October 11, 2025, is World Migratory Bird Day! Start celebrating on Thursday, October 9, at this unique Royal Room event. “For the Birds” features a jazz quintet performing the original music of Seattle pianist and composer Nelda Swiggett. But this is not just a concert. The performance engages the power of artistic expression — live music, spoken words, images and poetry — to connect audiences emotionally to the scientific realities of climate change through the lens of birds. Ultimately a story of hope, audiences leave the performance feeling empowered to take meaningful action.

Nelda Swiggett has been a vibrant force in the Pacific Northwest jazz scene since the early 1990s. Her compositions blend jazz with Afro-Cuban, gospel and classical influences, creating a distinctive and engaging sound. This Royal Room performance features Sidney Hauser (saxes, flute), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Nelda Swiggett (piano/compositions), Chris Symer (bass), Adam Kessler (drums) and the poetry of Jill McGrath.

For more information, visit: https://neldaswiggett.com/for-the-birds/