Get ready for The Couth Buzzard Solstice Jazz Festival – June 20-22, 2025, presented by Kenny Mandell and hosted by The Couth Buzzard bookstore/cafe!

This exciting musical weekend features jazz performances ranging from contemporary composed and improvised music to the avant-garde - "From the Ancient to the Future" (Art Ensemble of Chicago).

Festival Director, Kenny Mandell has been leading ensembles, jam sessions & percussion collaborations and providing jazz education for over 15 years. This will be your opportunity to experience and support the sparkling Seattle talents he's gathered!

Your generosity is deeply appreciated as we bring back the Couth Buzzard Jazz Festival. Money raised for this event will go toward the creation and implementation of the festival and provide a stipend for the performers. Greenwood businesses and those who frequent the Couth Buzzard are encouraged to support this gift to the community. General admission will be available at the door (space available) and on a pay-as-you-can basis, NOTAFLOF (No one turned away for lack of funds).