Every first and third Friday of the month, local trumpeter Farnell Newton and friends bring the sweet, life-affirming sounds of swing, soul, and booty-shaking funk to the intimate stage of this casual Boise neighborhood haunt. Without question, this brilliant horn god and composer is a premium example of the rich depth of our town’s jazz scene, and as displayed during his PDX Jazz Festival performances earlier this year, Newton’s chops are indisputably top-notch. If a summer night of rhythmic groove and sexy trumpet clarity is what you’re craving, this gig is just what your soul needs.

by Brian Horay