Critical Mass Big Band
Celebration of Women Composers

Doors: 6:30pm

Advance tickets can only be purchased online-we do not sell advance tickets at the venue. Refunds are not available within 48 hours of the event. Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room. 

We are now accepting reservations for diners! After purchasing tickets, please visit the Reservations page to book a table. Table reservations require advance tickets, and are only for guests who plan to dine at the Royal Room.  We do not take reservations over the phone.

Seating for non-diners is first come, first served. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat!

The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm.

Critical Mass Big Band observes and celebrates Women's History Month in March.  In 1980, President Carter signed the first National Women's History Week proclamation, which eventually led to March being designated as Women's History Month to honor and preserve women's contributions. In 1987, Congress passed a resolution extending the celebration to an entire month.

To commemorate and celebrate Women's History Month, Critical Mass Big Band will present an evening dedicated to compositions by female composers. The event will feature works by Nelda Swiggett, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Maria Schneider, Jessika Smith, Ellen Rowe, Leigh Pilzer, Courtney Wright, Annie Booth, Hazel Leach, Michele Fernandez, Patty Darling, and Mary Lou Williams.

Since its inception in 2001, Critical Mass Big Band has developed into a distinguished group of Seattle-area musicians performing some of the finest big band music. This eighteen-piece ensemble, directed by Ian Basques-Jellison, includes notable members such as Ian Basques-Jellison, Al Lowe, Barbara Hubers-Drake, and Sara Voskuhl on saxophones; Jim Elder, Dave Buck, Doug Lora, and Vinnie Christ on trombones; Jeff Leinbaugh, Marty Molloy, Mark Baker, Greg Klein, and Victor Ross on trumpets; Seth Ahnert on piano; Rob Parks on drums; Philip Demaree on bass; and Neal Adams on guitar.