A MirrorMirror andand FocusFocus fforor tthehe JJazzazz CCommunityommunity February 2009 Vol.Vol. 25, NNo.o. 2 EARSHOT JAZZSeattle,Seattle, WashingtonWashington Seattle Improvised Music Festival Wilson Shook, Wally Shoup, Gust Burns Photo by Daniel Sheehan around town, or work the door for Notes festival events, contact Gust Burns at EARSHOT J A Z Z
[email protected]. Volun- A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community Affordable Health Care teers receive free entry to shows. Th e new Artist Clinic at Country Doc- Executive Director: John Gilbreath tor Community Clinic is off ering artist- Jack Straw Production Classes Earshot Jazz Editor: Elaine M. Hayes and musician-focused offi ce hours every Jack Straw Productions, the nonprofi t Contributing Writers: Paul Harding, Wednesday from 5:30-8:30 pm as part sound-arts organization, is holding Schraepfer Harvey, Elaine M. Hayes, Molly of the Artist Trust’s Washington Artist classes this winter that will cover basic M. Conant, Peter Monaghan, Kimberly M. Health Insurance Project (WAHIP). studio recording techniques, an intro- Reason, Chris Robinson, Peter Walton, Rik Under WAHIP, low-income and unin- duction to Pro Tools, and advanced Pro Wright sured artists and musicians can qualify Tools. Th e workshops are designed for Photography: Daniel Sheehan for low-cost health services. During aspiring and professional musicians, Layout: Karen Caropepe the program’s trial fi rst year, a limited sound artists, writers, journalists, docu- Mailing: Lola Pedrini number of subsidies are available on a mentarians, and fi lmmakers. All classes Program Manager: Karen Caropepe fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. will be held in the professional record- Calendar Volunteers: Tim Swetonic, Rik Country Doctor Community Clinic is ing studios at Jack Straw Productions, Wright located at 500 19th Ave.