Shino Hayashi

Rachel Jordan

Amy Thiaville

Suzanne LeFevre

Stephanie Jordan

Barry Sames

Arthur Moyler

Samuel Knight

ROCO

### Event Description: ROCO Unchambered: Rachel Jordan, Violin

**Date and Time:**  
Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 5:00 PM

**Location:**  
The Eldorado Ballroom  
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX, USA  
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**Event Overview:**  
Join us as ROCO’s Season 19 Unchambered Series kicks off with a special performance by violinist Rachel Jordan. This vibrant and intimate program will take place in the historic Eldorado Ballroom, a venue that holds significant sentimental value as it was once graced by Rachel's father, the internationally acclaimed saxophonist Kidd Jordan.

**Program Highlights:**  
Rachel Jordan has curated a diverse selection of classical and jazz works to honor her father's memory and legacy. The program includes:

- **Courtney Bryan:** *Syzygy*
- **Chevalier de Saint-Georges:** *Sonata for Two Violins in B flat*
- **Florence Price:** *Deserted Garden*
- **William Grant Still:** *The Sentimental One*
- **Jai Chatters:** *Aspiration*
- Selections from Kidd Jordan, Alvin Batiste, and Rachel Jordan, including:
  - *River Niger* by Kidd Jordan
  - *My Life is a Tree* and *Music Came* by Alvin Batiste
  - *Tango For Kae* and *A Quiet Place* by Rachel Jordan
- **Joni Mitchell:** *A Case of You* and *Both Sides Now*

**Performers:**
- **Rachel Jordan:** Violin
- **Amy Thiaville:** Violin
- **Suzanne LeFevre:** Viola
- **Shino Hayashi:** Cello
- **Stephanie Jordan:** Soprano
- **Barry Sames:** Piano
- **Arthur Moyler:** Double Bass
- **Samuel Knight:** Drums

**Additional Information:**
- **Pre-Event Activities:** Starting at 4:30 PM, a cash bar will be available. The Eldorado Ballroom complex will be open for exploration, including its renovated space and galleries. The Rado Cafe & Market on-site will be open until 4 PM for those who wish to grab a bite before the event. Nearby Project Row Houses will also be open for viewing until 5 PM.
- **Livestream:** This performance will be livestreamed for free on ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live.

**Media Partner:**  
[ROCO](https://roco.org)

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a heartfelt tribute through music, celebrating family connections and the enduring legacy of Kidd Jordan.