About

BlueStreet Jazz Voices is the newest and most exciting vocal jazz ensemble in Seattle. The mission of the group is to promote vocal jazz music in the community and provide high-quality, entertaining and moving musical experiences for audiences and performersalike.BlueStreet presents original arrangements of jazz standards, lush ballads and the newest in contemporary jazz.

“…..The only thing matching the joy that the ensemble brings to the stage is the joy they feel while creating music together…..”

BlueStreet is a diverse group of musicians who care passionately about jazz interpretation, as well as the professionalism of their productions. The 20-member ensemble has developed an audience following that has sold out venues including the Triple Door and Tula’s jazz clubs in Seattle.

We invite you to discover the world of vocal jazz. Join us for our next performance!
For a performance schedule, click here.

Community Service

BlueStreet is a community-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to outreach and education. It brings entertainment and a greater appreciation of jazz to students,seniors and other audiences through workshops and pro-bono performances.

Achievements

BlueStreet has received recognition and grant funding through King County 4Culture Sustained Support, and the Seattle Mayor’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs. The group has been featured in a variety of articles, including the Earshot Jazz magazine and JT News. Honored for the quality of their performances, BlueStreet Jazz Voices was chosen to perform at the 2007 Northwest Music Educators’ National Conference.

Artistic Staff

Ken Wilson, Artistic Director

Ken Wilson is the Music Department Chair at Bellevue Community College. He holds a BA from Western Washington University and a MA from Eastern Washington University, and was involved in the computers-in-music education field where he helped develop software and trained educators across the country. His previous teaching experience involves working with all age levels and includes 20 years of helping to develop award-winning vocal jazz and concert choir programs in the public schools. He currently is active as an adjudicator, clinician and guest conductor.

Andy Carr, Instrumental Director

Pianist Andy Carr has been "on the scene" in Seattle-area jazz and swing circles, as well as freelancing for many vocalists, choral groups and musical theatres since 1979. These days, Andy leads a jazz quartet backing singer Dianne Trani at Gaspare's Ristorante Italiano; accompanies for shows and concerts at The Overlake School; and performs with The Seattle City Sextet, the Northwest's premier tango orchestra. He served with the Shoreline-based Choir Of The Sound from 1994 to 1998 "But BlueStreet Jazz Voices is my main gig!"

Booking Information

We offer various configurations from full ensemble to soloists; and various band options from piano-only to full band. Our fee structure is variable depending on the configuration, type of event, and sound system requirements. BlueStreet also performs pro-bono for select community service events.

In addition to our regular performance schedule, BlueStreet also pursues opportunities to team with other arts organizations for performances and events.

Contact Information

For information on performances, booking, auditioning, and events, please contact our managing director, Paul Frankel at 206-361-5726, or email at bluestreetvoices@hotmail.com.