In this Issue
Think Globally, JAM Locally
In this Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) and related performances and celebrations.
In One Ear
This In One Ear features the Seattle high schools at the Clark College Jazz Festival, the Seattle Jazz Experience, the Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Competition, and upcoming Jazz Radio programming.
Jazz: The Second Century
A Call for Artists sent out for the Jazz: The Second Century series.
Kneebody & Hardcortet
A Kneebody and Hardcortet quintet performance is previewed, featuring artists Adam Benjamin, Shane Endsley, Kaveh Rastegar, Ben Wendel, and Nate Wood.
Ballard Jazz Festival
Preview the Ballard Jazz Festival and upcoming artists including Sonny Fortune accompanied George Colligan on piano.
Johnaye Kendrick: Here CD Release
Preview Johnaye Kendrick’s CD Release for her recent album Here, featuring Kendrick, Dawn Clement, Chris Symer, and Byron Vannoy.
Neil Welch: Multi-phonic Monk
Catch up with saxophonist Neil Welch and learn about his recordings 12 Moons and Continuous Resonance.
2013 Golden Ear Awards Recipients
The 2013 Golden Ear Awards Recipients include Eugenie Jones, the Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble, The Westerlies, “Nonaah” by Roscoe Mitchell, D’Vonne Lewis, Jacob Zimmerman, and Stephanie Porter. Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame awardees are Bert Wilson, Bill Frisell, and a special award goes to Daniel Sheehan.