mix of other artists and groups that are previewed and there are local events that are advertised. Within the Earshot Jazz website, they have been archiving the magazines since 2011. Golden Ear Awards In 1990, Earshot Jazz launched the Golden Ear Awards which showcases every year the achievements of local jazz artists in Seattle and also inducting impactful jazz artists into their Jazz Hall of Fame. This program gives an opportunity for jazz fans and performers to recognize the local jazz accomplishments of the past year. Golden Ear Awards categories Induction into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame NW Recording of the Year NW Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the Year Alternative Jazz Group of the Year NW Concert of the Year NW Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year Emerging Artist of the Year NW Vocalist of the Year Special Awards References External links Official site Jazz Alley Seattle Jazz History Jazz Advice Seattle JazzED Earshot Jazz Education Resources Culture of Seattle Jazz festivals in the United States