In this Issue
Letter from the Director
In a Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses the 2012 Earshot Jazz Festival and the make-up of festival performances and how they are programmed for a wide-ranging, diverse jazz experience.
In One Ear
This In One Ear segment features recipients of the CityArtist Projects Awards, Paul Rucker’s Artist Trust Grant award, and upcoming Jazz Radio.
Shall We Play That One Together? – The Life and Art of Jazz Piano Legend Marian McPartland
Paul de Barros’ book Shall We Play That One Together? – The Life and Art of Jazz Piano Legend Marian McPartland is reviewed by Steve Griggs, who discusses Paul de Barros’ process in writing the book and the process of interviewing McPartland.
Evan Flory-Barnes: Folks
In this Earshot Jazz Festival preview, Evan Flory-Barnes appears with a new group called Folks, featuring Flory-Barnes, D’Vonne Lewis, and Bernie Jacobs.
Mundell Lowe/Mike Magnelli Quartet
In this Earshot Jazz Festival preview, discover the Mundell Lowe/Mike Magnelli Quartet also featuring Milo Petersen and Chuck Kistler.
Evan Flory-Barnes: Thrown Together with Love
In this Earshot Jazz Festival preview, learn about one of two new projects by Evan Flory-Barnes is presenting during his festival residency. For this even, see Thrown Together with Love.
Roosevelt & Ballard High School Jazz Bands
Earshot Jazz Festival preview for a concert with the Roosevelt High School Jazz Band under the direction of Scott Brown and Ballard High School under the direction of Gary Hammon instead of band director Michael James.
Murl Allen Sanders w/ Warren Rand
Earshot Jazz Festival preview where Murl Allen Sanders is joined by Warren Rand, Clipper Anderson, and Mark Ivester on the stage at Tula’s.
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra with Branford Marsalis
Earshot Jazz Festival preview for the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra concert featuring Branford Marsalis.
Robert Glasper Experiment
Earshot Jazz Festival preview for a performance by the Robert Glasper Experiment at the Triple Door, featuring Derrick Hodge, Mark Colenburg, and Casey Benjamin.
Vito’s on First Hill
Discover the jazz venue Vito’s located on First Hill in a Venue Profile by Gregory Brusstar.
