Explore Seattle's Jazz scene, past and present, through the lens of this local Seattle jazz magazine. The collection includes all issues from December 1984 to present, and is available via partnership with Earshot Jazz.
The Town Crier, v.11, no.16, Apr. 15, 1916
Page 3 article "A Change of Chiefs" discusses the resignation of police chief Louis M. Lang and his replacement, Charley Beckingham.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1916_11_16
Date: 1916-04-15
View this itemPacific Builder and Engineer, v. 6, no. 23, Jun. 6, 1908
Page 220-222 article discusses Washington railroad stations.
Identifier: spl_pbe_3022043_1908_06_23
Date: 1908-06-06
View this itemEarshot Jazz, v.31, no.3, Mar. 2015
This issue begins with notes on the performance lineup for Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 3. The Golden Ear Awards is discussed on page 4 with a list of the nominees for 2014. On page 6, Farko Dosumov is featured in an artist biography by Andrew Luthringer. Joe Doria is the focus of an article on page 8 by Steve Griggs. Earshot Jazz Spring Series and its performances are listed beginning on page 10. Paul Kikuchi's album release for Bat of No Bird Island is featured on page 14. The 2015 Seattle Jazz Experience is discussed on page 16. Additional performances are listed on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Farko Dosumov.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2015_31_03
Date: 2015-03
View this itemEarshot Jazz, v.25, no.7, Jul. 2009
In this issue Peter Walton begins with a profile on the musical group Speak Up, how they have evolved to create a unique identity under Cuong Vu's leadership, page 4. Earshot notes on the Northwest Jazz Festivals coming up in summer and fall of 2009 compiles by Peter Walton, page 9. Danielle Dias catches up with Clark Gayton, the talented multi-instrumentalist through his experiences as a musician starting as a high schooler, page 11. Peter Monaghan previews the Second Century performance series as a series for musicians to greater their playing and to expand our ears as listeners - along with a line-up of musicians we should expect, page 14. Jessica Davis previews Jazz Port Townsend - the week long intense jazz learning through workshops by professional jazz performers with faculty performance to end the week, page 16. Earshot previews the Sounds Outside, a musical celebration that unites the community with many different performances from incredible musicians, page 17. Chris Robinson reviews two CDs, We Couldn't Agree More by Bill Anschell/ Brent Jensen and The Second Set by Ambience Jazz Quartet, page 19.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2009_25_07
Date: 2009-07
View this itemEarshot Jazz, v.28, no.1, Jan. 2012
This issue begins with notes on Jim Wilke's Jazz Northwest and Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 3. Eyvind Kang is the focus of an artist biography on page 4 by Schraepfer Harvey. Zach Para and his recent endeavors are discussed on page 7 by Danielle Bias. The Royal Room, a new Seattle venue, is featured in a venue profile on page 8 by Steve Griggs. The JazzVox series is featured on page 12 by Schraepfer Harvey and Libby Graham. The Racer Sessions at Cafe Racer celebrate their second anniversary on page 14. 'Before Seattle Rocked: A City and Its Music' by Kurt E. Armbruster is reviewed on page 16 by Steve Griggs. Additional performances are listed beginning on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Eyvind Kang.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2012_28_01
Date: 2012-01
View this itemMarine Digest, v.9, no.45, Jun. 27, 1931
Cover photo caption: Schooner Commodore (see first news page [3])
Identifier: spl_md_840284_1931_09_45
Date: 1931-06-27
View this itemSeattle Mail and Herald, v. 9, no. 14, Feb. 24, 1906
Page 3 article discusses clearing of timber land for farming in Washington. Page 8 includes information on the Royal Loggers of the Pacific Coast along with a photograph.
Identifier: spl_mh_198239_1906_09_14
Date: 1906-02-24
View this itemEarshot Jazz, v.14, no.2, Feb. 1998
This issue begins with an article by Peter Monaghan on the new Tonehole Music Festival in Seattle, page 1. Notes focus on Earshot Jazz announces upcoming artists, groups, and events in their Living Spirit of Jazz series and Eastside Showcase series, including The Imperials Music and Youth Benefit, Kelley Johnson CD Release Party, Steve Korn Quintet, and Radio Chongching, page 9. Highlight performances for this month include Kerouac-No Jack, Other Sounds, Re-Creation, Pat Metheny Group, Pocketfull o'Brass, Pipa Jazz, School Fest, Max Roach w/ Brass, Winard Harper, Horvitz/Bisio Duo, and Hans Fahling, page 11. Wally Shoup discusses the difference between jazz and free improvisation, page 12. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Timothy Young and Very Special People by Timothy Young, and Stinkhorn by Stinkhorn, page 15. Cover art is a collage/illustration by Daniel Zezelj.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1998_14_02
Date: 1998-02
View this itemEarshot Jazz, no.1, Dec. 1984
This issue begins with a featured biography on bassist Rufus Reid, page 1. Earshot Jazz reviews the album Multnomah Rhythms by Rich Halley, Obo by Obo Addy, Transition by Barney McClure, and The Past and Tomorrows by Barbara Donald and Unity, page 2. This issue holds notes on Bill Ramsay, Al Hood, Jim Knapp, Gary Bannister, Jan Stentz, Profile, The Quartet, Vocal Summit, KUOW, KJZZ, Mike Bisio, Barbara Donald, Steve Allen, Dave Peterson's, Unions #76, Ted Brancato, Julian Priester, Mike Nock, and KBCS, page 3. Cover art is a headshot of Rufus Reid.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1984_01_01
Date: 1984-12
View this itemEarshot Jazz, v.30, no.3, Mar. 2014
This issue begins with a description of the Golden Ear Awards on page 2 by John Gilbreath. Notes focus on Jazzed! series on KCTS Television, Jessica Kenney, Jazz Northwest with Jim Wilke, and Sonarchy with Doug Haire, page 3. On page 5, nominees for the Golden Ear Awards are listed. Samantha Boshnack is the featured artist of an article on page 6 by Schraepfer Harvey. Anton Schwartz is the focus of an article by Steve Griggs on page 8. Pat Metheny and the Unity Band are highlighted on page 10 by Peter Monaghan. The Seattle Jazz Experience and its performances are featured on page 11. Linda Oh and Sun Pictures are featured on page 13. Feature performance including the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, Darius Jones & Tarbaby, Human Feel, and Sunna Gunnlaugs Trio, page 14. Bruce Greeley reviews the Dr. Primitive Medicine Show on page 16. Additional performances are listed on page 18. Cover art is a photograph of Samantha Boshnack with her trumpet.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_2014_30_03
Date: 2014-03
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