Warm Wishes
In this Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath reviews highlights of 2023 such as the Earshot Jazz Festival and looks forward to the annual Sacred Music of Duke Ellington showcase.
Giving and Gratitude
In a Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses Jazz in Seattle as well as the spirit of support in the city.
This Is Your Festival!
In this Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses the Earshot Jazz Festival and the hundreds of artists and dedicated team members who made it possible.
Mission in Motion
In a Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses the upcoming Earshot Jazz Festival and the re-evaluation of Earshot’s fundamental beliefs, listing a restatement of Earshot’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
The Harmony of Difference
In this Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath remembers the early Earshot Jazz New Jazz, New City festival, gives a shoutout to Eugenie Jones and her work on the Jackson Street Jazz Walk, and looks forward to the 2023 Earshot Jazz Festival.
The Future is Comin’ On
In a Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses upcoming Earshot productions including Jazz: The Second Century, Commissions, and the Earshot Jazz Festival.
It Takes a Village
In a Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses the village in Seattle that keeps the Jazz scene up and moving. He highlights jazz education programs at Washington Middle School, Garfield High School, Roosevelt High School, and Bothell High School. Haley Freedlund also gets a shoutout for their all-around presence, support, and accomplishment on, off, and behind the stage. Gilbreath also looks forward to the 2023 Earshot Jazz Festival.
One Story
In a Letter from the Director, Executive Director John Gilbreath discusses Jackson Street After Hours, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Festival Commission Recipients.
We’re Golden!
In this Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses the Earshot Golden Ear Awards and Jazz Appreciation Month.
Marching On
John Gilbreath discusses women artists, looking forward to Samara Joy’s upcoming Seattle performance. He also discusses Immanuel Wilkins’ upcoming performance.
