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Scott - the whole circle that she surrounds herself with are filled with brilliant musicians. They may vary with different strengths and weaknesses - but there are at least a dozen of them that are very accomplished on their own right.

Blinks, Cliches and Morning Joy are my favorites Seems the 80's have a great mix of the earlier grit and a mature very accomplished band at the height of their powers.

With Ingrid Laubrock, she is fantastic. First time I saw the trio with Rainey & Laubrock was in 2011 - second set @ The Stone - following an expected my incredible Schweizer/Favre duo - and I thought they almost upstaged the legendary pianist/drummer duet partners. Mary had plenty of lessons by then.....

One of those great musicians that I'm fortunate to be able to see live fairly often. Like Clifford, the quintet is very nice but somewhat studied (I have similar issues with Anti-House). Good live but nothing on the order of hearing Mary with Ingrid and Tom. Recently I heard her with Jon Irabagon and Nasheet Waits and her and the great drummer both played as if possessed. I'd like to hear her live with any of the bass/drum teams mentioned above and I will be making sure that happens this year. Without question, for me, the most exciting guitarist playing today.

About to listen to "Criss Cross" from ICP's "Weer is een dag voorbij" recorded 6/25/2005 Currently they be killing "Perdido"

I painted the Larks Tongue sun on my dorm room wall. Spring of 1982. The only thing I've ever painted. Senior year U Lowell. I guess it was something I needed to do.

It can be very suitable these days with some of the great modern musicians: Bob Stewart, Joe Daley, Pere Ake Holmlander, etc.

Love it, always have. Monk and Philly Joe! Me too! But what he does know, he knows. I agree with this. He is an excellent interviewer and I enjoy his perspective For me, I'm unfamiliar with his music - so I'd like think I know there is so much I don't know. For whatever reason, I've never been motivated to listen to a The Bad Plus or related groups of his or ones that he plays with.

Mengelberg's solo album on BUZZ, entitled simply Solo, reminds me of Monk in places. But Mengelberg feels to me more like an extension of Monk, as if he's absorbed the Monk he's interested in, and then moved onward. His chops are deep and serious, but his playing also reflects, at times, a certain amount of sarcasm that, instead of coming off as humorous, to me just feels obnoxious. But that's just a personal reaction. Braxton would probably call Monk a "restructuralist" rather than a "stylist," though I think I get where Iverson's coming from. I can't say that Iverson's own playing has clicked for me, but I think, not unlike Wynton, he's an important ambassador for the music, which is not at all meant as damning praise. I was referring to Misha/Han playing Monk's compositions I'm no embedder of you tube files, but there are some wonderful performances of one looks - a real fine Criss Cross is out there for the viewing and listening.

Still amazed that no one else has referenced ICP - aka Misha Mengeleberg, Han Bennink, etc Not surprised Iverson doesn't - as usual he is just a bit too smart for his own good. I like him but he doesn't know what he doesn't know

Ideal Bread is the kind of band that I'd like to hear about 4 sets in one night All selections from Beating the Teens Fujiwara fantastic. Sinton is a master and the set was pretty much as great as I expected. Thoughts on the other band if I can wind myself up to get honest about a quartet (save for Sinton) not ready for public appearances.

Ideal Bread in thirty minutes First time to see Josh Sinton

Taking a crack at it is one thing. Succeeding is entirely something else. Why wouldn't you want to go out and find the musicians who kick ass and take names when they cover Monk?!?!?

I remember ( I'm very sure correctly) that it was simply the worst attempt at Monk I've ever heard Try ICP, Lacy, Available Jelly, Ellery Eskelin and numerous others first Please Btw - currently listening to Lacy's Quartet rip up Epistrophy Standing on a Whale Fishing for Minnows

The two different drummers I've seen with this band have played supplementary roles. Cleaver often takes that role plus that night was the first time the quintet played live. Methinks Nasheet takes the band to new heights. And last time with Mintz, the band was spectacular

This time with a different musician in the drum chair as has been the case with the three previous shows - from Gerald Cleaver to Billy Mintz to Billy Hart - now it will be the *great* Nasheet Waits Mat Maneri - viola Lucien Ban - piano Tony Malaby - tenor and soprano saxophones Bob Stewart - tuba Nasheet Waits - drums Two sets @ 9:00 & 10:30 Planes, trains, buses and automobiles are fine modes of transportation to see and hear this remarkable ensemble up close and personal. Get Ready to Receive Yourself

Watched a few clips of her last night. I really liked the duo with Corsano as well as the outdoor solo piece. I will keep my eyes and ears open for her. When I see Kevin, I'm going to place an order for a few of the newer Relative Pitch CD's.

From an overall worldwide standpoint, all of this exists I find the Hemingway Quintet recordings of the 90's the equivalent of anything ever recorded by anyone. I'm in an extreme minority on the issue as we know. I believe the current high level improvisors/bands are as great as any music in the past. And I love and grew up on listening to the legends. But since I started late and/or was born late, with jazz, I was never able to see Monk, Miles, Trane, Duke, etc live. But I've heard all the great legendary recordings. I'm listening now to Available Jelly - I think they are as great in their way as any of them

I wish they'd come over to the UK When Dunmall-Rogers-Sanders come here Or just send Edwards-Noble and I'll hook 'em up with Tony Malaby

Sounds awesome. I'm wondering if Atomic is playing anywhere near me this weekend In any event my first show for the year 2015 will be Saturday @ Greenwich House: Two bands starting @ 8:00 Andre Matos Quintet: Andre Matos: guitar Tony Malaby: tenor & soprano saxophones (my guess he brings both) Jacob Sacks: piano Eivind Opsvik: bass Billy Mintz: drums Jacob Sacks Quartet: Jacob Sacks: piano Mat Maneri: viola Eivind Opsvik: bass Billy Mintz: drums Sacks Quartet was first Sublime with the wonderous Mintz on brushes alone through the first half of the succinct 45 minute set. Then a piece without drums was that perfect combination of a bit of improvised playing with precise playing of the written music. Band heats up a bit - I know it's really really good when my wife is truly digging it. Mat is totally focused and blew my mind about twice - and within this framework, we were not going to hear the real intense uber Maneri - which is OK as he still fills up the room with his vibe and that sound..... Second band nice if not as gorgeous as the previous. Starts slowly with an attempt at a dirge followed by a bebopish piece that Malaby played like he loved it - but it didn't quite hit the mark as a whole. A couple of stronger pieces followed with Tony almost going Warne Marsh on us. Really extraordinary hearing him adapt to someone else's straighter music. Great oblique piece followed with Sacks inside and outside the piano. Jacob was extremely impressive in both bands - nothing wasted and knows his place and space in the music. Matos best on the last piece finally seeming to relax and find his sound in the room. My wife whispered to me that he is no Mary Halvoresen - but who is? Nice player who sticks to the traditional jazz guitar sound with a twist. His music has some potential but needs some seasoning. Nice night - great room for music is 46 Barrow Street I be there next Thursday for Ideal Bread +

Wow - maybe 4 or 5 of us seeing/hearing music tonight I'm fired up for the double bill with my two favorite NYC musicians

I've never heard him and since I've known I was going, I've deliberately not scoped out any of his playing beforehand. I do know all the other guys from live and on record - and all of them are between excellent and astounding. Plus last time I saw Billy Mintz he was superb

Just saw Atomic was @ shapeshifter this past Tuesday February 3rd. I could not have made it anyways.....

Sounds awesome. I'm wondering if Atomic is playing anywhere near me this weekend In any event my first show for the year 2015 will be Saturday @ Greenwich House: Two bands starting @ 8:00 Andre Matos Quintet: Andre Matos: guitar Tony Malaby: tenor & soprano saxophones (my guess he brings both) Jacob Sacks: piano Eivind Opsvik: bass Billy Mintz: drums Jacob Sacks Quartet: Jacob Sacks: piano Mat Maneri: viola Eivind Opsvik: bass Billy Mintz: drums

A favorite of mine. Thanks for the reminder. I need to either find my CD or even settle for the CD-R being offered on amazon