What's Going On: Jazz in Silhouette and Hip Hop and its Elders
2024-11-01 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
*In-person
Doors: 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 doors
Tonight’s concert is part of What’s Going On: Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure, a seven-concert series in tribute to iconic innovators Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris, Julius Hemphill, and Sun Ra. Presented by The South Hudson Music Project. Co-produced by Earshot Jazz, Nonsequitur, Seattle Modern Orchestra. Major funding from The Live Music Society. Additional support from Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, 4Culture, ArtsFund/Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and The Raynier Foundation.
Jazz in Silhouette
The classic 1959 swing album of Sun Ra and his Arkestra. Featuring Sun Ra alum Vincent Chancey.
Hip Hop and its Elders
Connecting the dots between the samples and structures of hip-hop and jazz in the post-Coltrane era. Thaddeus Turner, Darrius Willrich and special guests Brandon Ross, Vincent Chancey and Sara Schoenbeck.
Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure
Celebrating the legacies of Lawrence “Butch” Morris, Sun Ra, and Julius Hemphill.
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Ensemble Members
November 1 Set 1
Brandon Ross—Electric Guitar
Vincent Chancey—French Horn
Sara Schoenbeck—Bassoon
Neil Welch—Bartione Sax
Hans Teuber—Woodwinds
Jacob Zimmerman—Woodwinds
Alex Dugdale—Tenor Sax
Cuong Vu—Trumpet
Wayne Horvitz—Piano
Geoff Harper—Bass
Eric Eagle—Drums
November 1 Set 2
Thaddeus Turner—Guitar
Darrius Willrich—Keyboards
Others TBA
Advance tickets can only be purchased online-we do not sell advance tickets at the venue. Refunds are not available within 48 hours of the event. Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room.
We are now accepting reservations for diners! After purchasing tickets, please visit the Reservations page to book a table. Table reservations require advance tickets, and are only for guests who plan to dine at the Royal Room. We do not take reservations over the phone.
Seating for non-diners is first come, first served. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat!
The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm.
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Photo of Butch Morris

Kommuna Lux
2024-10-29 19:30

What's Going On Festival: Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure (4)
2024-10-25 19:30
*In-person
Doors: 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 doors
Presented by The South Hudson Music Project. Co-produced by Earshot Jazz, Nonsequitur, Seattle Modern Orchestra. Major funding from The Live Music Society. Additional support from Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, 4Culture, ArtsFund/Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and The Raynier Foundation.
Julius Hemphill: Compositions for Jazz Orchestra
Selected works for large ensemble with members of The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble and guests.
Electric Circus: “Nublu”
Electric Circus celebrates the NYC Nublu residency. Butch Morris and the conduction of groove.
Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure
Celebrating the legacies of Lawrence “Butch” Morris, Sun Ra, and Julius Hemphill.
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Ensemble Members
October 25 Set 1
Marty Ehrlich—Woodwinds
Darius Jones—Alto Sax
Kathy Moore—Electric Guitar
Kate Olson—Woodwinds
Hans Teuber—Woodwinds
Chris Credit—Woodwinds
Ray Larsen—Trumpet
Stephanie Richards—Trumpet
Christian Pincock—Trombone
Beserat Tafesse—Trombone
Wilem de Koch—Trombone
Hayden Douglass—French Horn
Geoff Harper—Bass
Andy Roth—Drums
Robin Holcomb—Conductor
October 25 Set 2
Geoff Harper—Bass
Abbey Blackwell—Bass
Andy Roth—Drums
Kathy Moore—Electric Guitar
Simon Henneman—Electric Guitar
Greg Campbell—Percussion
Ivan Galvez—Percussion
Ryan Burns—Keyboards
Alex Guy—Violin
Ray Larsen—Trumpet
Ayesha Brooks—Voice
Hans Teuber—Woodwinds
Kate Olson—Woodwinds
Neil Welch—Baritone Sax
Peggy Lee—Cello
Wayne Horvitz—Conduction
Advance tickets can only be purchased online-we do not sell advance tickets at the venue. Refunds are not available within 48 hours of the event. Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room.
We are now accepting reservations for diners! After purchasing tickets, please visit the Reservations page to book a table. Table reservations require advance tickets, and are only for guests who plan to dine at the Royal Room. We do not take reservations over the phone.
Seating for non-diners is first come, first served. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat!
The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm.
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Photo of Butch Morris

What's Going On Festival: Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure (3)
2024-10-24 19:30
*In-person
Doors: 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 doors
Presented by The South Hudson Music Project. Co-produced by Earshot Jazz, Nonsequitur, Seattle Modern Orchestra. Major funding from The Live Music Society. Additional support from Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, 4Culture, ArtsFund/Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and The Raynier Foundation.
Kin of the Moon Open Strings Orchestra
An improvising chamber strings ensemble. Conduction by Wayne Horvitz and Stephanie Richards with special guests: Peggy Lee, Leanna Keith, Robin Holcomb, and Darius Jones.
Julius Hemphill: The Saxophone Sextets
Marty Ehrlich, Skerik, Darius Jones, Neil Welch, Alex Dugdale and Jory Tindall.
Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure
Celebrating the legacies of Lawrence “Butch” Morris, Sun Ra, and Julius Hemphill.
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Ensemble Members
October 24 Set 1
Kin of the Moon String Orchestra
Leanna Keith—Flute
Robin Holcomb—Piano
Darius Jones—Alto Sax
Peggy Lee—Cello
Wayne Horvitz—Conduction
October 24 Set 2
Marty Ehrlich—Woodwinds
Darius Jones—Alto Sax
Jory Tindal—Woodwinds
Skerik—Tenor Sax
Alex Dugdale—Tenor Sax
Neil Welch—Bartione Sax
Advance tickets can only be purchased online-we do not sell advance tickets at the venue. Refunds are not available within 48 hours of the event. Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room.
We are now accepting reservations for diners! After purchasing tickets, please visit the Reservations page to book a table. Table reservations require advance tickets, and are only for guests who plan to dine at the Royal Room. We do not take reservations over the phone.
Seating for non-diners is first come, first served. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat!
The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm.
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Photo: Julius Hemphill @ Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society; Half Moon Bay CA 3/6/88; © Brian McMillen / brianmcmillen@hotmail.com

What's Going On Festival: Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure (2)
2024-10-23 19:30
*In-person
Doors: 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 doors
Presented by The South Hudson Music Project. Co-produced by Earshot Jazz, Nonsequitur, Seattle Modern Orchestra. Major funding from The Live Music Society. Additional support from Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, 4Culture, ArtsFund/Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and The Raynier Foundation.
Julius Hemphill’s Dogon A.D.
Hemphill’s iconic 1975 recording with D’Vonne Lewis, Peggy Lee, Stephanie Richards and Marty Ehrlich.
St. Louis, Chicago, LA and New York: A Conduction
Re-imagining the music of Cecil Taylor, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Sun Ra, Julius Hemphill, Carla Bley and Ornette Coleman. With members of The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble and special guests.
Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure
Celebrating the legacies of Lawrence “Butch” Morris, Sun Ra, and Julius Hemphill.
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Ensemble Members
October 23 Set 1
Marty Ehrlich—Woodwinds
Stephanie Richards—Trumpet
Peggy Lee—Cello
D’Vonne Lewis—Drums
James Falzone—Clarinet
Wayne Horvitz—Piano
October 23 Set 2
Evan Woodle—Drums
Kate Olson—Woodwinds
James Falzone—Clarinet
Leanna Keith—Flute
Stephanie Richards—Trumpet
Steve Moore—Trombone
Robin Holcomb—Piano
Abbey Blackwell—Bass
Darius Jones—Alto Sax
Peggy Lee—Cello
Marty Ehrlich—Woodwinds
Wayne Horvitz—Conduction
Advance tickets can only be purchased online-we do not sell advance tickets at the venue. Refunds are not available within 48 hours of the event. Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room.
We are now accepting reservations for diners! After purchasing tickets, please visit the Reservations page to book a table. Table reservations require advance tickets, and are only for guests who plan to dine at the Royal Room. We do not take reservations over the phone.
Seating for non-diners is first come, first served. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat!
The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm.

​Jazz Etc! Vocal Ensemble
2024-10-20 15:30

What's Going On Festival: Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure (1)
2024-10-17 19:30
*In-person
Doors: 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 doors
Presented by The South Hudson Music Project. Co-produced by Earshot Jazz, Nonsequitur, Seattle Modern Orchestra. Major funding from The Live Music Society. Additional support from Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, 4Culture, ArtsFund/Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and The Raynier Foundation.
Seattle Modern Orchestra: Conductive Structures
Compositions by CHARI (World Premiere), Julius Hemphill and Wayne Horvitz, plus “Worst Planet Yet”- a Sun Ra inspired conduction.
Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure
Celebrating the legacies of Lawrence “Butch” Morris, Sun Ra, and Julius Hemphill.
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Advance tickets can only be purchased online-we do not sell advance tickets at the venue. Refunds are not available within 48 hours of the event. Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room.
We are now accepting reservations for diners! After purchasing tickets, please visit the Reservations page to book a table. Table reservations require advance tickets, and are only for guests who plan to dine at the Royal Room. We do not take reservations over the phone.
Seating for non-diners is first come, first served. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat!
The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm.

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Rooted in Jazz, Fueled by blues, Marinated in Groove. From a very young age Jose Gonzales had a creative curiosity. It all started with the piano where he cultivated a relationship with Bach, Chopin, Beethoven and Joplin. His trio has become a Northwest favorite with their performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” With Michael Marcus on bass and Matt Jorgensen on drums.

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