We spoke with Seattle jazz composer Andrew Boscardin about his new album Four-Color Heroes, the kind of inspiration you get from comic books, and what jazz that wears tights and a cape sounds like. Download the song "Professor Kubert" here, or listen to "Grimm's Waltz" on Jazz NW. more ›

EVERYBODY SAY YEA: Did you see Yeasayer at that show they played with psych rockers Black Mountain last year? We did, and that night we became heartfelt believers in the pounding, global jungle magic of the foursome from Brooklyn. It's a smart idea to listen to their recorded material (here or here) to see if you like the direction they're headed, but to be honest, Yeasayer's got ten times more energy going for them at a live show; leave your inhibitions at home and lose yourself to the rhythm at Neumos for a few hours tonight. Guaranteed to at least pierce the fog of your fall blues. more ›