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
Congratulations to Garfield Jazz
Congratulations to Mr Acox and Garfield Jazz for an outstanding performance at Essentially Ellington! Numerous students were recognized including Aidan S (Sax), Avi C (Sax), Jack G (Guitar), Tyler F (Guitar) and Will J (Guitar) […]
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. Click HERE to learn more! […]
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!
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