Jazz fans and Seattle culture enthusiasts had reason to groove this past October, as ARTS at King Street Station became a vibrant hub of music history with the launch of The Jackson Street Jazz Trail. As shared in a post by the City of Seattle, event organizers, the excitement kicked off on October 19th, aligning perfectly with the Earshot Jazz Festival. Guests were invited to take a self-guided tour exploring the rich history of Seattle's jazz scene.

As the music played, singer Darelle Holden performed smooth jazz standards. Meanwhile, guests viewed historic photos showcasing the vibrant Jackson Street Jazz District. Jazz historian Paul de Barros enriched the experience with a video, sharing stories about the district's musical history, where jazz legends once performed, and the lively speakeasies of the Prohibition era.

The tour itself, a curated walk down memory lane, offers a multidimensional glimpse into the nocturnal haunts that housed Seattle's jazz scene, each step a note in a larger cultural symphony. Artifacts of the era beckon from every corner, each photograph an invitation to imagine the strum of bass and brass that once filled Jackson Street with lively vibes at historic spots like Washington Hall, the Black & Tan Club, and the entertainment nexus that once stood at 12th and Jackson.