Jazz in the City | Greta Matassa

Jazz in the City | Greta Matassa

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. Please take note of additional ticketing and registration policies at the bottom of the page.

In the Pacific Northwest, where she built her career, Greta Matassa wins wide acclaim; 7 times, the readers of Earshot, the Seattle jazz magazine, have voted her the best jazz vocalist in the Northwest. She was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame in 2014. Jim Wilke, the host of the syndicated “Jazz After Hours” radio program, praises Greta’s versatility saying, “She has a fearlessness in approaching material…that makes her like an instrumentalist in a jam session.” Bassist and producer John Clayton calls her “One of the best jazz singers we have to boast about these days.”  

Greta’s 40-year career has been a whirlwind of exciting opportunities and experiences. Over the last 20 years she has become established as one of the greatest jazz singers of her time, working with top jazz musicians all over the country. In 2016 she was featured with bassist John Clayton’s group in a centennial tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. She has recorded 11 CDs, and her latest release “Portrait” on Origin Records is receiving rave reviews.  

Her decision to start teaching was probably Greta's greatest contribution to the future of the genre she loves so much. In the last 20 years Greta has become one of the most unique and respected educators in the field today.  

Masks are strongly encouraged. 

Jazz in the City at the Frye Art Museum is a free, bi-monthly 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 Murano Senior Living. Additional support is provided by the Frye Foundation and Frye members. Media support is provided by KNKX.

Jazz in the City | Greta Matassa

Greta Matassa on stage

Photo: Steve Korn 

October 08, 2023

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Ticketing Policy

Registration 
Tickets are free, but capacity is limited. Up to two tickets per person may be reserved prior to the program. A block of walk-in tickets will be available on site beginning 30 minutes before the performance on a first-come-first-served basis.

Registration for each program opens approximately one month prior to each concert.

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

Confirmation 
Registration is confirmed by email.

Day-of and Walk-in Ticketing Policy 
Doors will open for check-in 30 minutes prior to the event. Walk-in tickets will be available at the check-in table on a first-come-first-served basis. All unclaimed reservations will be released to walk-ins 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. Preregistered guests should arrive early to secure their tickets.

Parking can be an issue in our area, so please plan your visit accordingly.

Questions?
Education@fryemuseum.org

 

Masking Policy

Please note that the masking policy for this program will match the museum’s at the time of each session. Masks are strongly encouraged.