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.6, no.9, Oct. 1990
This issue begins with a performance announcement for Bert Wilson Nonet with Bob Meyer at the Earshot Fall Opener, written by Gary Bannister, page 1. Joseph Murphy discusses the uncertain market for independent recording labels, page 1. This issue holds notes on Chuck Israels, Murl Allen Sanders, Lake Union Cafe, Bailey's, Jerry Michelsen, Bochinche, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, Gary Bannister, KSER-FM, Backstage, Scott Cossu, Jerry Granelli, J. Granelli, Ralph Towner, Julian Priester, Denney Goodhew, Charlie Haden, Robben Ford, Mose Allison, and Glen Moore, page 2. A performance preview for Nancy King and Glen Moore is written by Sandra Burlingame on page 3. Paul de Barros writes Earshot Jazz announcements and news on page 5. An update of Jim Pepper is written on page 7 by Gary Bannister. Randy Halberstadt is featured in a brief biography by Sandra Burlingame on page 9. Dave Dickerson, Joseph Murphy, Andrew M. Freund, and Andrew Hollis review live performances by Bud Shank, Paul Motian Trio, Don Lanphere Quintet with Brenda Buifilino, Ron Steen Quartet, Woody Woodhouse and The Olympic Jazz Quartet, Going Overboard, Reggie Goings Jam Session, Barney McClure, Jan Stentz, John Stowell, and Chris Clark on page 11. The Latona pub is featured in a venue description on page 13 by Sandra Burlingame. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Alive in Seattle by Lunar Adventures, and Both Sides of the Same Mirror by the Paul Plimley/ Lyle Ellis Duo, page 15. Cover art is a photo of Bob Meyer posing with a drum in a high back chair.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1990_06_09
Date: 1990-10
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Earshot Jazz, no.7, Feb.-Mar. 1986
This issue begins with an insight into the Jazz history of Olympia, WA by Gary Bannister on page 1. Allen Youngblood, Paul de Barros, and Bruce Kochis write biographical articles on artists/groups Chuck Stentz, Bert Wilson, Jan Stentz, Jeffrey Morgan, and Obrador beginning on page 2. On pages 4 and 5, there are performance announcements for Jay Clayton and Jerry Granelli, and Jack van Poll and Dee Daniels. Beginning on page 6, Earshot Jazz reviews albums Boot and Fog by Al Neil and False Accusations by The Robert Cray Band. Cover art is a photograph of saxophonists Chuck Stentz and Bert Wilson at 'B.W.U'.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1986_02_01
Date: 1986-02
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Earshot Jazz, v.34, no.12, Dec. 2018
This issue begins with notes on Stuart MacDonald and Levi Gillis, page 4. Ronnie Pierce is honored in a memorial piece on page 5. Delvon Lamarr, his experience, and move to Austin are discussed on page 6 by Paul Rauch. Daniel Sheehan's photography of the Earshot Jazz Festival is featured on page 8 with commentary from various local jazz musicians and supporters. The Concert of Duke Ellington's Sacred Music, performed by the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO) and the Northwest Chamber Chorus, is discussed on page 16 by Ian Gwin. Earshot Jazz reviews albums by the Steve Griggs Ensemble, Tyrant Lizard, Jay Thomas, Oliver Groenewald NewNet, and Randy Halberstadt, page 17. Additional performances are listed on page 20. Cover art is a photograph of Delvon Lamarr.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2018_34_12
Date: 2018-12
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Earshot Jazz, v.35, no.1, Jan. 2019
This issue begins with memorial pieces for Samia Panni, Paul Hoskin, and Mark Sampson, written by Jovino Santos Neto, Steve Peters, and Josh Rawlings, page 4. Bill Kotick is the focus of a new feature in which Earshot Jazz takes excerpts from Paul de Barros' upcoming book: After Jackson Street: Seattle Jazz in the Modern Era, page 7. Kate Olson and her music projects and collaborations are featured on page 8 by Paul Rauch. Recurring Jazz Series are listed and discussed on page 10, written by Marianne Gonterman. Pearl Django celebrates 25 years, discussed on page 15, page Ian Gwin. Wayne Horvitz and Sara Schoenbeck, also known as the WHSS Duo, is presented on page 16 by Peter Monaghan. Earshot Jazz reviews albums by Ascension Northwest, Chamber 3, and LaVon Hardison, page 19. Cover art is a photograph of Kate Olson.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2019_35_01
Date: 2019-01
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Earshot Jazz, v.7, no.1, Feb. 1991
This issue begins with a preview for the Rich Cole Quintet in Earshot Jazz Northwest, page 1, Andrew Freund. The spotlight biography features Oscar Holden, written by Paul de Barros, page 1. This issue holds notes on Peggy Stern, Jay Clayton, After Hours at the Bathhouse, Jeff Ferguson, Jim Wilke, Judy Cities, Peter Appleyard, Bud Shank, Allen Youngblood, Mel Brown, Andrel Kitaev, Rob Thomas, and Gary Peacock, page 2. Barbara Donald is featured in a biography/performance preview on page 2, written by Joseph Murphy. The Knitting Factory Tour has a performance preview on page 4, written by Bruce Greeley. A performance review by Sandra Burlingame about a collection of musicians performing at the O.K. Hotel. John Bishop is featured in a brief biography by Andrew Freund on page 9. Bruce Greeley, Andrew Freund, and Andrew Halvis review live performances of the Second Annual Duke Ellington Sacred Concert, Bud Shank and Charlie Byrd, Tor Dietrichson & Global Village, Andy Laverne, and Sonny Oliver, page 11. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Pure Schuur by Diane Schuur, Start Here by Vince Mendoza, Implement Yourself by Jazz Passengers, Contrast High by Michele Rosewoman & Quintessence, and On Broadway, Vol.2 by Paul Motian, page 15. Cover art is a headshot of Rich Cole.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1991_07_01
Date: 1991-02
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Earshot Jazz, v.30, no.5, May 2014
This issue begins notes on Jim Wilke, The Westerlies, Jason Parker, Steve Treseler, Chano Dominguez, Jack Straw Productions Artist Support Recipients, and the lineup for Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 4. Burn List is featured in a group biography on page 6 by Steve Griggs. Jacque Willis is discussed on page 8 by Nathan Bluford. IMPfest VI is highlighted on page 10 by Evan Smith, who discusses scheduled performances at the festival. Performances for the Bellevue Jazz Festival are listed and described on page 11. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums State of the Art by Dee Daniels, Snail Songs by the Syrinx Effect, Tempest/Cobalt by Dawn Clement, and Feel It Give Way by Eric Barber's Metrilodic. Additional performances begin on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Burn List.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2014_30_05
Date: 2014-05
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Earshot Jazz, v.34, no.9, Sep. 2018
This issue begins with notes on Seattle JazzED, Tobi Stone, Ann Reynolds, and the winners of the Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO)'s Women Composers Competition, page 3. Bud Young is the focus of a memorial piece on page 4 by Peter Monaghan. Ken Pickering is featured in a memorial piece on page 5 by John Gilbreath. The full performance listing of the 2018 Earshot Jazz Festival is presented on page 7. Jovino Santos Neto and his music engagement in the Seattle Jazz scene are discussed on page 8. The Westerlies are featured on page 10 by Tara Peters. The Bellhaven Jazz Festival and its performances are described on page 11 by Marianne Gontermann. DjangoFest Northwest is discussed on page 12 by Lucienne Aggarwal. Local venues are presented on page 13 for their All-Age access, jam sessions, and education opportunities, written by Tara Peters. Earshot Jazz reviews albums by Bill Anschell and Bad Luck, page 18. Additional performances are listed on page 20. Cover art is a photograph of Jovino Santos Neto.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2018_34_09
Date: 2018-09
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Earshot Jazz, v.26, no.6, Jun. 2010
In this issue Danielle Bias congratulates the Garfield High School Jazz Band with their record- setting fourth win at the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival, page 5. Peter Walton writes on the new venue Cafe Racer and the Racer Sessions, weekly jam sessions with a unique structure, page 6. Peter Walton previews the Donny McCaslin Trio and highlights Donny McCaslin's musicianship and musical power during his performances, page 8. Peter Monaghan writes an overview to the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and highlights some of his performance recommendation during the festival, page 11. Peter Walton previews the Northwest Jazz Festivals Summer & Fall 2010, with every festival and some highlighted artists. Saxophonist Matso Limtiaco writes on a practice this column about how to build string listening habits, page 23. Cover photo is a photograph of Clarence Acox and the Garfield High School Jazz Band, taken by Daniel Sheehan.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2010_26_06
Date: 2010-06
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Earshot Jazz, v.12, no.9, Sep. 1996
This issue begins with a biography featuring clarinetist Bill Smith, written by Peter Monaghan on page 1. The Earshot Fall Festival and a few of the featured artists are discussed on page 1. Notes in this issue focus on Chuck Baxter, Still Life in Fremont, Ruth Quintet, B.B. White, Billy Wallace, Buddy Catlett, Patty Padden, Dan Greenblatt, Chuck Metcalf, Rob Silver, Larry Jones, Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet, Paragon Bar & Grill, Jim Wilke, Lynette Westendorf, Andrew Drury, Bear Creek, Cosmology, Craig Flory, Tim Young, Phil Sparks, Brent Arnold, Steve Moore, Briggan Krauss, Wayne Horvitz, Bebop & Destruction, Jay Clayton, Eyvind Kang, and Andrew Drury, page 3. Earshot Jazz Scholarship winners to the Bud Shank Workshop are announced on page 4, including Oghale Agbro and Nicole Vergel de Dios. A memorial piece for Melody Jones is written on page 5. Earshot announces upcoming artists and groups for their Living Spirit of Jazz series, featuring the Clarence Acox Sextet, Walter Zuber Armstrong, Garbo's Hat, Bert Wilson, Jim Knapp Big Band, Chuck Bergeron, Fred Tuxx, Bob Nell Trio, Kendra Shank, Matt Jorgenson, 451, Bill Smith, Francois Houle, and Jessica Williams, page 11. Earshot readers Jason West, Joan Smallwood, Ben Roseth, and Mary Ann Magazzi are the winners of a fan competition for 'experiences that confirmed them as a jazz fan', page 15. Andrew Bartlett reviews the albums In Montana by Jack Walrath, Journey, Man by Jack Walrath and Hard Corps, Joy by Jessica Williams, Gratitude by Jessica Williams, and Love Songs by Patty Waters and Jessica Williams, page 16. Cover art is a photograph of Bill Smith.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1996_12_09
Date: 1996-09
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Earshot Jazz, v.33, no.5, May 2017
This issue begins with notes on Wayne Horvitz, Paul Rucker, and the May schedule for Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 4. Stuart MacDonald is featured on page 6 in an artist biography by Steve Griggs. The Earshot Jazz Spring Series highlights Gerald Clayton and Helen Sung in the last two performances of the series, page 8. Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO)'s performance with Christine Jensen is discussed on page 10. IMPFest by the Improvised Music Project at the University of Washington is featured on page 11. The Ballard Jazz Festival is presented on page 13 by Sara Jones. The Couth Buzzard Books Jazz Festival is discussed on page 14 by Jean Mishler. The Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival is featured on page 16 by Halynn Blanchard. Earshot Jazz reviews recent albums by Frank Kohl and duende libre, page 17. Additional performances are listed on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Stuart MacDonald.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2017_33_05
Date: 2017-05
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