Seattle JazzED students in New York City. Photo by Steve Thompson. Seattle JazzED in NYC Jazz education organization Seattle JazzED recently led its students on an immersive trip to New York City. While they were there, students participated in workshops and master...
Wayne Horvitz photo by Daniel Sheehan Wayne Horvitz Named 2016 Doris Duke Performing Artist Seattle’s prolific pianist/composer Wayne Horvitz recently earned the prestigious Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, alongside the likes of Dave Douglas, Wadada Leo Smith,...
Laurie de Koch photo by Marcus Donner Boxley’s Jazz Club Closing Boxley’s owner Danny Kolke and musical director Greg Williamson recently announced that the beloved North Bend jazz club will be closing. After almost seven years running the club, Kolke has decided to...
Garfield High School Jazz Band photo by Daniel Sheehan Garfield High School at Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Garfield High School, under Clarence Acox, recently appeared at the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, one of the world’s largest and oldest...
Photo of Ham Carson. Hamilton Carson: 1930-2016 Hamilton “Ham” Carson, a major figure on Seattle’s trad jazz scene, passed away on January 14. Known for joyous interpretations of swing, hot jazz, and blues, the celebrated swing clarinetist led a weekly gig at the New...
