Festival Resident Artist: Johnaye Kendrick
This profile features Johnaye Kendrick, Earshot Jazz’s 2023 Festival Resident Artist, and discusses her music, performances, and compositions.
Pax Wallace: The He(art) of the Ballad
This profile discusses Pax Wallace, his musical training, and his album ‘Language Arts’.
Ron Perrillo: A Fitting Welcome for a Jazz Visionary
Ron Perrillo and his musical journey to Chicago and then Seattle are discussed along with his artistry as a jazz pianist.
Trombonist and Racer Sessions Curator Haley Freedlund Leads with Authenticity and Inclusion
Haley Freedlund is featured in an artist profile that discusses their trombone performance and
REPOSADO: Tequila Funk Odyssey
This profile highlights REPOSADO and their latest album ‘Tequila Funk’.
Adriana Giordano: Deepening Seattle’s Brazilian Music Understanding
Adriana Giordano is featured along with her work with Brazilian music in Seattle.
Freddy Fuego: Destination Seattle
Freddy “Fuego” Gonzalez is featured in this artist profile which discusses his upbringing, musical interests, and dedication to performance.
Chris Littlefield: A Road Warrior Heads Home
Chris Littlefield is featured in a profile that discusses his musical journey – a round-trip tour starting and ending in the Seattle area.
Saxophonist Jackson Cotugno Becoming Pearl
This artist profile features Jackson Cotugno and discusses his education and professional career.
New Season, New Face. Meet Roosevelt High’s New Band Director, Hannah Mowry
Mowry’s instincts as an educator come across immediately when you talk to her. She has that knack for explaining difficult concepts in ways that are easy to understand. She’s animated and gestures with her hands. She frequently brings up the fact that her students have taught her as much as she’s taught them.
