdoor sculptures, and a Gallery at City Hall opening. Nelda will be playing a grand piano painted by artist Kelly Lyles with historic music related photos, in the courtyard at Shoreline City Hall. 6:00-8:00 p.m. Free.
Wednesday, July 30. The Gardens in Bellevue. With bassist Rachael Contorer. 4 – 6 pm.
Friday, May 23 & 30, June 6, 13, 20 & 27. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Wednesday, May 21. Piano Starts Here concert series at the Royal Room. Nelda is one of four solo pianists performing the music of Keith Jarrett and Paul Bley. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Sunday, May 18. Private event. Afternoon.
Saturday, May 17. Private event. Evening.
Friday, May 2. Black Diamond Bakery Coffee Shop. Nelda Swiggett Trio. 6:30 – 9 PM. 32805 Railroad Avenue, Black Diamond, WA 98010. 253 508-1484
http://www.blackdiamondbakery.com/.
Saturday, April 26. Jazz duo with bassist Emmanuel del Casal. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in The Georgian room. 6 – 10 PM. Seattle.
Friday, April 25. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Sunday, April 20. Solo piano. Private event. 11 AM – 2 PM.
Friday, March 28 & April 4, 11 & 18. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Thursday, March 27. Boxley’s. Curt Berg Tentet. 7 – 9:30 PM. 101 W North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045. (425) 292-9307.
Friday, March 21. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Thursday, March 20. Solo piano. Private event. 11 AM – 2 PM.
Wednesday, March 19. Nelda Swiggett Stringtet. Egan’s Ballard Jam House. 9 – 10:30 PM.
Monday, March 17. Private event. Evening.
Friday, March 7 & 14. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street. Seattle.
Monday, March 3. In celebration of International Women’s Day, a night featuring NW jazz women. Musicians from across the region will assemble in the lounge for a sizzling night of jazz. Ladies igNite! Royal Lounge, Olympia. 8 PM. 311 Capitol Way North, Olympia. https://www.facebook.com/royal.olympia.
Saturday, March 1. Private event. Afternoon.
Friday, February 28. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street.
Saturday, February 15. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Duo with bassist Michael Glynn. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street, Seattle.
Friday, Feb. 14. Seattle Women in Jazz Festival. Duo with bassist Laura Welland 7:30 – 9 PM. Hummingbird Saloon in Columbia City. 5041 Rainier Ave S. We will also accompany jazz singer Mercedes Nicole from 6 – 7 PM at Jones BBQ in Columbia City. 3810 S. Ferdinand.
Saturday, February 8. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Duo with bassist Paul Gabrielson. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street, Seattle.
Wednesday, February 5. 2014 Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Nelda Swiggett Trio. 3 – 3:45 PM. Washington State Convention Center, Seattle.
Saturday, February 1. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street.
Mondays, January 13, 20 & 27. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street, Seattle.
Friday, January 14. Black Diamond Bakery Coffee Shop. Nelda Swiggett Trio. 6:30 – 9 PM. 32805 Railroad Avenue, Black Diamond, WA 98010. 253 508-1484
http://www.blackdiamondbakery.com/.
2013
Saturday, December 17. Solo piano for private party.
Saturday, December 14. Solo piano for private party. Jack Swiggett subs first two sets for Nelda at Sullivan’s Steakhouse.
Saturdays, December 7, 14 & 28. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” jazz duo. Nelda Swiggett piano/vocals and Clif Swiggett trombone/bongos. No cover. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street.
Sunday, December 1. Solo piano for private event. Rainier Golf and Country Club.
Saturday, November 16. Solo piano for private party.
Saturdays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Micro Big Band” duo. 6:30 to 10:30 PM. 621 Union Street.
Friday, October 25. Old Town Bistro. Jazz Duo with Mark Lewis saxes and flute. Silverdale. 6 to 9 pm. 3388 NW Byron Street, Silverdale, WA. 360-698-9463.
Sunday, October 20. The Royal Room. With the 32nd Street Singers. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920.
Saturdays, October 5, 12 & 19. Sullivan’s Steakhouse. “Swigology” jazz duo. 6:00 to 10:00 PM. 621 Union Street.
Saturday, September 28. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Nelda Swiggett Trio. 7:30 – 10:30 PM. No cover. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
Tuesday, September 10. Tula’s. Emerald City Jazz Orchestra. 8 – 10 PM, 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Tuesday, August 13. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Monday, August 12. Sheridan Beach Community Club concert series. Featuring the Swiggett Family Band! Clif Swiggett on bass and trombone, Nelda Swiggett on piano, flute and vocals, Jack Swiggett (17) on piano, and Dylan Swiggett (19) on drum set.
Friday, August 9. Outdoor concert at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island featuring Rose and the Nightingale, an all female group from New York performing on the violin, cello, keyboard and trumpet, and singing in three-part harmonies. Their regular pianist was already booked, so I’m stepping in to cover her piano (and some) vocal parts. 7 – 9 PM. Members –$30, Non-Members –$35, Children 13 and younger –$15. For more info: http://www.bloedelreserve.org/event-calendar/rose-the-nightingale-concert
Saturday, June 29. Private party. 7 – 10 PM.
Friday, June 7. Black Diamond Bakery Coffee Shop. Nelda Swiggett Trio. 6:30 – 9 PM. 32805 Railroad Avenue, Black Diamond, WA 98010. 253 508-1484
http://www.blackdiamondbakery.com/.
Tuesday, June 4. Tula’s. Jay Thomas and the Usual Suspects big band. 8:00 – 10:30 PM, 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
Friday, May 3. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Nelda Swiggett Trio 7:30 – 10:30 PM. No cover. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
May 2, 9, 16 & 23. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Wednesday, May 1. Tula’s. Smith/Staelens Big Band. 7:00 – 10:30 PM, 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221. $10 cover.
Sunday, April 28. Private party. 5 – 7 PM.
Friday, April 26. Private party. 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
April 4, 11 & 25. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Sunday, April 14. Tubac Center of the Arts. Concert featuring the “Swigtones,” the Swiggett family band, with Nelda and Clif Swiggett and their sons, Dylan (18) and Jack (16). Tubac, Arizona.
Tuesday, April 9. Tula’s. Emerald City Jazz Orchestra. 8 – 10 PM, 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221.
March 14, 18 & 21. 1201 Third Avenue in the Atrium. Solo piano jazz. Noon – 1 PM. Seattle.
Wednesday, March 6. Tula’s. Smith/Staelens Big Band. 7:00 – 10:30 PM, 2214 2nd Avenue, Seattle. (206) 443-4221. $10 cover.
Saturday, March 9. Temple de Hirsh Sinai. Private party. Noon – 2 PM.
Saturday, March 2. Private party. 7:30 – 9:30 PM.
Thursday, February 21. 2013 Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Nelda Swiggett Trio with Chris Symer on bass and Byron Vannoy on drums. 11 AM – Noon. Washington State Convention Center, Seattle.
Wednesday, February 20. Nelda Swiggett’s Stringtet. This five-piece group features Nelda’s original music arranged for her trio plus Seattle Symphony musicians Rachel Swerdlow (viola) and Walter Gray (cello). Private house concert. 7 – 9 PM. Invitation only. For more information, contact Nelda directly.
Saturday, February 2. Sorrento Hotel in the Fireside Room. Nelda Swiggett Trio 7:30 – 10:30 PM. No cover. 900 Madison Street, Seattle.
Sunday, January 13. The Royal Room. Nelda Swiggett’s Stringtet, following Scrape. 5000 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City. (206) 906-9920. No cover.