In this Issue
It Takes a Village
In a Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses the village in Seattle that keeps the Jazz scene up and moving. He highlights jazz education programs at Washington Middle School, Garfield High School, Roosevelt High School, and Bothell High School. Haley Freedlund also gets a shoutout for their all-around presence, support, and accomplishment on, off, and behind the stage. Gilbreath also looks forward to the 2023 Earshot Jazz Festival.
Call for Artist… Jazz: The Second Century Series
Jazz: The Second Century Series – 2023 Series Shifts Focus to Present Young Artists.
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
Earshot Jazz Festival Commission: Jahnvi Madan
Earshot Jazz Festival Commissioned Artist Jahnvi Madan is featured with a focus on her performance adjustments and education.
Steve Lehman Trio
Learn about the Steve Lehman Trio, focusing on Steve Lehman’s work and Ph.D. in musical arts for their upcoming performance at the Raisbeck Auditorium.
Ndudzo Makhathini Journeys to Seattle
Nduduzo Makhathini returns to Seattle for a performance at the Royal Room. Learn about his work with and influence from South African music and jazz, specifically that of the Zulu kingdom.
Jeff Johnson, My Heart
Earshot Jazz reviews the album My Heart by Jeff Johnson, featuring John Gross and Billy Mintz.
Earshot Jazz 2023 Commissions
Earshot Jazz sets out a call for composers for the 2023 Earshot Jazz Festival Commissions.
