A bassist tribute (L-R): Bruce Phares, Chris Symer, Paul Gabrielson, and Michael Glynn

On the Scene is a series that invites budding and professional jazz photojournalists to share another lens of Seattle’s vibrant jazz scene. Our thanks to Jim Levitt for these contributions from the Chuck Deardorf tribute jam at The Royal Room. Earshot Jazz is dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of artists and community members alike. The photos in this series are the photographer’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of Earshot Jazz. Submissions are accepted at tinyurl.com/ejmagazine.