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I saw an expanded edition of the AOC too, at Big Ears in 2019. Obviously very different from the original lineup, but an interesting performance. Roscoe and Moye participated in the presentation. Now playing:

It was fairly crowded, but the galleries were big enough to accommodate everyone

"Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers" at the National Gallery, London in January. An impressive exhibition of his work.

A 2006 album I never heard of before. It's an instrumental 'soundtrack', and the music holds up

Tomeka is ALWAYS entertaining! She has really re-invented the cello. Been lucky to see her several times. Pic from last year's Big Ears: Tomeka Reid Quartet w/Jason Roebke (bass), Mary Halvorson (guitar), Tomas Fujiwara (drums)

Just saw an outstanding show at SFJAZZ tonight: Craig Taborn w/Tomeka Reid and Ches Smith Opening was the Avishai Cohen Quartet who were very good, too

Will Bernard - guitar Chris Lightcap - bass Ches Smith - drums with Tim Berne - alto saxophone John Medeski - piano and Hammond B3 All songs written by Will Bernard 2022

I kind of felt that way when I pulled it out, too

The Lobero would be a GREAT place to see him. A shame it wasn't sold out, but he probably plays there somewhat often.

Didn't know any of that. Are BOC really "heavy metal"? Not sure how I would classify them, actually.

A lot of good songs on that album - also Nightmare Epiphany, The Return of St Cecilia and Florida Man Wild that you live so close to that house!

I definitely think of Leon Thomas, but also this iconic album

Kind of a typical drum setup for Tyshawn. You don't have to have a Neil Peart setup to be great.

This show will go on as planned, but now as a Tribute The luminous spirit and singular artistry of the late Susan Alcorn will be honored in this special performance featuring members of her band – Mary Halvorson, Ryan Sawyer, yuniya edi kwon, and Lester St. Louis – and close musical collaborators at Big Ears.

This album was recorded and released during Covid. Much better than could be expected. Especially since they all recorded their parts remotely.

When do Mary and Tyshawn rest? They both seem to be everywhere all the time. Their schedules must be insane. Fortunately I've seen both several times.

Apparently there are lots of issues with the new App, but they say they're working to clean it up.

Definitely!

Finally!

Good schedule! I haven't started yet, but I see a lot of possibilities there.