Alyse Black

ALYSE BLACK

Seattle singer/songwriter and pianist who won the 2007 Billboard Song Contest (jazz) for her tune "Stood For Stand For." She's quirky in a pop/light jazz sort of way, and her voice is reminiscent of Regina Spektor (all right!) and a slightly less-pouty Fiona Apple. Best of all, she writes catchy, upbeat songs that don't tax the brain or overdo the quirk factor. Listen & learn: www.alyseblack.com.

8 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 at the Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. With Ashley Brooke Toussant.