Jose “Juicy” Gonzalez Trio\u00a0 – Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle\u00a0 –\u00a0 August 20, 2025<\/p>\n
Gonzales splits his mental real estate between being a musician and working as a gardener at the Arboretum’s Japanese Garden.\u00a0 Every now and then the metaphorical parallels between these domains synergize when fused, manifesting as a concert at the Arboretum’s visitor center (with complimentary free popsicles!).\u00a0 The outdoor setting is spectacular, surrounded by plantings befitting the institution.\u00a0 Gonzalez’s endearing between-song patter expounded a life philosophy that celebrates those metaphors.\u00a0 Music of the classic piano-bass-drums trio is self-described as “rooted in jazz, fueled by the blues, marinated in funk”.\u00a0 Gonzalez handles vocals as needed.\u00a0 Quite a few Beatles tunes received the treatment.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Jose Gonzalez<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Matt Jorgensen<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Michael Marcus<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Jose “Juicy” Gonzalez Trio\u00a0 – Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle\u00a0 –\u00a0 August 20, 2025 Gonzales splits his mental real estate between being a musician and working as a gardener at the Arboretum’s Japanese Garden.\u00a0 Every now and then the metaphorical parallels … Continue reading