Improvisation – Past Concerts
Racer Sessions: TBA
Sunday, June 25, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
A World of Guitar: Virtuoso Guitar Music of Six Continents
Sunday, June 25, 2017 @ 4:00pm – 7:00pm (PDT)
Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, Snohomish, WA, United States
Composers in this duo guitar concert include Bach, Dowland, Mussorgsky, Lauro, and new works by Vineet Shende, Peter Janson and more.
$20
The Daphnes
Friday, June 23, 2017 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Stone Way Cafe, Seattle, WA, United States
Mesmerizing compositions infused with classical, Celtic, and jazz origins.
Free (Free)
When Miles Met Monteverdi: 17th Century Jazz
Friday, June 23, 2017 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PDT)
The Royal Room, Seattle, WA, United States
Hear Pachelbel like you’ve never heard him before, a tribute to Coltrane’s Greensleeves, a few jazz standards…and of course Miles and Monteverdi!
By donation
When Miles Met Monteverdi: 17th Century Jazz
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm (PDT)
Sammamish Library, Sammamish, WA, United States
Hear Pachelbel like you’ve never heard him before, a tribute to Coltrane’s Greensleeves, a few jazz standards…and of course Miles and Monteverdi!
Free
Music Center of the Northwest: Jazz in the Beer Garden
Monday, June 19, 2017 @ 5:30pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Lagunitas Tap Room, Seattle, WA, United States
Music provided by Centerpiece Jazz Band and Music Center's Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
$10
Racer Sessions: Spooky Action
Sunday, June 18, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
Different Drummer Father's Day Show
Sunday, June 18, 2017 @ 6:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Naked City Brewery and Taphouse, Seattle, WA, United States
A multi-genre chamber ensemble featuring violinist/fiddler Brandon Vance, cellist Gretchen Yanover, bassist Anna Doak, and tap dancer Mark Mendonca.
$20 ($10 youth)
When Miles Met Monteverdi: 17th Century Jazz
Saturday, June 17, 2017 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Queen Anne Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Hear Pachelbel like you’ve never heard him before, a tribute to Coltrane’s Greensleeves, a few jazz standards…and of course Miles and Monteverdi!
$20 advance/$25 door
Wayward Music Series: Driftwood Orchestra + Uneasy Chairs/Kelley/Müller
Friday, June 16, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Driftwood Orchestra is interested in creating a way to communicate with the forest with the intent to somehow, someday apologize, and to give a voice to the trees.
$5-$15 suggested donation
Wayward Music Series: Dave Rempis & Friends – Lattice
Thursday, June 15, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Prolific Chicago-based saxophonist, improviser, and composer Dave Rempis undertakes a sprawling solo journey around the US this spring, collaborating with local musicians in each city he visits.
$5-$15
Racer Sessions: Crown Larks (Chicago)
Sunday, June 11, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
Cursive Presents: As It Fell Upon A Day
Thursday, June 8, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
A unique program combining flute, clarinet, viola, voice, and piano, featuring works by Copland, Stravinsky, Takemitsu, Matyas Seiber, Netty Simons, and Anteo Fabris.
$5-$15 suggested donation
Racer Sessions: Tightrope
Sunday, June 4, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
The Daphnes
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PDT)
Stone Way Cafe, Seattle, WA, United States
The Daphnes play mesmerizing compositions infused with classical, Celtic and jazz origins.
Free
Racer Sessions: Sam Boshnack Quintet
Sunday, May 21, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
Sound of Late: Magic With Everyday Objects
Saturday, May 20, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
The music of New York composer Missy Mazzoli, including her transformative Magic with Everyday Objects.
$10
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra: SPARK.1
Saturday, May 20, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 11:00pm (PDT)
Fred Wildlife Refuge, Seattle, WA, United States
SMCO partners with local DJs, producers, and visual artists for SPARK, a new performance series that takes the classical music genre far outside the realm of the expected.
$25
Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra String Festival with guest artist Andrew Joslyn
Saturday, May 13, 2017 @ 5:00am – 4:59am (PDT)
Grace Church, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States
A celebration of string musicians, fun, and music.
$25
Racer Sessions: Tom Varner
Sunday, May 7, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free