Piano Starts Here: Chick Corea and Mccoy Tyner at Piano Starts Here at The Royal Room

Tyner and Corea are two of the most important modernist pianists to emerge in the latter half of the twentieth century. Tyner’s influence is apparent on Corea’s playing, especially in regards to chord voicing, even as Corea gravitated towards a more Latin sound. The two, fortunately, remain with us – join the Royal Room in celebrating the work accomplished by these living legends of modernism.

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, Bill Evans, Fats Waller, Keith Jarrett, Paul Bley, Herbie Hancock and Herbie Nichols. Curated by Wayne Horvitz and Tim Kennedy. Hosted by Tim Kennedy. ...

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Tyner and Corea are two of the most important modernist pianists to emerge in the latter half of the twentieth century. Tyner’s influence is apparent on Corea’s playing, especially in regards to chord voicing, even as Corea gravitated towards a more Latin sound. The two, fortunately, remain with us – join the Royal Room in celebrating the work accomplished by these living legends of modernism.

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, Bill Evans, Fats Waller, Keith Jarrett, Paul Bley, Herbie Hancock and Herbie Nichols. Curated by Wayne Horvitz and Tim Kennedy. Hosted by Tim Kennedy.

Please note: Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Please come early to ensure you get a table. Reservations can be made for those who are coming for dinner as well as the show. The Royal Room is all ages until 10pm.

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