Sonic Evolution Co-Presented with Earshot Jazz

Our annual Sonic Evolution concert is defined by its exuberance, its genre blending, its Seattle orientation, and its wonderful unpredictability. This year we celebrate two extraordinary Seattle musicians, the incomparable composer, record producer, conductor, and humanitarian Quincy Jones, who we honor with a new work by noted composer Kenji Bunch. And we celebrate Mr. Jones’ classmate at Garfield High School, the legendary jazz and blues singer Ernestine Anderson. To bring the music to life, Music Director Ludovic Morlot has invited the famed Garfield High School Jazz Band and singer Grace Love to join in the fun.

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.