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A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community September 2019 Vol. 35, No. 09 EARSHOT JAZZSeattle, Washington Jay Thomas Photo by Daniel Sheehan LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR EARSHOT JAZZ A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community New Jazz/New City Executive Director John Gilbreath Managing Director Karen Caropepe Programs Manager Tara Peters Marketing & Development Associate Lucienne Aggarwal Earshot Jazz Editors Lucienne Aggarwal & When Earshot Jazz co-founder Gary Bannister coined the title “New Tara Peters Jazz/New City” back in 1986, he was working specifically on Earshot’s initial foray into concert producing; a series featuring original music to be Contributing Writers Whitney Bashaw, Paul performed on the stage of the New City Theater on Capitol Hill. de Barros, Marianne Gonterman, Ian Gwin, Bryan Lineberry, Rayna Mathis, Peter But, given the prolific expansion of both jazz and the city of Seattle over Monaghan the past 33 years, the title was sufficiently prophetic to apply even today, especially to an expansive jazz festival like the one we’re cooking up for you Calendar Editors Carol Levin, Jane Emerson, & Tara Peters now for the growing megalopolis of this great city (see page 6). Photography Daniel Sheehan To a great extent, jazz is always new. And clearly, this city is in an unpar- Layout Tara Peters alleled period of expansion. Growing pains aside, it is not difficult for us to Distribution Karen Caropepe, Dan Dubie & envision a dynamic new city that, like jazz, honors its heritage, celebrates Earshot Jazz volunteers its diversity, and thrives on innovation as expressed by the human spirit. Send Calendar Information to: We believe that the growing population of bright young hearts and minds [email protected] holds great promise for Seattle’s unique cultural identity, and we program Board of Directors Danielle Leigh our festival accordingly. (President), John W. Comerford (Vice We are excited to introduce a new jazz festival into this evolutionary flow. President), Jon Perrino (Secretary), Sheila With a ton of tradition, a focus on invention and inclusion, a healthy dose Hughes, Chris Icasiano, Maurice James, Kenneth W. Masters, Chris Nutter, Gail of New York and Philly, an open door to international expression, and a Pettis, Ruby Smith Love, Diane Wah massive connection to our home community, this year’s festival builds on our common legacy as a jazz city. Emeritus Board Members Clarence Acox, Jay Thomas knows about Seattle tradition and international expression. Taina Honkalehto, Hideo Makihara, Peter As this year’s featured resident artist, Jay shares his experience and consid- Monaghan, Kenneth W. Masters, Lola Pedrini, Paul Toliver, Cuong Vu erable chops with several jazz education programs, and introduces us to more blazing jazz talent from Japan, where he has been a long-time jam- Founded in 1984 by Paul de Barros, Gary bassador of Seattle jazz. We thank Paul de Barros for this month’s cover Bannister, and Allen Youngblood. Earshot feature (see page 8), and invite you to join Paul and Jay as they swap stories Jazz is published monthly and is available online at earshot.org. on stage before Jay’s East West Alliance concert on October 23. Though the festival officially starts in early October, we’re proud and Subscription (with membership): $35 excited to present the west-coast premier of Brian Blade & Life Cycles, the 3417 Fremont Ave N, #221 new and expanded ensemble honoring the jazz vibes legend, Bobby Hutch- Seattle, WA 98103 erson. Brian’s connection to Seattle seems to get sweeter and deeper with phone / (206) 547-6763 each appearance here. We hope you’ll join us on September 27 at Town Earshot Jazz ISSN 1077-0984 Hall as we tune up for this year’s festival (see page 13). Printed by Pacific Publishing Company The entire upcoming festival schedule is available in print and online, © 2019 Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle and tickets are on sale for all of the events now at earshot.org. Mark your calendars and clear your schedule; the Earshot Jazz Festival is right around MISSION STATEMENT the corner, and it’s packed with brilliant experiences. To ensure the legacy and progression As always, we thank all of our members and donors for support that of the art form, Earshot Jazz cultivates makes the deep connections of this festival possible. Join us! a vibrant jazz community by engaging See you soon! audiences, celebrating artists, and –John Gilbreath, Executive Director supporting arts education. 2 • EARSHOT JAZZ • September 2019 NOTES More Music at The Moore Audition laboration celebrating the music talent Mary Anne Carter Confirmed as Sign-Ups in our community. For more details National Endowment for the Arts Young artists (14-21) who are in- visit stgpresents.org. Chairman terested in taking part in next year’s Correction Last month The United States Senate More Music at The Moore on March voted to confirm Mary Anne Carter as In the August 2019 edition of the 13, 2020, can sign-up for auditions in the 12th chairman of the National En- Earshot Jazz magazine, we wrongly September. This opportunity is open dowment for the Arts (NEA). Carter identified Andy Majors as the pho- to musicians of any style. Artists will had been serving as acting chairman tographer for the cover photo of Roxy have the opportunity to perform their since June, 2018. We congratulate Coss. The correct photograph credit own works as well as support their Carter on her new position. goes to Desmond White. We apolo- peer musicians. 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