Free Jazz Sunday with Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons
Field Hall & Hallett Advisors Present: Free Jazz Sunday with Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons
Sunday, July 5th @ 12PM | Sunset Bar & Lounge
Free admission; VIP tables available for $40 donation. | CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Join us for FREE JAZZ SUNDAY in the Sunset Lounge on Sunday, June 7th featuring Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons.
Enjoy an intimate jazz set with violinist Ben Hunter and guitarist/banjoist Joe Seamons—two Seattle-based “songsters” whose improvisations move from hushed lyricism to joyful swing, weaving early jazz idioms with blues and roots traditions. Expect fiddle-and-banjo breakdowns, soulful melodies, and story-rich tunes that turn history into living, breathing music—warm, welcoming, and free as part of Free Jazz Sunday.
Together, Hunter & Seamons bring a rare versatility—early jazz, acoustic blues, gospel, and a cappella field hollers—that makes their performances both historically grounded and fully alive in the present. Their concerts often feature collaborative moments and repertoire that highlight how community and creativity triumph over adversity.
General Admission seating is first come, first-served and not guaranteed throughout the event. Private premium tables are available by RSVP and $40 donation.
LIVE MUSIC in the Sunset Lounge from 12:00 to 1:30PM. Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar available in the Sunset Lounge 11:00AM – 2:00PM. The Waterfront Coffee Bar will be open and offering food and drink from 8:00AM-3:00PM.
Free Jazz Sunday is a monthly event series at Field Hall and is made possible through the support of local donors; if you’d like to support this series, please consider a donation at checkout or during the event.
Please note: seating is limited for this popular free event series! Plan to arrive early (doors open at 11AM) to secure seating. Seating is first come, first served and limited – standing room only once full. To guarantee seating, please reserve a VIP table for four.
ABOUT BEN HUNTER
Ben Hunter is an award‑winning multi‑instrumentalist (violin, mandolin, guitar, voice) and community arts leader. Trained as a classical violinist from age five, he’s as at home in jazz and blues as he is in folk and classical. Beyond the stage, he serves as Artistic Director of Northwest Folklife and co‑founded artist‑led initiatives including Black & Tan Hall and The Rhapsody Project. His duo with Seamons won first place at the International Blues Challenge (2016)—a testament to their genre‑spanning artistry.
ABOUT JOE SEAMONS
Joe Seamons is a Pacific Northwest musician and educator who connects audiences to regional stories through music. A co‑founder of The Rhapsody Project, he’s worked extensively to preserve and reinterpret Northwest folk and jazz heritage; his projects include Smithsonian Folkways’ Roll, Columbia: Woody Guthrie’s 26 Northwest Songs. Onstage, he shifts fluidly between guitar, banjo, harmonica, and vocals—pairing groove with narrative.
