Carol Handley
Director of Music Programming-
With 37 performances in two weeks, the 2024 Earshot Jazz Festival gives discovery seekers a full range of experiences to explore world-class artists from the Northwest and beyond. -
From Bremerton to Kingston, local residents and artists dig the live music, food, drinks and character served up by these Kitsap County venues. -
Kenny Barron is among many great jazz artists who have called Philadelphia home. Now, with over 90 recordings, the revered pianist is not letting off the gas. -
Drummer, composer and producer Harvey Mason Sr. is as versatile as any musician could ask for, working on some of the most notable recordings in the past 50 years. -
Joni Mitchell first made a name for herself as part of the '70s folk scene. But from her very early career, jazz musicians and jazz have influenced her music. -
Highly influential drummer and composer Billy Cobham came on the jazz scene in the '60s working with Hubert Laws, Miles Davis and the Mahavishnu Orchestra before launching his solo career. -
The artist, best known as a saxophonist, passed away at 95 years old on Sunday, March 3. His career was large and varied, taking him around the world while also leaving a lasting influence on Seattle's jazz scene. -
This Sunday, we are excited to launch a new show, inspired by the foundation that Ken Wiley built with Art of Jazz. Tune in Sunday at 3 p.m. for Tree of Jazz with Justus Sanchez. -
João Donato was part of an influential group of Rio de Janeiro musicians in the '50s that developed the sound of bossa nova. He died at age 88. -
An important figure in the free jazz movement, pianist and composer Carla Bley passed away this year at 87.
