Presented by KNKX. We’re closing the season on a Rock and Roll note. Both celebrated as pianists and vocalists, Russell and Booker brought elements of Gospel, Boogie, Blues and Rock, as well as some of the strongest grooving a piano could produce.

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.

Pianists: Kate Molloy, Murl Allen Sanders, Shawn Schlogel, Alex Guilbert