Seattle’s legendary jazz pianist returns to First Sundays Concerts with his cutting edge Jazz Trio - featuring Walt, along with Dan Dean, electric bass, and Ben Smith on drums.
There are two performances. This page is to purchase tickets for the performance at 6:30 PM. If you would like to purchase tickets for the 4:00 PM concert, please click here.
Seattle native Walt Wagner has performed with Jay Leno, Bob Hope, George Burns, Lily Tomlin, Roberta Flack, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Newhart, and as pianist-conductor for Peggy Lee. Walt played often at Sun Valley, Idaho, and was featured for two years at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at University of Idaho.
Dan Dean, bassist, has performed and recorded with the some of the world's finest musicians, including: Shelly Manne, Howard Roberts, B.B. King, Eddie Harris, Tom Scott, Dave Grusin, Don Grusin, Ernie Watts, the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Freddie Hubbard, Bill Mays, Peggy Lee and Della Reese. He has produced, engineered and mastered many al bums.
Ben Smith was the drummer for the legendary rock band Heart. His vast experience includes years in New York playing with Blues, Jazz and Latin bands, and he has worked live and in studio with notable artists includ ing: Taj Mahal, Cyndi Lauper, Deniece Williams, Peter Frampton, Nancy Wilson, Ernestine Anderson, Kenny G, and Phoebe Snow.