Music

Willie Jones III This highly appreciated jazz drummer is known for his speed and control.  Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 See website for details. Tuesday, April 7 – Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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Yelle You could tell me Yelle front woman Julie Budet was reciting a French phonebook on the electro-pop band’s latest album, Completement Fou (“Completely Crazy”), and I would still listen to it, the group’s third, like there was no tomorrow. The Dr. Luke-produced album is so expressive, full of jubilant synths, spacey blips, and atmospheric melodies from GrandMarnier (aka Jean-Francois Perrier), that fluency in French is not required to understand the highs and lows about which Budet sings, her voice jumping from dreamy to fierce from one song to the next. Yelle’s October show at Neumos sold out, so get tickets for this gig while you can; you’d be completement fou to miss it. With Hibou. All ages. AZARIA C. PODPLESKY The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $24 adv./$27 DOS Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 9pm

Goapele Goapele just released Strong as Glass. Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 See website for details. Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 12, 2015

Chris Tomlin This Grammy Award-winning Christian artist reliably fills arenas. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Saturday, April 11, 2015

Keith Sweat The R&B and soul singer left his day job on the New York Stock Exchange and found success in music. Emerald Queen Casino, 2024 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 See website for details. Saturday, April 11, 2015

Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details.  Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, April 12, 2015, 1pm

Ariana Grande The breakout pop star headlines her first North American tour. With Rixton. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Eric Church The country-music sensation performs with special guest Brothers Osborne. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Wednesday, April 15, 2015

World Rhythm Festival Free workshops and performances for drum enthusiasts of all skill levels. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 Free Friday, April 17, 2015, 7 – 10pm

Simple Measures Classical meets jazz with the Turtle Island String Quartet. simplemeasures.org Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $15 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30pm

World Rhythm Festival Free workshops and performances for drum enthusiasts of all skill levels. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 Free Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 19, 2015

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra With guest trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. srjo.org Benaroya Recital Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 $47 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30pm

Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details.  Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 1pm

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra With guest trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. srjo.org Benaroya Recital Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 $47 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2pm

Simple Measures Classical meets jazz with the Turtle Island String Quartet. simplemeasures.org Mt. Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Dr. S. $15 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2pm

Kaiser Chiefs Kaiser Chiefs has overcome the departure of drummer and founding member Nick Hodgson, yet is still going strong. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $18.50 adv./$20 DOS Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 9pm

Mac DeMarco The cult singer, beloved by chain-smoking hipsters for his dreamy guitar riffs, bizarre persona, and VHS-style music videos. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $21.50 adv./$25 DOS Thursday, April 23, 2015, 8pm

Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details.  Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, April 26, 2015, 1pm