2024-02-28 Hardly Raining Innovative Grammy-nominated jazz artists Theo Croker (trumpet, electronics) and Kassa Overall (drums, vocals) played a double-bill at Nectar Lounge on February 28, 2024. Croker’s band included Mike King (keys), Giulio Cetto (bass), and Miguel Russell (drums). Joining Seattle native Overall were Tomoki Sanders (saxophone), Bendji Allance (percussion), and Matt Wong (keys). Both […]
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2023-01-29 Hardly Raining Seattle-raised drummer and producer Kassa Overall is offering a four-part music series at Langston. He gave a drum masterclass on January 29, and held open rehearsals in early February. Next, Overall will offer a free beatmaking and production workshop on Saturday, April 1 from 2-5 p.m. The series will conclude with a
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2021-07-24 Hardly Raining Seattle native Kassa Overall returned from Brooklyn to headline at the Neptune Theatre on July 24, 2021. The “backpack-jazz producer” fuses jazz drumming with elements of hip-hop. Overall has achieved significant recognition for his innovative style. During the pandemic, Overall released two COVID-inspired albums: Shades of Flu: Healthy Remixes For an Ill
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