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.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.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.3, no.1-2, Feb. 1987
This issue begins with a spotlight biography on saxophonist Jabo Ward, page 1. Beginning on page 1, Earshot Jazz reviews its own two-year history and calls for supporting subscribers and sponsors to help fund an expansion of the magazine. Allen Youngblood reviews performances at Lofurno's, an Italian Restaurant involved in the Seattle Jazz scene, page 4. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Concord by The Gene Harris Trio Plus One and Sound Songs by Jay Clayton and Jerry Granelli, page 6. This issue holds notes on Jan Kurtis, Red Kelly, Jazz Alley's Seattle Jazz Festival, the Tom Grant Band, New Avenue, Rebecca Christel, Diane Schuur and Gary Peacock's nominations for Grammy Awards, Diane Brown, Beth Chandler, Lonnie Williams, Video Arts International, Bernard Tavernier, Feliks Falk, Emerald City album, Blue Sky, Leo Meiersdorff, and Don Lanphere, page 7. Cover art is a photo of Jabo Ward playing saxophone.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1987_03_01
Date: 1987-02
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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.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.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.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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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.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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