Earshot Jazz Digital Collection
Explore Seattle's Jazz scene, past and present, through the lens of this local Seattle jazz magazine. The collection includes all issues from December 1984 to present, and is available via partnership with Earshot Jazz.
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Earshot Jazz, no.2, Jan. 1985
This issue begins with an article written in memory of Collin Walcott (1945-1984) by Gary Bannister on page 1. This is followed by a call for applications to The Washington State Arts Commission for their 1985-1986 Artist-in-Residence program and includes a note of encouragement to apply and a story of personal experience by Allen Youngblood. Beginning on page 2, Earshot Jazz reviews the records Blue by Randy Weston, Ross Island by Dave Storrs, Into Somewhere by the Don Lanphere Quintet, Jumpin' In by the Dave Holland Quintet, and includes a Selected Discography list of recordings by Collin Walcott. Cover art is a photograph of Colin Walcott with Don Cherry and Na Na Vasconcelos.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1985_01_02
Date: 1985-01
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Earshot Jazz, v.14, no.7, Jul. 1998
This issue begins with notes on Lyon Zeisler, Sonarchy, the Charles Gayle Trio, Live Evil, Dan Heck, Unfolkus, Bill Horist, Eveline Muller, Rob Bageant, Paul Hoskin, Fred Chalenor, Exploding Love Spinach, Elaine DiFalco, Jeff Greinke, Jon Hyde, Tucker Martine, Dennis Rea, Lynette Westendorf, Animal Dreams, Doug Haire, Jim Knapp, Jim Knodle, Dreams of the Internal Animals, Kenny Mandell, Elizabeth Falconer, Dennis Staskowski, Bill Moyer, and Hans Teuber, page 3. On page 4, Steve Griggs, Milo Petersen, Jay Thomas, Phil Sparks, and Greg Klepinger discuss recording with Elvin Jones. Joe Phillips and his work with the Interlake High School Jazz Program is discussed on page 6 by Peter Monaghan. Jazz Port Townsend and its performances are announced on page 8. Aaron Birrell and his recent music experience is detailed on page 10 by Jason West. Highlight performances for the month begin on page 14, including DJ Dynomite D, Filthy Sounds Players, David Mesler, John Butcher, New Stories, Jeff Greinke, Tucker Martine, Hans Fahling, UnFolkUS, Freddy Cole Quartet, Other Sounds series, Die Knodel, Kings of Swing, Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, and the Vinny Golia Quartet. Earshot Jazz announces the upcoming artists, groups, and events for the Living Spirit of Jazz series and Eastside Showcase series, including Dehner Franks Trio, Bill Ramsay, Milt Kleeb Big Band, Joe Koplin Quintet, Ali Ryerson, Joe Beck, Michael Bisio Trio, and the Steve Moore Trio, page 15. Post-June Summer Festivals are listen on page 18, including Britt Festivals, Olympia America's Festival, Heritage Festival, KPLU/Starbucks Cruises, Jazz Port Townsend, Banff Arts Festival, San Juan Classic Jazz Festival, Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz, Whidbey Island Dixieland Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz on the Water Festival, Dixieland Portland, Bumbershoot Arts Festival, Outdoors Venues, Sisters, OR, and the Medford Jazz Jubilee. John Bishop describes his experience with New Stories in working with Don Sickler to record Elmo Hope's music, page 20. Newly released albums are reviewed on page 21, including Notoriety by Marius 'Butch' Nordal, Looking In by Mike Denny, Caboclo by Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto, It's Party Time by Lance Buller & the Monarchs, Post-Destructivism by Alex Guilbert, One for My Baby by Katie King, Make Someone Happy by Kelley Johnson, and Songs From The Smoking Section by Rockin' Teenage Combo. Cover art is a photograph of Elvin Jones with the caption 'Legend Elvin Jones Records in Seattle'.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1998_14_07
Date: 1998-07
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Earshot Jazz, v.24, no.11, Nov. 2008
This issue begins with notes from Molly Manor about the musical group Sonando, how they don't always fit into the genre and mold their group categorizes themselves as and the sound they create together, page 4. Earshot notes on 'Eyeshot' the jazz blog where photographer Daniel Sheehan posts his photos from the Earshot Jazz events, page 9. Earshot writes a preview on the Jessica Lurie Ensemble and highlighting the many hats Lurie wears within the group, page 10. Earshot previews Eyvind Kang and further dives into Kang's project 'Grass,' page 11. Peter Monaghan previews the McCoy Tyner Trio and indulges in Tyner as a musician with highlights from his projects and capabilities as an artist, page 12. Earshot reviews CD's by Bill Frisell called 'History, Mystery,' ESP Trio's called Alchemy and Doug Miller's Regeneration, page 14. Cover art of Sonanso's Fred Hoadley , photograph taken by Daniel Sheehan.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2008_24_11
Date: 2008-11
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Earshot Jazz, v.16, no.10, Oct. 2000
This issue is the program for the 2000 Earshot Jazz Festival. The program starts with a welcome note from Earshot Jazz on page 2 and an article on Jazz music in the west, page 4. Performance previews begin on page 7, including Floyd Standifer, Living Daylights, the Davis/Taylor Project, Dave Peck Group, Rumba Abierta, Kevin Eubanks Quartet, Asian American Orchestra, Joanne Brackeen, Marc Seales jam session deluxe, Lee Konitz, Jim Knapp Orchestra, Uri Caine, Bill Frisell, Paul Bley, Han Bennink, Jason Moran Trio, Trio 3, Oliver Lake, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille, Famoudou Don Moye, Russell Malone Quartet, Cecil Taylor, Rachel Z Trio, Trevor Watts, Moire 2000, Dave Holland Quintet, Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, Clark Terry, Sam Mangwana, Jane Bunnett, the Spirits of Havana, DJ Spooky, Wayne Horvitz, Ellery Eskelin, Andrea Parkins, Jim Black, Magnets, Russell Gunn's Ethnomusicology, Bebop and Destruction, Eric Bibb Trio, Dave Peck Trio, Tales of Rumi, Coleman Barks, Hamza el Din, and Charles Lloyd. Notes in this issue focus on Paul Nelson, Steve Ramsey, Tom Mara, Kendra Shank, John Hansen, Jeff Johnson, Dean Hodges, Michael Bisio, Bob Nell, Rob Blakeslee, Jim Nolet, Ed Pias, Cuong Vu, Brad Shepik, Sonarchy, Player King, Doug Haire, Stuart Dempster, Degenerate Art Ensemble, Blue Groove Club, and William Funderberg, page 41. On page 43, Wenda Zonnefeld is featured in a performance preview. Highlight performances include the Chicago 7, Ron Eschete, and Janis Mann, page 44. Dave Dederer is featured in an interview on page 46 about the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). Cover art is an illustration of a man playing saxophone and a man playing piano, and the header background and footer are red.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2000_16_10
Date: 2000-10
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Earshot Jazz, v.9, no.7, Aug. 1993
This issue begins with biography excerpts about the young jazz musicians John Silverman and Matt Jorgensen who have leaving Seattle for Manhattan and Paris, page 1 by Andrew Freund. Earshot Sundays at Jazz Alley are announced on page 2. On page 3, Daniel Barry discusses the skill set that of musical literacy that spans genres and eras. The Earshot Jazz Scholarship program has a brief article on page 3. On page 10, Bruce Greeley, Steve Robinson, and Dan Sapinkopf review live performances of the Du Maurier International Jazz Festival and Babkas. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Among Friends by Barney McClure, and Babkas by Babkas. Cover art consists of photographs of John Silverman and Matt Jorgensen.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1993_09_07
Date: 1993-08
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Earshot Jazz, no.10, Jun.-Jul. 1986
This issue begins with an announcement for the Port Townsend Jazz Festival by Gary Bannister on page 1. Following on page 1, Bruce Kochis discusses and presents an interview with flutist Bud Shank about the festival and his workshop. Page 3 begins various festival announcements of Jazz City Festival in Edmonton, Alberta written by Paul de Barros, San Juan Islands Traditional Jazz Festival, written by Paul de Barros, Pacific Jazz and Blues Festival, written by Allen Youngblood, and Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz, written by Paul de Barros. Earshot Jazz reviews the album Slide Show by Ralph Towner and Gary Burton. Cover art is a photograph of Bud Shank posing with his flute.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1986_02_04
Date: 1986-06
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Earshot Jazz, v.30, no.9, Sep. 2014
This issue begins with notes on Jennifer Bellor with Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra and the lineup for Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 5. Couth buzzard Jazz Sessions are discussed on page 6 by Caitlin Peterkin in an interview with saxophonist Kenny Mandell. Local jam session locations and events are listed and discussed on page 8 by Kathryn Sherman. Seattle's 2014 Lindy Exchange is featured on page 11 with events listed on page 12. DjangoFest NorthWest is the focus of an article on page 13. Performances for the Earshot Jazz Festival are listed on page 15 and there are festivals on page 16. Additional performances are listed on page 18.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2014_30_09
Date: 2014-09
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Earshot Jazz, v.31, no.6, Jun. 2015
This issue begins with notes on DownBeat Magazine's Student Music Awards, Seattle Transmedia Independent Film Festival, and the lineup for Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 4. New Jazz Jam sessions are discussed on page 5, featuring the Nectar Lounge and Capitol Cider. Performances for the Earshot Jazz Spring Series are listed, beginning on page 10. The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival is discussed on page 13. Northwest Summer Jazz Festivals are listed on page 15. Earshot Jazz reviews recent albums by OU, Tom Collier, Eugenie Jones, and the Zubatto Syndicate, page 16. Additional performances are listed on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Morgan Gilkeson and Adriana Giordino.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2015_31_06
Date: 2015-06
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Earshot Jazz, no.4, May 1985
This issue begins with a three page article, 'Seattle Women in Jazz', discussing the history of women in music and jazz also providing short pieces about Jay Clayton, Barbara Donald, Peggy Stern, Cara Powers, Joni Metcalf, Ernestine Anderson, Rhoda Mueller, and Patti Vincent. On page 4, Barbara Torrence is spotlighted to discuss the struggles and reality of being a female trumpeter in jazz music, written by Paul de Barros. On page 5, Earshot Jazz reviews albums Deedles by Diane Schuur, All of Me by Dee Daniels, Profile by Jan Stentz, and Sorrow Is Not Forever - Love Is by Vocal Summit. Cover art is Jay Clayton singing with Barbara Donald on trumpet as they warm up at Cornish.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1985_01_04
Date: 1985-05
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Earshot Jazz, v.10, no.10, Oct. 1994
This issue is the 1994 World Jazz Festival Program, beginning on page 1 is an article by Mark Matassa about the jazz connection between Seattle and Japan. Notes held in this article discuss Bruce Phares, Donna Bertolino, Bud Shank, Linda Alexander, Ralph Towner, Mariella Lo Sardo, Daniel Barry, Sara Barry, Greta Matassa, Mark Matassa, Art Foxall, Overton Berry, Lucky Thompson, Julian Priester, Hadley Caliman, Phil Sparks, Allen Youngblood, Larry Jones, Andrew Drury, Jim Nolet, Glen Moore, Don Lanphere, Joseph Murphy, Jeff Johnson, John Stowell, and Jay Clayton, page 2. On page 3, Director John Gilbreath writes a brief introduction of the World Jazz Festival '94. Ernie Saylor writes about the presence of jazz at the Bumbershoot festival in relation to the festival's recent programming changes, page 4. Joseph Murphy and Jim Knodle write biographies on Carlos Ward and Lonnie Williams on page 6. Earshot announces their upcoming artists in their Living Spirit of Jazz series, including Andy Shaw and the Living Spirit Band. Performance previews for Kilgore Trout, the Kirkland Jazz Festival, Margot Hansen, and the Chuck Israels Quintet are written by Kevin Crosby, Ernie Saylor, and Joseph Murphy, page 10. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Sonando by Sonando, and Welcome to Malpesta by Huma Feel, page 12. Sandra Burlingame reviews the book From Birdland to Broadway by Bill Crow, page 15. Earshot Jazz reviews the CD-recorded albums Some Order, Long Understood by Wayne Horvitz, Butch Morris, and William Parker, trio i sm by Paul Motian, and Evolution by Kitty Margolis, page 16. Cover art is two photographs of Allen Youngblood and his recent performance in Asia.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1994_10_10
Date: 1994-10
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