Concerts

Town Hall, Seattle Dempster Diving is a tribute to world renowned trombonist, composer, didgeridoo player, aural provocateur, beloved teacher and mentor, and master punster Stuart Dempster on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Dempster has been an inspiring presence in Seattle for 40 years, an intrepid supporter of several generations of adventurous musicians of all …

Poncho Concert Hall, Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle Still New York’s most fascinating piano iconoclast, Matthew Shipp has thrilled listeners with his collaborations with David S. Ware and other vanguardists. His new album, One, is “brave and beautiful,” according to Dream magazine. Seattle-based pianist, improviser, and composer Gust Burns is one of the most …

Decibel Festival’s Experimental Showcase Broadway Performance Hall 1625 Broadway, Seattle We are very pleased to collaborate with Decibel in presenting this evening of outstanding minimal electroacoustic music featuring visiting and local artists. Composer, sound installation artist, and graphic designer Richard Chartier has made a career of exploring the relationships between the spatial nature of sound, …

Gallery 1412 (1412 18th Ave. & Union, Seattle) Fredrick Lonberg-Holm (cello), Torsten Müller (bass), Michael Zerang (percussion) This trio teams two top-notch improvisers from the vibrant Chicago music community with one luminary of European improvised music. A major player in his native Germany since the 1970s and frequently appearing on the roster of important labels …