The OFJF 25 presents An Evening of String-based Free Jazz at Traditions

Come to Traditions to hear an evening of string-based free jazz featuring The Myst from Seattle and DJ G and the Coop.
The Myst is comprised of cellist Heather Bentley on cello, Don Berman on percussion, vocalist Steve Deutsch, Carol Levin on Eharp/Effects, acoustic guitar by Drea Rea and violinist Ewa Trebacz. The Myst plays improvisations that leave the audience guessing. A mysterious, unpredictable, ensemble, The Myst is a group of improvisors with big ears and who are highly attuned to the whole band every step of the way, encouraging deep listening permeated with MYSTical sounds and feelings.

DJ G and the Coop powered by the compositions of guitarist Don Klassen, this linearly inspired group will take you to unknown territories always finding the path back homeward. They set the room on fire at last year’s festival with a performance for the ages at ABC House. Aiding Klassen in this journey are Joe Mailhot on guitar, Bassist Cooper Schlegel, and The Legendary Gary Vancouver on drums.

Traditions will be serving up its fine cuisine for this event, so come and have a nice dinner and enjoy!
Tickets: $20.
Call Traditions to reserve your tickets and tables for your dinner reservations with Soul Cafe. 360-705-2819.

The Olympia Free Jazz Festival 2025 is a five-day festival from Thursday, July 10 through Monday, July 14 occurring at four different venues and featuring performers from all along the west coast from Vancouver BC to San Francisco.

Beginning with a house concert of solos, duos and trios at Dr. Wheelz’ Pad Thursday, Friday night at New Traditions features the The Myst and DJ G and the Coop. Saturday evening’s event has performances by The Free World, and the Steve Bentley Collective at ILK Lodge. Sunday’s show is also at ILK and features the poetry and music of Bay Area saxophonist Lewis Jordan with Music at Large in Olympia and the Ornette Coleman inspired band the Harmolodics. Monday night at the Eagles finds the Joe Mailhot Jazz Unit closing down the festival.