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...
Kiki Valera photo by Daniel Sheehan. By Paul Rauch Son Cubano, the traditional music and dance from the hill country of eastern Cuba may well be but a distant tributary to the jazz tradition that came to life in New Orleans. Yet the unmistakable Son clave rhythm that...
Jacqueline Tabor photo by Daniel Sheehan. By Paul Rauch In the jazz world, 4:15am is more likely the time a musician goes to bed than the time a musician rises and starts their day. For Seattle jazz vocalist Jacqueline Tabor, rising hours beforethe sun is a matter of...
Jay Thomas photo by Daniel Sheehan. By Paul de Barros It’s hard to name a musician who might more aptly fill the role of “artist in residence” at this year’s Earshot Jazz Festival than multi-instrumentalist Jay Thomas. One of the few remaining links between our city’s...
Roxy Coss Photo by Desmond White. By Paul Rauch Being a Seattle jazz musician, and spending some serious time in New York City has become a rite of passage in many ways. Those who venture east seem to gain an edge, not only in terms of experience, but in the...
