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, v.29, no.8, Aug. 2013
In this issue Earshot has notes on the 25th anniversary of the Earshot Jazz Festival, with mentions of some of this year's performances, page 4. Earshot has notes on Steve Griggs' Panama Hotel Jazz Project - researching to creating something relevant to the audience of the space, page 5. Peter Monaghan previews the Christian Pincock Group - with introductions on Pincock and his group, page 6. Earshot previews the North City Jazz Walk, a North City favorite with great jazz and snacks to munch on from venue to venue, page 8. Earshot notes the Eastside Jazz Club with a short preview of the film, Lady Be Good: Instrumental Women in Jazz, and a performance by vocalist Eugenie Jones and her start to becoming a jazz vocalist, page 11. Earshot highlights some of the August outdoor jazz opportunities in the city for jazz enthusiasts and jazz fans, page 12. Summer and Fall festivals highlighted around the Northwest, page 14. A Steve Griggs music lesson about transcription from the 1997 archives features a transcribed musical piece from a Jay Thomas solo, page 16. Cover art is a photograph of Steve Griggs taken by Daniel Sheehan.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2013_29_08
Date: 2013-08
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Earshot Jazz, v.19, no.4, Apr. 2003
This issue begins with notes on Cornish College of the Arts, Hadley Caliman, Dawn Clement, Chuck Deardorf, D'Vonne Lewis, EMP Pop Music Conference (Skip A Beat: Rewriting the Story of Popular Music), Bernard Gendron, John Gennari, Kevin Fellezs, the American Music Center, Jack Straw Productions, the workshop Every Composer's Business: Essentials for Your Career - Increasing Visibility - How to Promote and Market - A Better Score: How to Produce Exceptional Scores and Parts, Hal Galper, and Music Works Northwest, page 3. Greg Sinibaldi is featured by Todd Matthews in an article about the saxophonist and 'Improvising about Architecture', page 4. Buddy DeFranco is interviewed on page 6. Boubacar Traore are featured in a performance preview on page 8, discussing the collaboration of the vocalist with guitarist Bill Frisell. Michael Bisio Quartet features new members Joe Giardullo, Billy Mintz, and Rob Blakeslee, page 9. Highlight performances include Marcus Miller, Miho & Christian's Mallet Jazz, and the Michael White Trio, page 12. Cover art is a photograph of Boubacar Traore singing and performing on guitar.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2003_19_04
Date: 2003-04
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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.33, no.2, Feb. 2017
This issue begins with notes on local radio programs and the lineup of performances for Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 4. The Golden Ear Award Nominees are listed on page 5. Eugenie Jones is featured on page 6 in an artist biography by Steve Griggs. Performances for Earshot Jazz's series Sound in Motion are listed and discussed beginning on page 8. The 32nd Annual Seattle Improvised Festival is discussed on page 13. The 2017 PDX Jazz Festival is presented on page 14 by Halynn Blanchard. The performance of Branford Marsalis Quartet and Kurt Elling at the Triple Door are discussed on page 15. Earshot Jazz reviews the recent albums by Bill Frisell, Tyrant Lizard, and other artists, page 16. Additional performances are listed on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Eugenie Jones.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2017_33_02
Date: 2017-02
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Earshot Jazz, no.3, Feb. 1985
This issue begins with an article focusing on books and albums that entail or express the influence of African music on Jazz and other music in the Americas, written by Gary Bannister on page 1. This is followed at the end of page 1 by an article entitled 'The Artist As Self-Promoter' by Allen Youngblood, which discusses an artist's need for a wide variety of skills, venues, and roles, where such opportunities can be found, and how an artist can develop themselves and their art to fit. On page 2 and 3, Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Changes by Keith Jarrett, Amber Skies by David Friesen, Comin' and Goin' by Jim Pepper, and Canoneo by Canoneo. Cover art is The Duke wrapped up in various instruments and a bass drum.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1985_01_03
Date: 1985-02
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Earshot Jazz, v.16, no.7, Jul. 2000
This issue begins with an article about Jazz Port Townsend and its artists, page 1. Also on page 1, Doris Duke is featured along with the Doris Duke JazzNet and the endowment program's structure. Earshot Jazz Festival is previewed on page 3 with a list of artists and groups performing. Notes in this issue include Jerry Heldman, The Llahngaelhyn, James Bush, Andrew Bartlett, Norm Bobrow, Hal Galper, Jovino Santos Neto, Harvey Wainapel, Chuck Deardorf, Mark Ivester, Jeff Busch, Outhouse, Paul Chuey, Sonarchy, Black Cat Orchestra, No Futuro, Harry Pierce, Balcony, Christian Asplund, and Bebop and Destruction, page 3. The Experience Music Project (EMP) is featured by Jason West, page 5. Josh Deutsch and Tatum Greenblatt are featured on page 7 by Anne Lewandowski. Highlight performances include Lynnette Westendorf, Don Lanphere, Axolotl, and John Zorn's Masada, page 12. Earshot Jazz announces the upcoming artists, groups, and events for their Voice & Vision series, including Bill Horist, Michael Moore, Cor Fuhler, Tristan Honsinger, Assif Tsahar, Pierre Dorge, the New Jungle Orchestra, and the Jobim-Morelenbaum Project, page 15. Summer Jazz Festivals are listed on page 17. On page 18, Scott Furuta discusses recent performances at Jazz Alley. Christopher DeLaurenti discusses the creative process in music, page 22. Earshot Jazz reviews the album Like a Bird by Don Lanphere, page 23. Cover art is a photograph of Gonzalo Rubalcaba at the piano.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2000_16_07
Date: 2000-07
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Earshot Jazz, v.6, no.10, Nov. 1990
This issue begins with a biography and update on Phil Sheeran and his Brazilian and Latin music influences, written by Bruce Greeley, page 1. A performance preview for Marilyn Crispell, Gerry Hemmingway, and Reggie Workman begins on page 1, written by Eric Hoffman. Jim Knapp's series at the Bathhouse is featured on page 3, written by Gary Bannister. A venue description about Prosito is page 4, by David Dickerson. Jay Maybin is featured in a biography on page 6, written by David Dickerson. A brief biography on Bruce Phares, written by Sandra Burlingame, is on page 8. Robin Updike and Sandra Burlingame reviews the live performance of Beth Winter and Friends and the Mel Brown Sextet, page 11. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Looking Up by the Hugh Fraser Quintet, Pas de Problemes by the Hugh Fraser Quintet, VEJI Now! by Hugh Fraser & The Vancouver Ensemble of Jazz Improvisation, Multikulti by Don Cherry, Live at Jazz Alley by Mongo Santamaria, Land Whales in New York by Gordon Lee Quartet, and Honolulu Sax Players by Bob Winn and Paul Madison, page 13. Cover art is a headshot of Phil Sheeran.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1990_06_10
Date: 1990-11
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Earshot Jazz, v.13, no.6, Jun. 1997
This issue begins with notes on the Roosevelt Jazz Program and its ensembles, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Steve Korn, Marc Seales, Hans Fahling, Jonathan Sampson, Polly Withers, Julian Priester, Craig Flory, Paul Woltz, John Wicks, Brian Kirk, Cindy Hughen, Sunny Murray, Mark Sullo, Wall of Sound, Savoy Swing, Clipper Andreson, Steve Rice, Evan Buehler, and Dan Wickham, page 3. Peter Monaghan introduces a new column that will appear in the newsletter, one that will discuss and explain fundamental terms, ideas, or histories of jazz, page 3. Summer Jazz festivals are listed and discussed on page 5, including the Spokane Dixieland Jazz Festival, Britt Festivals, Jazzfest International, Calgary International Jazz Festival, Du Maurier International Jazz Festival Montana Traditional Jazz Festival, Jazz City International Jazz Festival, All That Jazz Festival, Olympia America's Festival, Heritage Festival, KPLU/Starbucks Cruises, Jazz Port Townsend, San Juan Classic Jazz Festival, Banff Arts Festival, Earshot Jazz Summer Sundays at the Mural, Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz, Whidbey Island Dixieland Jazz Festival, Water Music Festival - Jazz & Oysters, Newport Jazz on the Water Festival, Great Falls Dixieland Festival, Bumbershoot Arts Festival, High Mountains Dixieland Jazz Festival, and Medford Jazz Jubilee. Nicole Vergel de Dios is featured in an 'Up and Coming' artist biography, page 8 by Van Diep. Beginning on page 10, various concerts are discussed in brief articles, featuring the Local 76-493 union benefit concert, Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble, Health Education AIDS Liaison Jazz Festival benefit, University of Washington Studio Jazz Ensemble I and II, Roosevelt Jazz Band, Chen Chen Ho, Brainstun, Jazz in Seward Park, the Kenny Werner Trio, John McLaughlin, Greta Matassa, and the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO). Earshot announces artists and groups in the upcoming Living Spirit of Jazz and Eastside Showcase series, including Roosevelt High School Jazz Band, Andre Thomas and Quietfire, Janis Mann, Garfield High School Jazz Band, Frank Marocco, Joe Koplin Quintet, and Eric Ring Group. The first instance of the new 'Music Lesson' column is written on page 20 by Lynette Westendorf, discussing and teaching on musical modes. Cover art is an illustration of a man performing on piano with various shapes and objects in the frame, credit to Danijel Zezelj.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1997_13_06
Date: 1997-06
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Earshot Jazz, v.22, no.3, Mar. 2006
This issue begins with the award recipients for the Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards 2006, page 3. Notes in this issue focus on Sonarchy Radio Hour, More Zero, Chris Stover, Michael Monhart, Gregg Keplinger, Ann Talbott, Paul Kikuchi, Cuchata, The Noisettes, Doug Haire, Francois Rabbath, Jack Staw Productions, Lori Goldston, Jason Anderson, Julie Cascioppo, Karin Kajita, Margie Pos, and Paul Rucker, page 4. Performances for the Earshot Spring Festival from March onwards are listed on page 5. Group biographies begin on page 6, discussing The Tiptons, Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares, and the Instant Composers Pool (ICP) Orchestra, written by Peter Monaghan. A memorial piece for Roy Parnell is written on page 12. These Hills of Glory by Wayne Horvitz is in its fourth and fifth installments, which are further discussed on page 14. Peter Monaghan writes a brief article on how local jazz music and musicians are found often as phone hold music for the City of Seattle. On page 16, Paul Harding begins an article on his experience growing up with music. On page 17, Jazz Radio programming is listed for KBCS, KEXP, KPLU, KSER, KUOW, and KWJZ radio stations. Highlight performances include Sandra Locklear, Gail Pettis, Hiromi, Tom Swafford, PK, Ben Thomas, Greta Matassa, Cornish Alumni Composers, Katy Bourne, Pantheon, Pony Boy Records Series, Ernestine Anderson, the Bar Tabac Quartet, They Don't Mean 'Fink', Bach Around the Clock, Jazz Vespers, Glorious Hills, Reggie Goings, Hadley Caliman, Jim Knapp, Tom Varner, The Tiptons, Jessica Lurie, MAD TRIO, Greg Schroeder, the Emerald City Jazz Orchestra, Paul Rucker, the Jazz Police, the Radio Rhythm Orchestra Drumming for Gold, Bellevue Community College Jazz Orchestra, Kelley Johnson, Marlena Shaw, Accordian/Bass Secret, Victor Noriega, Papa Grows Funk, Seattle Central Community College Jazz Ensemble, Mark Taylor, Marc Seales, Jeff Johnson, Byron Vannoy, Kobe, Japan, Sister City Jazz Vocalist Competition, Bernie Jacobs, Karin Kajita, and Red Hot and Cole, page 18. Cover art is Han Bennink of the ICP Orchestra.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2006_22_03
Date: 2006-03
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Earshot Jazz, v.14, no.8, Aug. 1998
This issue begins with notes on Lloyd Jones, Quincy Jones, Jan Stentz, Bob Nixon, Jeff Johnson, Dean Hodges, Bill Ramsay, Chuck Stentz, Jay Thomas, Jim Wilke, Bill Frisell, Eyvind Kang, Wayne Horvitz, Zony Mash, Andy Roth, Tim Young, Fred Chalenor, Chris Speed, Tiny Bell Trio, Brad Shepik, Jim Black, Myra Melford, Don Lanphere, Barbara Hubers-Drake, Andrew Drury, Bossak/Heilbron Foundation, Grants for Artist Projects (GAP), Artist Trust, Michael Bisio, Pamela Moore Dionne, Rob Perry, Trey Hatch, Rob Bageant, Mike Marlin, Dennis Rea, Henry Hughes, Ilsa, The Friday Underground, Tower Records, Dave Peck, Chuck Deardorf, Dean Hodges, Phil McNally, and Elvin Jones, page 3. Rick Mandyck is featured in an artist biography by Jason West on page 4. On page 6, the cover story of 'The Worst Gig I Ever Had' is told by various musicians, including Barney McClure, Steve Korn, Eveline Graf-Muller, Paul Chuey, Steve Moore, Jeff Greinke, Jessica Lurie, Michael Brockman, Susan Pascal, Dennis Rea, Janis Mann, Jovino Santos Neto, Lesli Dalaba, Steve Cavit, and Bill Ramsay. Marc Seales is the focus of a biography by Peter Monaghan, detailing his music experience in Seattle, page 12. Highlight performances include Frog University, SImone/Art Ensemble, Blumck & Bisio, and Bob Moses, page 16. Earshot Jazz announces upcoming artists, groups, and events for their Living Spirit of Jazz series and their Eastside Showcase series, including Joe Koplin Quintet, Ali Ryerson and Joe Beck, the Animal Dreams Ensemble, and the Chris Fagan Ensemble, page 17. Bumbershoot Arts Festival's line-up is listed on page 19. New releases are listed on page 22, including Dying Ground by Eyvind Kang, Jerry Hahn and His Quintet, a reissue by Michael White, The Satellite by Flatland, Mabuse by Mabuse, UnFolkUs by UnFolkUs, and Process of Elimination by Outhouse, reviews by Peter Monaghan. Cover art is an illustration by Daniel Zezelj with the title 'The Worst Gig I Ever Had'.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1998_14_08
Date: 1998-08
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