The 11th Annual Jackson St. Jazz Walk Series is a live music
community event celebrating Seattle Central District's historic
African American music legacy.
SEATTLE, Aug. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightIDEAS is thrilled to
announce that the 11th Annual Jackson St. Jazz Walk Series will
take place on September 6th,
7th, and 8th, 2024. The series pays tribute to the Seattle
Central District's (CD) 1920s through 1960s vibrant black music
scene. It commemorates a time when African American musicians were
not permitted into Seattle
white-only clubs, but numerous jazz and blues nightclubs thrived in
the diverse and inclusive Central District, where icons like
Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, and Ray Charles honed their skills before reaching
international fame.
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The 2024 11th Annual Jackson St. Jazz Walk, with the theme of
music, community, and legacy, honors the now vanished CD
African American cultural footprint, featuring a three-day
celebration of music from 26 local bands on 11 community stages.
But it's not just about the music. The series also shares
historical presentations and, from proceeds, donates funds to a
designated community service nonprofit organization.
The celebration begins Friday, September
6th, with the Jazz Caliente Con
Corazon (Hot Jazz with Heart) Concert
and VIP Red Dress Reception at Langston
Hughes Performing Arts Center. Music performances feature Eduardo
Mendonça, Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto, Eugenie Jones, Alex Dugdale FADE Quarter, and
guitarist Frank Kohn.
The premiere jazz walk event takes place on Saturday,
September 7th. It will showcase performances along South
Jackson St. at businesses and restaurants, including Cheeky Cafe,
Shewa-Ber Restaurant & Bar, Wonder Ethiopian Restaurant, Bell
Jackson Apartments, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Jackson Apartments,
Jackson Street Pizza Lounge, and the Central District Senior
Center.
Jazz walk bands include the Joe Brazil Legacy Band, the Darrius
Willrich Trio, the Kwetu Band, Todo Es, the Beserat Tafesse
Quartet, Alma Villegas Latin Rhythms, The Elnah Jordan Experience,
and many others.
The three-day event culminates on September 8th with a satellite performance at
Queen Anne's Fountainhead Gallery, featuring vocalist Gail Pettis and the three-part harmonies of the
Sugartime Trio with Kim Maguire,
Caitlin Frances, and Meg McLynn.
Award-winning singer/songwriter and Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame
inductee Eugenie Jones is serving
her seventh year as the event's executive producer. "My vision upon
taking on this role was to transform the Jackson St. Jazz Walk from
mere entertainment to an event that incorporates historical
reflections and adds a focus on giving back to the community. It
was also important to feature a diverse array of artists, including
those from different ethnic backgrounds and a mix of established
and emerging talents."
In the spirit of its historic predecessors, the jazz walk will
showcase a diverse and inclusive lineup of musicians and musical
styles. From jazz to soul, Latin Jazz, world-fusion music, and
Afro-Latin jazz-funk, there's something for everyone. The Jackson
St. Jazz Walk is made possible by our sponsors, including
Vulcan Real Estate, KNKX Public Radio, Uncle Ike's Music &
Sound, Earshot Jazz, Langston Seattle, Office of Arts & Culture
Seattle, The Barbershop Collective, Jackson Street Pizza Lounge,
Bell Jackson Apartments, Fountainhead Gallery, Langston Hughes
Performing Arts Institute, and Shunpike.
The Jackson St. Jazz Walk, co-presented with the Pratt
Fine Arts Center's Open House event, attracted more than
1,100 attendees in 2023, and comparable attendance numbers are
expected for 2024.
To learn more about this year's performance times and tickets,
please visit https://jacksonstreetjazz.org/.
2024 11 Annual Jackson St. Jazz Walk Schedule
Fri, Sep 6, 2024, 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Jazz Caliente Con Corazón | Hot Jazz With Heart
& VIP Red Dress Reception & Concert
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/962328118307?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tickets Suggested Donation $15
VIP Reception & Concert $25
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024,
5-10:30 PM
11th Annual Jackson St. Jazz Walk
26 Bands on 11
Community Stages
Tickets: Donation $10
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/972660833737?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday, September 8, 2024,
5-7:00 PM
Jackson St. Jazz Walk Presents Seattle Sings!
Tickets:
$30 A night of incredible music with award-winning vocalist
Gail Pettis & the unique vocal
harmonies of the Sugartime Trio!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/954419463307?aff=oddtdtcreator
This is a MUSIC for a CAUSE event, benefiting community
service nonprofits!
https://www.jacksonstreetjazz.org/music-for-a-cause
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