A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community May 2016 Vol. 32, No. 5 EARSHOT JAZZSeattle, Washington Osama Afifi Photo by Daniel Sheehan U CALL FOR ARTISTS Jazz: The Second Century Deadline June 1 Earshot Jazz seeks submissions from Seattle-area individual art- ists and ensembles for the 2016 Jazz: The Second Century series. The series brings the progression of jazz into creative motion on the concert stage. Projects that question and expand the conven- tions the jazz form are welcome. Seattle-area individual artists or groups, in any instrument combination, are eligible. Sub- missions must include a recorded sample of a project that can be performed in a concert setting. We encourage applicants to in- clude a letter that speaks to their musical interpretation of the meaning of jazz and of the next stage of jazz music. Individual artists or ensembles are selected by a blind-jury pro- cess. Second Century artists and ensembles perform during July 2016, and are paid a competitive fee for the performance. Please send submissions elec- tronically to 2ndcentury@ear- shot.org or by mail to Earshot Jazz, 3429 Fremont Place N, #309, Seattle, WA 98103. Dead- line to apply is June 1. You can direct questions and comments to Earshot Jazz at (206) 547- 6763 or [email protected]. A list of past Jazz: The Second Cen- tury artists and ensembles can be viewed online at earshot.org. 2 • Earshot Jazz • May 2016 EarsHot JAZZ LEttER froM THE DirEctor A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community Executive Director John Gilbreath Playing the Changes Managing Director Karen Caropepe Program Manager Caitlin Peterkin Earshot Jazz Editors Schraepfer Harvey, Organizationally, the Earshot Jazz Caitlin Peterkin board of directors has recently ap- Contributing Writers Steve Griggs, Sara proved a three-year plan, and ad- Jones, Andrew Luthringer, Jean Mishler, opted new and updated statements Peter Monaghan of Vision, Mission, and Values. It is our pleasure to share those with you Calendar Editor Caitlin Peterkin Photography Daniel Sheehan now: Layout Caitlin Peterkin Vision: Jazz is widely embraced Distribution Karen Caropepe & Earshot Jazz and highly valued as America’s great Even here in Seattle, where the sea- volunteers gift to world culture. sonal changes are subtle and slow- Mission: Earshot Jazz cultivates a send Calendar Information to: rolling, it’s tough not to get excited vibrant jazz community by engag- 3429 Fremont Place N, #309 about the coming of summer and ing audiences, celebrating artists, Seattle, WA 98103 the possibility of some consistent email / [email protected] and supporting arts education to sunshine. ensure the legacy and progression of Board of Directors Ruby Smith Love Here at Earshot Jazz, we’re mark- the art form. (president), Sue Coliton (vice president), ing the launch of possible summer Values: Sally Nichols (secretary), John W. with concerts that celebrate the di- Respects Artists. Amplify opportu- Comerford, Chris Icasiano, Danielle Leigh, versity of this expansive art form, nities, promote live performance, Hideo Makihara, Diane Wah, Viren Kamdar news of the exciting jazz community and pay fair compensation. Emeritus Board Members Clarence Acox, re-emerging in the Tacoma region, Prioritizes Accessibility. Present Kenneth W. Masters, Lola Pedrini, Paul and the introduction of some struc- Toliver, Cuong Vu events throughout the city with af- tural organizational adjustments fordable and free programming. Founded in 1984 by Paul de Barros, that shape our approach for the Pursues Collaboration. Work cre- Gary Bannister, and Allen Youngblood. coming years. atively with local, national, and in- Earshot Jazz is published monthly by Check the following pages for in- ternational partners. Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle and is formation on upcoming Earshot available online at www.earshot.org. Champions Education. Fuel the concerts that showcase, as we fre- jazz continuum by supporting all subscription (with membership): $35 quently do, exciting international aspects of jazz education. 3429 Fremont Place #309 approaches to the music, with the Honors Diversity. Celebrate the Seattle, WA 98103 Japanese genius Otomo Yoshihide African-American roots and global phone / (206) 547-6763 on May 3, and special projects by expression of the art form. brilliant Seattle masters, including Earshot Jazz ISSN 1077-0984 Nurtures Creativity. Emphasize dy- Michael Brockman in an all-too- Printed by Pacific Publishing Company namic original work and the joy of seldom-heard small ensemble per- © 2016 Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle the inventive spirit. formance at SAM on May 12, and Marc Seales in an all-too-seldom- We welcome your input, participa- heard creative collaboration with his tion, and, of course, your financial Missio N S tat EMEN T support, as we continue to serve one Earshot Jazz cultivates a vibrant jazz brother, Jesse, at the Royal Room on of the most vibrant jazz communi- community by engaging audiences, May 28. As always, we’ll survey the celebrating artists, and supporting fertile Seattle jazz scene with news, ties in America. arts education to ensure the legacy views, and a comprehensive calen- Thank you! and progression of the art form. dar of events. – John Gilbreath, Executive Director May 2016 • Earshot Jazz • 3 NotES The Bass Church SteveTh Griggs’e Ba Panamass Ch Huotelrch Jazz gramming.The B Moreas sinformation Church is at The Northwest double bass specialists The Northwest double bass specialists panamahoteljazz.blogspot.com.The Northwest double bass specialists Seattle saxophonist Steve Griggs’ www.basschurch.com award-winningwww.ba ssPanamachurch .cHotelom Jazz Officew wofw Arts.bass c&h Cultureurch.com Project series continues through the spring Funding and summer with performances at the eponymous venue as well as on Bain- Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture be- Sales, Rentals, bridge Island.Sales, Upcoming Rentals, performanc - gins acceptingSales, applications Rentals, for its City- Repairs, Restorations, es are MayRepairs, 14, Restorations,2pm, at the Panama Artist ProjectsRepairs, grant Restorations, program on May Lessons Hotel Tea Room, Lessons and May 15, 2pm, 25, with a deadline Lessons of July 20. 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