What's Going On: Conduction, Improvisation, and the Culture of Structure Julius Hemphill: Compositions for Jazz Orchestra and Electric Circus: “Nublu”

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Julius Hemphill: Compositions for Jazz Orchestra

Selected works for large ensemble with members of The Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble and guests. Featuring Brandon Ross, Electric Guitar, Vincent Chancey French Horn, Sara Schoenbeck Bassoon, Neil Welch Baritone Sax, Hans Teuber Woodwinds, Jacob Zimmerman Woodwinds, Alex Dugdale Tenor Sax, Cuong Vu Trumpet, Wayne Horvitz Piano, Geoff Harper Bass, Eric Eagle Drums.

Electric Circus: “Nublu”

Electric Circus celebrates the NYC Nublu residency. Butch Morris and the conduction of groove. With conduction by Stephanie Richards, Brandon Ross and Wayne Horvitz, featuring Abbey Blackwell Bass, Andy Roth Drums, Sheridan Riley Drums, Greg Campbell Percussion, Kate Olson Woodwinds, Neil Welch Baritone Sax, Greg Sinibaldi Woodwinds, Alex Guy Violin, Ray Larsen Trumpet, Beserat Tafesse Trombone, Naomi Siegel Trombone, James Falzone Clarinet, 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.