In One Ear
This In One Ear features upcoming jazz radio programing.
Letter From The Director
In this letter from the director, John Gilbreath looks forward to Earshot Jazz’s 25th Festival launch and teases the kick off event, Keith Jarrett live to the exciting conclusion on February 17th with the Charles Lloyd Quartet.
August Jazz Alfresco
11 Alfresco events are coming up in Seattle. Those events are the Summer at SAM, Dancing til Dusk, Interbay Golf Center BBQ Jazz, Magnolia Summerfest, ZooTunes at Woodland Park Zoo, Jazz Under the Stars, Jazz on the Lawn at Cedarbrook Lodge, Arts in Nature Festival, Concerts at Ballard Locks, Bradner Gardens Park Summer Jazz Concerts, and jazz performances at the Bumbershoot: Starbucks Stage.
Christian Pincock Group
Christian Pincock Presents release concert for his new album “Plentiful Excitement”. Pincock, who has been in Seattle since January, is establishing himself in the local scene collaborating with Robin Holcomb, Wayne Horvitz, David Mariott, Tom Varner, and acts as board member for Table & Chairs. Through hosting his radio show “The House That Jazz Built” on KNUM 89.9, he came to know many Seattleites, helping convince him to move up to the west coast.
Letter From The Director
Executive Director, John Gilbreath, celebrates Earshot Jazz turning 30 years old soon as well as the upcoming 25th anniversary of the festival. He highlights the hard and diligent work of this small “spunky” organization, and expresses his gratitude for the non-profit’s many relationships, including those with the Seattle Art Museum, Cornish College of the Arts, and Tula’s Jazz Club.
Steve Griggs’ Panama Hotel Jazz Project w/ Jay Thomas, Susan Pascal, Milo Petersen, Phil Sparks
Steve Griggs leads Jay Thomas, Susan Pascal, Milo Petersen, and Phil Sparks in performances inspired by his research into Seattle’s historic Panama Hotel and the Jamie Ford novel “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet”. Griggs aims “at the depths of the American experience with his subjects”. This current project paints a picture of 1940s Japanese American experiences at the hotel.
Earshot 25, The New Jazz Age
Earshot Jazz Festival’s 25th anniversary hosts 60 distinct concerts including Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock & Jack DeJohnette 30th anniversary Concert, Charles Lloyd, Bill Frisell, and Philip Glass.
North City Jazz Walk
The 7th annual North City Jazz Walk will be hosting a wide variety of performances including Count Basie’s Orchestra, Solomon Douglas’ Swinget, Industrial Air, Doug Reid, and Al Keith’s group.
