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A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community March 2018 Vol. 34, No. 03 EARSHOT JAZZSeattle, Washington Matt “Spekulation” Watson Photo by Daniel Sheehan LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR EARSHOT JAZZ A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community Executive Director John Gilbreath The Greater Good Managing Director Karen Caropepe Earshot Jazz Editor Caitlin Peterkin Contributing Writers Halynn Blanchard, Ian When Bill Frisell says, “Music is good,” he’s Gwin, Andrew Luthringer, Peter Monaghan, talking about all music, and the greater good. Paul Rauch John Coltrane famously said, “I just want to be a force for good.” And Charlie Haden is Calendar Editors Jane Emerson, Rochelle House & Caitlin Peterkin quoted as saying, “We’re here to bring beauty Photography Daniel Sheehan to the world and make a difference on this Layout Karen Caropepe planet. That’s what art forms are about.” Distribution Karen Caropepe & Earshot Jazz The duo of Charles Lloyd and Billy Higgins volunteers broke it down further at a legendary Earshot concert at the old MOHAI in 1997. Charles is always connected to the metaphysical value of his work, send Calendar Information to: 3429 Fremont Place N, #309 but it was Billy Higgins who got my attention that night, saying, “We’re Seattle, WA 98103 all in service to this music; and the music, ultimately, serves our existence.” email / [email protected] I don’t want to get too lofty about all of this, but I do know that I need these occasional reminders for myself—for my work in music, and for the Board of Directors Danielle Leigh work of this organization. Just the day-to-day details of getting the work (President), John W. Comerford (Vice President), Sue Coliton (Secretary), Viren done can swirl us so far into a consuming spiral, that it’s hard to pull back Kamdar (Treasurer), Sheila Hughes, Chris far enough for a long view. And even then, the times that we live in can Icasiano, Ruby Smith Love, Jon Perrino, make it seem that the world is getting further from service to good and Diane Wah beauty, rather than closer. Jazz isn’t going to save the world; but art makes it a better place, while the Emeritus Board Members Clarence Acox, creativity it brings to life works on the answers. Billy Bragg says, “Our own Hideo Makihara, Kenneth W. Masters, Lola cynicism is our worst enemy.” Beauty has to be the antidote to ugly, cre- Pedrini, Paul Toliver, Cuong Vu ation the antidote to destruction. And good—our own individual practice Founded in 1984 by Paul de Barros, of it—can wipe that “Mr. Yuck” scowl off our new public image. Gary Bannister, and Allen Youngblood. Earshot Jazz is beginning its 34th year in service to the music, and to the Earshot Jazz is published monthly by artists, audiences, educators, and citizens of this expanding community. Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle and is Like the music we serve, this organization remains responsive to its envi- available online at www.earshot.org. ronment, and keeps a supportive focus on both its legacy and momentum. subscription (with membership): $35 While cultivating a healthy future for jazz in Seattle, the Earshot organi- 3429 Fremont Place #309 zation has become a valued part of its history. The jazz legends who have Seattle, WA 98103 performed under the Earshot banner—including Ornette Coleman, Tony phone / (206) 547-6763 Williams, Floyd Standifer, Jaki Byard, Sun Ra, Don Lanphere, Carla Bley, ISSN 1077-0984 Charlie Haden, Hadley Caliman, Geri Allen, and so many others—have Earshot Jazz Printed by Pacific Publishing Company paved the way for today’s masters and tomorrow’s innovators. © 2018 Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle We are a listener-supported, non-profit organization. Please join us. If you’ve got ideas, we need to hear them. If you’ve got financial, or other, re- sources to share, we can put them to use, supporting the creative potential MI ss I O N S T A T E M ENT in jazz, “America’s greatest gift to world culture.” To ensure the legacy and progression Everyone is invited. As Thelonious Monk said, “The piano ain’t got no of the art form, Earshot Jazz cultivates wrong notes.” a vibrant jazz community by engaging –John Gilbreath, Executive Director audiences, celebrating artists, and supporting arts education. 2 • Earshot Jazz • March 2018 NOTES U CALL FOR ARTISTs Call for Artists: Fremont Bridge Preservation have been set. Grants are Composer-in-Residence available to artists and art groups, re- The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture siding in King County, who are creat- (ARTS), in partnership with the Se- ing and presenting work in dance, the- Jazz: The attle Department of Transportation ater, music, media, literature and the Second Century (SDOT), is looking for a composer visual arts. The Arts Projects deadline for individuals and groups is March 7. and/or musician to be an Artist-in Deadline May 30 Residence in the 101-year-old Fremont More at 4culture.org. Earshot Jazz seeks submissions Bridge’s northwest tower. The com- Seattle JazzED Summer Jazz Prep from Seattle-area individual art- missioned artist will be tasked with Camp an in-depth exploration of the historic ists and ensembles for the 2018 Registration is now open for Seattle bridge’s role and meaning for the city Jazz: The Second Century series. JazzED’s Summer Jazz Prep Camp. of Seattle and create music in response The series brings the progression The free music camp runs June 25-30 to this residency. of jazz into creative motion on and is open to students entering 4th, The residency runs from June the concert stage. Projects that 5th, and 6th grades in the fall, with through August 2018, and the winner question and expand the conven- no prior experience required. Partici- receives a $5,000 residency budget, tions of the jazz form are wel- pating students are required to attend plus another $5,000 for sound project, come. Choose Your Instrument Day prior presentation, and documentation. The Seattle-area individual artists to camp on April 22, where they will application deadline is March 20. For or groups, in any instrument select from flute, clarinet, saxophone, more information, including how to combination, are eligible. Sub- trumpet, trombone, or upright bass. apply, visit seattle.gov/arts. missions must include a recorded More information at seattlejazzed.org. sample of a project that can be Randy Halberstadt Premieres New North City Jazz Walk Accepting performed in a concert setting. Septet Submissions We encourage applicants to in- Multi-talented pianist Randy Hal- clude a letter that speaks to their The North City Jazz Walk committee berstadt, known both for fluid trio musical interpretation of the is accepting submissions for musicians work with vocalists and for his big- meaning of jazz and of the next for the 2018 event, which will be held band tenure with the Seattle Repertory stage of jazz music. Tuesday, August 14, in Shoreline. Jazz Orchestra, creatively explores the Individual artists or ensembles Artists should send an e-mail, with challenging middle ground of writing are selected by a blind-jury pro- links to their website and/or samples for a new septet of top Seattle artists cess. Second Century artists and of their music, to musicdirector@ on March 7 at The Royal Room. ensembles perform during July northcityjazzwalk.org. Tonight’s debut performance by 2017, and are paid a competitive this septet of Halberstadt (piano), 14th Annual Seattle-Kobe Female fee for the performance. Chuck Deardorf (bass), Adam Kessler Jazz Vocalist Audition Please send submissions elec- (drums), Jay Thomas (trumpet/flugel- The Seattle-Kobe Sister City Associa- tronically to 2ndcentury@ear- horn/flute), Ben Thomas (vibes), Dave tion announces the 14th annual Seat- shot.org or by mail to Earshot Marriott (trombone), and Mark Taylor tle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audi- Jazz, 3429 Fremont Place N, Dead- (alto sax) will set the tone for a new tion on March 19 at Dimitriou’s Jazz #309, Seattle, WA 98103. line to apply is May 30. recording project, Open Heart, slated Alley. The SKSCA will send one high You for a fall release on Origin Records, as school student and one adult female can direct questions and com- well as for a feature appearance at the jazz vocalist from the greater Seattle ments to Earshot Jazz at (206) 2018 Earshot Jazz Festival. area to Kobe, Japan, in May to be a 547-6763 or [email protected]. A list of past Jazz: The Second Cen- 4Culture Project Grants guest singer at the 19th annual Kobe Shinkaichi Jazz Vocal Queen Contest. tury artists and ensembles can be The deadlines to apply for a 4Culture viewed online at earshot.org. Project grant in Arts, Heritage, and CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 March 2018 • Earshot Jazz • 3 The Bass Church ITN hONEe B EARass Church The Bass Church The Northwest double bass specialists The Northwest double bass specialists The Northwest double bass specialists Paul Rucker Named 2018 Arts Abe Beeson hosts The New Cool, www.basschurch.com www.basschurch.com www.basschurch.com Innovator Awardee Saturdays, 3pm, featuring 21st cen- Musician, composer, and visual art- tury jazz inspired and informed by the sounds of today, hip-hop, funk, elec- ist Paul Rucker was recently named tronic & punk rock, followed by Rob- Sales, Rentals, a recipient Sales,of the Rentals, 2018 Arts Innova- Sales, Rentals, Repairs, Restorations, tor Award Repairs, by Artist Restorations, Trust, along with in Lloyd’s Repairs,Jazz CalienteRestorations,, 5pm, where jazz meets Latin rhythms. Lessons poet and educator Lessons Quenton Baker. Lessons Convenient North Seattle Location FundedConvenient by The North Dale Seattle and Location Leslie Chi- Jim Wilke’sConvenient NorthJazz Seattle Northwest Location , Sun- huly Foundation, the AIA comprises days, 2pm, features the artists and (206)784-6626 two(206)784-6626 unrestricted awards of $25,000 events(206)784-6626 of the regional jazz scene.