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.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.21, no.6, Jun. 2005
This issue begins with an article on Dave Peck and his approach to improvisation, page 1 by Todd Matthews. Notes focus on Roosevelt, Mountlake Terrace, Shorewood, and Garfield High Schools, the Art of Jazz, Sonarchy Radio, The Jimmy Bennington Trio, David Haney, Michael Bisio, Mike Shannon, Frieze of Life, Greg Sinibaldi, Mark Taylor, Chris Stover, Jay Roulston, Geoff Harper, Byron Vannoy, Deepayan, James, Andrew Drury, Chris Speed, Myra Melford, Augusti Fernandez, Heddy Boubaker, Martine Altenburger, page 2. Bill Frisell's interview with Earshot regarding his music experience and creative process, page 4. Peter Monaghan previews the Vancouver Jazz Festival, discussing various artists, groups, and events scheduled for the 2005 festival, page 6. A list of summer festivals is on page 9. On page 12, Abe Beeson's experience and advice as a radio host is written on page 12 along with a biography, written by Todd Matthews. Earshot Jazz reviews the album Take Five: The Public and Private Lives of Paul Desmond by Doug Ramsey, page 14. Todd Matthews interviews Doug Ramsey about Paul Desmond, page 14. Another interview, this time with Christin Miller, is transcribed on page 16 by Todd Matthews. Highlight performances begin on page 18, featuring Kurt Elling, Sonny Fortune, Rashied Ali, Mountlake High School Jazz Program, Ficus Trio, Eldar Djangirov, Lee Ritenour, the Seattle Free Jazz Festival, Boulou Ferre, Elios Ferre, Mose Allison, Jessica Williams, and Diane Schuur. Cover art is a headshot of Dave Peck.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2005_21_06
Date: 2005-06
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Earshot Jazz, v.14, no.5, May 1998
This issue begins with notes on Jon Belcher, Roosevelt High School Jazz Band, Chuck Smart, Dan Blunck, John Gilbreath, Pamela Moore Dionne, Jeff Gunn, Rainbow Tavern, Speakeasy Cafe, Bebop & Destruction, Circa, Sonarchy, Phil Gelb, Susie Kozakawa, Matthew Sperry, Hands To, Bill Matthews, Doug Haire, Free Consultation, Naked Slime Duo, Christian Asplund, Amy Denio, KBCS-FM, Bob Summerise, Lesli Dalaba, Briggan Krauss, Wayne Horvitz, and a warning about gear theft, page 1. Wallace Roney is featured in an interview with Gordon Todd on musical influences, page 3. Buddy Catlett is featured in an artist biography by Paul de Barros, page 4. Performance previews and announcements for the Clusone Trio and Buell Neidlinger's Bluegrass by Gary Bannister beginning on page 6. Gordon Todd writes about Dave Peck's music on page 8. Highlight performances and events include the Seattle Festival of Improvised Music, Marvin Stamm, Center of Jazz Showcases series, LAND, Project W, and the Shoreline Concert Band, page 10. Earshot Jazz announces the upcoming artists, groups, and events for their Living Spirit of Jazz series and their Eastside Showcase series, including the Jack Brownlow Trio, Dave Peck Trio, Milt Kleeb Band, Roosevelt High School Jazz Band and Vocal Ensemble, Jeff Johnson Quintet, and Davis/Taylor Group, page 11. Cover art is a photograph of Buddy Catlett with his bass and the caption 'Jazz Veteran Buddy Catlett'.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1998_14_05
Date: 1998-05
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Earshot Jazz, v.24, no.2, Feb. 2008
This issue begins with notes on the Kelley Johnson Quartet, John Hansen, Nathan Peck, Jon Wikan, Matt Jorgensen + 451, Phil Sparks, Ryan Burns, Thomas Marriott, Mark Taylor, Bill Anschell, john Bishop, Lloyd Peterson, Jack Straw New Media Gallery, Wires, Sonarchy, KnotPineBox, Karen Hancock, Big Neighborhood, Doug Miller, David White, Steve Korn, Chris Fagan, I Norton, Gino Robair, Corespondents, John Goss, Ola Hungerford, Doug Arney, Olie Eshleman, and Doug Haire, page 3. Daniel Barry is the focus of an artist biography on page 5 by Molly Manor. Golden Award Recipients are announced on page 8, including Thomas Marriott, Sonando, the Paul Rucker Quintet, Both Sides of the Fence by Thomas Marriott, Jon Hamar, Gail Pettis, Joe Locke, Dean Hodges, John Bishop, Ann & Rick Yoder, page 8. Cuong Vu and ArtistShare are the focus of an article on page 11 by Elaine Hayes. Discussions of upcoming performances of the Seattle Improvised Music Festival, and the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Crazy: The Music of Willie Nelson by Thomas Marriot, Walk All ways by Daniel Barry, May I Come In by Gail Pettis, Floratone by Bill Frisell, From There to Here by Vern Sielert Dektet, and Little Machines by Peter Kenagy, page 17. Highlight performances begin on page 20. Cover art is a photograph of Daniel Barry with a trumpet.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2008_24_02
Date: 2008-02
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Earshot Jazz, v.23, no.11, Nov. 2007
This issue begins with notes on the Roosevelt Jazz Band, Sonarchy, Jim Haynes, The Curious Mystery, In Lake'ch, BSNF, Adam Diller, Matt Crane, Jason Anderson, Doug Haire, Dawn Clement, Greta Matassa, Darin Clendenin, Michael Owcharuk, The Owcharuk Sextet, Broken Time Records, Jim Knodle, Beth Fleenor, Jacob Breibach, Nate Omdal, Mike Hams, Victor Noriega, Pontius Pilot, and Egan's Ballard Jam House, page 3. Photographs taken be Daniel Sheehan at the 2007 Earshot Jazz Festival are displayed beginning on page 4. On page 6, Michael Shrieve is featured by Michael Allison, who discusses Shrieve's musical experience. The Raymond Scott Project by Monktail Creative Music Concern is discussed on page 9 by Elaine M. Hayes. The Eastside Jazz Extravaganza is featured on page 11 followed by the Ballard Jazz Walk on page 12. Rochelle House is the focus of an article by Charles Freeman, page 13. Nels Magelssen discusses 'Jazz Brains' on page 15. Greta Matassa writes a music lesson on rhythmic phrasing, page 17. Highlight performances begin on page 18. John Butcher, Torsten Muller, and Dylan van der Schyff are the focus of an article on page 20. Cover art is a photograph of Michael Shrieve.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2007_23_11
Date: 2007-11
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Earshot Jazz, v.19, no.8, Aug. 2003
This issue begins with notes on Bake's Place, Bill Anschell, Jeff Johnson, John Bishop, Gretta Matassa, Andy Shaw, Karin Plato, Paul de Barros, Jay Thomas Quartet, Layla Angulo Sextet, Floyd Standifer, Pearl Django, HB Radke & the Jet City Swingers, Mark Taylor Quartet, Matt Jorgensen + 451, Zony Mash, Living Daylights, Das Rut, Siamese, Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet, Joe Doria, John Wicks, Steve Moore, Hans Teuber, Dave a, Craig Flory, Djelimady Tounkara, Real Change News, Suspension: Sonic Absorption, BBQ Jazz Nights at the Interbay Golf Course, and Sonarchy's upcoming schedule, page 3. The Earshot Jazz Festival is now entering its 15th year, and the festival is discussed on page 4. Wally Shoup is featured in an artist biography by Steve Cline on page 5. Ahamfule Oluo's biography is written on page 6 by Paul West. Kelley Johnson is the focus of a biography on page 7. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Where Do You Start? by Don Lanphere, Monkey Mind Control by Jay Roulston, and Hush by Dawn Clement, page 10. Highlight performances begin on page 12, including tje OMW Field Series. Cover art is a photograph of Wally Shoup on saxophone.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2003_19_08
Date: 2003-08
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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.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.28, no.1, Jan. 2012
This issue begins with notes on Jim Wilke's Jazz Northwest and Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 3. Eyvind Kang is the focus of an artist biography on page 4 by Schraepfer Harvey. Zach Para and his recent endeavors are discussed on page 7 by Danielle Bias. The Royal Room, a new Seattle venue, is featured in a venue profile on page 8 by Steve Griggs. The JazzVox series is featured on page 12 by Schraepfer Harvey and Libby Graham. The Racer Sessions at Cafe Racer celebrate their second anniversary on page 14. 'Before Seattle Rocked: A City and Its Music' by Kurt E. Armbruster is reviewed on page 16 by Steve Griggs. Additional performances are listed beginning on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Eyvind Kang.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2012_28_01
Date: 2012-01
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Earshot Jazz, v.24, no.3, Mar. 2008
This issue begins with notes on Kelly Harland, A Will of His Own, Long Ago and Far Away: Songs of Jerome Kern, Chuck Deardorf, Mill Mays, Seattle music, Vertigo Lounge and Grill, Neal Golden, Gail Pettis, Greta Matassa, Gayle Cloud, Randy Halberstadt, Overton Barry, Sonarchy, PK and What Army, Moraine, Synth Club, The Teaching, Monktail Creative Music Concern, Raymond Scott Project, Doug Haire, page 4. A memorial piece dedicated to the late Midge Lanphere is written on page 4. A developing health fund for Andrew D'Angelo is discussed on page 5 regarding the artist's need after the discovery and diagnosis of a brain tumor, page 5. Beth Winter is the focus of an article on page 6 by Elaine Hayes. Discussions of performances by Hadley Caliman and the Charles Lloyd Quartet begin on page 9. Paul Harding writes a story about his experience with music, page 12. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Shade by Richard Cole, JazzInIt by Dee Daniels, The Jason Parker Quartet by Jason Parker, Tree-O by Ryan Burns, Motel 5 by Motel 5, In Theory in Practice by Michael Owcharuk, and Polytheistic Fragments by Sir Richard Bishop, page 15. Sara Gazarek is the subject of an interview on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Beth Winter.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2008_24_03
Date: 2008-03
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