Presented by KNKX. We’re kicking off the ’23-’24 season with an homage to the recently departed Ramsey Lewis, and his Soul Jazz colleague Les McCann. Both of these incredible performers blurred the lines between Jazz, Soul, Blues and Funk, and had widespread appeal that pushed outside the realm of Jazz fandom.

Pianists:
Shawn Schlogel
Carolyn Graye
Alex Guilbert

Rhythm section:
D’Vonne Lewis-drums
Greg Feingold-bass

The Piano Starts Here series highlights the work of some of the most prolific and talented composers and pianists to have ever tackled the instrument. Each of the performances brings together Seattle’s finest pianists to perform the works of the artist selected for that evening on the Royal Room’s Steinway B grand piano. Past PSH performances have highlighted the work of Sonny Clark, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Sun Ra, Annette Peacock, Bill Evans, Mary-Lou Williams, Fats Waller, Herbie Hancock, Alice Coltrane, Herbie Nichols, and countless others.

Curated by Wayne Horvitz and Alex Guilbert. Hosted by Alex Guilbert.