Emerald City Music: The Evolution of Improvisation
$30-$40 ($10 student)
- Anthony Tidd, bass guitar
- Kristin Lee, violin
- Steve Coleman, saxophone
- Miles Okazaki, guitar
- Dafnis Preito, drums
- Julio Elizalde, piano
Miles Okasaki — Selected works (improvisation for solo guitar)
Ludwig van Beethoven — Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer" ("Bridgetower")
Dafnis Preito — Selected works (improvisation for solo drums)
Johann Sebastian Bach — Chromatic Fantasia (Fantasy) and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903
Steve Coleman — Selected works (spontaneous improvisation)
Experience a comprehensive historical journey through the art of improvisation, from the baroque to modern jazz, co-curated by lauded producer/bass player Anthony Tidd and violinist Kristin Lee.
In detail: The term "improvisation" has often been associated with the genre of jazz music, but this practice has been the genesis to so many other types of music, including classical. For Season 08's opening night, Emerald City Music kicks off its season with its lauded Evolution Series, and this time we take a journey through the world of improvisation. We specifically compare the worlds of baroque and classical eras to the lineage of jazz and delve into this eclectic harmony like you have never experienced before! The evening is co-curated by lauded composer, producer, and bass player Anthony Tidd; a collaborator of myriad artists from Steve Coleman to Lady Gaga and The Black Eyed Peas.
This program will receive 2 performances: Friday, October 20, 8pm at 415 Westlake in Seattle; and Saturday, October 21, 7:30pm at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts in Olympia.
About Anthony Tidd, bass guitar
About Kristin Lee, violin
About Steve Coleman, saxophone
About Miles Okazaki, guitar
About Dafnis Preito, drums
About Julio Elizalde, piano
Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
2011 Mottman Rd SWOlympia, WA 98512
United States
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/venue/kenneth-j-minnaert-center-main-stage/
(360) 596-5333