SIMF Seattle, Washington
Initiated in 1986 by Paul Hoskin, the Seattle Improvised Music Festival is perhaps the longest running festival of free
improvised music in North America.
More material will be added here as it emerges. We welcome contributions.
Artists wishing to have their recordings removed will be accommodated upon request.
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