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John Gilbreath discusses community jazz events in September as well as preparation for the upcoming Earshot Jazz Festival in fall.
2022 Festival Schedule
We are excited to announce another exciting slate of brilliant artists—both established and emerging, from Seattle and around the world—coming to you this fall in a setting that fits your preference.
Alex Dugdale: Festival Artist in Residence
Dugdale draws from a skillset that mainly concerns the saxophone and the art of tap dancing. He has occupied both the lead alto and baritone saxophone chairs of the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO) and thrilled Seattle jazz audiences with his Fade Quintet, which features his tenor playing.
Eléré
Still, live performance remains Eléré’s specialty. Over the years, salsa fans have developed the concept of afinque: a band performing at its zenith, forming a bond with the dancers, each inspiring the other. According to Snaider, Eléré sees itself as a conduit for those connections.
Jackson Street Jazz Walk
The Central District has been a musical, community hub for generations and where musical legends such as Ernestine Anderson, Ray Charles, and Quincy Jones, got their start. Today, the Jackson Street Jazz Walk celebrates those connections and carries forward the legacy and roots laid down by the African American jazz and blues tradition that continues to sustain the vibrant cultural heartbeat of Seattle.
Artemis
Taking their name and spirit from the Greek goddess of the hunt, ARTEMIS embodies strength, exploration, leadership, and a force that is both fierce and playful. Each member of the multi-generational, multi-national group offers a distinct musical personality, which makes for impressive versatility on the stage.
Shai Maestro
The gift of Maestro’s playing is that he doesn’t give in to virtuosity; he’s focused on creating something larger. That might come from his recent work scoring for films, or just from the fact that he’s comfortable enough with ECM now to let there be more space and room in his music.
Eric Vloeimans & Will Holshouser
Listeners can expect a satisfying blend of challenging and familiar elements as whistleable tunes meld into soundscapes, folk elements drive rhythmic pulses, and melodic and inventive playing rule the day.
Walk the Block
Hosted by Wa Na Wari, the art walk is not only a fundraiser for the organization, but also as a glimpse of its vision of what the Central District could become.
High Pulp, Pursuit of Ends
Though the production on Pursuit of Ends is lush and encompassing, High Pulp is not a product of the jazz education industrial complex nor a studio creation, but a well-oiled live unit with many touring hours logged, and roots in weekly jam sessions at Seattle’s venerable and essential laboratory of musical exploration, the Royal Room.
Meridian Odyssey, Earthshine
Earthshine is undoubtedly a product of exciting creative potential, marked by an unwavering commitment to the project shared between the friends.
