The Tiptons
Episode 12
Recorded: Thursday, July 20, 2006

The Tiptons (all-female sax quartet with percussion) return home from Europe to play their unique brand of high energy groove music. These local ladies who've gone global pair entrancing beats with luscious tone and harmony stacks big enough to climb.

The Tiptons are: Amy Denio - Alto Sax & Voice, Jessica Lurie - Alto Sax, Tenor Sax & Voice, Tina Richerson - Tenor Sax & Voice, Toby Stone - Baritone Sax & Voice, and Elizabeth Pupo-Walker - Percussion & Voice.

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.tiptonssaxquartet.com

Recorded July 20, 2006 by Carlton Seu and the Seattle Channel.

Part 2: Tom Varner
Episode 11
Recorded: Thursday, October 23, 2008

Part two of Seattle Presents, Tom Varner. The quintet is: Eric Barber - tenor sax, Phil Sparks - bass, Mark Taylor - alto sax, Byron Vannoy - drums and Tom Varner - French horn.

All compositions and arrangements by Tom Varner

1. Queen Tai
2. Keep It Up
3. The Silent E in Hope (world premier)

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.earshort.org
www.tomvarner.com

Recorded Oct. 23, 2008 by Nate Brown.

Part 1: Tom Varner
Episode 10
Recorded: Thursday, October 23, 2008

Seattle Presents teamed up with the 2008 Earshot Jazz Festival to host the Tom Varner Quintet. Eric Barber - tenor sax, Phil Sparks - bass, Mark Taylor - alto sax, Byron Vannoy - drums and Tom Varner - French horn.

All compositions and arrangements by Tom Varner

1. Swimming
2. A Good Day in Sequim (world premier)
3. A Waltz for Steve Lacy, In Heaven (world premier)

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.earshort.org
www.tomvarner.com

Recorded Oct. 23, 2008 by Nate Brown.

Part 2: Hot Club Sandwich
Episode 9
Recorded: Thursday, October 2, 2008

Enjoy Part 2 of the Gypsy jazz group Hot Club Sandwich performing live at City Hall. The musicians are: Greg Ruby - Guitar, Ray Wood - Guitar, Kevin Connor - Guitar, Rich Sikorski - Vocals, Kevin Stevens - Upright Bass, Matt Sircely - Mandolin, and Tim Wetmiller - Violin.

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.hotclubsandwich.com
Room recording by Nate Brown, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.

1. Renegade Café by Matt Sircely
2. I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me by Clarence Gaskill, Jimmy McHugh
3. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas by Osvaldo Farres
4. Green Room by Tim Wetmiller
5. La Playa (Yogiri No Shinobiai) by Claude Ciari
6. New Oreleans by Hoagy Carmichael
7. Two Guitars, Traditional Russian melody

Photo © Charles Maclauchlan

Part 1: Hot Club Sandwich
Episode 8
Recorded: Thursday, October 2, 2008

Seattle Presents hosted this Smokin' hot Gypsy jazz group at City Hall Thursday, Oct 2, 2008. Hot Club Sandwich is: Greg Ruby - Guitar, Ray Wood - Guitar, Kevin Connor - Guitar, Rich Sikorski - Vocals, Kevin Stevens - Upright Bass, Matt Sircely - Mandolin, and Tim Wetmiller - Violin.

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.hotclubsandwich.com
Room recording by Nate Brown, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.

1. Déjà vu by Greg Ruby
2. Hit That Jive, Jack by Jack Slim Gaillard
3. Tico Tico by Zequinha Abreu
4. J'attendrai by Dino Olivieri, Louis Poterat, Nino Rastelli
5. False Valse by Greg Ruby
6. Estoy Enamorado (You Made Me Love You) by Joe McCarthy, James Monaco
7. Gaucho by Kevin Connor
8. If I Had You by Ted Shapiro, Jimmy Cambell, Reg. Connelly

Photo © Charles Maclauchlan

Part 2: Seattle Youth Symphony Ensembles
Episode 7
Recorded: Thursday, March 6, 2008

The Seattle Youth Symphony's Scholarship Chamber Music Ensemble Program brought some of Seattle's most talented young artists to city hall for a noon concert Thursday, March 6, 2008. Audio recording courtesy of Carlton Seu.

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.syso.org

CALLIOPE PIANO TRIO
Beethoven: "Ghost" Trio, Allegro
Dvorak: "Dumky" Trio, Andante and Lento maestoso

YIN YANG TRIO
Beethoven: Trio No. 1, Op. 9 in G Major, Allegro

GEN KIM TRIO
Brahms: Horn Trio, Allegro

Part 1: Seattle Youth Symphony Ensembles
Episode 6
Recorded: Thursday, March 6, 2008

The Seattle Youth Symphony's Scholarship Chamber Music Ensemble Program brought some of Seattle's most talented young artists to city hall for a noon concert Thursday, March 6, 2008. Audio recording courtesy of Carlton Seu.

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.syso.org

EPIC HORN QUARTET
Weber: Hunting Chorus from Der Freischutz
Brahms: Two Motets, Ach! Arme Welt, Im Früling
Mendelssohn: Moderato

FLUTE HARP DUO
Bach: Sonata No. 7, Adagio
Ibert: Entr'acte
Bizet: Carmen Interlude

Michael Powers
Episode 5
Recorded: February 3, 2005

Seattle-based guitarist and composer Michael Powers brought his signature blues and smooth jazz guitar stylings to City Hall lobby to celebrate Black History Month, February 3, 2005. Audio recording courtesy of the Seattle Channel.

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.michaelpowersmusic.com
Michael Powers - Guitars
Douglas Barnett - Bass
Steve Banks - Drums

Children of the Revolution
Episode 4
Recorded: August 17, 2006

Children of the Revolution is a world rock band that believes there can be unity in the world through music. The artists of COTR hail from around the globe but gathered for this jam at City Hall plaza on August 22, 2006. Audio recording courtesy of the Seattle Channel.

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.cotrmusic.com/

Children of the Revolution are:
Vassili - Lead Vocals, Flamenco Guitar, Nay and Native American Flute, Palmas
Eric Jaeger - Lead Flamenco Guitar & Bouzouki, Electric Guitar, Vocals
Geoffrey Castle - Violin
Encarnación - Flamenco Dance, Flamenco Guitar, Vocals and Palmas
Andy Zadrozny - Stand-up and Electric Bass
Mustafa Alkhedairy - Dumbek and Latin Percussion

Jay Thomas and the East/West Double Trio
Episode 3
Recorded: October 19, 2006

Seattle Presents and the 2006 Earshot Jazz Festival teamed up for a special festival opening at City Hall featuring Jay Thomas and the East/West Double Trio. Recorded October 19, 2006 by Carlton Seu in the lobby of Seattle City Hall.

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.earshot.org

John Hansen - Piano
Atsushi Ikeda - Alto Saxophone
Yasuhiro Kohama - Tenor Saxophone
Daisuke Kurata - Drums
Phil Sparks - Bass
Jay Thomas - Trumpet/Flugal Horn

Selections Include:
1) Dear Pop Jay, by Ikeda Atsushi
2) Bolero, by James Knapp
3) Goodbye Zha Zha, by Jay Thomas
4) Star Eyes, by Don Raye

Valerie Muzzolini & Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby
Episode 2
Recorded: October 5, 2006

Seattle Presents two of the Seattle Symphony's finest, harpist Valerie Muzzolini & flutist Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby. Recorded October 5, 2006 by Carlton Seu inside the Bertha Knight Landes reception room of Seattle City Hall.

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.seattlesymphony.org

Selections Include:

1. J.S. Bach, Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020, Allegro Moderator
2. J.S. Bach, Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020 Adagio
3. C. Debussy, En Bateau
4. M. Ravel, Piece en forme de Habanera

Duo EN
Episode 1
Recorded: September 7, 2006

Seattle Presents in partnership with the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle hosted Duo EN in a performance of traditional Japanese music for Koto and Shakuhachi. Duo EN features John Falconer - Shakuhachi (bamboo flute), and Elizabeth Falconer - Koto (national instrument of Japan). Recorded September 7, 2006 by Carlton Seu in the lobby of Seattle City Hall.

For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
www.duoen.com

Musical selections include:

1. Spring Sea
2. Snow Dream
3. Nesting Cranes
4. Cherry Blossom Song
5. Floating Leaves
6. Amazing Grace/Swing Low