Notes
Notes for this issue include 4Culture Arts Project Grants, CMA New Jazz Works Grant, Essentially Ellington Competition, Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Auditions, and a sneak peek at the upcoming Jazz: The Second Century.
In One Ear
This In One Ear segment discusses the Chamber Music America (CMA) Presenter Consortium for Jazz grantees and lists upcoming radio programming.
Golden Ear Awards 2014
This is the ballot for the 2014 Golden Ear Awards – to be presented at the 2014 Golden Ear Awards Party, featuring the Kareem Kandi Trio and emcee’d by Jim Wilke.
Joe Doria, Part II: Rooted in Recording
This Profile introduces Joe Doria and the history that influenced his recording work. Written by Steve Griggs.
Album Release: Paul Kikuchi’s Bat of No Bird Island
This Preview discusses Paul Kikuchi’s ‘Bat of No Bird Island’, inspired by the written memoir and 78RPM record collection of his great grandfather, Zenkichi Kikuchi.
2015 Seattle Jazz Experience
This Preview discusses groups and artists to be presented at the 2015 Seattle Jazz Experience with a focus on Kneebody, which is comprised of Adam Benjamin, Shane Endsley, Kaveh Rastegar, Ben Wendel, and Nate Wood. Written by Caitlin Peterkin.
Don’t Assume Anything About Delvon Lamarr
This profile introduces Delvon Lamarr and discusses his history and musical tastes. Written by Jeff Janeczko.
Earshot Jazz Spring Series
This is a preview for the Earshot Jazz Spring Series, featuring performances by Thumbscrew with Mary Halvorson, Michael Formanek, and Tomas Fujiwara, the Vijay Iyer Trio, and the Kenny Wheeler Tribute with Steve Treseler, Ingrid Jensen, Katie Jacobson, Geoffrey Keezer, Martin Wind, and Jon Wikan.
Portland Jazz Festival 2015
This preview discusses Portland Jazz Festival 2015. Featured artists include Bebel Gilberto, Kurt Elling, Jackie Ryan, and more. Written by Caitlin Peterkin.
Universal Language Project
This is a live review of the Universal Language Project concert series. This series has commissioned composers to create new music for concert events in March and May. Written by Halynn Blanchard.
