What's Going On: Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure Manual de Ritmo de Percusión con Señas and Dust to Dust: The songs of Butch Morris

Sun, Nov 3 at 7:30pm

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Doors: 6:30pm

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Manual de Ritmo de Percusión con Señas

An all percussion orchestra using a conduction system for rhythm. Inspired by Butch Morris and created by Santiago Vásquez. Featuring Eric Eagle, Mike Gebhart, Rocky Martin, Greg Campbell, Sheridan Riley on Drums and Percussion. 

Dust to Dust: The songs of Butch Morris

Butch Morris, the composer of gorgeous instrumental songs. Inspired by Morris’ 1991 New World recording “Dust to Dust.” Performed by Greg Campbell Vibraphone, Mike Gebhart Drums, Robin Holcomb Piano, James Falzone Clarinet, Alina To Violin, Leanna Keith Flute, Naomi Siegel Trombone, Wayne Horvitz Electronics, Brandon Ross Electric Guitar, Vincent Chancey French Horn, Sara Schoenbeck Bassoon. 

Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure

Celebrating the legacies of Lawrence "Butch" Morris, Sun Ra, and Julius Hemphill.

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.


Royal Room

5000 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118