# Event Details - **Event Name**: Greta Matassa Group in Concert - Within/Earshot Jazz Festival'26 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Eight-time Earshot Jazz "Best Vocalist" winner and Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame inductee, Greta Matassa returns home to Bainbridge Island!About this EventAfter a 40-year career that's taken her from Los Angeles to New York to stages across Japan and beyond, Greta Matassa is coming home to Bainbridge Island for this special concert.Widely regarded as one of the finest jazz vocalists of her generation, Matassa has been named Best Jazz Vocalist in the Northwest eight times by Earshot Jazz, inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame, and praised by bassist John Clayton as one of the best jazz singers working today.Her performance will span the Great American Songbook, jazz interpretations of contemporary music, and original compositions including a preview of her upcoming Origin Records release, We Are Gathered Here (coming in 2027). Expect the fearless, instrumentalist-like phrasing and effortless scatting that's earned comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson.This isn't just a concert, it's a homegrown legend returning to the community that shaped her.Guest bio - Greta Matassa:“Matassa’s performance was a marvel of virtuosity.” —Los Angeles TimesIn the Pacific Northwest, where she built her career, Greta Matassa wins wide acclaim; 8 times, the readers of Earshot, the Seattle Jazz Magazine, have voted her the best jazz vocalist in the Northwest including another award in 2021. She was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame in 2014. Jim Wilke, the Seattle jazz maven and host of the syndicated “Jazz After Hours” radio program, praises her versatility. “She has a fearlessness in approaching material,” Wilke says, “that makes her like an instrumentalist in a jam session.”Bassist and producer John Clayton says “One of the best jazz singers we have to boast about these days.”Her 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 in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. In 2016, She was featured with bassist John Clayton’s group in a centennial tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. She has recorded 11 CD’s. Her latest release, Portrait, on Origin Records is receiving rave reviews.Her decision to start teaching was probably her greatest contribution to the future of the genre she loves so much. For the last 20 years Greta has become one of the most unique and respected educators in the field today. Offering individual lessons and mentorships as well as establishing loyal student bases from Seattle to Japan, from Alaska to Kauai, from Chicago to New York. Greta travels extensively teaching and performing.“The album (Portrait), closes with Billy Strayhorn’s 'Lush Life.' All members of the quintet support Matassa and one another in what could become known as a definitive vocal version of that masterpiece.” —-Rifftides“Boppish, snappy and conversational.” —Downbeat“One of the best jazz vocalists we have to boast about these days.” —John Clayton“Worldly, gentle, bold, dynamic, Favorites From a Long Walk is a gift for the heart. Greta Matassa is one of America’s finest singers, and stands firmly among the best in today’s jazz.” —Jazz Review“Greta Matassa moves from triumph to triumph.” —Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times”She can give Ms. Streisand a run for it!" —Seattle times“Matassa is a Seattle treasure.” —Seattle Times“Her scatting is as confident, nimble an energetic as Ella’s and her phrasing is hip like Nancy Wilson’s.” —Earshot JazzGuest website/social:https://gretamatassa.com/ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/90600c30-a797-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w592-h740-dc684838-gmir.jpg BIMA’s PRISM programming is where art comes alive, off the walls and onto the stage. From films and concerts to artist talks and community celebrations, PRISM expands what it means to be an art museum through regular, engaging live events on BIMA’s stage, in its galleries, and outside the museum. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9072d0e0-a797-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h402-dc486848-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9082fd80-a797-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h270-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bainbridge-island/greta-matassa-group-in-concert-within-earshot-jazz-festival26/100001991789609339 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, art, performances, festivals, it, fireworks, raves - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.59, max: 29.84, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bainbridge Island - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art - **lat**: 47.6251432 - **long**: -122.5145276 - **full address**: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Greta Matassa Group in Concert - Within/Earshot Jazz Festival'26 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f1e8102567e518c7cbd55860ccd451f3b4d0a50ae0bbe9b6e2f1021c1c9cecec-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788440488 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Greta Matassa Group in Concert - Within/Earshot Jazz Festival'26 being held? - **A:** Greta Matassa Group in Concert - Within/Earshot Jazz Festival'26 takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Greta Matassa Group in Concert - Within/Earshot Jazz Festival'26? - **A:** Greta Matassa Group in Concert - Within/Earshot Jazz Festival'26 is organized by Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Bainbridge Island Museum of Art a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Greta Matassa Group in Concert - Within/Earshot Jazz Festival'26 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bainbridge Island, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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