In this Issue
Get on Board!
In Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses two jazz educators Kelly Clingan and Beth Fortune. Following that John elaborates on the breadth and benefits of jazz education.
Changing Music Ed With “The Beth and Kelly Show”
Kerlly Clingan and Beth Fortune discuss their jazz education journey. One of their current projects is “The Beth and Kelly Show” where they interview educators. Kelly and Beth endeavor to encourage collaboration and support for both teachers and students.
Robin Holcomb
Robin Holcomb has just released a new album called “One Way or Another.” In the article Holcomb discusses the album and comments on the creative process. The author provides background on Robin’s career path, including information about her time in New York in the improvisational scene.
NW Summer Festivals
Several local Washington State and Oregon state summer festival are previewed. These include Jazz Port Townsend, Ellensburg Music Festival, Bellhaven Jazz Festival, Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival, and the Montavilla Jazz Festival.
Neil Halpern
Neil Halpern, the newest member of the Earshot Jazz Board, answers some questions about his reasons for joining the board and shares about his background.
The Essentially Ellington Experience
Hazel Beaman, a recent Earshot Jazz intern, chats with her friend Tuuli Walton who reflected on her experience at the Essentially Ellington competition in New York.
Nancy Erickson Lamont, Through the Passages
Akshaj Turebylu previews Nancy Erickson Lamont’s latest album “Through the Passages.”
Riley Mulherkar, Riley
Paul de Barros reviews Riley Mulherkar’s self-titled album “Riley” released on Westerlies Records.
