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Valley Vibes Concert Series

FRIDAY: Free Valley Vibes Jazz Concert in Columbia City

July 6, 2011

in Arts/Living,Support Our Sponsors

This Fri., July 8, at 7 pm, SEEDArts continues Valley Vibes – its free series of jazz concerts and community conversations – with Wayne Horvitz’s Sweeter Than the Day and the Jazz Night School Ensemble at Rainier Valley Cultural Center (3515 S. Alaska St.) in Columbia City.

The series includes performances by a diverse group of Seattle artists with a reception and artist conversation following each concert. Discussion topics for the post-concert conversations include jazz and ethnicity, jazz and gender, jazz education and the jazz tradition. Wine and appetizers will be available at the reception.

SEEDArts received funding from Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods to produce the Valley Vibes Jazz Concert and Conversation series, which started in June and will continue through November.

Remaining 2011 Valley Vibes Jazz concerts:

  • Aug. 12: Outdoor concert in Columbia Park, with Mambo Cadillac and the Jeff Busch Samba Band
  • Sept. 9: Brazilian pianist and educator Jovino Santos Neto and the Frank Clayton Quartet
  • Oct. 14: Elegant vocals with Elspeth Savani
  • Nov. 11: Legacy Quartet with Clarence Acox and the Katy Bourne Trio

Wayne Horvitz’s Sweeter Than the Day will perform this Friday as part of the Valley Vibes Concert Series in Columbia City. Photo/SEEDArts

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FRIDAY: Valley Vibes Jazz Series Premiere to Feature Marc Seales Sextet

June 6, 2011

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The Valley Vibes Jazz Concert and Conversation Series opens this Fri., June 10, 7 pm, with the Marc Seales Group and the Seattle JazzED Intermediate Ensemble at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center (3515 S. Alaska St.). Admission is free, or by donation.

For two decades, in-demand pianist, composer and UW educator Marc Seales has served as a mentor to young talent. He is a leading jazz figure in the Northwest and has toured and performed with many jazz greats, including Don Lanphere, Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, and Bobby Hutcherson. Seales performs June 10 at RVCC in his sextet ensemble, which includes bassist Paul Gabrielson, drummer Steve Korn, and percussionist Lary Barilleau.

The Seattle JazzED Intermediate Ensemble is led by Robert Knatt, the award-winning former jazz instructor at Washington Middle School. The ensemble comprises sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students from around the region and showcases Seattle JazzED’s commitment to providing access to Seattle’s nationally acclaimed jazz educators for all children.

Seattle JazzED’s executive director and co-founder, Laurie de Koch, former development director for the Seattle Youth Symphony, will join Marc Seales after the performance for a community conversation about jazz education in the region, with beverages and hors d’oeuvres provided by Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria.

The Marc Seales and Seattle JazzED ensemble double bill and community conversation marks the premiere of the Valley Vibes Jazz Concert and Conversation Series, a free program designed to foster a vibrant community in Southeast Seattle through publicly accessible arts and conversation. The series is produced by SEEDArts and coordinated by Earshot Jazz, with funding provided in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, the Horizons Foundation, Washington State Arts Commission, and 4 Culture. Photo/Daniel Sheehan

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Save the Dates: SEEDArts Presents New Valley Vibes Jazz Series in Columbia City

May 21, 2011

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Your RVP is proud to announce our newest sponsor – SEEDArts – using the power of art to build community:

The community is invited to join SEEDArts for the kick-off to their first Valley Vibes Concert at Rainier Valley Cultural Center (3515 S. Alaska St.) on Fri., June 10, at 7 pm.

The Concert will feature regionally known Marc Seales Group as the headline performer and Seattle JazzED’s Middle School Jazz Ensemble as the opening group. A reception and conversation about jazz education will follow at 9 pm. Admission is free but donations are suggested.

A noted pianist, composer and leading figure in the Northwest jazz scene, Marc Seales has shared stages with many of the great players of the last two decades. As a Professor of Music at the University of Washington, where he serves as Chair of the Jazz Studies Program, Seales promotes jazz awareness and molds young talents to become the future of jazz.  Seattle JazzED’s Middle School Ensemble is led by Robert Knatt, former Jazz instructor at Washington Middle School. The ensemble includes 16 youth who have been playing together since October of 2010.

A reception with food and wine will follow the concert. A conversation about jazz education will be led by Marc Seales and Laurie de Koch, executive director of Seattle JazzED, a non-profit organization created to offering jazz education and performance to Seattle youth. Seattle JazzED’s offices and classes are located at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center.

Mark your calendar for ongoing Valley Vibes Concerts – the 2nd Friday of each month through November 2011. Valley Vibes is produced by SEEDArts and organized by Earshot Jazz. Valley Vibes is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, the Horizons Foundation, Washington State Arts Commission and 4 Culture.

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GIVE: SEEDArts Seeks Artists and Volunteers for New Valley Vibes Jazz Series (UPDATE)

May 9, 2011

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Looking to get involved? Your RVP’s Give Page is the only comprehensive listing of volunteer opportunities in the Rainier Valley. Designed to link neighbors with local volunteer opportunities, this is the place to start if you’ve got time and/or financial resources and a desire to help improve your community.

From SEEDArts:

SEEDArts and its new Valley Vibes Jazz Series recently received a Small & Simple Grant Award of $20,000 to start a new music series called Valley Vibes at Rainier Valley Cultural Center (RVCC).

The 2011 series will have a jazz focus and include six evening concerts on the second Friday of each month starting on Fri., June 10.

Following each concert, there will be a community conversation among musicians and audiences on civic and cultural issues. The goal of Valley Vibes is to bring together regional and local musicians and jazz audiences at an affordable community venue.

The Valley Vibes Steering Committee is looking for volunteers to help with marketing and day-of-event coordination. Please call Jerri Plumridge at 206.760.4286 with interest.

Valley Vibes also seeks performing artists for the series that will run from June through November 2011:

Each of the six Valley Vibes concerts will include a short opening performance by a local jazz group followed by a headline performer.  Opening groups will perform for 30 minutes and headline groups for 60 minutes. The event will run from 7-10 pm.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION is Fri., May 14. For information how to apply, go to: http://www.seedseattle.org/events.html

Earlier this spring, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled its new postage stamp honoring jazz music.

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