HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY Proudly Presents THE FRANCESCO CROSARA QUARTET! at Frederick Holmes and Company – Seattle, WA

100% of Ticket Proceeds Benefit The Performing Artists. The More Seats We Fill, The More These Incredible Musicians And Vocalists Are Compensated! – FH&Co

“Hot Jazz At The Gallery: now this is how live music should be experienced: up close and personal, among friends, surrounded by great works of art!” – Dmitri Matheny

“…Hot Jazz at the Gallery stages Seattle area jazz musicians against a backdrop of dazzling visual art from around the world.” – Earshot Jazz Magazine

Located on Occidental Mall, in the “Heart of Historic Pioneer Square”, Seattle, WA, FREDERICK HOLMES AND COMPANY – GALLERY OF MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART Is Proud To Offer Another Extraordinary Evening In Our Ongoing Monthly Series – HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY, Featuring The Top Musicians And Vocalists In The Pacific Northwest And Nationally! Sit Back and Relax While Enjoying Premium Award-Winning Wines or other libations served by our Neighboring Pioneer Square Businesses, Viewing Remarkable Paintings, Prints, & Sculpture, While Listening To “The Best In The Northwest”!

I’m very proud to offer our HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY audience for October, four true masters of Jazz, THE FRANCESCO CROSARA QUARTET! Featuring Award-Winning Pianist, Composer, Recording Artist, & Educator, Italian-born FRANCESCO CROSARA and backed by ALEX DUGDALE (Sax), FARKO DOSUMOV, (BASS), and JOHN BISHOP (Drums).

Set amidst the gallery’s curated collection of 20th-century modern and contemporary art, the evening will feature selections from Francesco’s acclaimed album Circular Motion alongside fresh arrangements of timeless jazz standards. “This will be my fourth appearance at Fred Holmes gallery,” says Francesco. “There’s a real synergy between my contemporary style of music and the gallery’s own vibration. It’s a welcoming space where sound and visual art speak to each other.”

PARIS MOVE praised its “fertile imagination and harmonic boldness,” placing Francesco “among the Top Ten jazz composers who deserve to be known.”

EARSHOT JAZZ writes, “Crosara has deftly rejected the inexorably delimiting logic of linearity for a reflective and joyful circular motion—a replenishing via the return.”

Don’t Miss What Is Certain To Be Memorabe and Incredible Evening Of Classically Elegant, Moving Music…JAZZ Francesco Crosara Style!

(Please See “Important Details” at bottom.)

Meet the Quartet

Francesco Crosara – Piano & Composition

Francesco is an Italian-born jazz pianist, composer, and educator whose music blends lyrical improvisation, classical romanticism, and Latin rhythmic vitality. With influences ranging from Chick Corea and Bill Evans to Herbie Hancock, he has performed internationally with legends such as Lionel Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Hargrove, and Von Freeman. His latest album Circular Motion (Origin/OA2 Records) was nominated for NW Recording of the Year at the Golden Ear Awards and praised for its emotional depth and harmonic boldness. Since relocating to the Pacific Northwest in 2017, Francesco has become a vital contributor to the region’s jazz landscape, performing at major festivals, collaborating with top artists, and serving as an educator and advocate for inclusive music communities.

Alex Dugdale – Saxophone

A dynamic multi-instrumentalist and tap dancer, Dugdale is a fixture of Seattle’s jazz scene. With degrees from Eastman School of Music and Seattle Pacific University, he blends hard bop fire with rhythmic innovation, often incorporating tap as a melodic instrument. A former Earshot Jazz Artist-in-Residence, Dugdale’s performances are known for their energy, soul, and originality.

Farko Dosumov – Electric Bass

Originally from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Dosumov is a genre-defying bassist whose work spans jazz, funk, Afrobeat, and Uzbek folk. A graduate of Cornish College of the Arts, he’s played with legends like Michael Shrieve and Carlos Santana, and is a member of Duende Libre—Seattle’s groundbreaking jazz fusion ensemble. His groove is deep, his tone unmistakable, and his musicality endlessly versatile.

John Bishop – Drums

A cornerstone of Northwest jazz, Bishop is not only a master drummer but also the founder of Origin Records, one of the most respected jazz labels in the world. With over 100 recordings and decades of collaborations—including Hal Galper, Lee Konitz, and Bobby Hutcherson—his playing is marked by sensitivity, swing, and a deep commitment to musical storytelling.

SOME IMPORTANT DETAILS: UPDATE

We’ve been notified by Eventbrite.com, the third-party ticketing platform we use, that they will need to add sales tax onto the ticket price, effective October 1, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience but hope this doesn’t influence your decision to be a part of our audience. As always, the gallery doesn’t profit at all from thse shows and 100% of ticket proceeds (excluding the third party ticket fee and taxes) benefit the performing artists.

Doors Open at 6:30 pm/ Shows Start at 7:00. Out of Respect For Other Guests and the Musicians, Please Allow For the Time Needed for Parking & Walking to the Gallery. (This is Particularly Important During Stadium Events, Games, Concerts, Etc.)

Give Yourself Enough Time to Secure a Seat, Enjoy the Gallery, and Purchase a Glass of Your Fave From the No-Host Bar. There Will Be a 10-15 Minute Break Between Sets. The Musicians May Have CDs or Other Merchandise for Sale. If You Enjoyed Their Performance, Please Consider Supporting Them With Your Purchase.

100 % of Ticket Proceeds Are Paid To The Performaing Artists. Any Refund Requests Will Be Honored Up To The Date BEFORE The Performance. There Are NO REFUNDS On The Date Of The Performance. The Gallery Receives Absolutely No Profit From These Shows Other Than A Great Music Experience and All-Around Good Vibes!

If the Performance is Sold-Out, We Recommend Calling Ahead and Purchasing at the Door. Tickets at the door are $30 (General Admission) CASH or VENMO ONLY. These Will be Standing Room Only Until/Unless a Seat Opens Up.

We Welcome Families with Children (See Special Youth Rate) and Encourage Young People to Experience Live Jazz Up Close and Meet the Musicians.

Seating is on the Main Floor and Second Floor Mezzanine. The Acoustics and Sightlines Are Excellent Regardless of Floor Though.

Guests With Special Needs Will be Accommodated to the Best of Our Ability. If You or a Family Member Require Special Seating Needs, Please Let Us Know in Advance and We’ll Reserve Seating.

Groups of Four or More May Also Request Reserved Seating.

A No-Host Bar, courtesy of One of our Neighboring Businesses, Serving Fine Wines. Beers or Cocktails , is Available on the Main Floor for Our Guests.

For Your Sake and That of our Guests, If You Are Ill or Experiencing Symptoms, Please Stay Home and Take Care of Yourself.

We Sincerely Hope You Enjoy HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY and Will Return! These Performances Are Intended To Support The Regional Jazz Community By Providing A Venue Commensurate With Their Creativity And Professionalism, Here In The Heart Of Pioneer Square..

See the Entire HOT JAZZ Line-Up for 2025 Here: https://frederickholmesandcompany.com/live-jazz/

See The EARSHOT JAZZ VENUE PROFILE of FH&Co Here: https://www.earshot.org/project/2023-09-hot-jazz-at-the-gallery-frederick-holmes-gallery/