North City Jazz Walk, Tuesday, August 17 - The North City Bistro

Courtesy of North City Bistro

Join the North City Business Association, the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and the City of Shoreline as they present the 2010 North City Jazz Walk on Tuesday, August 17 from 7-10 pm.

This is the 4th annual event and it serves as the kick-off for Celebrate Shoreline week. The evening includes a wide variety of jazz artists playing in different venues in the North City neighborhood of Shoreline, as well as a street fair atmosphere. Attendees can visit as many of the stages as they wish throughout the evening, as well as enjoy fine wine, beer and great food. Tickets for the North City Jazz Walk are $15 on the day of the event or can be purchased in advance for $10 at various locations around Shoreline. Visit the website for more information.

Music is 7 pm to 10 pm with 4 sets of 30-35 minutes each with coordinated breaks so you can move on to your next choice. Food & beverages available at some venues, including the North City Bistro which has tickets on sale for $10.

Susan Pascal

One of the eleven venues is  the North City Bistro, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, 206-440-7544. It is a wine bar, wine shop, and regular venue for live jazz.  The Bistro serves "small plates," which are akin to generously sized hors d'oeuvres.  Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday and Live jazz every Wednesday and Friday.

Vibraphonist Susan Pascal will be the featured artist for the Jazz Walk.  Her quartet includes Dave Peterson on guitar, Chuck Deardorf on bass, and Mark Ivester on drums. 

"Jazz vibraphonist Susan Pascal’s quartet strikes a fine balance between spontaneity and imaginative arrangements, originals and great jazz and American songbook standards."