Friday Nights at the Club with the Greg Ruby Quartet
Greg Ruby returns from NYC to the Seattle and will perform at the Swedish Club on Friday, August 8 at 7pm. Joining Ruby will be violinist Julian Smedley, bassist Geoff Cooke and rhythm guitarist Arnt Artsen. Suitable to listening and dancing alike, the quartet will perform a mélange of compositions by guitarist Django Reinhardt, timeless swing standards and original work by Ruby.
For over two decades, Greg Ruby called Seattle home before moving to NYC in 2019. While in the PNW, Ruby was a member of “that mighty engine of swing” Pearl Django, was a beloved band leader in the Seattle-area swing dance scene and released countless records – including “Syncopated Classic,” a project which unearthed, restored and recorded the nearly lost work of 1920’s Seattle jazz pioneer Frank D. Waldron and was awarded Earshot Jazz Magazine’s “Northwest Recording of the Year” in 2017.
Julian Smedley started his music career as a choirboy in an English cathedral. As a violinist he performed regularly on BBC television and radio both as a soloist and an orchestral player. He co-founded the Bowles Brothers Band that recorded on Decca Records. Since moving to the West Coast of the U.S., he has performed with such artists as Art Lande, Ralph Towner, Gary Peacock and Gil Evans, and he was a member of the Bay Area’s Hot Club of San Francisco. Since his 2011 return to the Pacific Northwest, Julian has been performing with The Debutones, Julian and Alison, a jazz duo with his wife and Bistro String Trio
Arnt Arntzen is a rhythm guitar specialist who has called New York City home since 2017. Recently, he returned to the Pacific Northwest and how resides in Tacoma. While in NYC, he played regularly with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, the Louis Armstrong Eternity Band at Birdland and has worked with the Jen Hodge All-Stars, Baby Soda Jazz Band, Gordon Webster Swing Band, Avalon Jazz Band, and Cait and the Critters.
Geoff Cooke’s bass playing is deeply rooted in traditional and modern jazz but is comfortable in nearly any style. He is also a sought-after bass luthier.
And for those who love do dance, the dance floor will be hopping with swing and balboa dances into the night. During the breaks, enjoy a cocktail and take a break on the balcony with a beautiful view of Lake Union.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS ON 8/8:
Maker’s Morning | 10am-12pm
Whether you knit, sew, spin, crochet, scrapbook, or do another crafty hobby, we welcome you once a month to work on your craft and enjoy company, coffee, and conversation (the three C's!) This is a FREE event. Just walk-in!
The 3 Crowns Lounge “The Bar”
Friday Lunch | 12-2pm
Lunch is served in the bar from 12 PM - 2 PM. Walk-ins only.
Happy Hour | 2-5pm
Deck is open, drinks are cold! Come on in for Happy Hour pricing with one of the best views in the city!
Dinner + Musical Entertainment | 5-10pm
Dinner served at 6pm, music starts at 7pm!