In this Issue
Turn, Turn
In the Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses the Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards and the Seattle Hall of Fame Awardees, sad departures in the jazz community, and looks forward to the Earshot Jazz Festival in the fall.
Lionel Kramer (1939-2024)
Earshot Jazz remembers the late Lionel Kramer, a beloved Seattle drummer, teacher, and concert presenter.
Bill Ramsay (1929-2024)
This In Memoriam remembers the late Bill Ramsay, a founding member of the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO), a Count Basie Orchestra alum, and mentor for Jazz Port Townsend.
Wally Shoup (1994-2024)
This In Memoriam remembers Wally Shoup, an influential saxophonist, bandleader, painter, and writer in the Seattle area.
Golden Ear Awards
These are the recipients of the Golden Ear Awards and Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame awards and a live review of the Golden Ear Awards Party.
Couth Buzzard Jazz Jam
This Live Review retells Bruce Greeley’s experience of the music and groups at a Couth Buzzard Jazz Jam session on March 1, 2024.
Threshold, Threshold
Earshot Jazz reviews the album Threshold by Threshold, the lates record of Don Berman featuring Heather Bentley, Dennis Rea, and Simon Henneman.
