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New Recording

2011-05-28T12:33:00.007-07:00

Check out some new recordings I made with sound engineer expert Ken Bladow at Immanuel Lutheran Church on May 27th.

Easter Sunday Acoustic Guitar

2011-04-09T20:08:00.006-07:00

I will be performing solo acoustic guitar like I usually do on communion Sundays at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sellwood. This month I have the opportunity to play a selection of special music for the Easter Sunday service during communion on March 24th. Please come to celebrate Easter with love. There will also be an Easter egg hunt for the kids right after the service. Thomas.

The Mike Curtis Jazz Project Plays Starlights

2011-03-19T21:33:00.003-07:00

The Mike Curtis Jazz Project will be performing at Tony Starlight's in the Hollywood district of Portland, OR

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 - 7:30 pm

Join Mike and the band at Tony Starlight's for an evening of hot big band Jazz! All ages are welcome for the early show starting at 7:30-come have some dinner and listen to us tear the roof off of the joint! Buddy Rich, Miles Davis, Woody Herman, Gordon Goodwin, Maynard Ferguson, just to mention a few of the charts we will be tearing into...

Tickets: $8.00

Let's Remember

2011-03-18T02:11:00.002-07:00

Like most everyone, I’ve been glued to my computer and TV screens, and reading the news paper, trying to get as much information as I can about the tragic events in Japan. I pray for everyone who was lost and anyone who lost a loved one because of the earthquake and tsunami.

There has been tremendous loss. Friends and loved ones have been unfairly swept away by a flood. And now there are more challenges ahead.

Let’s remember the goodness of the people of Japan and pray that they will have strength to carry on.

Thomas

Mardi Gras Celebration March 6

2011-02-27T01:09:00.003-08:00

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sellwood is hosting a family friendly Mardi Gras celebration on March 6th from 2 to 4 pm. Bring your kids and/or someone else's kids for fun games and concessions. The Michael Curtis Jazz Project will be there to provide great Jazz and I will be playing guitar with them. It should be great! laissez le bon temp rouler!

Live in Tokyo: Pictures from Four and More

2010-11-19T11:29:00.004-08:00

A great time was had by all at Four and more in Tokyo. I want the thank everyone who came by and Jammed. Be sure to check out Taiki Imaizumi's photo collection of the evening. We also had a repeat performance on Sunday night that was a lot of fun. Check out some more pictures from Takeshi Yamada here. Hopefully it won't take two years to see everyone again and play. Next time, I'll bring my own guitar!

Terrace Kitchen Band

2010-10-02T15:48:00.004-07:00

From Left to right: Wade Kirtley, piano; Mark Niemann-Ross, Bass; Joe Howard, drums; Thomas Whalen, guitar. Taken 10/01/2010 at Terrace Kitchen in Lake Oswego. Last night was a memorable night featuring superb music and excellent food. Thanks Terrace Kitchen!

Terrace Kitchen

2010-10-01T15:42:00.005-07:00

Tonight is another live performance at Terrace Kitchen in Lake Oswego. It's a great atmosphere with great music and amazing food. Downbeat is around 6:30pm. Come and enjoy local jazz.

Michael Curtis Jazz Project Live

2010-08-30T10:14:00.003-07:00

The first Sunday after Labor Day Michael Curtis and his jazz big band, aptly named the Michael Curtis Jazz Project will be playing our first out door concert at the Immanuel Lutheran Church parking lot as part of the church's annual summer picnic. The event start's on or around noon. There is a play ground area adjacent to the parking lot for kids. Let's hope the weather is nice. Come and check it out! I might even get a guitar solo!

Terrace Kitchen Live Jazz

2010-08-26T16:01:00.002-07:00

Friday night with the Terrace Kitchen Jazz Cats. The name says it all. I will have the honor of playing with a very good band including Wade Kirtley (piano) Hank Hirsh (bass) Joe Howard (drums) and me, Thomas Whalen (guitar). It should be fun. Music starts at 6:30pm, lake Oswego.

Live Jazz @Terrace Kitchen

2010-07-11T00:37:00.002-07:00

I will be playing with pianist Hikaru at Terrace Kitchen restaurant in Lake Oswego, Friday, July 23, 6:30pm. Come by and check it out!

Oh Holy Night

2010-01-04T08:59:00.001-08:00

Christmas eve 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon. I'm playing guitar with Katherine singing.

2009-03-10T00:31:00.000-07:00

America The Beautiful

2008-10-23T12:01:00.003-07:00

Easter Sunday

2008-04-20T03:35:00.007-07:00

Here I am playing at my church on Easter Sunday in Iidabashi with some great musicians. Included is Sean Fukushima, Trumpet; Christopher Hardy, Percussion; and Joey Poulshock on Guitar and vocals. We played a swinging version of Amazing Grace.

Chech out some more pictures from Easter and Christmas here.

Playing Changes

2008-04-18T07:41:00.008-07:00

Hello and welcome to my blog.

We had a wonderful night playing at Four And More in Iriya, Tokyo on Tuesday night April 15th 2008.

The band members are:

Kota Kinoshita 　Bass

Taiki Imaizumi 　Piano

Takeshi Yamada 　Drums

Here are some fun pictures we took after the show.