1st Sundays @ Laurelthirst Pub Residency
LaurelThirst Public House
2958 NE Glisan St, Portland
1-3pm (No Cover/All Ages)
Ashley Seaton & TK Swing All Stars
**Ashley Seaton, Tracy Kim, Gavin Bondy, Dave Evans**
with the swingin’ rhythm section of Joe Kim and Dax Smith.
Get ready to swing!—Ashley Seaton with the TK Swing All-Stars is Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble, tailor-made for dancers and lovers of timeless tunes.
Fronted by the enchanting Ashley Seaton, whose vocal stylings evoke the golden era of jazz divas like Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan, this band brings elegance and soul to every note. Ashley’s voice floats effortlessly over the rhythm, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the music.
Joining forces with renowned swing guitarist Tracy Kim, inspired by the classic jazz guitar greats of Django Reinhardt, Les Paul, and Charlie Christian’s, the TK Swing All-Stars are a powerhouse of Portland’s finest jazz talent.
The lineup features trumpet virtuoso Gavin Bondy of Pink Martini fame, and woodwind wizard Dave Evans, whose clarinet and saxophone have graced stages with Bridgetown Sextet, Hot Lovin’ Jazz Babies, and other beloved swing outfits.
The rhythm section features Joe Kim on rhythm guitar and Dax Smith on upright bass – will keep the band swinging hard.
Whether you’re gliding across the dance floor or soaking in the melodies from your seat, this band delivers a night of joyful jazz, irresistible rhythms, and pure musical magic.