Piano Drop

50 years ago, the Jack Straw Foundation, in the form of KRAB Radio, dropped an upright piano from a helicopter near Duvall, Washington. Piano Drop is an installation commemorating this historic occasion with historic artifacts – including what remains of the piano itself – and new music.

16 composers and performers have created new works for this unique instrument, which will be played on speakers in the gallery and performed live at Jack Straw on February 23. Performers include James Borchers, Jeffrey Bowen, Gust Burns, Amy Denio, Luke Fitzpatrick, Bruce Greeley, Jay Hamilton, Aaron Keyt, Dave Knott, Austin Larkin, Stanley Shikuma, Brandon Snyder, Joseph Weisnewski, and more!