Jazz Series at the Tasting Room
JOIN hosts Clif & Nelda Swiggett
select Friday Nights
7-10pm
Friday, June 26, 2026
Brian Monroney
Guitarist Brian Monroney makes his mission sound simple: “I’ve always prided myself on being someone who can fit into any musical situation and make it a little better, a little richer, create some vibe and some ambience, and support the singer or whoever the focal point is.”
It’s a typically modest statement from a musician who has in fact spent many years of focused work honing his craft as a sideman across a dizzying range of musical styles. The Colorado-raised Monroney established himself initially in the Latin music hotbed of Miami and spent many years in and out of LA, logging time with superstars such as Natalie Cole and Gloria Estefan and appearing on television and on numerous film soundtracks.
Whether live or in the studio, Monroney works his supportive magic without undue flash or fanfare, subtly elevating and enriching the music. When called on to solo, he can unleash explosively serpentine lines rich with inner logic and compositional substance. Monroney inhabits the best of both worlds: the work ethic, experience, and taste of a seasoned pro, coupled with the enthusiasm, energy, and joy of a true music lover.
Friday June 26, 7-10pm
Wines of Washington, 1924 Post Alley, Seattle WA 98101
No Cover Charge ($10-20 donations appreciated)
The Wines of Washington Tasting Room is a beautiful, inviting, sultry, cavernous, cool old world lounging space with a grand piano. Come and enjoy amazing wine, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres and listen to the Northwest’s finest jazz artists.
PAST SHOWS
May 29th swiggett brothers & Brandt Fisher
On May 29, brothers Dylan and Jack Swiggett played at the Tasting Room. The children of regular performers Nelda and Clif, the Swiggett brothers were raised in a house full of music. They played in the acclaimed Garfield High School jazz ensemble, and have been frequent musical collaborators for more than 20 years. The brothers are joined at the Tasting Room by Seattle-based saxophonist Brandt Fisher. Brandt plays locally with Kalimba: The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire and The Jazz Punishments Big Band.
APRIL 24tH SWIGGETT BROTHERS & JULIAN WEISMAN
On April 24, brothers Dylan and Jack Swiggett played at the Tasting Room. The brothers were joined at the Tasting Room by Julian Weisman on upright bass. Julian has performed with many of the legends of Salsa music, such as Charlie Aponte, Tony Vega, and Roberto Blades. He studied at New England Conservatory with Cecil McBee and Don Palma. Julian is also a luthier at Hammond Ashley Violins.
MARCH 27tH GAIL PETTIS
Gail Pettis sang and performed with Clif and Nelda Swiggett for a great performance. The Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Award recipient and the Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Competitor did not disappoint! Pettis has also served as an artist-in-residence at Amherst Jazz Festival the same year, and has performed with Gene Harris, New Manhattan Big Band, and Eddie Conard.
MARCH 12tH WITH JEFF BUSCH
Jeff’s passion for music rooted in world traditions has led him to perform jazz, blues, gospel, samba, calypso, and Cuban jazz across a wide range of ensembles. He has recorded with Grammy-winning vocalist Carlos Cascante and Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, and has studied with master percussionists from Senegal, Venezuela, and Brazil. It was a dynamic night of global rhythm and jazz energy in an intimate tasting room setting in the heart of Pike Place Market.
JFEBRUARY 27tH WITH RICH COLE
On February 27th, Clif & Nelda, in partnership with the Wines of Washington Tasting Room, are thrilled to feature stellar saxophonist Rich Cole. A nationally acclaimed talent, Rich has worked with such jazz greats as Randy Brecker, Dave Holland, Adam Nussbaum, Julian Priester and John Fedchock, and has toured and performed with New Orleans icon Dr. John, fusion star Dan Siegel, and R&B legends Gladys Knight, The Temptations, The Spinners and The Four Tops. His own original music follows forward from the intense traditions of jazz masters such as John Coltrane and Joe Henderson.
January 30th WITH MICHAEL GLYNN
Michael brought to the Tasting Room an evening of expressive, straight-ahead jazz, blending classic standards with modern interpretations in an intimate setting at Pike Place Market. Michael began performing professionally at the age of 16. While living in the Pacific Northwest, New Mexico, and the Bay Area he has performed with such jazz luminaries as Eric Alexander, Peter Bernstein, Seamus Blake, Conte Candoli, Eddie Daniels, Dave Grusin, Louis Hayes, Geoffrey Keezer, Don Lanphere, Mark Levine, Harold Mabern, Lewis Nash, William Parke and Bud Shank, among other notables.
