Your Earshot Jazz Organization Celebrates 30 Years!
In a Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses Earshot Jazz’s transformation and growth in the 30 years since its first magazine publication in December 1984.
Buddy Catlett: May 13, 1933 – November 12, 2014
This memorial piece reminds us of the life and music of great Seattle bassist Buddy Catlett, discussing his performances, recordings, tours, and the memories of friends and colleagues.
In One Ear
This In One Ear focuses on upcoming Jazz Radio programming in Seattle as well as the cancellation of Jazz After Hours on KPLU.
26th Annual Concert of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music
This is a preview for the 26th Annual Concert of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music, featuring a performance by the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO), the Northwest Chamber Chorus, guest tap-dancer Alex Dugdale, and guest vocalist Nichol Venee Eskridge. Written by Halynn Blanchard.
Choice, Recent Local Releases
Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Blue-Eyed Painted Lady by Nelda Swiggett’s Stringtet, Para Cuba Con Amor by Ann Reynolds’ Clave Gringa, Mambo de Gente by Marc Smason, Poontet by Brad Gibson, Invisible Man by Frank Kohl, Groundswell by Moraine, Enemy Within (The Original Soundtrack) by Nate Omdal and Spekulation, At the Reception by Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble, Urban Folklore by Thomas Marriott, Three by Bad Luck, Bad Habitat by Chemical Clock, and Nine Surprises by Tom Varner. Reviews are written by Jeff Janeczko, Steve Griggs, and Andrew Luthringer.
Kareem Kandi: Music Works
Kareem Kandi is featured in an artist profile that discusses his busy performance schedule, musical upbringing at Olympic College, and key events in his musical journey.
Billy Mintz Quartet
Billy Mintz and his Billy Mintz Quartet are featured in a performance preview. Mintz’s upbringing and his work with the other members of his Quartet: Roberta Piket, John Gross, and Putter Smith. Written by Halynn Blanchard.
Earshot Jazz Festival 2014
The 2014 Earshot Jazz Festival November program and upcoming events are listed. See featured performances by the Frank Catalano Quartet, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, McTuff, Battle Trance, the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO), Industrial Revelation, True Blues: Corey Harris & Alvin Youngblood Hart, Crystal Beth & the Boom Boom Band, Trimtab, the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra featuring Grace Kelly, the Hal Galper Trio with Jeff Johnson and John Bishop, Sax in the City, the Pharoah Sanders Quartet, the Anton Schwartz Quintet, the Roosevelt High School Jazz Band, Bad Luck, Scott Cutshall, the John Gross Duo, Racer Sessions, the Miguel Zenón Quartet, and the Earshot Jazz Festival Wrap-up Party.
