Jackson Street Jazz

The Roots of Jazz in Seattle run deep. Not only did Jazz Luminaries across the nation include Seattle as a stop on tour, during the 30's, 40's, and 50's, 34 nightclubs surged along Jackson Street. People danced and drank bootleg liquor from dusk to dawn. Along with several others who contributed to the area's rich Jazz legacy, Seattle gave rise to the early careers of Ernestine Anderson, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones and Jimi Hendrix. –Artist statement