Restaurant, Bar and Project Room

7:30pm

$8 advance/ $10 at the door. Available now from Stranger Tickets.

The Latin Jazz Collective is a project conceived in 2009 by Lary Barilleau, a Seattle based percussionist, composer and award winning educator. The group's goal is to provide quality latin jazz music that reflects the original music of band members. The members are considered some of the finest musicians performing today and many produce exceptional projects of their own. The band has played to sold-out enthusiastic crowds at Bake's Place for the Bellevue Jazz Festival with special guest Hubert Laws and at Tula's Jazz Club.

Barilleau produced his first CD “Carmen's Mambo” in collaboration with Grammy winner Doug Beavers which was released on the local OA2 jazz label in January 2013. The CD has received considerable radio play in the US and Canada and has been in the top 100 for the last 10 weeks on the Jazz Week Charts reaching #46 and on the Canandian Jazz Journal Charts peaking at #11. The CD has also reached #1 on the NewnWorld Music Charts on KTUH radio in Honoulu, # 1 on the WPTC radio chart at Penn State Technical College and #6 on the Washington State Roots Radio Charts.

Musicans in the LJC include award winning Jay Thomas, Marc Seales, Rich Cole, Jeff Norwood, Al Criado, Eric Verlinde, Dan Marcus, Joe "Timba" Santiago, Johnny Conga and Ricardo Guity and Chad McCullough.
www.latinjazzcollective.com.

Please note: tickets do not guarantee a seat to shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.

8:00pm

$15 advance/ $18 at the door. Available now from Stranger Tickets.

Billy Martin (Medeski Martin & Wood) and Wil Blades (Stanton Moore Trio and Amendola vs Blades).

Wil Blades' website.

Billy Martin's website.

"Duet dates are usually soft, intimate things, because two instruments can only go so far, right? So much for THAT truism! Billy Martin and Wil Blades amply demonstrate that two instruments will go as far (and as well) as you can ride them, as the Medeski Martin & Wood rhythm devil and the San Francisco keyboardist hit the organjazz sub-genre right in the mouth." - Nippertown

Please note: tickets do not guarantee a seat to shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.

8:00pm

$7 advance/ $10 at the door. Available now from Stranger Tickets.


The Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarter was an iconoclast and created a one of a kind narrative in the history of jazz. Born into the Rothschild dynasty in 1913, the Baroness (known to the jazz world simply as Nica) left her husband (a high level French diplomat) and alienated much of her family along with their vast resources to move to New York City shortly after a life changing listening of TheloniousMonk’s “Round Midnight”.

She became a great supporter of Jazz musicians and is remembered by many for taxiing musicians around in her Rolls Royce and hosting late night jam sessions (much to her neighbors chagrin). However, publically she is probably best known for the death of Charlie Parker in her 5th avenue apartment in 1955, made infamous by the NYC press. She is fondly remembered for her long standing care for Thelonious Monk and to her loyalty to Monk, his wife Nellie and their family.

Two important books have been published about the Baroness within the past two years. One by author David Kastin, “Nica’s Dream: The Life and Legend of the Jazz Baroness” and one by her grand-niece Hannah Rothschild, “The Baroness: The Search for Nica The Rebellious Rothschild”.

Tonight’s performance will include four stellar Seattle pianists playing from the repertoire of music composed for the Baroness by a plethora of legendary jazz composers including Sonny Clark, Horace Silver, Thelonious Monk and Freddie Redd. Piano Starts here has always featured pianists in a solo format. In tonight's performance each pianist will perform with "The Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet", featuring Al Kieth, Craig Flory, Geoff Harper, Andy Roth and Steve Moore.

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. Curated by Wayne Horvitz and Tim Kennedy. Hosted by Tim Kennedy.

Please note: tickets do not guarantee a seat to shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.

8:00pm

$10 advance/ $12 at the door. Available now from Stranger Tickets.

A 90-minute hiphop performance with Spekulation featuring a 10-piece chamber orchestra and special guests. Also featuring a performance by The Teaching.

Spekulation's website.
The Teaching's website.

Please note: tickets do not guarantee a seat to shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.

8:00pm

$15 advance/ $18 at the door. Available now from Stranger Tickets.

SeattleJazzScene.com and The Royal Room welcome The Larry Goldings Trio (featuring Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart) to Seattle for the first time on Thursday, June 20, 2013, for two shows at The Royal Room starting at 8:00pm

With his signature Hammond organ style and versatility on many keyboards, Boston native Larry Goldings (born 1968) has traversed not only the wide spectrum of jazz where he is perhaps best known, but also the worlds of funk, pop, and alternative music. High-in-demand as a sideman, Goldings' sound can be heard on scores of albums by artists in virtually every musical genre.

In recent years, his distinctive playing has graced the albums of Christina Aguilera, Walter Becker, Solomon Burke, Tracy Chapman, De La Soul, Robben Ford, Steve Gadd, Melody Gardot, Herbie Hancock, Jesse Harris, Colin Hay, India.Arie, Al Jarreau, Norah Jones, John Mayer, Madeleine Peyroux, John Pizzarelli, David Sanborn, Sia, Luciana Souza, and many others.

Goldings has collaborated closely, on the road and in the studio, with such artists as Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Jim Hall, Maceo Parker, Madeleine Peyroux, John Scofield, and James Taylor. Taylor's retrospective album, One Man Band (Hear Music), represents the culmination of two-and-a-half-year worldwide tour, with Goldings as Mr. Taylor's sole collaborator/accompanist, or "one man band." The album, which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), features an original composition by Larry entitled "School Song."

As a leader, Larry has released 15 albums, many of which feature his long time organ trio with Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart. This group is widely recognized for charting new ground, with the musicians' synergistic playing and their hard-swinging -- yet very thoughtful -- music. In 2007, Larry (alongside John Scofield and Jack DeJohnette) received a Best Jazz Album GRAMMY nomination for their recording, Trio Beyond - Saudades (ECM).

Please note: tickets do not guarantee a seat to shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.

8:00pm

Jargon
Jargon is a new, modern-jazz quartet focused on adventurous original composition. Nods to Kurt Rosenwinkel, Avishai Cohen, Chris Potter, and Bill Frisell are evident in their compositions as well as in their collective improvisation. From the first meeting of Bryan Smith (saxophone), Gregg Belisle-Chi (guitar), Carmen Rothwell (bass), and Max Wood (drums), it was quickly decided that a committed band was the way to go. A common interest in current happenings in the music world as well as a love of rhythmic exploration and open ears to all genres keep their performances vibrant & exciting.
More info at www.jargonmusic.com

BongMantra
An instrumental rock laboratory exploring the music of The Mahavishnu Orchestra, arrangements of 70’s instrumental rock songs, free improvisation and original psychedelic compositions.

Amps cranked, strings broken, synthesizers blown and drum heads ripped…BongMantra recreates Mahavishnu’s music accurately. But why stop there? Band members started bringing in arrangements of tunes by Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Spectrum Road and more. Looking for some new music, band leader Tristan Gianola started writing original music for BongMantra with his own approach to instrumental rock, drawing on heavy influences of modern classical music. Add an additional sprinkle of free improv and you get an instrumental rock smorgasbord, served by Tristan Gianola (guitar), Matt Williams (more guitar), Jake Sele (synthesizers), Alex Atwood (bass) and Joe Eck (drums).

No cover. The musicians are compensated by your donations.
Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.

7:30pm

$8 advance/ $10 at the door. Available now from Stranger Tickets.

The Latin Jazz Collective is a project conceived in 2009 by Lary Barilleau, a Seattle based percussionist, composer and award winning educator. The group's goal is to provide quality latin jazz music that reflects the original music of band members. The members are considered some of the finest musicians performing today and many produce exceptional projects of their own. The band has played to sold-out enthusiastic crowds at Bake's Place for the Bellevue Jazz Festival with special guest Hubert Laws and at Tula's Jazz Club.

Barilleau produced his first CD “Carmen's Mambo” in collaboration with Grammy winner Doug Beavers which was released on the local OA2 jazz label in January 2013. The CD has received considerable radio play in the US and Canada and has been in the top 100 for the last 10 weeks on the Jazz Week Charts reaching #46 and on the Canandian Jazz Journal Charts peaking at #11. The CD has also reached #1 on the NewnWorld Music Charts on KTUH radio in Honoulu, # 1 on the WPTC radio chart at Penn State Technical College and #6 on the Washington State Roots Radio Charts.

Musicans in the LJC include award winning Jay Thomas, Marc Seales, Rich Cole, Jeff Norwood, Al Criado, Eric Verlinde, Dan Marcus, Joe "Timba" Santiago, Johnny Conga and Ricardo Guity and Chad McCullough.
www.latinjazzcollective.com.

Please note: tickets do not guarantee a seat to shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.

8:00pm
Space Owl is a psychedelic rock band from Seattle, WA that plays original music in addition to the music of other great artists including Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and more. This show celebrates the music and 72nd birthday of Bob Dylan and promises to be a special night with a few surprises. This is Space Owl's second trip to the Royal Room to celebrate the music of Bob Dylan.

No cover. The musicians are compensated by your donations.
Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.

Piano Royale 5:30pm
A rotating roster of some of Seattle's finest pianists, playing solo and duo during Friday evenings.

Ranger and the "Re-Arrangers" with Neil Andersson 8:00pm
Andersson is one of the Northwest's premier guitarists. In the 1960's, he played with the Northwest rock group, the Fabulous Wailers. In 1986 he was elected to the Northwest Music Awards Hall of Fame, and in the 1990’s he co-founded the seminal Gypsy jazz band Pearl Django. His projects include Malibu Manouche, blending Gypsy jazz and surf music. The concert will feature music from Ranger and the ‘Re-Arrangers’ repertoire of American swing standards, traditional Gypsy melodies, and the music of Django Reinhardt. Young violinist Ranger Sciacca will provide the counterpoint to Andersson’s improvisations.

Eric Apoe and They CD Release 9:30pm
Eric Apoe and THEY (The Furnace, at that time) had their 1st performance opening for Red Dress, at the Backstage in Ballard, New Years Eve, 1993. The band's musical style is a blend of American and European Roots music. The combination of electric and acoustic instruments along with the scope of songwriting gives the band a unique presentation on the contemporary music scene.
Eric Apoe and They's website.

Sour Smash Hug Band 10:30pm
A cabaret band that combines virtuosic central European violin technique with 1920s/30s jazz and Yiddish theatre, the Sour Mash Hug Band evokes an era that never quite existed. Paris in the 30s, Harlem in the 20s, New Orleans in the 90s, its hard to say. The band is especially known for their original tunes reminiscent of Kurt Weill and Danny Elfman. The band started in Eugene, OR 10 years ago as an old-time band with the classic line-up of claw-hammer banjo, fiddle, guitar, and bass. After a couple years in Oregon they took to the road, and toured the country by bike, freight train, hitchhiking, and a broken down old van. This took them to San Francisco, Bellingham, New York and finally to New Orleans which became their home away from home. For the past five years the band has split their time between a quiet spot by Lake Merritt and a couple of less quiet shotgun shacks in New Orleans, while spending summers in Romania and Hungary studying the music they love. Being exposed to many varieties of music in their travels the musicians have developed a unique cabaret style drawing on New Orleans jazz, old-time fiddle music, muzica lautareasca, and Yiddish theatre.

No cover. The musicians are compensated by your donations.
Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.

9:00pm
Funk E Fusion All Stars with Fysah, Michelle Lange, Celestine, Darrius Willrich, Butch Harrison and More!

No cover. The musicians are compensated by your donations. Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.

6:30pm
Jazz Night School is Seattle's largest and fastest-growing all ages jazz program!

Jazz Night School's Big Band Express: Jazz Night School's large jazz ensemble study experience directed by Stuart MacDonald

No cover. The musicians are compensated by your donations. Reservations are available for patrons who are planning to have dinner before and during the show.