The Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series will return to downtown Bellevue from October 8–12, 2025. The five-day event will feature performances by national and regional musicians, continuing a tradition that began in 2008.
The series highlights jazz and blues artists across multiple venues in Bellevue. This year’s lineup includes both headliners and local performers, offering a range of styles from classic jazz to funk and blues.
Lee Oskar and Friends will perform on Friday, October 10. Oskar is internationally known as a founding member and harmonica player for the band behind songs such as Low Rider, Cisco Kid, and Why Can’t We Be Friends. His group includes Dean Schmidt on bass, Darian Asplund on saxophone, Mack Grout on keyboards, Alex Mortland on guitar, Andrew Cloutier on drums, and Denali Williams on percussion.
On Saturday, October 11, the Dee Daniels Quartet will take the stage. Daniels has performed around the world with symphony orchestras, big bands, and jazz ensembles. Her discography includes 15 albums, among them The Promise (2021) and State of the Art (2013). She will be joined in Bellevue by pianist Bill Anschell, bassist Michael Glynn, and drummer D’Vonne Lewis.
Other scheduled performers include The Jose Gonzales Trio, Tom Kellock, Karin Kajita, and Al Shabino.
The Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series has previously hosted artists like Branford Marsalis, Booker T. Jones, Shemekia Copeland, Poncho Sanchez, Dianne Reeves, Bill Frisell, Terence Blanchard, and the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. Headliners are selected in collaboration with John Gilbreath, executive director of Earshot Jazz.
Tickets for the 2025 series range from $15 to $35.
