In this Issue
A New Spring
In this Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses Alexa Peters and her work with Paul de Barros on the sequel for Jackson Street After Hours: The Roots of Jazz in Seattle, Women in Jazz – specifically the Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo, and the late Mack Waldron. He also looks forward to the upcoming Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards Party where recipients of the Golden Ear and Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame awards will be announced and celebrated.
Elliott “Mack” Waldron
This In Memoriam remembers Elliott “Mack” Waldron, long-time proprietor of Tula’s Jazz Club and supporter of local musicians and groups.
Susan Pascal: Open to Change
This Profile focuses on Susan Pascal, her home music studio, recordings such as Crystal Silence, her soundtrack work, and her dedication to the vibraphone. It also details her experience during the COVID-19 lockdown and how she returned to music after that era.
Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo
This feature focuses on the Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo (NGWIJC). Vai Taya and Olivia McVicker discuss their journeys in jazz, specifically where they have and have not found support and representation within the music community.
Golden Ear Awards Party feat. Jun Iida
This preview discusses the upcoming Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards Party. This year’s event is hosted by Alex Dugdale and features trumpeter Jun Iida and his ensemble.
Tim Berne Trio
This preview discusses the upcoming performance by the Tim Berne band as well as past collaborations between Tim Berne and Gregg Belisle-Chi.
Kaley Lane Eaton
This preview discusses Kaley Lane Eaton and her work exploring folk music – specifically that of the Renaissance era. Her solo album ‘Lookout’ is featured for its acoustic nature and folk influences.
Camp Jitterbug
This preview for Camp Jitterbug discusses Jacob Zimmerman and Tonya Morris and their involvement with swing-era bands and the swing-dance scene in and out of Seattle.
Beth Fleenor
This excerpt from ‘After Jackson Street: Seattle Jazz in the Modern Era’ focuses on Beth Fleenor and how she came to Seattle and Cornish College of the Arts.
Bill Anschell, Improbable Solutions
Earshot Jazz reviews the album Improbable Solutions by Bill Anschell, also featuring Brian Monroney, Chris Symer, Jose Martinez, Jeff Busch, and K.J. Sawka.
