Jazz: The Second Century

In the summer of 2006, Earshot Jazz began a comprehensive project entitled “Jazz: The Second Century,” an initiative intended to address jazz’s progressive transition into the future. This concert series seeks to bring the discussion into creative motion where it matters most - on the stage, with an attentive audience.

Jazz: The Second Century gives voice to the vision of Seattle’s fine jazz artists. We hope you’ve enjoyed this exciting series of concerts. The music is fascinating, fun, hopeful, challenging, accessible, and beautiful. What is the future of jazz?

- John Gilbreath, Executive Director

Artists/Ensembles Presented in 2007

Snapbite
Moraine
Paul Rucker Ensemble
Duran/Schloss/Mitri Trio
Matthew Postle/Derek Terran
Michael Owcharuk Trio
Reptet
Ziggurate Ensemble

Artists/Ensembles Presented in 2008

Neil Welch & The Narmada Project
Tony Grasso Saxophone? Quartet!
Goat
Pontius Pilots
Byron Vannoy’s Meridian

Artists/Ensembles Presented in 2009

Jim Norton Quartet
Andy Clausen's Sjenka
Seattle Phonographers Union
2nd Century Savage

Artists/Ensembles Presented in 2010

Owcharuk 5
Paul Kikuchi's Portable Sanctuary
Trio Illogic
Helix

Artists/Ensembles Presented in 2011

Bad Luck
Adny Clausen's Wishbone Ensemble
Hexaphonic 3
Dave Anderson's Trio Real
TRIPTET
Zubatto Syndicate
ManKinSon
Operation ID