Current Performances
Dear Friends and Fans,
At this time I'm not playing very many public performances, but rather, a number of private engagements. If you're interested in hosting a fun and exciting jazz event at your home or a designated venue, please consider including me ("The Jazzmom") and maybe some of my "guys"! And, let's all resolve to resurrect a REAL jazz club in Anchorage, so we can once again listen to, and celebrate a true American art form.
Melissa
Friday, January 9th, 2026 - O’Malley’s on the Green at the Anchorage Golf Course, 3651 O’Malley Rd. 6:30-9:30pm. No cover charge.
Jazzmom & Co. (Dirk Westfall - bass, Pat Owens - trumpet/flugelhorn, Cameron Cartland - drums) will be cranking out the jazz tunes in celebration of a new year. O’Malley’s on the Green has amazing views of Anchorage, a full bar and a fabulous menu for dining. Special guest vocalist Mark Jacobsen will blow you away.
Saturday, February 21st, 2025 - Humpy’s Alehouse, 610 W. 6th Ave 8:30pm-midnight
Jazzmom joins forces with a 10 piece horn band called “KonneXion” for some high energy tunes. Think Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Steely Dan, Pb Underground, Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns, Brian Culbertson and more. You don’t want to miss this band.
Monday, March 7th, 2026 - private event at Hotel Captain Cook Quarter Deck
Friday, March 20th, 2026 - O’Malley’s on the Green at the Anchorage Golf Course, 3651 O’Malley Rd. 6:30-9:30pm. No cover charge.
Jazzmom & Co. will be cranking out the jazz tunes. O’Malley’s on the Green has amazing views of Anchorage, a full bar and a fabulous menu for dining.
Monday, April 6th, 2026 - AJW Community Jazz Session MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ - Fire Island Bakery 718 K Street 6:30-9:30pm.
Come out for a listen and/or sit in and “sharpen your claws” with us. Led by the incomparable Nick Petumenos!
Friday, May 15, 2026 - O’Malley’s on the Green at the Anchorage Golf Course, 3651 O’Malley Rd. 6:30-9:30pm. No cover charge.
Jazzmom & Co. will be cranking out the jazz tunes. O’Malley’s on the Green has amazing views of Anchorage, a full bar and a fabulous menu for dining.
Saturday May 23, 2026 AJW Jazz Fighting Hunger Concert - Anchorage Museum of History and Art 625 C St. 7-9pm
Melissa joins the “Anchorage Jazz All-Stars” for a star-studded jazz concert benefitting the Food Bank of Alaska. Suggested donation $20 adults/$10 students, seniors and military.
Saturday May 23rd, 2026 KonneXion - Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse 610 W. 6th Ave. 9:30pm-1:00am
Jazzmom joins forces with a 10-piece horn band called “KonneXion” for some high energy tunes. Think “Tower of Power”, “Earth Wind and Fire”, “Steely Dan”, “Pb Underground”, “Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns”, “Brian Culbertson” and more. You don’t want to miss this band!
Saturday May 28th, 2026 Spenard Jazz Fest House Concert - 6-9pm
An intimate jazz concert with Jazzmom at the piano going solo! Go to spenardjazzfest.org for tickets and information.
Sunday May 31, 2026 Jazzmom & Co. featured at Spenard Jazz Fest Brunch - Organic Oasis 2610 Spenard Road 12:30-2:00pm
Melissa has assembled a killer group for this show. Dirk Westfall on bass, Pat Owens on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Gunnar Hanson on drums. These are some serious players! Go to spenardjazzfest.org for tickets and information.
Saturday June 6, 2026 KonneXion - featured at the Spenard Jazz Fest - Anchorage Museum Lawn 625 C. St. 12-2pm
Jazzmom joins forces with a 10-piece horn band called “KonneXion” for some high energy tunes. Think “Tower of Power”, “Earth Wind and Fire”, “Steely Dan”, “Pb Underground”, “Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns”, “Brian Culbertson” and more. You don’t want to miss this band!
Friday, July 10, 2026 - O’Malley’s on the Green at the Anchorage Golf Course, 3651 O’Malley Rd. 6:30-9:30pm. No cover charge.
Jazzmom & Co. will be cranking out the jazz tunes. O’Malley’s on the Green has amazing views of Anchorage, a full bar and a fabulous menu for dining.
Keep your eyes and ears open for SJF dates and performances. I will add the information of Jazzmom appearances when they become available!
CD's are available at Melissa's performances, as well as all leading CD outlets. You can also purchase them directly, by writing to:
Melissa Bledsoe Fischer
2960 Drake Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
CD's are $15 each, plus $2 shipping and handling.