Trying to compare Stowell to other jazz guitarists is an inexact science, to say the least. His genius for harmony and penchant for hearing and creating new melodies while improvising is facilitated by a historically unique approach, one that could possibly be comparable stylistically to the great Jim Hall–but not quite.
“This venue and my stewardship of it is about community, and I wouldn’t be here if there weren’t some amazing folks who supported me,” she explains. “Despite everything happening, I think there is a lot of opportunity, so I’ve got my eye on that prize.”
“The community is strong,” said local saxophonist Alex Dugdale. “When the government is like, ‘Yeah, we don’t care about your music,’ there are certain people who will step in and say, how much do you need to get your music done?”
Now, 33 years later, Earshot, under his leadership, is celebrated around the world by jazz artists and presenters alike. Gilbreath himself has become a major player in arts presentation, education, and advocacy, frequently serving as grants panelist, nominating committee member, emcee, and board member for respected institutions like the MacArthur Fellows, Chamber Music America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Doris Duke Foundation.
His hard work paid off, and after earning his undergraduate degree in 2022, Goings started racking up the opportunities. You’d see him tapping next to Cedric the Entertainer on The Late Late Show with James Corden, or on the same screen as Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds during Apple TV’s Scrooge adaptation Spirited, or as one of many under-appreciated auditions on So You Think You Can Dance.
At one time or another a simultaneous member of too many projects to count, from Critters Buggin’s eclectic blend of heavy rock, prog, and North African trance to the groove-oriented, organ-tinged soul jazz of Garage A Trois to the funk of Headhunters drummer Mike Clark’s Prescription Renewal, to the metal maelstrom of LORBO and the foreboding soundscapes of Sound Cipher, the self-proclaimed dark lord of the saxophone has dedicated his career to the art of collaboration.
Learn about the history and the current formation of the Seattle-based Latin jazz band, known as Todo Es. The band in numerous configurations has been around for more than a decade. Catch one of their upcoming performances in August and September
Kerlly Clingan and Beth Fortune discuss their jazz education journey. One of their current projects is “The Beth and Kelly Show” where they interview educators. Kelly and Beth endeavor to encourage collaboration and support for both teachers and students.
This profile features Paul de Barros and Alexa Peters, who are working together to research and write After the Bottle Clubs Closed: Seattle Jazz in the Modern Era – the sequel to de Barros’ Jackson Street After Hours: The Roots of Jazz in Seattle.
Carter Eng is featured in an artist profile written by Paul Rauch. Eng’s dedicated approach to learning the trumpet and his journey through Roosevelt High School, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and his presence and contribution in the Seattle Jazz Scene are discussed.
Earshot Jazz honors jazz as a vital Black American art form through live performance presentations, artist advocacy, and community engagement.
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