
Each year, the Golden Ear Awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the previous year in Seattle jazz. In the process, Seattle jazz fans and performers can take stock of and show gratitude for the region’s vibrant jazz ecology. Nominees this year were selected by a poll of artists, audience members, journalists, and industry professionals. Show your support for the resilience of our community by voting at this link online, emailing vote@earshot.org, or mailing your selections to Earshot Jazz, 3417 Fremont Ave N, #221, Seattle, WA 98103.
Ballots are due March 3.
And, join us on March 17 at The Royal Room for the Golden Ear Awards Party. Tickets on sale now at earshot.org!
2024 Golden Ear Awards Ballot
NW Recording of the Year
Francesco Crosara, Circular Motion
Dylan Hughes, Shido’s Sunset
Jared Hall, Influences
Jun Iida, Evergreen
Marina Albero, A Nomad of Sound
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NW Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the Year
Duende Libre
The Royal Room Collective Music
Ensemble
Free Fall (Rick Mandyck, Jeff Johnson, John Bishop, Thomas Marriott)
Thomas Marriott Quartet
Josh Hou and Ray Larsen
Other______________________
NW Alternative Jazz Group of the Year
Kassa Overall
Dylan Hughes YIN Band
Mid Century Modern
McTuff (Joe Doria, Andy Coe, Tarik Abouzied)
Day Soul Exquisite
Other______________________
NW Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year
Kelsey Mines
Thomas Marriott
Brian Monroney
David Lee Joyner
Kate Olson
Other______________________
NW Emerging Artist of the Year
Roman Goron
Dylan Hayes
Marcin Pączkowski
Martin Budde
Freddy Fuego
Other______________________
NW Vocalist of the Year
Greta Matassa
Johnaye Kendrick
Gail Pettis
Grace Love
Ayesha Brooks
Other______________________
NW Concert of the Year
Wally Shoup Life Celebration, August 23, The Royal Room
Zony Mash The Final Concerts, December 26-28, The Royal Room
Marina Albero feat. Yusa/Roosevelt High School Jazz Band, November 3, Cornish Raisbeck Auditorium
Kassa Overall, November 16, Washington Hall
Khu.éex’, November 1, Clock-Out Lounge
Other______________________
Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame
Joe Doria
John Gilbreath
Jim Knodle
Gary Hammon
Susan Pascal
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