The band Port Town Zen — from left, Tracy Grisman, Barrett Wilson, Cam McMinn and “Busker Scott” Braman — will fill the Northwind Art School’s open studio with jazz and swing this Monday evening. (photo courtesy of Port Town Zen)

The band Port Town Zen — from left, Tracy Grisman, Barrett Wilson, Cam McMinn and “Busker Scott” Braman — will fill the Northwind Art School’s open studio with jazz and swing this Monday evening. (photo courtesy of Port Town Zen)

Live music to fill art studio at Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — Live music returns to the open studio at the Northwind Art School this Monday evening with the arrival of the Port Town Zen band.

The quartet plans on filling the place with classic jazz and swing, said Tracy Grisman, the ensemble’s upright bass player.

“I love making time and space for others — and myself — to make art,” she said. Also a painter and teaching artist, Grisman is bringing Port Town Zen into the art studio to play from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.

Northwind Art School’s open studio welcomes artists of all levels to Building 306 at Fort Worden State Park. Admission is a $10 donation, while proceeds benefit Northwind’s scholarship fund. To sign up, visit NorthwindArt.org and click on Courses.

Live music can bring one into a lyrical space where thoughts, shapes, colors and memories emerge, Grisman said.

“Also the art makers can inspire the musicians, so it is reciprocity in real time.”

Port Town Zen is Grisman alongside “Busker Scott” Braman on guitar, Cam McMinn on saxophone, and Barrett Wilson on conga and cajón A bit of the quartet’s music can be heard at https://www.ptzmusic.net/.

Grisman, also known for her music with her husband David’s Dawg Trio, is a well-known visual artist. She’ll teach Introduction to Oil Painting at the Northwind Art School May 27-28; the class is open to participants age 15 to adult.

Grisman’s watercolors and drawings — all celebrating musicians — are on view at the Grover Gallery, 236 Taylor St., through May 28. More information is found at northwindart.org.

More in Entertainment

Story swap at Port Angeles library

Eva Abram will be the featured teller at 7… Continue reading

Jeffrey Cohan
Early Music concert Wednesday

Italian 17th Century 3-Part Canzonas, the final 2023 Salish… Continue reading

Jazz concert set Tuesday

The PC Jazz Ensemble Spring Quarter Concert will be… Continue reading

“Blooming Artists” exhibit brings learning to life

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will host a… Continue reading

Work by Ann Arscott is on view at Gallery 9.
Saturday Art Walk set for Port Townsend

A special exhibit is planned during this Saturday’s Art… Continue reading

Feiro scholarships ashford -- PDN -- 230531
Tonight’s Feiro auction raises funds, celebrates youth

Feiro Marine Life Center will host its annual fundraising auction,… Continue reading

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee stars in the Metropolitan Opera’s “Die Zauberflöte” (“The Magic Flute”), to be simulcast live this Saturday morning in Port Angeles and Port Townsend. (Metropolitan Opera)
Final Met opera, ‘The Magic Flute,’ set for Saturday

In the last live simulcast of the season, the Metropolitan Opera in… Continue reading

Entertainment set on Peninsula this weekend

A variety of entertainment is available this weekend on the North Olympic… Continue reading

Most Read