2006 EARSHOT 18th ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL SEATTLE LINE UP

Seattle’s Earshot 18th Annual Jazz Festival runs from October 19 through November 5 and it will feature a stellar lineup this year as more than 60 events have been booked. Scheduled to appear are Bill Frisell, Wynton Marsalis Quartet, Allen Toussant, Larry Coryell, Cyrus Chestnut Trio, Mavis Staples, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Bobby Hutcherson Quartet, Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio w/ Fred Wesley, Manuel Valera Trio, Ritual Trio w/ Billy Bang, Django Reinhardt Festival, Ana Moura, Jason Moran & Bandwagon, and many more. Earshot Jazz is Seattle based noprofit music, arts and service organization formed in 1984 to support jazz and increase awareness in the community. In addition to concert performances, the festival also includes educational programs and panels, a film series, poetry & author readings, and art exhibits.