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.
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.
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.
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.
We’re super excited to welcome you in for this 34th edition of the Earshot Jazz Festival. JAZZ is a big word and there is much to love in this diverse survey of America’s most exciting, ever-evolving art form.
John Gilbreath discusses community jazz events in September as well as preparation for the upcoming Earshot Jazz Festival in fall.
Touchstones for Eternal Aporia are the towering influence of Astor Piazzola’s nuevo tango innovations, along with the waves of more recent innovation on the Argentinean scene.
Throughout Passage, Pellegrin tailors his playing to the meditative aspects of the church setting, letting his notes sustain and decay to reinforce a sense of heightened intimacy. Solo improvisation also provides a creative proving ground.
Earshot Jazz would like to introduce you to our board members. They’re a group whose work often goes unnoticed by the broader public, but we value their expertise and their dedication to Earshot Jazz. Each month you’ll meet someone new—in August, please meet Kelly Clingan.
Earshot Jazz honors jazz as a vital Black American art form through live performance presentations, artist advocacy, and community engagement.
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