Welcome to Garfield Jazz!
The Garfield Jazz program is led by Clarence Acox, who has been nurturing young musicians for the past 44 years at Garfield High School. Garfield Jazz is part of the dynamic fine arts department at Garfield High School, a diverse public school in Seattle, Washington. The program consists of three instrumental big bands and one vocal jazz group, all supported by the Garfield Jazz Foundation.
Announcements
Garfield Jazz Named Finalist in Essentially Ellington Competition!
Congratulations to Garfield Jazz Band 1 and Mr Acox for being selected as a finalist in the Essentially Ellington Competition, to be held in NYC May 9-11. More details to come!
Hot Java Cool Jazz Tickets are now on sale!
Tickets for Starbucks' Hot Java Cool Jazz fundraiser are now available.
Celebrate 40 Years of Jazz at the Garfield Jazz Gala
Join us at our annual fundraising Gala on March 23, 2019!
This year’s Gala will be a special celebration at the elegant Sunset Club on First Hill as we celebrate 40 Years of Jazz with performances, […]
Happy Holidays! Join us at Winterfest!
Band 1 performs at Seattle Center’s Winterfest
Saturday December 15, 12:30PM
Seattle Center Armory
See you there!
Gala Tickets are now available!
We are happy to announce that the 2019 Gala Tickets are now available. Learn More or Buy Tickets Now!
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Every dollar counts. Thank you! Looking for other ways to help? Visit the Support the Program page