Jazz Listening Room

“These guys flood the room with joy.” (The Seattle Times) KCH is thrilled to welcome Peter & Will Anderson - two of the most extraordinary jazz woodwind players today. Together with this fantastic backing trio, the quintet will pay tribute to the King of Swing, clarinetist Benny Goodman!

This performance is generously supported by Series Underwriters, Dallas & Sharon Dort.

Ellen Rowe’s popular series returns to the House with special guest guitarist Randy Napoleon to pay tribute to the great jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. For this month's trio, Ellen is joined by bassist, Rob Bickley, and drummer, Sean Dobbins. Together, the ensemble will play selections from Peterson's beloved Canadiana Suite, a celebration of his Canadian homeland. Pieces will include "Wheatland", "Blues of the Prairie", "Laurentide Waltz" and "March Past".
(Ellen Rowe, piano; Rob Bickley, bass; and Sean Dobbins, drums; 
with special guest Randy Napoleon, guitar)

Noted for his “jaw dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz), pianist and composer Michael Malis appears at KCH in a rare solo recital. He’ll present original compositions, which range from the spacious and lush to the unpredictable and raucous. Still, he stays conversant with his musical ancestors, drawing on repertoire from composers such as Sun Ra, Thelonious Monk, Alice Coltrane, and others, to create a rich and diverse program that looks forward, backward, and center.

Join saxophonist Vincent York and his JAZZistry band for a performance celebrating jazz and its important role in American musical history and culture. He brings with him some of the finest area jazz musicians from across generations.

Join saxophonist Vincent York and his JAZZistry band for a performance celebrating jazz and its important role in American musical history and culture. He brings with him some of the finest area jazz musicians from across generations.