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.
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
View this itemEarshot 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
View this itemEarshot 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
View this itemEarshot 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
View this itemEarshot 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
View this itemEarshot Jazz, v.32, no.1, Jan. 2016
This issue begins with notes on the Steve Griggs Ensemble, Wayne Horvitz, and the performance listings for Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 3. Gail Pettis and her experience with creative freedom are featured on page 5 by Edan Krolewicz. KUOW-FM's purchase of KPLU and the resulting protests are discussed on page 6 by Andrew Luthringer. Cry & Roar 6 festival, in honor of the sixth year of Racer Sessions, is the focus on page 7, written by Christopher Icasiano. Ray Larsen and his Modern Achievements trilogy are featured on page 8. Information about local Jazz Series is listed beginning on page 9. On page 12, Steve Griggs discusses grant-seeking for Seattle Jazz Artists with additional comments from Heather Dwyer and Brian McGuigan on page 15. Tarik Abouzied answers a reader's question about life experience on page 19. Additional performances are listed on page 20. Cover is a photograph of Gail Pettis.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2016_32_01
Date: 2016-01
View this itemEarshot Jazz, v.31, no.11, Nov. 2015
This issue begins with notes on the performance lineup for Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 3. Skerik is the focus of an artist biography on page 4 by Andrew Luthringer. Billy Strayhorn is featured on page 8 by Peter Monaghan in reference to work with Duke Ellington. Performance listings for the November concerts of the 2015 Earshot Jazz Festival begin on page 7. Additional performances are listed on page 20. Cover art is a photograph of Skerik.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2015_31_11
Date: 2015-11
View this itemEarshot Jazz, v.25, no.1, Jan. 2009
This issue begins with notes on Milton Flynn, Bill 'Rams' Ramsay, Jay Thomas, Brad Allison, Dan Marcus, David Marriott, Travis Ranney, Milt Kleeb, John Hansen, Chuck Deardorf, Gary Hobbs, Reptet, Origin Records, Origin Classical, Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Ray Charles, Clarence Acox, Norm Bobrow, Stuart Dempster, Bill Frisell, Eyvind Kang, Wally Shoup, Sonarchy, SpicerTrio, Nathan Spicer, Jeff Fielder, Chris Stromquist, Uncle Pooch, Tony Stevens, Shane Smith, Greg Sinibaldi, Denali Williams, Billy Mintz, Sparkle Girl, Jim Evans, Kurt Delaney, Brass and Nickel Septet, Andrew Boscardin, Tom Varner, Brad Gibson, Chris Stover, Clark Gibson, Ben Thomas, and Doug Haire, page 3. Nominees for the Golden Ear Award are announced on page 4. On page 6, Bob Knatt's legacy at Washington Middle School is discussed by Molly Conant. Upcoming performances for the Is That Jazz? series are listed beginning on page 11. Upcoming performances for the Jazz in January series are listed, beginning on page 12. On page 14, Guillermo E. Brown is the focus of a brief article by Elaine Hayes. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Fenceless by Victor Noriega Trio 2, Climbing Stairs by the Josh Rawlings Trio, Break of Day by Here and Now, Shop of Wild Dreams by the Jessica Lurie Ensemble, and Meridian by Byron Vannoy, page 15. Highlight performances begin on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Robert Knatt.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2009_25_01
Date: 2009-01
View this itemEarshot 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
View this itemEarshot Jazz, v.16, no.4, Apr. 2000
This issue begins with notes on Julian Priester, Essentially Ellington, Garfield High School, Roosevelt High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, Shorewood High School, Anne Drummond, Kenny Barron, Thomas Marriott, David Marriott, Edmonia Jarrett, Aaron Parks, Anja Parks, Hans Teuber, Sonarchy Radio, Tony Grasso Saxophone Quartet, and Guardian Alien, page 3. Winners of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival 2000 are listed on page 7. Clarence Acox and his work as the music director at Garfield High School is featured on page 8. Highlight performances for the month begin on page 14, including Rockin' Adult Teenagers, Swingin' Jet City, Greg Williamson, Mike West, First Sunday series, Portage Bay Big Band, Larry Coryell, Jovino Santos Neto, Harvey Wainapel, Rick Mandyck, Fresh Paint series, Steve Griggs, Elvin Jones, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, and Joey Baron. The lineup for OK Hotel includes OUTrageous, Free Consultation, Jeff Greinke, Ghidra, Amy Denio, Axolotl, Disjunkt, Jim Knodle, Dave Storrs, and the Tony Grasso Saxophone Quartet, page 17. Earshot Jazz announces upcoming artists, groups, and events for their Voice & Vision series, including rebreather, Elizabeth Falconer, Colin Skerritt, Bill Horist, Michael Moore, Cor Fuhler, and Tristan Honsiger, page 19. Recent CD releases are discussed on page 21. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums American Bandstand by Wayne Horvitz, Upper Egypt by Wayne Horvitz and Zony Mash, Pictures in Motion by Ken Field, The Memphis Years by George Cartwright, and Free by the Jeff Johnson Trio, page 22. Cover art is a photograph of Clarence Acox with the caption 'Clarence Acox - Garfields top cat among the Bulldogs'.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2000_16_04
Date: 2000-04
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