New releases of vintage jazz recordings show Seattle jazz haunt The Penthouse in its prime
In the 1960s, Seattle's Penthouse jazz club hosted music luminaries and was the site of John Coltrane's 1965 “Live in Seattle." Now, a small record...
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Chick Corea and Seattle Symphony meld jazz and classical music with a dazzling performance
The Earshot Jazz Festival, which began more than a month ago, wrapped up Wednesday night, Nov. 6, at Benaroya Hall with a dazzling performance by...
Monterey Jazz Festival 2019 had excellent moments, but overall it was not one of the best
The 62nd Monterey Jazz Festival, which wrapped up this past Sunday, wasn’t one of the best in history, but it was OK, and even an...
Here’s who to see — and why — at Earshot Jazz Festival 2019
The monthlong musical marathon called the Earshot Jazz Festival rolls around again Oct. 4, offering an extraordinary banquet of delights. Here are some tips.
Tula’s Restaurant and Jazz Club to say final goodbye after almost 26 years VIEW
After nearly 26 years, Tula's is closing after its Sept. 29 farewell party. Over the years, it's featured many local jazz talents including Greta Matassa,...
Review: Album releases by Greta Matassa and Kelley Johnson show two Seattle jazz singers at the top of their game
Two artists indelibly linked to Tula's Restaurant & Jazz Club, which is closing at the end of this month, are Seattle's best female jazz singers...
Clarence Acox, a giant of Northwest jazz, leaves a lasting legacy at Garfield High School as he retires
Clarence Acox, the 71-year-old nationally acclaimed jazz band director, led Garfield High School's jazz bands to the pinnacle of high school jazz competitions and played...
Heading to Jazz Port Townsend? Be sure to catch top-tier clarinetist Anat Cohen
Next Friday, July 26, the Israeli-born, New York City-based reed wizard returns for a stint at Jazz Port Townsend, in a duo with Brazilian seven-string...
Jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Seattle for a Jazz Alley gig with his trio
Former Seattle resident Bill Frisell, with Tony Scherr (bass) and Kenny Wollesen (drums), plays Jazz Alley June 27-30.