Jazz in the City | The Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble

Pre-registration for this program has ended. A block of walk-in tickets will be available on site beginning 30 minutes before the performance on a first-come-first-served basis.

Garfield High School is a public high school in Seattle and attracts students from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Garfield’s jazz culture has been built over 40 years and remains strong to this day. Garfield Jazz has over 80 students enrolled in the program in three levels of ensembles. Students learn the great jazz traditions including Duke Ellington and Count Basie, as well as a variety of other jazz styles. The Garfield High School Jazz ensembles are under the direction of Jared Sessink and Mike Sundt.

Jazz in the City at the Frye Art Museum is a free performance series organized in partnership with Ariel Media, celebrating the art form of jazz music and its long-standing influence and vibrancy in the city of Seattle.

Generous support for Jazz in the City is provided by the Frye Foundation and Frye members. Media support is provided by KNKX.

Members of Garfield High School Jazz band during a concert

Photo: courtesy of Garfield High School Jazz

December 8, 2024

2–4 pm

Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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Ticketing Policy

Tickets are required, and availability is limited. Each person may purchase up to four tickets.

$15 general admission ($60 for full series)
$5 community access ($20 for full series)

Tickets may be purchased online, if available, until 11:59 pm PT the night prior to the program. Tickets are nonrefundable.

A limited number of walk-up tickets may be available for purchase starting 30 minutes prior to the program. Parking can be an issue in our area, so please plan your visit accordingly.

Frye Members receive advance notice of programs and performances—become a member today and enjoy the benefit of early registration!

Registration is confirmed by email. Questions? Contact us at learning@fryemuseum.org

On-Site Tickets
Doors will open 30 minutes before the event. Preregistered guests may check in at that time. Walk-up tickets, if available, can also be purchased starting 30 minutes prior to the program. Preregistered guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Ticketing Philosophy
The museum uses a tiered fee structure for select events. Charging moderate fees allows the museum to invest in diverse and engaging programming, supports program costs, and helps us maximize event attendance. If you are able, we ask that you purchase a General Admission ticket; Community Access pricing is available to keep program tickets accessible. A limited number of no-cost tickets are available. If ticket cost is an issue for you for any reason, please contact learning@fryemuseum.org.