Jazz in January 2008

EMP|SFM Celebrates Jazz: January 17-20, 2008

EMP|SFM, in collaboration with Earshot Jazz, proudly present Jazz in January 2008, Jan. 17 through Jan. 20, 2008 at EMP|SFM. Performances will include some of the biggest names in local and national contemporary jazz including: Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band, Esperanza Spalding, Michael Shrieve, the Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto, Joe Santiago Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble, JazzReach, the Roosevelt and Garfield High School jazz bands, jazz film historian Mark Cantor and others.

With the opening of EMP|SFM's new exhibition, American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music, Jazz in January 2008 focuses on Latin jazz. In Spanish, sabor means taste or flavor and is commonly used to refer to good music. Jazz is flavored with sounds drawn from many parts of the Americas, and Latinos have helped bring these sounds to U.S. audiences, contributing new musical flavors to jazz.

The artists represented at Jazz in January 2008 are at the forefront of the jazz evolution, whether they're just beginning their careers, seasoned performers educating the next generation of music lovers, or are music legends who have experienced a myriad of musical transformations over the decades.

Jazz in January is made possible by the generous support of the Raynier Institute and Foundation's No Wasted Notes. Tickets for Jazz in January 2008 are available at the EMP|SFM box office or by calling 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM1. Tickets on sale December 10 for EMP|SFM members, December 13 to the general public.

2008 Jazz in January Program Schedule

Thursday, January 17
Tomorrow's Pride: Roosevelt Jazz Band
and Garfield Jazz Ensemble
7:00 pm | Sky Church at EMP|SFM

Join us for an evening with some of Seattle's greatest young jazz talent. For more than 35 years the Roosevelt Jazz Program has engaged high school students in the artistry of jazz. First under the direction of Waldo King and now Scott Brown, the Roosevelt Jazz Program has matured into one of the nation's most accomplished programs. The Garfield Jazz Ensemble has won every major competition on the West Coast. In 2006, the Ensemble was named the "Outstanding Festival Band" at the prestigious Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival for an unprecedented seventh time.

Tickets: $7 EMP|SFM members, $10 general public
Information: Call 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM1

Friday, January 18
Double bill featuring Esperanza Spalding and Michael Shrieve's Spellbinder
7:00 pm | Sky Church at EMP|SFM

Esperanza Spalding is a double bass phenomenon who teaches at Boston's Berklee College of Music and performs with jazz icons in the world's leading jazz clubs, concert halls and festivals. Michael Shrieve, the original drummer for Santana, opens with his new band, Spellbinder. Spellbinder features Michael Shrieve on drums, Danny Godinez on guitar, Joe Doria on keyboard, Farko Dosumov on bass and John Fricke on trumpet.

Tickets: $12 EMP|SFM members, $15 general public
Information: Call 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM1
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Saturday, January 19
JazzReach presents Stolen Moments and Subway Songs featuring METTA QUINTET and special guests
11:00 am and 1:00 pm | Sky Church at EMP|SFM

Enjoy this original multimedia performance for all-ages by New York City-based JazzReach. Their unique presentations are as entertaining as they are educational. JazzReach is part of January's Family Day at EMP|SFM. Family Days are held the third Saturday of every month.

Tickets: Free with museum admission
Information: Call 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM1
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Saturday, January 19
"Jazz on Film: Treasures from the Archive"
3:00 pm | JBL Theater at EMP|SFM

Presented by noted Los Angeles jazz film historian and archivist Mark Cantor, "Jazz on Film: Treasure from the Archive," presents a panorama of performances from the Celluloid Improvisations Jazz Film Archive, and spotlights music from a wide variety of period and styles. From the innovative music of Kid Ory and the Original Dixieland Jass Band, to the propulsive swing of Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Nat "King" Cole; from the bop explorations of Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk to the adventurous stylings of Bill Evans and John Coltrane; from the soulful blues of Billie Holiday to the high wire scatting of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross.

Tickets: Free to EMP|SFM members; $5 general public
Information: Call 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM1

Saturday, January 19
Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band
7:00 pm | Sky Church at EMP|SFM

Experience the sounds of Afro-Caribbean jazz with Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band. The sophistication of the Fort Apache sound is highlighted by the group's ability to bring a jazz flexibility to the Latin Rhythm section.

Tickets: $12 EMP|SFM members; $15 general public
Information: Call 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM1
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Sunday, January 20
Joe Santiago Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble
12 noon and 2:00 pm | Sky Church at EMP|SFM

Join us for an afternoon with the Joe Santiago Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble. Joe Santiago is one of the top bassists in the Latin music world. He has worked with Joe Quijano, Ismael Miranda, Mario Bauzá, Paquito de Rivera, the Tito Puente Orchestra, Rubén Blades and other top artists.

Tickets: Free with museum admission
Information: Call 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM.1

Sunday, January 20
Oral History Live! with Michael Shrieve
3:00 pm | JBL Theater at EMP|SFM

The Oral History Live! series features intimate interviews before a live audience. Join EMP|SFM for an afternoon with Michael Shrieve. The Oral History Live! series is sponsored by Wells Fargo. As the original drummer for Santana, Michael--at age nineteen--was the youngest performer at Woodstock. He helped create the first eight albums of this seminal group, and was on the forefront of shaping a new musical era. The Oral History Live! series is sponsored by Wells Fargo.

Tickets: Free to EMP|SFM members; $5 general public
Information: Call 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM1

Sunday, January 20
Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards featuring Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto
7:00 pm | Sky Church at EMP|SFM

Seattle's Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards bring the city's top jazz artists and fans together to recognize significant accomplishments in performance and recording in the past year, and to induct two people into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame. Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto will perform and KPLU's Jim Wilke will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Tickets: $7 EMP|SFM members; $10 general public
Information: Call 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM1
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