The Royal We

The Royal We began informally playing the late night set at the Royal Room in Seattle every Wednesday night. The music is highly improvised, working from motifs and compositions by Wayne Horvitz, with an emphasis on grooves influenced by African pop music, 60’s modal jazz and open improvisations. The music ranges from almost experimental to almost folkish, but with a singular sound.Over the years members have included Alex Guy, Ivan Galvez, Hans Teuber, Evan Flory-Barnes, Keith Lowe, Andy Roth, Tim Young, and Thione Diop.

Wayne Horvitz is a composer, pianist, and electronic musicians. He is the 2016 recipient of the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, the NEA American Masterpieces Award and three MAP Fund awards. He has been commissioned by the Kronos Quartet, The icicle Creek Trio, The Seattle Symphony, BAM, and The Kitchen among others. He is collaborated with, among others, Bill Frisell, Robin Holcomb, Gus Van Sant,…