In this Issue
Seattle Is Now!
John Gilbreath, Executive Director of Earshot Jazz discusses the lineup for the upcoming Earshot Jazz Festival
Jeremy Bacon (1959-2024)
An in memoriam article remembering the life of pianist Jeremy Bacon
Earshot Jazz Festival 2024 Schedule
The Earshot Jazz Festival 2024 schedule is listed with dates and ensemble names
Todo Es: A Constant State of Motion
Learn about the history and the current formation of the Seattle-based Latin jazz band, known as Todo Es. The band in numerous configurations has been around for more than a decade. Catch one of their upcoming performances in August and September
KEXP’s New Indigenous Radio Show Sounds of Survivance
There’s a new show on local Seattle radio station KEXP called “Sounds of Survivance” that features two indigenous DJ’s Kevin Sur and Tory J.“ Sur explains that “we’re continuing a tradition of reclaiming sonic space through accompaniment and empathy for each other…
Behind the Kit with Ehssan Karimi
Some Seattle jazz fans may not be aware of the percussionist, drummer, and Hang player Ehssan Karimi. A Berklee graduate, Karimi not only composes and performs his own music but has worked with such bands as McTuff and the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, and Digable Planets among others
A New Works Cocktail
The article writer Dylan Koa, interviews musician and Royal Room co-owner, Wayne Horvitz about the New Music Ensemble. The New Music Ensemble is a group for young musicians who want to explore avant garde music by groundbreaking jazz musicians and also the modern technique known as conduction.
Marina Albero
Fresh from her New Orleans residency, pianist Marina Albero, discusses her experiences there and her upcoming album that resulted from the residency. The new album titled, “A Nomad of Sound” features more than a dozen musicians including trumpeter Chris Cotton, bassists Amina Scott and Yusa, and reeds-player Rex Gregory among others
Gail Pettis
Gail Pettis, a jazz vocalist, is interviewed for an upcoming book on jazz titled After the Bottle Clubs Closed: Seattle Jazz in the Modern Era.
Martin Budde, Back Burner
Martin Budde’s new album titled, “Back Burner” published by Origin Records is reviewed. The album is a case study in bucolic soundscapes and rich, undulating dynamics
Nick Torretta, Vesper Suite
Nick Torretta’s new self-released album, “Vepser Suite” is reviewed. The album is a five-movement suite for string orchestra, woodwinds, harp and Torretta’s own tenor sax improvisations
