Piano Starts Here: Charles Mingus
Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $10 general admission/ $5 students w/ ID.
Though he’s best known for his bass playing and composing, Mingus released a single solo piano record – “Mingus Plays Piano” – which offers a unique window into the mind and mechanics of the category-defying musician. As the album approaches its half-century birthday, Piano Starts Here uses “Mingus Plays Piano” as a starting point from which to honor and explore Mingus’ piano compositions.
The Piano Starts Here series highlights the work of some of the most prolific and talented composers and pianists to have ever tackled the instrument. Each of the performances brings together Seattle’s finest pianists to perform the works of the artist selected for that evening on the Royal Room's Steinway B grand piano. Past PSH performances have highlighted the work of Sonny Clark, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Sun Ra, Bill Evans, Fats Waller, Keith Jarrett, Paul Bley, Herbie Hancock and Herbie Nichols. Curated by Wayne Horvitz and Tim Kennedy. Hosted by Tim Kennedy.
Please note: Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Please come early to ensure you get a table. Reservations can be made for those who are coming for dinner as well as the show. The Royal Room is all ages until 10pm.
