Roosevelt at Starbucks Hot Java, Cool Jazz Friday April 25th

Tickets available  HERE !
Friday April 25, 2014

Doors at 6:00 pm

Show at 7:00 pm

THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE

911 Pine Street

Seattle, WA 98101


Five supremely talented high schools. One brilliant show of support.

On April 25, 2014, five of the hottest Seattle-area high school bands will come together and display their chops for one amazing, jazz-filled evening at the Paramount Theater.  But don’t take our word for it; come hear them for yourself at Starbucks’ 19th Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz.

As part of Starbucks ongoing commitment to supporting the local youth arts community, all proceeds from ticket sales will benefit participating schools’ music programs.  This year’s participants include Ballard, Bothell, Garfield, Mountlake Terrace and Roosevelt High Schools.

Scott Brown 30 Year Celebration! Saturday March 29 at Roosevelt High School

Please join us to honor Scott for his 30 years of teaching and mentoring in jazz, vocal jazz, marching and concert bands. 

Festivities begin at 7:30 Saturday March 29 at Roosevelt High School. Seating is limited so arrive early to enjoy special performances by Roosevelt Grads and current students.

Don't miss this chance to celebrate Scott with a "stroll down memory lane."

Roosevelt Jazz Headed to Essentially Ellington Again

Roosevelt Jazz has once again been selected as one of 15 national finalists to compete in Jazz At Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington competition and festival, May 8-10 2014 in New York.  Congratulations to our hardworking students and director!

Roosevelt Takes First Place at Bellevue College Jazz Fest

Roosevelt Jazz Band 1 was awarded first place at the Feb 8 2014 Bellevue College Big Band Jazz Festival.  Sadly, the evening concert was canceled due to snow.

RJB Big Band Dance and Auction, March 8 2014 - On Sale Now!

Please join us for an elegant evening of dinner, Big Band dancing and auction fun while supporting the tradition of Excellence in Jazz Education at Roosevelt!  

 

Reserve your spot now - click here to purchase!
Have a look at the catalog for the silent portion of the auction!

 

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Doors open at 5:00 pm, Event ends at 10:30 pm

Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1511 East Pike (on Capitol Hill)

Admission: $50 per person (Early Bird Rate!  Act Now!)

Students, RHS Faculty and Staff: $30

  

You can also purchase ‘Best of Auction’ Raffle ticket(s) 

with a chance to take home your choice of selected Live Auction items!

Only 100 tickets available! $50 each.

Questions?  Contact auction_reservations@rooseveltjazz.org .

New CD: Jazz Night 2013 Live!

Just in time for holiday giving!  Recorded live at the Roosevelt High School Performing Arts Theatre on December 12 2013, this CD features performances by all three Roosevelt Jazz Bands, as well as Roosevelt Vocal Jazz.  Order now! 

Don't forget to pick up one of our Duke Ellington's Jazz Nutcracker Series CDs too!

RJB Lead Trumpet John Otten Selected for 2014 Grammy Band

Congratulations to our own John Otten for his selection as a member of the  2014 Grammy Jazz Band!   (Read the full press release here).

John is the only student from Washington State to make the band. This is a tremendous accomplishment and we are VERY proud! Thanks to everyone who assisted John in making his successful audition recording as well. 

Roosevelt Jazz Band director Scott Brown says: “John Otten has been a dedicated and hard working leader in our Jazz Program for four years. He’s an outstanding trumpet player. We’re all super-proud of John for making the 2014 Grammy Band!”