Essentially Ellington

Jazz at Lincoln Center's annual Essentially Ellington high school jazz band competition announced its 15 finalists for 2023. Washington is once again well-represented with Bothell High School, Roosevelt High School and Garfield High School among the finalists.

An all-star ensemble from Mt. Si High School, with mentor Michael Glynn on bass, performed a KNKX School of Jazz session at Boxley's in North Bend.

Seattle JazzED's all-girls all-city jazz band, the Girls Ellington Project, is empowering women and nonbinary people within the wider jazz community to be seen and heard.

Jazz at Lincoln Center's prestigious nationwide competition usually selects at least one high school jazz band from our region. This year, there are three: Bothell, Mount Si and Seattle's Roosevelt.

The seemingly tireless and enthusiastic music teacher was not expecting any recognition from the Washington Music Educators Association. Robin Lloyd spoke with Scott Brown about his outstanding work with music students.

Recorded while she was still in college, the young vocalist's first album was "more than just an imposing debut," according to jazz critic Kevin Whitehead. "The album Samara Joy is a public service announcement for jazz education."

Seattle's Roosevelt High School won first place in the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival on Saturday.The band played…

Three high school jazz bands from the region are heading to the 2019 Essentially Ellington Competition and Festival in New York this week. Roosevelt,…

Three high schools from Western Washington are part of this year’s Essentially Ellington competition: Mountlake Terrace, Ballard and Roosevelt. Students…

The Essentially Ellington Competition and Festival in New York City wrapped up over the weekend. There were 15 bands from across the country competing,…