In the News

Acox Named Named One of 50 Most Influential Musicians in Seattle History

In its current issue, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine names Clarence as one of 50 of the most influential Seattle musicians of the past century, alongside Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Nirvana and Heart. You can pick up a copy at your local newsstand.

The weather outside was frightful, but the sounds inside the Center House were delightful.

Friday night, Garfield Jazz Ensemble I and guest artists Trish Hatley (vocals), Butch Harrison (vocals and trumpet), Bernie Jacobs (vocals and flute), and Bill Ramsey (alto sax) played to an enthusiastic audience at Seattle Center's "Winterfest."

Ensemble II followed up with a wonderful performance on the same stage on Saturday. Both ensembles delighted their audiences with a mixture of holiday tunes and jazz favorites. Overheard, one man telling Bill Ramsey, "You can't find high school kids that play like professionals in the Midwest!"

Mark Your Calendar

January 9: Jazz in January at EMP

Garfield Jazz Ensemble I inaugurates the New Year on Friday, January 9 at 7:00 PM with Jazz in January at the Experience Music Project museum. The band will perform in the Sky Church with renowned trumpeter Tom Marriott in the kickoff performance of this EMP celebration of jazz.

January 18: Winter Concert at the Quincy Jones Performance Center

Garfield Jazz Ensembles I, II, and III will light up the stage at the Quincy Jones Performance Center with an afternoon performance of their annual Winter Concert

January 31: Clark College Jazz Festival

Jazz Ensemble I travels south to the tropical climes of Vancouver, Washington to participate in the 47th Annual Clark College Jazz Festival. Nearly 50 high school jazz bands and 25 vocal jazz ensembles will perform.