2nd Annual Chuck Deardorf Memorial Musicians' Hang! Friends, family, and colleagues of legendary jazz bassist, educator, mentor, husband, father, and friend Chuck Deardorf will gather once again to join in celebration of Chuck's legacy of a lifetime of music and contribution to the NW jazz community! Please join in the gathering, to create another amazing […]
In alignment with the 100th anniversary Gabriel Fauré’s passing – impressionist duo Cédric Hanriot (piano) and Jimmie Herrod (vocals) reimagine the music and lyrics of Gabriel Fauré. Jazz pianist Cédric Hanriot, known for his transversal approach to music and critically acclaimed collaborations, and vocalist Jimmie Herrod known for his performances on America Got Talent and […]
Join us for Live Music Happy Hour at the Royal Room! Featuring Joe Casalini, Mark Lutwak, and Evan Davis with special guest Sabrina Pope.
Every Monday, with occasional exceptions for holidays or special events, The South Hudson Music Project presents the Monday Night Jazz Jam at 9. This jam session is open to the public.
Every Monday, with occasional exceptions for holidays or special events, The South Hudson Music Project presents New Music Mondays from 7.30- 9 p.m. at The Royal Room. Typically they are followed by the Monday Night Jazz Jam at 9. New Music Mondays focuses on improvised music, experimental music, and the outer boundaries of jazz. Many […]
JoMoMa is a Seattle-based jazz trio with Jona Brown on piano, Moe Weisner on bass, and Max Holmberg on drums. They play primarily original tunes by Jona and Moe, influenced by 60’s post bop and 90’s grunge.
Eugenie Jones Celebrates a Decade in the Jazz Spotlight with New Release – The Originals Acclaimed West Coast Singer, Songwriter Releases Greatest Hits Collection Welcome to Jazz you can feel. Renowned singer-songwriter, Eugenie Jones is back in the spotlight with her latest musical masterpiece, The Originals, released on the artist’s label, Open Mic Records. This […]
Eugenie Jones Celebrates a Decade in the Jazz Spotlight with New Release – The Originals Acclaimed West Coast Singer, Songwriter Releases Greatest Hits Collection Welcome to Jazz you can feel. Renowned singer-songwriter, Eugenie Jones is back in the spotlight with her latest musical masterpiece, The Originals, released on the artist’s label, Open Mic Records. This […]
Freddy Fuego carries his trademark sound whether playing voluminously on a high-energy piece or playing lyrically on a ballad with a warmth and melancholy more befitting a great trumpeter. There is nothing guarded emotionally, no fear of vulnerability. “You can play the right notes and the right rhythm, but the idea is to make the […]
The Owen Broder Quintet features saxophonist Owen Broder and a program of compositions associated with Johnny Hodges, the alto saxophone icon. While Hodges is discussed almost wholly in relation to Duke Ellington, Broder and his quintet of collaborators on the world stage shift focus to the Rabbit (the nickname that Hodges earned early in his […]
Nelda Swiggett, Dylan Hayes, Karin Kajita and Alex Guilbert explore the music of the incomparable innovator and American master Mary-Lou Williams and her first piano idol and influence, Lovie Austin. Hosted by Alex Guilbert, curated by Alex Guilbert and Wayne Horvitz.
Join us for a very special night with the Elnah Jordan Experience on the occasion of Elnah’s birthday, featuring an all new production using her voice for good. Mission Statement from Elnah: My purpose for doing this production, is to bring attention to elderly homelessness. I”ve had to move 2x in 16 months due to […]
Every Monday, with occasional exceptions for holidays or special events, The South Hudson Music Project presents the Monday Night Jazz Jam at 9. This jam session is open to the public.
Every Monday, with occasional exceptions for holidays or special events, The South Hudson Music Project presents New Music Mondays from 7.30- 9 p.m. at The Royal Room. Typically they are followed by the Monday Night Jazz Jam at 9. New Music Mondays focuses on improvised music, experimental music, and the outer boundaries of jazz. Many […]
Jun Iida photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn Tuesday, March 126:30PM PSTThe Royal RoomIn-person*$5-15 Sliding Scale** Come join the party as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Seattle jazz artists in 2023. The ceremony recognizes both emerging talent and Seattle veterans from all jazz genres. Special awards are also presented to people or groups that have […]
Every Monday, with occasional exceptions for holidays or special events, The South Hudson Music Project presents the Monday Night Jazz Jam at 9. This jam session is open to the public.
Every Monday, with occasional exceptions for holidays or special events, The South Hudson Music Project presents New Music Mondays from 7.30- 9 p.m. at The Royal Room. Typically they are followed by the Monday Night Jazz Jam at 9. New Music Mondays focuses on improvised music, experimental music, and the outer boundaries of jazz. Many […]
Join us for Live Music Happy Hour at the Royal Room! Featuring Joe Casalini, Mark Lutwak, and Evan Davis with special guest Sabrina Pope.
Entertaining audiences since 2001, Critical Mass Big Band has evolved into a polished and talented group of Seattle-area musicians playing music of the finest big band composers such as favorites Gordon Goodwin, Matt Catingub, Mike Tomaro, Sammy Nestico, area arrangers Jeff Sizer and Vern Sielert and other contemporary composers. This eighteen-piece big band under the […]
Every Monday, with occasional exceptions for holidays or special events, The South Hudson Music Project presents the Monday Night Jazz Jam at 9. This jam session is open to the public.
Every Monday, with occasional exceptions for holidays or special events, The South Hudson Music Project presents New Music Mondays from 7.30- 9 p.m. at The Royal Room. Typically they are followed by the Monday Night Jazz Jam at 9. New Music Mondays focuses on improvised music, experimental music, and the outer boundaries of jazz. Many […]
Dylan Hayes and Jay Thomas will be leading the legendary Jim Knapp Orchestra on January 14th at The Royal Room. They are more than excited to get the band reunited after a long hiatus due to the pandemic. Jim Knapp was an iconic Seattle composer and arranger, band leader, jazz theorist, and teacher to countless musicians throughout […]
The Thursday Collective is a Seattle-based collaborative effort conceived by John Tomlinson. We have been exploring and performing instrumental based music since 2018. Our eclectic style includes jazz, funk, bossa nova and pop, originals and covers, curated by the musical loves of the band members. This year we are very excited to add vocals by […]
Rooted in jazz, fueled by the blues, marinated in funk, pianist/singer Jose 'Juicy' Gonzales delivers a rich, dynamic experience. Matt Jorgensen on drums, Michael Marcus on bass.
Drummer Ted Poor brings his innovative, boundary stretching jazz to the stage in quartet format. Get ready for the exciting debut of a new quartet and expect adventurous, intense, and soulful music.
A rare solo DJ set from Kassa Overall with avant-garde experimentation, showing why Kassa’s deep Seattle jazz roots make him a go-to player in the hiphop world. Opening is Phinehas Nyang'Oro, a talented young vocalist and guitarist on the Seattle scene.
An afternoon celebration of women and jazz music from around the world. Japanese artist Yuka Misaki makes her U.S. debut. Seattle-based groups Lulu Swing and Entremundos Quarteto will also perform.
Trombonist Freddy Fuego and his powerhouse band bring are coming to the Royal Room! Get ready to hear this band flow between musical styles from funk to reggae to soul and beyond!
An accomplished drummer, composer, and bandleader. Known as a unique voice in the contemporary music scene Raymond melds jazz with African polyrhythms, and classical percussion technique.