Beth Fleenor photo by Daniel Sheehan. By Paul Rauch If one defines artistry as a simple expression of artistic ability, the surface is barely scratched in terms of what motivates passion for that expression. If artistry is defined as a discipline of being—as a way...
Ray Larsen photo by Daniel Sheehan. In this industrious city where cultural erosion is becoming the norm, and every year it feels more pronounced than the last, Café Racer is a treasured oasis that feels like an almost perfectly jarring juxtaposition with Seattle’s...
Nancy Erickson photo courtesy of the artist. On a Saturday in early December, I visited the Pacific Room Alki for a performance by jazz singer Nancy Erickson. It was a typical cold Seattle winter night: the rain fell at a steady pace as winter whipped itself into a...
2018 Golden Ear Award Winners photo by Daniel Sheehan. The Golden Ear Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Seattle jazz artists over the previous year. Nominations for the 2019 awards are currently being accepted. Please email your nominations to...
SmackTalk photo by Austin Fields. From the hidden nooks and intimate house concerts to the larger collaborative efforts between community businesses and city arts organizations, jazz is found in abundance all over the Puget Sound. Here is a glimpse into the broad...