Seattle Jazz Academy

Seattle Jazz Academy A music school teaching the art of jazz improvisation and theory.

04/11/2026

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Page One.
Joe Henderson’s debut — clear voice, strong compositions, and a band that moves with purpose. A record that holds up on repeated listening.





04/09/2026

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Thelonius Alone In San Francisco.
Dig Blue Monk: a blues that has become part of the language — simple on the surface, with depth in phrasing, time, and interpretation. One to study and return to often.





04/09/2026

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Carmen Sings Monk.
Carmen McRae bringing clarity and personality to Thelonious Monk’s music — a vocal record with strong phrasing, space, and intention. A different way into Monk’s world.





04/07/2026

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Open Sesame.
Freddie Hubbard with a strong front line and clear, driving energy. Do you love it? Let us know!





04/07/2026

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: The Big Band Sound of Thad Jones / Mel Lewis featuring Miss Ruth Brown.
A deep big band sound, strong writing, and a powerful vocal presence.





04/06/2026

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.

Driving rhythm, clear forms, and a band built for momentum. A record that defines hard bop and the role of the drummer as bandleader.





04/04/2026

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Blues-ette.

Curtis Fuller’s trombone front and center, a lyrical, swinging record!





04/03/2026

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: The Blues and the Abstract Truth.

Oliver Nelson’s writing, a remarkable ensemble, and a record that balances structure and freedom in a way that still feels fresh. One worth spending time with.





04/03/2026

Today’s listening: Kind of Blue.
A record that rewards close listening — time, space, and interaction at the highest level. One to return to often.





04/02/2026

Jazz Appreciation Month: Bird and Diz — Jason Parker





Address

8051 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA
98115

Telephone

+12068865519

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Seattle Jazz Academy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category