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

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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

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NW Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year

Kelsey Mines

Thomas Marriott

Brian Monroney

David Lee Joyner

Kate Olson

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NW Emerging Artist of the Year

Roman Goron

Dylan Hayes

Marcin Pączkowski

Martin Budde

Freddy Fuego

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NW Vocalist of the Year

Greta Matassa

Johnaye Kendrick

Gail Pettis

Grace Love

Ayesha Brooks

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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

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Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame

Joe Doria

John Gilbreath

Jim Knodle

Gary Hammon

Susan Pascal

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