The 11th Annual Jackson St. Jazz Walk Series is a live music community event celebrating Seattle Central District's historic African American music legacy.
Jazz Walk Celebrates Seattle’s African American Music Legacy with 3 Commemorative Days, 26 Bands, and 11 Community Stages The 11th Annual Jackson St. Jazz Walk will take place on September 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2024. The Jazz Walk Series pays tribute to Seattle's Central District's vibrant 1920s through 1960s black music scene.
It commemorates a time when African American musicians were not permitted into Seattle white-only clubs, but numerous jazz and blues nightclubs thrived in the diverse and inclusive Central District nightlife, and icons such as Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, and Ray Charles honed their skills.
The 2024 11th Annual Jackson St. Jazz Walk, with the theme of music, community, and legacy, remembers the now vanished Central District African American cultural footprint, featuring a three-day celebration of music from 26 local bands on 11 community stages. But it's not just about the music.
The series also shares historical presentations and, from proceeds, donates funds to a designated community service nonprofit organization. The Jackson St. Jazz Walk, co-presented with the Pratt Fine Arts Center's Open House event, attracted more than 1,100 attendees in 2023, and comparable attendance numbers are expected for 2024.
To learn more about this year's performance times and tickets, please visit https://jacksonstreetjazz.org/.
Annual Jackson St. Jazz Walk Schedule
Fri, Sep 6, 2024, 5:00 - 10:00 PM Jazz Caliente Con Corazón | Hot Jazz With Heart & VIP Red Dress Reception & Concert https://www.eventbrite.com/e/962328118307?aff=oddtdtcreator Tickets Suggested Donation $15 VIP Reception & Concert $25 Saturday,
Sept. 7, 2024, 5-10:30 PM 11th Annual Jackson St. Jazz Walk 26 Bands on 11 Community Stages Tickets: Donation $10 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/972660833737?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday, September 8, 2024, 5-7:00 PM Jackson St. Jazz Walk Presents Seattle Sings! A night of incredible music with award-winning vocalist Gail Pettis & the unique vocal harmonies of the Sugartime Trio! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/954419463307?aff=oddtdtcreator
This is a MUSIC for a CAUSE event, benefiting community service nonprofits! https://www.jacksonstreetjazz.org/music-for-a-cause
