Notes
Notes in this issue focus on the Black Arts Legacies Celebration, the 10th Annual Montavilla Jazz Festival, Northwest Film Forum’s Artistic Director position, Seattle JazzED’s Open Music Teacher Call, and 2023 Make Music Day Seattle.
Call for Artist… Jazz: The Second Century Series
Jazz: The Second Century Series – 2023 Series Shifts Focus to Present Young Artists.
Trombonist and Racer Sessions Curator Haley Freedlund Leads with Authenticity and Inclusion
Haley Freedlund is featured in an artist profile that discusses their trombone performance and
Earshot Jazz Festival Commission: Jahnvi Madan
Earshot Jazz Festival Commissioned Artist Jahnvi Madan is featured with a focus on her performance adjustments and education.
Steve Lehman Trio
Learn about the Steve Lehman Trio, focusing on Steve Lehman’s work and Ph.D. in musical arts for their upcoming performance at the Raisbeck Auditorium.
Ndudzo Makhathini Journeys to Seattle
Nduduzo Makhathini returns to Seattle for a performance at the Royal Room. Learn about his work with and influence from South African music and jazz, specifically that of the Zulu kingdom.
Jeff Johnson, My Heart
Earshot Jazz reviews the album My Heart by Jeff Johnson, featuring John Gross and Billy Mintz.
One Story
In a Letter from the Director, Executive Director John Gilbreath discusses Jackson Street After Hours, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Festival Commission Recipients.
Mental Health Awareness Month
In this Community Corner segment, Denise Burnside discusses the struggles of mental health among musicians. Organizations such as Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare (SMASH) are noted as well.
