Soul And Sound Design, a Strathmore AIR Concert
Keyboardist Chris Hon celebrates jazz traditions while embracing the possibilities of technology. From flowing piano improvisations to lush synthesizer soundscapes, his musical voice lives at the crossroads of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, neo-soul, and more. In this concert, Chris blends his credentials as a pianist with a passion for synths and sound design, creating a musical approach that is fresh and forward-looking while grounded in tradition.
How Sound Works, a Strathmore AIR Workshop
Since the 1970s, synthesizers have allowed musicians to “build” sounds from the ground up, bringing them out of our minds and into reality. However, doing so requires an understanding of sound characteristics and how to shape them. Keyboardist Chris Hon leads an analytical yet concrete demonstration, breaking down how sound works and how it can be manipulated to mimic familiar instruments or invent entirely new ones.
Pulling Out All the Stops: A Hammond Organ Concert at Strathmore
Keyboardist Chris Hon celebrates one of his favorite instruments in the keyboard family: the Hammond organ. Originally designed as an affordable substitute for the pipe organ, the Hammond has carved out a rich musical legacy of its own, shaping genres from gospel to jazz and beyond. In this program, Chris explores the organ’s many configurations, from the iconic organ trio to its power as a solo instrument and its soulful, funky sound within an ensemble.
Dono Dono at Songbyrd
A very exciting show with energetic synthpop artist Dono Dono! I’ll be on keys (so will Dono…there will be four keyboards). Come through for great tunes and vibes!
Jazzmob at Ciel
As part of Ciel Downtown’s Jazz Night series, I’ll be performing with the JazzMob trio led by 🎷Elijah Jamal Balbed. I’ll be playing guitar! One set 6:30-7:30pm, second set 8-9.
This at the downtown location (see address), not the Capitol Hill location. Enter the AC Hotel and either follow the sign or ask at the desk for Ciel.
Neo-Soul & Mistletoe
Buy tickets and learn more here!
From host Groovy Sundays: “Slide into the season with a little soul, a little mistletoe, and a whole lot of groove. Groovy Sundays: Neo-Soul & Mistletoe is our December installment — a warm, intimate, grown-and-sexy holiday vibe where live music meets festive magic.”
I’ll be on 🎹 for the house band, backing up curated showcase artists as well as the open mic session!