Show Preview: Jahari Stampley @ Jazz Alley – Tues. & Wed. – 1/30 & 1/31

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Jahari Stampley @ Jazz Alley – Tues. & Wed. – 1/30 & 1/31
Preview by Dagmar

Jahari Stampley

Jazz piano sensation/impending superstar and winner of 2023’s Herbie Hancock Institute International Piano Competition, Jahari Stampley headlines Jazz Alley for two nights, January 30th & 31st. Chicagoan Stampley’s select dates on the west coast this year have been in California and Washington. But something tells me he’ll be in even more demand, with a couple more shows coming up again in California this summer. He also just won an award in 2023 for Chicagoan of the Year for Jazz from Chicago Tribune. Another kudos is Stampley is the first non-classical artist to be awarded honoree of the Chicago Symphony. Basically he’s just an artist to catch. I also love his X post talking about meeting Herbie Hancock, and a nice side note: the name Jahari means jewel. Totally suitable.

For tickets & more information head over to Jazz Alley’s Jahari Stampley event page.

Photos: M83 & Jeremiah Chiu @ Showbox SoDo

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M83 & Jeremiah Chiu @ Showbox SoDo – 5/11/23
Photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

M83‘s Anthony Gonzalez – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn

In the spring of 2023, French band M83 excited fans by releasing Fantasy, their ninth album. A tour ensued, bringing the group to Showbox SoDo on May 11th. M83, which features the incredibly multi-talented musician Anthony Gonzalez, have maintained a devoted fanbase with tracks such as “Oceans Niagara” and “Temple of Sorrow.” Jeremiah Chiu, a man who does everything from graphic design to community organizing, opened.

M83 – photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Jeremiah Chiu – photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Photos: Slow Magic @ the Crocodile

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Slow Magic @ the Crocodile – 10/11/23
Photos by Tino Tran

Slow Magic – photo by Tino Tran

Electronic artist/DJ Slow Magic – identity unknown – came to Seattle in October 2023. His mask was a little different this time from its usual multicolored design. For the show, he wore a mask that light up, creating a stark contrast to the awesome stage lights. You can check out his latest release, Forgotten Feels, over at bandcamp.

Slow Magic – photos by Tino Tran