A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community February 2019 Vol. 35, No. 02 EARSHOT JAZZSeattle, Washington Alex Dugdale Photo by Daniel Sheehan LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR EARSHOT JAZZ A Mirror and Focus for the Jazz Community Jazz—The One and the Many Executive Director John Gilbreath Managing Director Karen Caropepe Programs Manager Tara Peters Marketing & Development Associate Lucienne Seattle jazz legend Floyd Standifer Aggarwal used to say that “jazz is in Ameri- Earshot Jazz Editors Lucienne Aggarwal & ca’s DNA.” As a core component of Tara Peters Seattle’s fabled jazz roots, Floyd so thoroughly embodied the essence Contributing Writers Halynn Blanchard, of jazz culture and, in doing so, he Paul de Barros, Marianne Gonterman, also helped to assure that Seattle re- Steve Griggs, Ian Gwin, Paul Rauch, Carlos Snaider mains a serious part of the jazz fam- ily. Being in New York City this last Calendar Editors Casey Adams, Jane month, the undisputed center of the Emerson, & Tara Peters Photography Daniel Sheehan jazz universe, clarified that jazz is in Layout Tara Peters fact dominant in America’s DNA, Distribution Karen Caropepe, Dan Dubie & and even a quick look through the Earshot Jazz volunteers artists on that scene demonstrates Send Calendar Information to: that Seattle definitely has a place at [email protected] the table. Board of Directors Danielle Leigh With the massive NYC Winter Jazzfest presenting hundreds of artists (President), John W. Comerford (Vice in multiple venues around The Village over two weeks, the annual Jazz President), Jon Perrino (Secretary), Sheila Congress at Lincoln Center convening two days of insightful panels and Hughes, Chris Icasiano, Maurice James, Chris Nutter, Gail Pettis, Ruby Smith Love, events, and the huge APAP performing arts conference—all in addition Diane Wah to the already bustling NYC jazz scene—January has become a time for the serious jazz lovers to curse the cold and catch up with the international Emeritus Board Members Clarence Acox, jazz flow. Taina Honkalehto, Hideo Makihara, Peter It was fantastic to see so many Seattle artists on the scene in New York, Monaghan, Kenneth W. Masters, Lola Pedrini, Paul Toliver, Cuong Vu and to see them so thoroughly woven through the growing world of jazz. Check Halynn Blanchard’s post in this issue for more details (see page Founded in 1984 by Paul de Barros, Gary 10). Halynn was out making actual sense of the morning sessions, while Bannister, and Allen Youngblood. Earshot also representing Earshot in the music communities until the wee hours. Jazz is published monthly and is available online at earshot.org. Meanwhile, I hosted one of the festival stages through the marathon, as I have for most of WJF’s run, getting another chance to go deep into the Subscription (with membership): $35 tradition and progression of today’s jazz. 3429 Fremont Place #309 Looking at the jazz artists and the audiences in New York, it is not dif- Seattle, WA 98103 ficult for me to see Earshot’s presenting activity “relative” to the New York phone / (206) 547-6763 scene. Our own growing community, though not as large, looks much Earshot Jazz ISSN 1077-0984 the same as New York’s, and our active artistic vision honors the tradition Printed by Pacific Publishing Company while reflecting the ever-evolving face and sound of jazz © 2019 Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle Please take note that our upcoming list of events includes the annual Golden Ear and Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame Awards. We hope you’ll give MISSION STATEMENT some thought to the ballot, step out for a little research, cast your vote, and To ensure the legacy and progression join us in celebration of Seattle jazz on March 11. of the art form, Earshot Jazz cultivates Forget 23 And Me, you’re already part of the tree. Join us in support of a vibrant jazz community by engaging Seattle jazz. audiences, celebrating artists, and –John Gilbreath, Executive Director supporting arts education. 2 • EARSHOT JAZZ • February 2019 NOTES Jazz Innovations Sessions at Langston Hughes Performing Arts ing African American and Diaspora University of Washington School of Institute Facility Grant performing arts and cultural legacies. Music The LHPAI Facility Grant is an Projects that foster audience expansion UW School of music students pres- in-kind grant that provides up to 40 to underserved communities are espe- ent homages to jazz icons along with hours of staffed event time at this cially encouraged to apply. The appli- original progressive jazz compositions. historic, cultural facility located in cation and deadline are ongoing. Visit Jazz Innovations, Part I is facilitat- the Central District. Events receiv- seattle.gov for more information. ed by faculty members Marc Seales ing LHPAI Facility Grant funding The Seattle Office of Film and and Ted Poor and takes place on must be open to the public. The grant Music Announces Music Resource February 13. Jazz Innovations, Part aims to broaden arts participation and Directory II takes place on February 14 and is help build community by celebrating, Compiled in 2018, the recently facilitated by Artist in Residence Greg nurturing, presenting, and preserv- published directory catalogues music Sinibaldi and Chair and Professor, Jazz Studies, Cuong Vu. Both sessions are held in the Brechemin Auditorium at 7:30pm. WORKSHOP Free and open to the public. centrum AND Visit music.washington.edu for FESTIVAL more information. JAZZJohn Clayton, Artistic Director PORT TOWNSEND 4Culture Art Projects Grant Artists and art groups seeking fund- Live and learn ing to create and share their work are with legends encouraged to apply for 4Culture Arts Projects grants by March 6, 5pm. The of jazz. grants support project needs from June Coaching, 1, 2019 through June 1, 2021. Projects rehearsals, master Grants can be used to help artists cre- classes, theory, ate new work, interpret existing work, special topics and pursue professional development op- 60 performances— portunities, and pay for equipment. including yours. The competitive grants are offered in fixed amounts and the applications are reviewed and selected by artist panels. Gerald Workshops to help strengthen your Clayton application are held on February 4, JULY 21-28 6, and 11 at various locations. Visit WEEKLONG ARTIST FACULTY: 4culture.org for more information. John Clayton, Anat Cohen, Gerald Clayton, Obed Calvaire, Jeff Hamilton, Terell Stafford, On the Horizon Gary Smulyan, Ben Wendel, Matt Wilson, René Marie, Clarence Acox, Dan Balmer, DeMiero Jazz Fest George Cables, Dawn Clement, Chuck Deardorf, March 7–9 Various locations, Edmonds Alex Dugdale, Chuck Easton, Michael Glynn, APPLY AT René Marie, Sara Gazarek, Jaidyn Randy Halberstadt, John Hansen, Chris Symer, CENTRUM.ORG/JAZZ Jay Thomas, Eric Verlinde, Jiggs Whigham. Lam, The Seattle Jazz Singers, Sound- SPECIAL TRACK FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS. sation, and more. Information avail- Located on the shores of Puget Sound at Fort Worden State Park in Open to instrumentalists and vocalists able at demierojazzfest.org. scenic Port Townsend, Washington high school-aged and older. 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