Jazztalk Seattle

Duende Libre's "The Dance She Spoke" is the Earshot's 2020 NW Album of the Year. Joining us this month are pianist Alex Chadsey and vocalist/percussionist Frank Anderson to tell us all about this beautiful album and its influences from Malian and Guinean music.

Content warning: discussions about race and cultural appropriation

Ryan Burns is a pianist, keyboardist, guitarist, and bassist. He was just awarded the 2020 Northwest Alternative Jazz Group of the Year by Earshot Jazz last Friday. Listen in to hear all about his new record, Postponed Parade!

Vocalist Kate Voss and guitarist Jason Goessl have spent the past two and a half years touring the country in an RV. Check out this month's episode to hear how they've taken their latest record, Fun and Fancy, out on the road for curbside concerts!

Alex Dugdale tap dances, plays saxophones, clarinet, trumpet and more. He's releasing his debut album as a bandleader real soon, so listen in to find out what it's about and maybe get a sneak peek for what's to come!

Photo credit: Bonnie Obremski

Our very own Josh Hou released an album last month called Feeling of Home! Join us as we discuss what influenced it, who's on it, and what's behind the music.

Saxophonist Frank Vitolo is the bandleader of the Bad News Botanists, a fantastic jazz-funk 6-piece. Listen in to get hear the scoop on their latest record, Indignation, out now!

Acclaimed vocalist Jacqueline Tabor joins us this month and talks to us about her singing, her music, and musical collaborations in the time of quarantine.

Guitarist Max Walker's new album Stygia, is coming out September 7th! Listen in for the inside scoop on everything behind the record.

Drummer, percussionist, educator, and record label owner John Bishop talks about growing up with music, how Origin Records got started, and how things are going with the Ballard Jazz Festival.

Drummer, percussionist, and educator Brian Kirk tells stories from his decades long career as a touring musician and music educator, as well as sharing music he's making now!