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.16, no.3, Mar. 2000
This issue begins with an article with audience responses about what kinds of Jazz they want to hear on the radio, page 1 by Peter Monaghan. Notes in this issue feature Other Sounds, Wally Shoup, Dennis Rea, Christopher DeLaurenti, The Tentacle, Steve Cavit, Tonehold Music Festival, Eric Boyer, Jessica Lurie, Arne Livingston, Dale Fanning, Daylights, Lee Townsend, Shelly Doty, Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet, Jay Clayton, Sonarchy Radio, Disjunkt, Mabuse, Troy Swanson, Aric Effron, No Room For Squares, KBCS-FM, Kristen Walsh, Centrum, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ernie Watts, Bill Mays, Gerald Wilson, Festival All-Star Band, Kelly's, and Red Kelly, page 3. Highlight performances for the month include African Transformations festival, Jazz Talk 2000, Thekla performances, Livings Daylights with Shelley Doty, Uri Caine, Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, David Murray, and Tula's piano, beginning page 18. Earshot Jazz announces upcoming artists, groups, and events in their Voice & Vision series, including Michael Bisio, Charles Gocher, Eyvind Kang, Scott Fields, Peggy Lee, Dylan van der Schyff, Rebreather, Project W, Quartett, Colin Skerritt, Axolotl, Bill Horist, Michael Moore, Cor Fuhler, and Tristan Honsinger. Earshot Jazz reviews The High County by Marriott Jazz Quintet. Cover art is an illustration by Mary Christie of a radio with music notes flying out.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2000_16_03
Date: 2000-03
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Earshot Jazz, v.26, no.11, Nov. 2010
In this issue Earshot begins by mourning the passing of one of Earshot's founders, Gary Bannister, page 2. Earshot previews the rest of the performances during the 2010 Earshot Jazz Festival which includes Rufus Reid Trio, Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio & Cuong Vu/ Andrew D'Angelo: Agogic, Natacha Atlas, Blue Cranes & Ballrogg, Bill Frisell Beautiful Dreamers Trio & guests, Jack Wright/ Gust Burns/ Mark Kaylor Trio, Randy Halberstadt Quintet, Carmen Staaf Trio, Wayne Horvitz: TONK & Michael Blake's Lucky Thompson Project, Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band + Icons Among Us Screening, Gail Pettis & Friends, Ziggurat Quartet CD Release: Calculated Gestures, University District Jazz Walk, Thomas Marriott New Chamber- Jazz Ensemble, Jack Wright/ Gust Burns Large Ensemble, and Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra: Jazz Goes to Hollywood, page 5- 15. Peter Monaghan previews Nguyen Le Saiyuki Trio with Rudresh Manhathappa before their performance at PONCHO Concert Hall, page 17. Peter Walton writes a review on Randy Halberstadt's album Flash Point, page 19. Cover art is a photograph of Randy Halberstadt by Daniel Sheehan.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2010_26_11
Date: 2010-11
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Earshot Jazz, v.4, no.9, Oct. 1988
This issue begins with a spotlight interview and biography on bassist Chuck Metcalf, written by Mark Solomon and Paul de Barros, page 1. This issue holds notes on Roberta Penn, Gary Gibson, Beth Winter, Julian Priester, Jamael Nance, and Ernestine Anderson, page 2. On page 3, Sandra Burlingame and Joseph Murphy review live performances of Linda Dowdell and the Muzue Murakami Quartet. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Jumper Cables by Dave Stors and Third Seattle Festival of Improvised Music by Various Artists, page 6. Cover art is a photograph of Chuck Metcalf.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1988_04_09
Date: 1988-10
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Earshot Jazz, v.23, no.2, Feb. 2007
This issue begins with a note from John Gilbreath about the passing of Floyd Standifer and upcoming memorial events for the artist, page 3. On page 4, a full memorial piece to Floyd Standifer is written by Peter Monaghan, detailing his experience and influence in Seattle. Golden Ear Award recipients and their respective awards are listed on page 9. Tin Hat is featured in a group biography on page 11. Biographies begin on page 12, discussing Bobby Previte, Michael Blake, and Amina Figarova. The Seattle Improvised Music Festival is discussed on page 16 with performance listings beginning on page 17. Highlight performances begin on page 18. Jay Thomas writes a bebop music lesson, which is featured on page 22. Cover art is a photograph of Floyd Standifer with a saxophone.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2007_23_02
Date: 2007-02
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Earshot Jazz, v.11, no.3, Mar. 1995
This issue begins with an article discussing the poorly presented popular cliche of being a professional musician and what reality looks like for many jazz musicians. Earshot Jazz publishes their 1994 financial organizational report on page 2. On page 3, jazz radio announcements are written on Lucky Thompson's upcoming radio appearance as well as David Brisker's recent departure from KPLU-FM. A performance preview for the David Murray Trio is written on page 5 by Peter Monaghan. The UW Tribute to Miles [Davis] is reviewed on page 7 by Peter Monaghan. Belltown Billiards is reviewed as a recent addition to the Seattle Jazz scene, page 8 by Mark Eleison. Jay Collins is featured in an artist biography to preview his upcoming performance at Jazz Alley, page 9 by Andrew Freund. The Jimi Hendrix Museum Apprenticeship program is featured on page 10 along with participating students: Kathryn Rice and Andrea Larson. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Groovin' Downtown by the Jim Briggs Quartet, Live at Kelly's by Greg Williamson and the Big Bad Groove Society, Live in Seattle by John Coltrane, Schizosphere by Francois Houle Trio, and 360 Degrees by Jay Thomas, Portland Jazz Vol. 1 by Portland, pages 10 and 18. On page 14, Earshot announces the upcoming artists in their Living Spirit of Jazz series, including Casey James, John Goforth, Jay Thomas, Milo Petersen, Jeff Johnson, the Jim Knapp Big Band, the David Murray Trio, the Jay Collins Quartet, and Madeline Eastman. Casey James' and his group Jimmy the Scuffer are featured in a group article to announce their upcoming concert at Jazz Alley, page 15. Cover art is a photograph of Clarence Acox at the drums.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1995_11_03
Date: 1995-03
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Earshot Jazz, v.34, no.5, May 2018
This issue begins with a memorial piece honoring Cecil Taylor on page 2 by Wayne Horvitz. This is followed by notes on the Eastside Jazz Club, and the Instrumental Ladies of Jazz, page 5. The Golden Ear Awards Party and award recipients are announced and discussed on page 7 by Halynn Blanchard. A recent grant win by the Roxy Coss Quintet is celebrated by Paul Rauch, written on page 13 by Paul Rauch. Cuong Vu is the focus of an artist spotlight, featuring his biography and recordings, page 15 by Peter Monaghan. A performance by Tarik Abouzied, Dan Balmer, and Joe Doria is presented on page 17. The Ballard Jazz Festival is featured on page 18 by Paul Rauch. The Couth Buzzard Books Community Jazz Festival is discussed on page 20. The 2018 Improvised Music Project (IMPFest) is the focus on page 21 by Lucienne Aggarwal. The Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival is presented on page 23 by Ian Gwin. Chano Dominquez's Flamenco Sketches are featured on page 25 by Peter Monaghan. Additional performances are listed on page 28. Cover art is a photograph of the Golden Ear Award Recipients.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2018_34_05
Date: 2018-05
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Earshot Jazz, v.30, no.10, Oct. 2014
This issue is the program for the 2014 Earshot Jazz Festival, beginning with a welcome from Executive Director, John Gilbreath, page 3. A description of the opening performance is listed on page 8, followed by more performance listings for the rest of the festival. On page 31, the Earshot Jazz Festival Films are listed including A Very Jazz Halloween, The Case of the Three-Sided Dream, Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story, and the Stations of the Elevated. Notes in this issue begin on page 48, featuring Michael Getz and the lineup for Sonarchy with Doug Haire. Fall jazz festivals in the northwest are listed on page 49. Additional performances are listed on page 50. Cover art is the logo for the 2014 Earshot Jazz Festival.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2014_30_10
Date: 2014-10
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Earshot Jazz, v.13, no.11, Nov. 1997
This issue begins with a biography on Robert Knatt on page 1 by Van Diep. Notes in this issue feature Bill Frisell, Steve Lacy, John Betsch, Jean-Jacques Avenel, Pepper's Pow-Wow, Quincy Jones, Floyd Standifer, Buddy Catlett, KBCS-FM, Harriet Baskas, KCMU-FM, KUOW-FM, KPLU-FM, Jim Wilke, Jazz Northwest, Anne Drummond, Wall of Sound, Mark Sullo, Brad Schoeppach, Brad Shepik, Songlines, Chris Speed, and Jim Black, page 3. Photographs of performances by Operation X, Billy Higgins, Charles Lloyd, Jaki Byard, Sam River, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, and Andy Bey during the October part of the Earshot Jazz festival are on page 4 and 5, by Steve Robinson an Daniel Sheehan. Earshot announces the upcoming artists, groups, and events for the Living Spirit of Jazz and Eastside Showcase series, featuring the Chuck Bergeron/Charles Pillow Quartet, New Stories Trio CD Release, Greta Matassa, Steve Lacy Trio, Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto, and Janice Mann, page 9. Highlighted performances are listed on page 11, including Vince Balestri's 'Kerouac: The Essence of Jack', the John Bishop Quartet, The Trio, Pepper's Pow-Wow, Septet Plus, Hurricane Relief Benefit, Remember Why, Ghosts, Joe Henderson, Greta Matassa, Ernestine Anderson, Bill Frisell, Mark Murphy, and Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO) in a Duke Ellington Sacred Music Concert. Peter Monaghan discusses Phil Coady and his project to place recorded interviews on CD albums, using an example of the album Curtis Remembers John, page 14. Cover art is a photograph of Bill Higgins at the drums.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1997_13_11
Date: 1997-11
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Earshot Jazz, v.30, no.3, Mar. 2014
This issue begins with a description of the Golden Ear Awards on page 2 by John Gilbreath. Notes focus on Jazzed! series on KCTS Television, Jessica Kenney, Jazz Northwest with Jim Wilke, and Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 3. On page 5, nominees for the Golden Ear Awards are listed. Samantha Boshnack is the featured artist of an article on page 6 by Schraepfer Harvey. Anton Schwartz is the focus of an article by Steve Griggs on page 8. Pat Metheny and the Unity Band are highlighted on page 10 by Peter Monaghan. The Seattle Jazz Experience and its performances are featured on page 11. Linda Oh and Sun Pictures are featured on page 13. Feature performance including the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, Darius Jones & Tarbaby, Human Feel, and Sunna Gunnlaugs Trio, page 14. Bruce Greeley reviews the Dr. Primitive Medicine Show on page 16. Additional performances are listed on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Samantha Boshnack with her trumpet.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2014_30_03
Date: 2014-03
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Earshot Jazz, v.16, no.5, May 2000
This issue begins with Carmen Staaf discussing her experience as an international student in Cuba, page 1. New Earshot Jazz Board members are announced on page 3 including Richard Thurston, Marc Seales, Sharon Ducy, and Helen Marriott. Notes in this issue focuses on Daniel Barry, Nancy Peacock, Sonarchy Radio, Ghidra, Wally Shoup, Bill Horist, Mike Peterson, Doug Haire, Dave Scott, Billy Mintz, KBCS-FM, Michael Allison, On the Corner, Michael Sandman, Goodbye Porkpie Hat, John Pai, Giant Steps, David Utevsky, Straight No Chaser, Robin Slivka, Jazz Party, Prisms, Ian Edgewater, Sonar Map, Christopher DeLaurenti, and Rockin' Teenage Combo, page 3. Earshot discusses the upcoming education programs on page 5, including Hands on Jazz, Roots of Jazz, Earshot Jazz Scholarships, Jazz Festival workshops, and the Earshot 'Apprenticeship Program'. Pony Boy Records and owner Greg Williamson are featured on page 8. Mountlake Terrace High School jazz and director Darin Faul are discussed on page 12. Highlight performance begin on page 14, including Darrell Grant, Dina Blade, Barry Vye, Seattle Youth Jazz Ensemble, Composers' and Improvisers Workshop, Lincoln Briney, Latin Jazz Quartet, Rick Mandyck Richard Egues, Steve Korn Group, Ray Charles, and Ben Thomas. Earshot Jazz announces upcoming artists, groups, and events in their Voice & Vision series, including Elizabeth Falconer, Jay Clayton, Colin Skerritt, Axolotl, Bill Horist, Michael Moore, Cor Fuhler, and Tristan Honsinger, page 15. Beginning on page 19, Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Bound by Cuong Vu, Iffy by Chris Speed, The Well by Brad Shepik, Soul on Soul by Dave Douglas, Make Believe by Franz Koglmann, The Invisible by Peter Epstein Quartet, Smokin Java by Darrell Grant, Jones for Elvin, Vol. 2 by Steve Griggs Quintet and Elvin Jones, and Ring The Bells by Marc Fendel and Ryan Burns. Recent CD releases are discussed on page 23. Cover art is a photograph of Carmen Staaf performing on piano.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2000_16_05
Date: 2000-05
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