Earshot Jazz

Festival Flashback Friday 🎶

A moment from the 2005 Earshot Jazz Festival's “Legends of Seattle Jazz” celebration, featuring Floyd Standifer.

The concert brought together some of Seattle's jazz greats, including Buddy Catlett, Overton Berry, Woody Woodhouse, Clarence Acox, and Standifer, for an evening honoring the musicians who helped shape the city's rich jazz history. 🎷

A performer, educator, and community leader, Standifer was one of many influential Black artists whose contributions helped shape the sound and spirit of jazz across generations in Seattle.

As we recognize Juneteenth, we reflect on the generations of Black artists who have shaped jazz in Seattle and beyond. Their work is part of the enduring legacy of jazz as a vital Black American art form.

Photo of Floyd Standifer by Daniel Sheehan

Throughout the year, artists, audiences, and supporters keep live jazz thriving in Seattle. 🎶

That generosity makes it possible to present bold programming, support artists, and build community through live jazz.

✨ Help keep this music alive across Seattle. Donate at https://earshotjazz.my.salesforce-sites.com/donate/?dfId=a0n2L00000jyaZPQAY&

Photo of Kelsey Mines and Elsa Nilsson by Lisa Hagen Glynn

🎶 Miles Electric Band takes the stage in Seattle next week!

As part of the worldwide celebration of the 2026 Miles Davis Centennial, this all-star ensemble of Miles Davis alumni and next-generation innovators brings the music of his electric era to life. Led by Vince Wilburn Jr. (Miles Davis' nephew), Miles Electric Band revisits and reimagines the music that changed the course of jazz.

Don't miss this special centennial event celebrating the enduring legacy and continuing evolution of Miles Davis' music. Get your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable evening of groundbreaking jazz.

🎶 The Miles Davis Centennial Celebration with the Miles Electric Band
📅 Thursday, June 18, 8:00 PM
📍 Town Hall – Great Hall

Welcomed by KNKX

🎟 Tickets at earshot.org

Photo of Miles Electric Band by Michael Weintrob