The festival honors the artistic edge and the rich history of the art form, celebrates Seattle’s jazz scene with performances, premieres, and special projects by esteemed resident artists alongside international masters.

This year’s lineup includes Christian McBride and Brad Mehldau, Brandee Younger, Arooj Aftab, Makaya McCraven, Ghost-Note, and many more. 

Schedule:

Friday, October 10, 2025

7:30 pm: Kate Olson’s KO Quartet/ Naomi Moon Siegel: Constellation of Nows

Location: KEXP Gathering Space, 472 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Saturday, October 11, 2025

7:00 pm: CHES SMITH CLONE ROW with Mary Halvorson, Liberty Ellman, and Nick Dunston_Early Show

Location: The Royal Room

8:30 pm: Thomas Marriott Quartet

Location: Black & Tan Hall, 5608 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, WA

9:30 pm: CHES SMITH CLONE ROW with Mary Halvorson, Liberty Ellman, and Nick Dunston_Late Show

Location: The Royal Room

Sunday, October 12, 2025

5:30 pm: Earshot Jazz Benefit ft. Duende Libre Trio w/ Pedro Vargas / Gail Pettis

Location: Town Hall - Forum, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

8:00 pm: Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau

Location: Town Hall - Great Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

7:30 pm: Bilal / D.E.D. Sirius

Location: Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

7:00 pm: Miki Yamanaka Trio / George Colligan with Zyanna

Location: Baba Yaga, 124 S Washington St, Seattle, WA 98104

8:00 pm: Maiden Voyage: Live at The Penthouse

Location: Bad Bishop, 704 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Thursday, October 16, 2025

7:00 pm: corto.alto / Evan Captain Trio

Location: Baba Yaga, 124 S Washington St, Seattle, WA 98104

8:00 pm: Maiden Voyage: Live at The Penthouse

Location: Bad Bishop, 704 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Friday, October 17, 2025

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Thomas Marriott, Ingrid Jensen, Sean Jones & Ray Vega: Trumpet Summit

Location: Town Hall - Great Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

7:30 pm: Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio

Location: The Royal Room

Saturday, October 18, 2025

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Maiden Voyage: Vinyl Lounge & Market

Location: Hotel Crocodile, 2505 1st Avenue #Second Floor, Seattle, WA 98121

6:30 pm: Salami Rose Joe Louis + Flanafi / Global Groove Presents REPOSADO

Location: Madame Lou’s, 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 

Sunday, October 19, 2025

6:00 pm: Roman Goron: The Transient Arboretum

Location: Town Hall - Forum, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

9:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Marriott Brothers Revival

Location: Sea Monster Lounge, 2202 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

8:00 pm: Kelsey Mines Sextet

Location: Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Thursday, October 23, 2025

7:30 pm: Thomas Marriott w/ Fellowship Futures

Location: Town Hall - Forum, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Friday, October 24, 2025

8:00 pm: Arooj Aftab

Location: Town Hall - Great Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

9:30 pm: Brass Queens

Location: Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Saturday, October 25, 2025

7:00 pm: Battle of the Bands: Garfield HS Jazz Band X Roosevelt HS Jazz Band

Location: Roosevelt High School Performing Arts Theatre, 1610 NE 66th Street, Seattle, WA 98115

7:30 pm: Mid Century Modern

Location: Georgetown Steamplant, 6605 13th Ave S, Seattle, 98108

8:00 pm: Kassa Overall / Alune Wade

Location: Hidden Hall, 400 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Sunday, October 26, 2025

6:00 pm: Makaya McCraven_Early Show

Location: Madame Lou’s, 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

9:30 pm: Makaya McCraven_Late Show

Location: Madame Lou’s, 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 

Monday, October 27, 2025

7:30 pm: Kris Davis Trio

Location: Town Hall - Forum, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

7:30 pm: Simon Moullier / DXS Trio

Location: The Royal Room

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 

8:00 pm: Ghost-Note

Location: Hidden Hall, 400 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Thursday, October 30, 2025

8:00 pm: The Brandee Younger Trio

Location: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Friday, October 31, 2025

7:30 pm: Nestor Torres / Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto

Location: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Saturday, November 1, 2025

8:00 pm: Zohar & Adam / OHMA

Location: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Sunday, November 2, 2025

6:30 pm: Wayne Horvitz: Music for 10 Musicians / Solos

Location: Raisbeck Auditorium, 2017 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

7:30 pm: Freedom First: Albert Marquès with Keith LaMar

Location: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Date: October 10 - November 2, 2025

Location: Various Venues, Seattle, WA

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