The Earshot Jazz Festival –“Seattle’s most important annual jazz event” (Down Beat) – runs OCTOBER 16th to NOVEMBER 8th 2009

Seattle’s annual Earshot Jazz Festival presents more than 50 one-of-a-kind events in concert halls, clubs, and community centers all around the city beginning October 16th and continuing through November 8th.

Known for “adventurous, spot-on programming” (Jazz Times) and praised as "one of the best festivals in America" (Seattle Times) the Earshot Jazz Festival brings jazz greats from around the world into creative collaboration with area artists and audiences. Earshot also celebrates Seattle’s place in the world of jazz, from our award-winning high-school jazz programs to our renowned resident jazz musicians.

The schedule for the 21st Earshot Jazz Festival is here at Festival Schedule. In addition to concert performances, the festival includes educational programs and panels, a film series, other outreach events yet to be announced.