2009 Performance calendar

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Wednesday, December 2nd
Johnny Martin Group - Blackstone Grill
3200 SE 164th Ave # 204, Vancouver, WA - (360) 253-0253, 7pm-10pm

Friday, December 4th
Private Event with vocalist Karla Harris and bassist Al Criado

Saturday, December 5th
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Sunday, December 6th
Terri Service Duo - Szechuan Kitchen
15450 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 699-5056, 5pm–8pm
Terri Service - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Thursday, December 10th
Private Event with vocalist Karla Harris

Friday, December 11th
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Arrivederci Wine & Gifts
17023 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97267 (503) 659-1143, 6pm–8pm
Mark Simon - piano

Friday, December 11th
Barbara Lusch Quartet - Heathman Hotel
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503)618-1855, 8pm–Midnight
Barbara Lusch - vocal | John Keyser - bass | Mark Simon - piano | Ron Steen - drums
Mark Simon to arrive ASAP after Arrivederci engagement. ETA 8:30

Saturday, December 12th
Private Event with vocalist Barbara Lusch and bassist Phil Baker

Sunday, December 13th
Terri Service Duo - Szechuan Kitchen
15450 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 699-5056, 5pm–8pm
Terri Service - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, December 19th
Private Event - Mark Simon - Solo Piano

Sunday, December 20th
Terri Service Duo - Szechuan Kitchen
15450 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 699-5056, 5pm–8pm
Terri Service - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Friday, December 25th
Mark Simon - solo piano (Christmas Dinner) - Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 228-2000, 5:00pm–9:00pm
Mark Simon - piano

Sunday, December 27th
Terri Service Duo - Szechuan Kitchen
15450 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 699-5056, 5pm–8pm
Terri Service - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Wednesday, December 30th
Karla Harris Duo - Heathman Hotel
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503)618-1855, 7pm–11pm
Karla Harris - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Thursday, December 31st
Mark Simon Trio - Vinotopia Restaurant (New Year's Eve Celebration)
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 8:30pm-12:30am
Mark Simon - piano
Leah Hinchcliff - Bass
Dave Averre - Drums
Friday, November 6th
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, November 14th
Private Event with vocalist Karla Harris

Sunday, November 15th
Terri Service Duo - Szechuan Kitchen
15450 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 699-5056, 5pm–8pm
Terri Service - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Thursday, November 19th
Mark Simon Trio - Wilfs Restaurant & Bar
800 NW 6th Avenue at Union Station, Portland, (503) 223-0070, 7:30pm- 10:30pm, $5 Cover Charge
Mark Simon - piano | Leah Hinchcliff - Bass | Dave Averre - drums

Friday, November 20th
Mark Simon Trio - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano
Dave Captein - Bass
Dave Averre - Drums

Saturday, November 21st
Karla Harris Quartet featuring the Mark Simon Trio - Bumpers Grill & Bar
21935 NE Halsey St, Fairview, (503) 618-1855, 7pm–11pm
Karla Harris - vocals | Mark Simon - piano | Leah Hinchcliff - bass | Larry Bard - drums

Sunday, November 22nd
Terri Service Duo - Szechuan Kitchen
15450 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 699-5056, 5pm–8pm
Terri Service - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Thursday November 26th
Mark Simon - solo piano (Thanksgiving Dinner) - Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 228-2000, 5:00pm–9:00pm
Mark Simon - piano

Sunday, November 29th
Terri Service Duo - Szechuan Kitchen
15450 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 699-5056, 5pm–8pm
Terri Service - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Friday, October 2nd
Annie Averre's Jazz Around Town Trio - Jazz at Newport Festival Weekend - Bay 839
839 Bay BLVD Newport, OR, (541) 265-2839, 8pm–11pm
Annie Averre - vocals | Mark Simon - piano | Leah Hinchcliff - bass

Saturday, October 10th
Mike Horsfall's Lionel Hampton Tribute Band - Arrivederci Wine & Gifts
17023 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97267 (503) 659-1143, 7:30pm–11pm
Mike Horsfall - vibes| Mark Simon - piano | Donny Osborne - drums| Leah Hinchcliff - bass

Sunday, October 11th
Mark Simon - solo piano (Sunday Brunch) - Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 228-2000, 9:30am–1:30pm
Mark Simon - piano

Thursday, October 15th
Mark Simon Trio - Wilfs Restaurant & Bar
800 NW 6th Avenue at Union Station, Portland, (503) 223-0070, 7:30pm- 10:30pm, $5 Cover Charge
Mark Simon - piano | Leah Hinchcleff - Bass | Dave Averre - drums

Friday, October 16th
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, October 17th
Dan Presley Trio - Heathman Hotel
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503)618-1855, 7pm–11pm
Dan Presley - bass | Mark Simon - piano | Neil Masson - drums

Saturday, October 24th
Karla Harris Trio - Monteaux's Public House
16165 SW Regatta Lane • #1000 • Beaverton • OR • 97006
(on Walker Road just two blocks West of 158th), 503.439.9942, 8pm–11pm
Karla Harris - vocals | Mark Simon - piano | Craig Snazelle - bass

Sunday, October 25th
Fall Jazz Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1444 Liberty St SE , Salem, OR 97302, (503) 362-3661
9:00 a.m. - 10:15  a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12: 15 p.m. 
Mark Simon - piano | Kevin Deitz - bass | Brad Hirsch - drums
St. Paul's Vocal Jazz Quartet: Lisa McIntyre, Nicole Kent, David Nelson, Barry Nelson; plus the Trinity Choir at St. Paul's

Thursday, October 29th
Karla Harris and The JumpTown Quartet - Tony Starlight’s Supper
Club & Lounge - "Wine, Woman and Song"
Six course wine and food pairing with show $50
Wine tasting with show: $25
Show only: $10 with $10 minimum food and/or drink purchase
3728 NE Sandy Blvd , Portland, OR 97232, 503-517-8584
Karla Harris - vocals | Mark Simon - piano | Tim Gilson - bass
Eli Reisman - guitar | Randy Rollofson- drums

Saturday, October 31st
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Friday, September 4th
Private Event with Ruthann de la Vega and Johnny Martin
Ruthann de la Vega - vocals | Johnny Martin - vocals and bongos| Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, September 12th
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, September 19th
Mark Simon Trio - Three Degrees Waterfront Bar & Grill at Riverplace Hotel
1510 SW Harbor Way Portland, OR 97201, (800) 227-1333, 8pm-11pm
Mark Simon - piano | Eric Gruber - Bass | Dave Averre - drums

Thursday, August 6th
Karla Harris Trio - Heathman Hotel
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503)618-1855, 7pm–11pm
Karla Harris - vocals | Mark Simon - piano | Dennis Caiazza - bass

Friday, August 7th
Simon/Bennett/Rapp Trio - Salty's on the Columbia
3839 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97211-2129, (360) 699-1216, 7pm–10:30pm
Mark Simon - piano | Ed Bennett - Bass | Tim Rapp - drums

Saturday, August 8th
Karla Harris Quartet featuring the Mark Simon Trio - Bumpers Grill & Bar
21935 NE Halsey St, Fairview, (503) 618-1855, 7pm–11pm
Karla Harris - vocals | Mark Simon - piano | Leah Hinchcliff - bass | Dave Averre - drums

Saturday, August 15th
Vanessa Jump Nelson and the Swing Squadron - Private Event at the Pearson Air Museum
Vanessa Jump Nelson - vocals | Mark Simon - piano | Craig Snazelle - bass | Ronnie Lagrone - drums

Friday, August 21st
Mark Simon Trio - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano
Dennis Caiaza - Bass
Dave Averre - Drums

Saturday, August 22nd
Northwest Jazz Orchestra Presents "100 Years of Jazz: A Tribute to Benny Goodman" - 2009 Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival
Esther Short Park, Downtown Vancouver, Washington 2:30pm–4pm

Sunday, August 23rd
Mark Simon Trio - 2009 Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival
Esther Short Park, Downtown Vancouver, Washington 11am–Noon
Mark Simon - piano | Leah Hinchcliff - bass | Dave Averre - drums

Thursday, August 27th
Mark Simon Trio - Fairview Farmers' & Artists' Market
Fairview City Hall, 1300 Village St, (503) 407-3403, 5pm–8pm
Mark Simon - piano | Leah Hinchcliff - bass | Dave Averre - drums

Saturday, August 29th
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Sunday, August 30th
Portland Teen Idol Singers Showcase - Tony Starlight's
3728 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, 503-517-8584, 6pm-9pm
Assorted Portland Teen Idol Winners - vocals
Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, July 4th
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Wednesday, July 8th
Portland Jazz Singers Showcase - Tony Starlight's
3728 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, 503-517-8584
Nancy Curtin - vocals
Jeff Cameron - vocals
Mitzi Zilka - vocals
Ward Griffiths - drums
Leah Hinchcliff - bass
Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, July 11th
Carol Rossio Duo - West Café
1201 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, OR 97201, (503) 227-8189, 7pm-10pm
Carol Rossio - vocals
Mark Simon - piano

Friday, July 17th
Mark Simon Trio - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano
Dennis Caiaza - Bass
Tim Rapp - Drums

Saturday, July 18th
Karla Harris Trio - Bumpers Grill & Bar
21935 NE Halsey St, Fairview, (503) 618-1855, 7pm–11pm
Karla Harris - vocals
Mark Simon - piano
Israel Annoh - percussion

Wednesday, July 29th
Mark Simon Trio - Clackamas Farmers' & Artists' Market
12000 SE 82nd Ave, Clackamas Town Center, (503) 407-3403, 5pm–8pm
Mark Simon - piano
Leah Hinchcliff - bass
Alan Tarpinian - drums


Friday, June 12th
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm-10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, June 13th
Johnny Martin Group with Mark Simon on Piano - Private Party
Lake Oswego, OR, 6pm-10pm

Saturday, June 20th
Bravo! Vancouver Presents: 100 Years of Jazz
St. Joseph Church, 400 S. Andresen Road, Vancouver,
WA, $20 Reserved Seating, (360)-906-0441 OR (360)-696-4407, 7:30pm-9pm
This concert is an all-jazz big band concert, featuring the 100th birthday anniversary and music of jazz legend Benny Goodman. Also on the program: Michael Kissinger's premiere of his new Suite for Jazz Orchestra.

Thursday, June 25th
Barbara Lusch Duo - Heathman Hotel
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503)618-1855, 7pm–10pm
Barbara Lusch - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, June 27th
Karla Harris Quartet - Heathman Hotel
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503)618-1855, 8pm–Midnight
Karla Harris - vocals | Mark Simon - piano
Tim Gilson - bass | Charlie Doggett | drums

Friday, May 1st
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm–10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, May 2nd
Mary Rose Allred Featuring The Mark Simon Trio - Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
3101 Main Street, Vancouver, Washington 98663 Phone: 360-313-4600, 2pm-4pm
Mary Rose Allred - vocals | Mark Simon - piano
Leah Hinchcliff - bass | Dave Averre - drums

Saturday, May 2nd
Barabara Lusch Duo - The Gallery Restaurant
32050 SW Charbonneau Dr. Wilsonville, OR 97070 Phone: (503) 694-2388, 5pm-9pm
Barbara Lusch - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, May 9th
Karla Harris Quartet - Bumpers Grill & Bar
21935 NE Halsey St, Fairview, (503)618-1855, 7pm–11pm
Karla Harris - vocals | Mark Simon - piano
Arick Gouwerok - bass | Larry Bard - drums

Sunday, May 10th
Mark Simon - solo piano (Mother’s Day Brunch) - Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 228-2000, 9:30am–1:30pm
Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, May 16th
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm–10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Sundays, May 17th and 24th
Mark Simon - solo piano (Sunday Brunch) – London Grill @ the Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 228-2000, 9:30am–1:30pm
Mark Simon - piano

Tuesday, May 19th
Karla Harris and The JumpTown Quartet - Tony Starlight’s Supper
Club & Lounge - "Wine, Woman and Song"
Six course wine and food pairing with show $50
Wine tasting with show: $25
Show only: $10 with $10 minimum food and/or drink purchase
3728 NE Sandy Blvd , Portland, OR 97232, 503-517-8584
Karla Harris - vocals | Mark Simon - piano | Tim Gilson - bass
Eli Reisman - guitar | Randy Rollofson- drums

Friday, May 29th
Barabara Lusch Duo - The Gallery Restaurant
32050 SW Charbonneau Dr. Wilsonville, OR 97070 Phone: (503) 694-2388, 5pm-9pm
Barbara Lusch - vocals | Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, May 30th
Karla Harris and Combo - Homegrown Live on KMHD 89.1
Listen live on KMHD 89.1 or via audiostream at kmhd.org. 2pm–3pm
Karla Harris - vocals | Mark Simon - piano
Tim Gilson - bass | Eli Reisman - guitar | Larry Bard - drums

Sunday, May 31st
Spring Jazz Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1444 Liberty St SE , Salem, OR 97302, (503) 362-3661
9:00 a.m. - 10:15  a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12: 15 p.m. 
Mark Simon - piano | Kevin Deitz - bass | Brad Hirsch - drums
St. Paul's Vocal Jazz Quartet: Lisa McIntyre, Nicole Kent, David Nelson, Barry Nelson; plus the Trinity Choir at St. Paul's

Saturday, April 4th
Shirley Nanette Trio - Wilf's @ Union Station
800 N.W. 6th Ave., (503) 223-0070 8-12
Shirley Nanette - Vocals
Mark Simon - Piano
Bill Athens - Bass

Friday, April 10th
Ollie McClay Duo - Shirley's Tippy Canoe (Bar & Grill)
28242 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, (503) 492-2220, 6:30pm -10:30pm
Ollie McClay – Tenor Sax, Vocals
Mark Simon - Piano

Saturday, April 11th
Karla Harris Trio - Bumpers Grill & Bar
21935 NE Halsey St, Fairview, (503)618-1855, 7pm–11pm
Karla Harris – Vocals
Mark Simon – Piano
Al Criado – Bass

Sunday, April 12th
Mark Simon - solo piano (Easter Brunch) - Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 228-2000, 9:30am–1:30pm
Mark Simon - piano

Friday, April 17th
Mark Simon - Solo Piano - Vinotopia Restaurant
(inside Cinetopia) 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683, (360) 213-2800, 6pm–10pm
Mark Simon - piano

Saturday, April 25th
Karla Harris Duo - Billy Holiday Tribute
Karla Harris – Vocals
Mark Simon – Piano

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