Racer Session #525 | Patrick Shiroishi | December 6, 2020
On the first Sunday of every month from 5-6pm PST / 6-7pm MST, the Racer Sessions (Seattle) and the FreeSessions (Missoula) unite to host a collaborative session on Zoom! A new featured artist presents a short set to begin the session, followed by a free-improv-based jam session that is open to all. Each month’s opening performer will also choose a social justice organization that we will learn more about and direct donations toward for the month.
Patrick Shiroishi
This month we are very proud to present a new pre-recorded video set by the incredible LA-based saxophonist and improviser Patrick Shiroishi! Some words from him about the music and his chosen organization:
"the organization that i'd like to donate to is Streetwatchers LA (https://streetwatchla.com/). homelessness has been increasing in LA and already up 13% percent since last year and projected to increase due to covid and the economy. the organization's goal is to build solidarity with other housing rights and police monitoring organizations in LA to pressure elected officials, property owners and city employees to immediately cease their inhumane treatment of low income and unhoused peoples.
"about the video... since LA winters are not too bad, i recorded this set in my aunt's backyard. at this point of development/playing in quarantine, i am interested in trying to find different ways of expanding extended techniques for the horn. Sam Newsome, who was featured at this year's Seattle Improvised Music Project, does a fantastic job of doing this and is very inspirational during this 'at home' time of listening and learning."
Learn more about Patrick at his website! https://www.patrickshiroishi.com
Following Patrick's set, the organizers will facilitate an open jam session until 6pm PST for anyone who would like to improvise solo or with others!
To learn more about the FreeSessions and its parent organization, Lakebottom Sound, visit: http://lakebottomsound.org/the-freesessions/