Washington Jazz Educators

Edmonds-Woodway High School Band at 2006 Hot Java Cool Jazz
Jake Bergevin and the Edmonds-Woodway High School Band at Hot Java Cool Jazz 2006

Clarence Acox and the Garfield High School Jazz Band at Essentially Ellington 2003
Clarence Acox and the Garfield High School Jazz Band at Essentially Ellington 2003

Edmonds-Woodway High School student Hilary Johnson, recently selected to perform as part of the Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Choir and participate in the Grammy festivities in LA.
Edmonds-Woodway High School student Hilary Johnson, selected to perform as part of the Gibson/ Baldwin Grammy Jazz Choir in LA.

Friday, February 9, 2007
7:30 PM

HOT JAVA COOL JAZZ

As part of Starbucks ongoing commitment to supporting the local youth arts community, the company is announcing its 11th Annual Hot Java, Cool Jazz performance at The Paramount Theatre. This benefit concert features the leading jazz bands from five local high schools: Garfield, Roosevelt, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds- Woodway, and Shorewood; with all proceeds from ticket sales going to support each school’Äôs music program.

Students from two Seattle middle schools, Eckstein and Washington, will also perform at the event, showcasing their talents before the show and during intermission. These bands will also receive a donation from Starbucks to support their growing school music programs.

Tickets are $15 (not including fees) for adults and $8 for children 12 and under, seniors and students with ID.

BUY ONLINE: theparamount.com

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