Jill Urbach joined SJJQ in 2008. You can hear Jill’s great renditions of jazz standards on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month with SJJQ at Pazzo Vivo (aka Bella Luna) Restaurant in Friday Harbor.
The San Juan Jazz Quintet
SJJQ, based in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington State, formed in the early ’90’s plays Jazz standards galore, and bebop, Latin, swing, and original tunes by band member Rich Barker. Jill Urbach adds her inimitable vocals to many great jazz standards. We highlight compositions of Cannonball and Nat Adderley, Count Basie, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Benny Golson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Charlie Parker, Billy Strayhorn, and many other jazz Greats. SJJQ music is for listening, dancing, and background. Don't miss it.... it'll cure what ails you.
To contact SJJQ, call Rich Barker at 360 378 9474, (cell) 298 1968 or email Rich at rdb275@rockisland.com or Dennis at dwillows@u.washington.edu or 360 317 7131.
We enjoy playing for all sorts of private events..... parties, dances, wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthdays ... any excuse for a good time will do.
Most often SJJQ plays in the San Juan Islands but for the right offer, the band might even come to America or Canada!
The band can be heard any Friday evening at Pazzo Vivo (used to be Bella Luna) Restaurant 6-9 pm, just above the Washington State Ferry Landing in the town of Friday Harbor.
If you are looking for music for listening, dancing, or mood setting background, SJJQ might be just what you need. Check out our music samples, or purchase one of our CDs online.
SJJQ's latest CD is "San Juan Jazz Quintet +1 - JAZZ LIVE at Bella Luna in Friday Harbor" recorded with guest John Bringetto on trumpet, by Robert Rich of Soundscape Productions in July 2007 before a live audience. For a copy ($10. + shipping), email Thor@rockisland.com.
RESERVATIONS FOR YOUR EVENT: Weekends tend to fill, so please contact us early for a reservation. Friday evenings are reserved for our regular gig at Pazzo Vivo, (used to be Bella Luna Restaurant), in Friday Harbor.
RECENT AND FUTURE SJJQ commitments - 2009-2010:
August 14, 6-9 pm. Pazzo Vivo, 1st Street Friday Harbor.
August 15, evening. Private event, Sandy Point WA.
August 19, 6-7pm. ICC Event
August 23 (Sunday), 6-9 pm. Pazzo Vivo, Note day change. 1st St. Friday Harbor.
August 28, 6-9 pm. Pazzo Vivo, 1st Street Friday Harbor.
September 4, 6-9. Private Event (Wedding) at SJ Winery
September 6, (Sunday, note day change.), 6-9 pm. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill.
September 11, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
September 15, evening, private event SVCC.
September 18, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
September 25, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
September 30, 6-7pm. ICC event.
October 2, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
October 9, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. With Jill Urbach - Vocals
October 10, 6-8. Private event, San Juan Nature Institute.
October 16, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor
October 23, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. With Jill Urbach - Vocals.
October 28, 6-7pm ICC event
October 30, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
November 6, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
November 13, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. With Jill Urbach - Vocals.
November 20, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
November 25, 6-7. ICC event
November 27, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. With Jill Urbach - Vocals.
December 4, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill.
December 11, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. With Jill Urbach - Vocals
December 18, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill.
December 23, 6-7 pm. ICC event.
December 25. Christmas Day. Pazzo Vivo closed.
December 31. SJJQ Trio. New Years Eve event at Friday Harbor House.
January 1, 2010. New Years Day. Pazzo Vivo closed.
January 8, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
January 15, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
January 22, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
January 27, 6-7. ICC event.
January 29, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
February 5, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
February 12, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
February 19, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
February 24, 4:30-6:30. ICC Event.
February 26, 6-9. Pazzo Vivo Bistro and Grill. 1st Street Friday Harbor.
June 5, 2010. Wedding event, Rosario, Orcas.
June 19, 2010. Evening at UW Jazz at the Labs event.