Join us for a free concert featuring the Summer Jazz Connections Camp ensemble!

DATE: Friday, July 31
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LOCATION: Amazon Van Vorst Plaza, 426 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109

Watch Seattle JazzED’s Second Line Project at the Seafair Torchlight Parade on Saturday, July 25 from 7:30 - 10:30 PM!

For more information about the parade, visit Seafair’s website.

Join us for a free concert featuring the Femme Jazz Summer Camp ensemble!

DATE: Friday, July 17
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LOCATION: Amazon Van Vorst Plaza, 426 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109

Join us for a free concert featuring the Summer Jazz Lab ensemble!

DATE: Friday, July 10
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LOCATION: Amazon Van Vorst Plaza, 426 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109

Join us for a jamboree! 🎶

The JazzED Jamboree is a celebration to bring students and families together to mark the end of a successful quarter!

Bring friends, connect with our community, and learn more about Seattle JazzED’s mission to make music education accessible for all. Enjoy live student performances and an afternoon of celebration, creativity, and connection. 

WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 1-2:30 PM
WHERE: Seattle JazzED, 380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA

Join us for Downbeat, Seattle JazzED’s quarterly community gathering in our South Lake Union performance space.

It’s an evening to connect, hear great music, and celebrate the students and teaching artists who keep Seattle’s jazz tradition moving forward. 

On June 11, we’re excited to feature Seattle JazzED’s own Jazz Lab combo, and a local musician and JazzED teaching artist.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter, a jazz fan, or simply curious about what happens inside our space, you’re welcome here. Come learn more about our school-year and summer programs, meet members of our community, and see how our performance space can serve artists and organizations across Seattle. Together, we’ll keep building momentum toward our shared mission to make music education accessible for all. 

We look forward to gathering with you.

WHEN: Thursday, June 11, 2026
WHERE: Seattle JazzED, 380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA
FREE PARKING: Amazon - Dawson, 345 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (enter on Harrison Street) after 4 PM

Free to the public | $20 suggested donation (Give what you can) 

Your donation supports Seattle JazzED’s contribution to Seattle’s vibrant jazz scene by helping us compensate local artists and keep our programs accessible to all through our sliding scale tuition. 

Can’t attend? You can still support local artists and accessible jazz education by making a donation in honor of the Downbeat Series.

Free tickets are made possible by the support of 4culture.

Second lines are a vibrant New Orleans tradition rooted in Black American culture, where music, movement, and community come together and everyone is welcome to join.

Seattle JazzED’s Second Line brings that energy right here to the streets of Seattle. Our students and teaching artists will be leading the way with bold brass, driving beats, and plenty of spirit.

Catch us at Honk! Fest West on Sunday, May 31 at Pratt Park, and celebrate alongside the rest of the city.

All are welcome!

Join us for an afternoon of music that celebrates courage, creativity, and community.

This performance brings together our Femme Jazz Workshop students alongside the incredible Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra for a joyful collaboration set. You’ll hear improvisation, bold musical choices, and the kind of connection that happens when students feel supported to truly express themselves.

Come cheer them on, celebrate their hard work, and experience the power of a community that shows up for one another.

Performance Details
WHEN: Saturday, May 30 at 4 PM
WHERE: STG at Kerry Hall (710 E Roy St, Seattle)

All are welcome. Bring your friends and family!

Free tickets are made possible by the support of 4culture.

Join us for our 16th anniversary gala!

Celebrate 16 years of music-making and the community that’s made it all possible. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and performances from JazzED students, teaching artists, and special guests!

Come dressed in your best timeless and bold attire. And don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience that promises to be a highlight of your year!

WHEN: Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 6-9 PM
WHERE: The Triple Door

Join us for a jamboree! 🎶

The JazzED Jamboree is a celebration to bring students and families together to mark the end of a successful quarter!

Bring friends, connect with our community, and learn more about Seattle JazzED’s mission to make music education accessible for all. Enjoy live student performances and an afternoon of celebration, creativity, and connection. 

WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 1-2:30 PM
WHERE: Seattle JazzED, 380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA

Join us for Downbeat, Seattle JazzED’s quarterly community gathering in our South Lake Union performance space.

It’s an evening to connect, hear great music, and celebrate the students and teaching artists who keep Seattle’s jazz tradition moving forward. 

On March 19, we’re proud to feature Seattle JazzED’s own Jazz Lab combo, and Seattle JazzED Teaching Artist and Earshot Jazz NW Emerging Artist of the Year nominee, trombonist Audrey Stangland. 

We’ll also take a moment to recognize Audrey’s Golden Ear Award nomination — a milestone that reflects the depth of talent in our local jazz community. 

Whether you’re a longtime supporter, a jazz fan, or simply curious about what happens inside our space, you’re welcome here. Come learn more about our school-year and summer programs, meet members of our community, and see how our performance space can serve artists and organizations across Seattle. Together, we’ll keep building momentum toward our shared mission to make music education accessible for all. 

We look forward to gathering with you.

WHEN: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:30-7:30 PM
WHERE: Seattle JazzED, 380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA
FREE PARKING: Amazon - Dawson, 345 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (enter on Harrison Street) after 4 PM

Free to the public | $20 suggested donation (Give what you can) 

Your donation supports Seattle JazzED’s contribution to Seattle’s vibrant jazz scene by helping us compensate local artists and keep our programs accessible to all through our sliding scale tuition. 

Can’t attend? You can still support local artists and accessible jazz education by making a donation in honor of the Downbeat Series.

Join us for a jamboree! 🎶

The JazzED Jamboree is a celebration to bring students and families together to mark the end of a successful quarter!

Bring friends, connect with our community, and learn more about Seattle JazzED’s mission to make music education accessible for all. Enjoy live student performances and an afternoon of celebration, creativity, and connection. 

WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 1-2:30 PM
WHERE: Seattle JazzED, 380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA

Join us for JazzED’s new quarterly gathering for donors, partners, and community supporters.

Together, we’ll celebrate progress, share stories of impact, and align on the rhythm of our shared mission to make music education accessible for all.

WHEN: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:30-7:30 PM
WHERE: Seattle JazzED, 380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA

🎶 Join us for free community concerts this summer!

Celebrate music, community, and summer at three all-ages concerts presented by Seattle JazzED. Bring a blanket, your family and friends, and enjoy live music in beautiful outdoor spaces around Seattle!

WHEN: Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 3- 5 PM
WHERE: Pratt Park, 201 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA

This series is funded by the City of Seattle’s Arts in Parks Grant, a collaboration between the Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Parks and Recreation.

🎶 Join us for free community concerts this summer!

Celebrate music, community, and summer at three all-ages concerts presented by Seattle JazzED. Bring a blanket, your family and friends, and enjoy live music in beautiful outdoor spaces around Seattle!

WHEN: Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 3- 5 PM
WHERE: Powell Park, 352 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Seattle, WA

This series is funded by the City of Seattle’s Arts in Parks Grant, a collaboration between the Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Parks and Recreation.

🎶 Join us for free community concerts this summer!

Celebrate music, community, and summer at three all-ages concerts presented by Seattle JazzED. Bring a blanket, your family and friends, and enjoy live music in beautiful outdoor spaces around Seattle!

WHEN: Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 3- 5 PM
WHERE: Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park, 2050 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA

This series is funded by the City of Seattle’s Arts in Parks Grant, a collaboration between the Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Parks and Recreation.

On Thursday, June 5, students participating in fall Jazz Lab: Gigging and Mentoring will be hosting a jam session for friends, current Connections students, and prospective students at the Seattle JazzED South Lake Union site.

This event is an open jam session for any musician from middle school to high school.

Students are encouraged to invite their peers to join in on the jam!

While the music-playing will be done by the students, this event is also open to our community members who would like to attend and watch our musicians in action.

Free parking is available after 4 PM at the Ruby/Dawson Garage.

On Thursday, March 20, students participating in fall Jazz Lab: Gigging and Mentoring will be hosting a jam session for friends, current Connections students, and prospective students at the Seattle JazzED South Lake Union site.

This event is an open jam session for any musician from middle school to high school.

Students are encouraged to invite their peers to join in on the jam!

While the music-playing will be done by the students, this event is also open to our community members who would like to attend and watch our musicians in action.

Free parking is available after 4 PM at the Ruby/Dawson Garage.

Join us for our 15th anniversary gala!

Celebrating Seattle JazzED's vibrant community and unwavering support for its students, the Soundtrack for the Future gala is a symphony of joy and unity. Over dinner and drinks provided by Old Ballard Catering Company, you'll be treated to an exceptional evening of music featuring our community of students and educators in concert with professional guest artists.

Come dressed in your best attire that captures the essence of jazz—timeless and bold. And don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience that promises to be a highlight of your year!

On Thursday, December 12, students participating in fall Jazz Lab: Gigging and Mentoring will be hosting a jam session for friends, current Connections students, and prospective students at the Seattle JazzED South Lake Union site.

This event is an open jam session for any musician from middle school to high school.

Students are encouraged to invite their peers to join in on the jam!

While the music-playing will be done by the students, this event is also open to our community members who would like to attend and watch our musicians in action.

Free parking is available after 4 PM at the Ruby/Dawson Garage.

MEET YOUR INSTRUMENT DAY - when you pick your instrument!
Our Foundations class teachers will introduce and demonstrate all of the available instruments. Students will try out each of the following instruments throughout the day: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass guitar, cello, violin or drums.

During this event, students will be given an instrument "passport" that they will fill out as they travel around to different instrument stations, trying out one instrument at a time. After visiting each table, students will be asked to select their top three instrument preferences. Once completed, they will turn in their "passport" in exchange for a slice of pizza!

This event is open to any interested student in grades 4-8 who would like to explore the instruments and learn more about the Foundations program.

Join us for a free concert featuring the Summer Jazz Lab ensemble!

DATE: Friday, August 16
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LOCATION: Amazon Van Vorst Plaza, 426 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109

Join us for a free concert featuring the Summer Jazz Ambassadors Camp ensemble!

DATE: Friday, August 9
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LOCATION: Amazon Van Vorst Plaza, 426 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109

Join us and our Second Line Project campers at the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade!

DATE: Saturday, July 27
TIME: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
LOCATION: Downtown Seattle, 4th Ave

Join us for a free concert featuring the Femme Jazz Summer Camp ensemble!

DATE: Friday, July 19
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LOCATION: Amazon Van Vorst Plaza, 426 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109

Join us for a free concert featuring the Foundations Summer Camp students!

DATE: Friday, July 12
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LOCATION: South Shore PK-8, 4800 S Henderson St., Seattle, WA 98118

Join us for an exclusive glimpse into the creative journey of our Foundations and Connections students at the Seattle JazzED Spring Open Rehearsal. On Saturday, June 8, families and friends are invited to witness the progress and skill of our participants as they showcase their year-long endeavors.

This isn't your typical performance—it's an open rehearsal where students will share what they've been working on throughout the year. Expect an array of music and arrangements, reflecting the skills nurtured within our community.

Admission is free, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

On Thursday, June 6, students participating in spring Jazz Lab: Gigging and Mentoring will be hosting a jam session for friends, current Connections students, and prospective students at the Seattle JazzED South Lake Union site.

This event is an open jam session for any musician from middle school to high school.

Students are encouraged to invite their peers to join in on the jam!

DETAILS
When: Thursday, June 6 from 6-8 PM
Where: 380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Cost: Free!