Elnah Jordan photo by Steve Parent. BY PAUL RAUCH The Royal Room has always been a hybrid of sorts; transforming itself from a nightclub to a project room in the blink of an eye. It could resemble a dance hall one evening and a traditional jazz club the next. That...
Pat Metheny photo courtesy of the artist. Metheny will perform at Jazz Alley on September 16–19. BY GRACE KASTE As Seattle’s jazz scene begins to come back to life, musicians of any age and level can find opportunities to get involved. Concerts, masterclasses,...
Impact of the Coronavirus on Black Jazz & Blues Musicians Panel—was moderated by Tony Benton and the featured panelists were Eugenie Jones, Lady A, Wadie Ervin, and Michael Powers. Screenshot courtesy of Earshot Jazz. HONK! Fest West After a 2020 pause due to the...
John Gilbreath by Bill Uznay. Tomorrow Never Knows I wish the future would settle down. We hope that you’re healthy and safely navigating these trying times. With the ongoing global pandemic, natural and unnatural disasters, wars, horrific human rights abuses,...
