Tickets Available Thursday, January 29th at Noon.
Mono Space presents an Album Listening Session with Bryson Wallace, exploring The Love Below by Outkast’s André 3000, released as one half of the double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.
While often categorized as Hip-hop or Pop, the album is heavily influenced by Jazz, and is an homage to legends like John Coltrane. It is regarded as one of the most diverse releases of its time, not only in its musical scope but also in its reception and lasting influence.
About Bryson Wallace
Bryson Wallace is a vinyl DJ and artist originally from Bakersfield, California. For just over five years now, he has been providing eclectic sounds of jazz and soul to the Pacific Northwest through his DJ sets and Positive Vibrations, his daily show on Portland’s KMHD Jazz Radio.
Bryson was introduced to high fidelity audio and hearing music on vinyl as a young child, experiences which would so profoundly influence him that he would begin DJing in public by age 13 and set him on a lifelong trajectory of discovering and presenting records. His current practice is grounded in his love for community, and a desire to use his various music platforms as points of education, exploration, and engagement for people.
The Listening Experience
Album Listening Sessions offer a dedicated setting to hear a record in its entirety through the OJAS high fidelity sound system. Up to 50 guests gather in a shared setting to experience a full album together, introduced and closed by a presenter who offers context and reflections around the music. Sessions last 60 to 90 minutes, with 30 minutes of open listening afterward. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. The room is arranged for focused, shared listening as the record plays. Details about visiting the space can be found in the FAQs.
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