Happy New Year!
In a Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath thanks donors, sponsors, and other collaborators. He also discusses the planned concerts for the 2016 Earshot Jazz Festival.
In One Ear
This In One Ear segment discusses CityArtist Projects Awardees Daniel Barry, Steve Griggs, Robin Holcomb, Wayne Horvitz, Christopher Icasiano, Jessica Kenneu, Paul Kikuchi, Greg Sinibaldi, and Paul Taub. The Steve Griggs projects Listen to Seattle and Songs of Unsung Seattle are also featured.
Mike Daugherty: Keep Listening
This profile introduces Mike Daugherty and his work as a drummer on the Seattle Jazz scene. He has worked with several different groups over the last 15 years, focusing on traditional and hot jazz. Written by Caitlin Peterkin.
Nels Cline & Julian Lage
This is a preview for Nels Cline and Julian Lage in concert to present their latest guitar duo album, Room. Written by Jeff Janeczko.
Frank Boyd: Holler Sessions at On the Boards
This preview discusses Frank Boyd and his work in the On the Boards show Holler Sessions.
Earshot Jazz January Concerts
This is a preview for the concerts of Michael Bisio with Joe McPhee, Gary Hammon, Brian Kent, and Artis the Spoonman at Brad’s Swingside Cafe.
Bisio Celebrates Brad’s Swingside Café
Mike Bisio discusses the closure of Brad’s Swingside Cafe and previews upcoming concerts at the venue when he performs with Joe McPhee, Gary Hammon, Brian Kent, and Artis the Spoonman on different nights.
Choice, Recent Local Releases
Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Homegrown by the Jason Parker Quartet, Episodes IV-VI by the Rich Pellegrin Quintet, and the self-titled Sequoia album. Reviews written by Andrew Luthringer.
In One Ear
This In One Ear features Bill Anschell, Pony Boy Records, Hiroshi’s restaurant, upcoming jazz radio programming, and an announcement about the Prohibition Grill cancellation.
