HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY Proudly Presents THE SUSAN PASCAL QUARTET

UPDATE! To Encourage More Family Attendance and Musical Experience For Young, Aspiring Musicians, A Second Pricing Tier Has Just Been Added For This And All Future Shows Of Only $16 For Guests Ages 16 Or Younger.

(Please Note: As Always, 100% of Ticket Proceeds Are Paid To The Performing Artists. Any Refund Requests Must Be Made To The Gallery Prior To The Date Of The Show.)

SUSAN PASCAL (Vibraphone) Seattle jazz vibraphonist Susan Pascal has taken her music through four tours of Singapore and concerts, workshops and clinics across the United States. Her Pacific Northwest appearances include the Earshot Jazz Festival and Centrum Jazz Port Townsend, and as a special guest artist with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, the Seattle Baroque Orchestra, and Seattle’s Gypsy jazz group, Pearl Django.

Pascal’s eclectic musical interests are reflected in her own projects. Susan Pascal’s Sour Sauce quintet is a tribute to Latin jazz icon Cal Tjader, and her Brazil Project band features the rich rhythmic and melodic traditions of Brazil. Her straight-ahead jazz group, the Susan Pascal Quartet has been nominated twice for Best Acoustic Group by Seattle’s Earshot Jazz.

Pascal is heard on motion picture soundtracks including “The Wedding Planner”, “Office Space”, ”Eulogy” and “Mirror, Mirror” and is a guest artist on recordings by vocalist Greta Matassa, “All This and Heaven Too,” "And to All a Good Night," and "The Smiling Hour"; the Vern Sielert’s Dektet recording, "From There to Here"; slide guitarist Orville Johnson’s “Slide and Joy”; and many others.

"Susan Pascal's name is as recognizable on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene as the unique tone of the instrument she plays: the vibraphone." - Earshot Jazz

"Fluid stick work and coherent, compact solos make this vibraphonist a delight." - The Stranger, Seattle

"breathtaking" - All About Jazz

“blazing 4-mallet technique” - Earshot Jazz

BILL ANSCHELL (Piano) Jazz pianist and composer Bill Anschell has recorded seven CDs as a leader, and performed and recorded with many jazz greats. His original compositions and piano work are prominently featured on Nnenna Freelon's Grammy Award-nominated recording, "Shaking Free," (Concord Records) and her CBS recordings "Heritage," and "Listen." Anschell's own CDs have received extensive national airplay and critical acclaim. His compositions have appeared in many films and television series, including "The West Wing," "The Wire," "Bloodline," and "NCIS: LA."

As a Seattleite, Anschell had the honor of playing a weekly gig with Northwest jazz legend Floyd Standifer for the two years before his passing. In 2005, Anschell received a Golden Ear Award as the “Northwest Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year,” and in 2006 his trio was named the “Best Northwest Acoustic Jazz Ensemble.” In 2010 and 2011 Anschell was again was named “Northwest Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year,” and in 2011 his CD Figments was named “Northwest Jazz Recording of the Year.” In 2013, he played several concerts with the Seattle Symphony. His 2013 CD, Impulses, took him into new territory, featuring twelve tracks of original electronica.

"No matter where he plays on the keyboard, Anschell sounds like no other pianist" –JazzTimes

CHRIS SYMER (Bass) Born and raised in Southern California, bassist Chris Symer relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 2002 where he continues to make his living as a freelance musician. Equally comfortable in the classroom, stage or recording studio, Chris does everything from teaching to playing on feature film soundtracks. Notable projects include recordings with Bill Anschell ("Rumbler," 2017), Johnaye Kendrick ("Here," 2014), James Knapp ("Scrape," 2013), and Nelda Swiggett ("Stringtet," 2014) as well as touring with Bill Anschell to South America in 2012 and 2014, and with Johnaye Kendrick in 2013.

Studies in jazz and classical double bass performance combined with a love for bass guitar have provided Chris with an appreciation of many styles of music and an ability to fit into most any musical situation. His open minded approach has led him to the unusual practice of tuning his double bass in fifths, an octave below the cello; he remains fascinated by the tonal palette the tuning provides.

MARK IVESTER (Drums) Mark Ivester is a versatile drummer and percussionist with extensive experience in many musical idioms, from pop-rock to big band to jazz to orchestral settings. He has performed with many national jazz artists including Larry Coryell, Freddie Hubbard, Diane Schuur, Mose Allison, Charlie Byrd and Eartha Kitt. He is currently performing and recording with Jovino Santos Neto, Sonando, Nick Manson Trio, Greta Matassa, and Susan Pascal Quartet.

In the classical field, Mark has performed with the Honolulu, Spokane and Walla Walla Symphony Orchestras. Mark is a founding member of the professional percussion ensemble "Happy Hammers," performing percussion music of various ethnic influences including steel drums of Trinidad, African drumming of the Ewe and Yoruba tribes, Afro-Cuban drumming, Brazilian samba and American jazz on mallet keyboard instruments.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Eastern Washington University, and did undergraduate and graduate work in ethnomusicology at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu which included field study of gamelan in Java. He has taught privately since 1973 and has been on the faculty of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College, Highline Community College and Olympic College, Bremerton.

* As Always, 100% of Ticket Proceeds Are Paid To The Performing Artists. There Are No Refunds. These Shows Are Independently Produced By The Gallery To Further Support The Greater Seattle Jazz Community By Providing A Professional Venue Commensurate With The Skill and Talents Of These Remarkable Performing Artists. There Is No Profit To The Gallery Other Than The Good Vibes And Great Music!

* Fine Wines Available For Purchase Prior and During The Show, Courtesy of Our Good Neighbor, LOCUS WINES.

* Seating Available on The Main Floor and Mezzanine. Reserved Seating Available For Guests With Special Needs or Groups.

* Unless There's A Stadium Event, There Is Usually Free Street Parking Available On Saturday Evenings After 6:00 pm and Paid Lots or Garages Nearby.

* The Doors Open At 6:30 And We Like The Show To Start On Time At 7:00. So Out OfConsideration For The Musicians and All Our Guests, Please Allow Adequate Time Before The Performance To Park, Walk To The Gallery, Find Your Seat, And Enjoy A Glass of Wine If You'd Like.

* Masks Are Optional. If You've Been Exposed To Covid or Flu, and Experiencing Symptoms 3-5 Days Before The Performance Date, Please Respect The Health of Others and Stay Home.

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