Celebrating Wally Shoup (1944-2024)

An evening of concise, heartfelt sets by a multi-generational cohort of Wally’s closest associates. Participants of various groupings include Dave Abramson, Casey Adams, Abbey Blackwell, Gust Burns, Greg Campbell, David Chandler, Arrington de Dionyso, Jack Gold-Molina, Jeff Greinke, Simon Henneman, Bill Horist, Noel Kennon, Olli Klomp, Dennis Rea, Hannah Rice, Charley Rowan, Carmen Rothwell, Charley Rowan, Doug Theriault, Margareta Waterman, Neil Welch + others

Influential saxophonist, bandleader, painter, and writer Wally Shoup was a leading advocate of free improvisation in both life and music and a mentor by example to scores of musicians spanning generations in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Over a long and productive career distinguished by grassroots organizing and collaborations with an international cast of notables, the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame honoree left a rich legacy of passionate in-the-moment playing, wry humor, and acute observations on music and the human condition.

Proceeds will be donated to Wally’s partner. His final recorded works will be available for purchase at the event.

More on Wally:
https://www.earshot.org/project/2024-04-wally-shoup-1944-2024/