Notes
Notes in this issue feature 2024 Earshot Jazz Commission Artist Freddy “Fuego” Gonzalez, Conor Byrne Pub’s closure on March 31, and Seattle JazzED’s Jazz Bands.
Bill Ramsay (1929-2024)
This In Memoriam remembers the late Bill Ramsay, a founding member of the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO), a Count Basie Orchestra alum, and mentor for Jazz Port Townsend.
Couth Buzzard Jazz Jam
This Live Review retells Bruce Greeley’s experience of the music and groups at a Couth Buzzard Jazz Jam session on March 1, 2024.
Wally Shoup (1994-2024)
This In Memoriam remembers Wally Shoup, an influential saxophonist, bandleader, painter, and writer in the Seattle area.
Lionel Kramer (1939-2024)
Earshot Jazz remembers the late Lionel Kramer, a beloved Seattle drummer, teacher, and concert presenter.
Golden Ear Awards
These are the recipients of the Golden Ear Awards and Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame awards and a live review of the Golden Ear Awards Party.
Threshold, Threshold
Earshot Jazz reviews the album Threshold by Threshold, the lates record of Don Berman featuring Heather Bentley, Dennis Rea, and Simon Henneman.
Turn, Turn
In the Letter from the Director, John Gilbreath discusses the Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards and the Seattle Hall of Fame Awardees, sad departures in the jazz community, and looks forward to the Earshot Jazz Festival in the fall.
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.
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.
