A Lark Ascending Posted July 19, 2010 Report Posted July 19, 2010 he would be a natural in that role. He could probably have made a living as a stand-up comic. Had the audience in stitches for most of his (unscripted I think) interludes. My favourite was when he was promoting his Horace Silver tribute album, 'Yeah!' Went something to the effect of 'if Horace Silver had been British he'd have called the tune 'Perhaps' or 'Maybe' or 'Possibly'.' Quote
ejp626 Posted July 20, 2010 Report Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) Saw Konono No. 1 in Chicago. It was really touch and go (it was an outside concert and it starting drizzling with a chance of thunderstorms). I decided to go ahead and go to the park. I sat quite far up in the seats (much further than normal) under the huge Gehry-designed canopy which blocked most of the rain. And in fact the rain eased up and it didn't pour, which was a huge relief to all. I was surprised that essentially they opened for Kid Sister (a local rap artist, who's nothing that special). But given the iffy weather, I wasn't at all sad to be able to leave before 7:30. They played 3 pieces (the last one might have actually been a blend of two songs) stretched out at 15 minutes each.* The songs all sound pretty similar, but they have a nice groove (if a bit on the loud side) and it was still awfully cool to see them playing live. Never really thought I would see them in person. I suppose that's one of the positives of globalization -- that world music groups actually can make it over to major US/Canadian cities. Very little of this was happening 15-20 years ago. In the US at any rate, there was a bit of touring activity in the late 1960s with Mama Africa (Makeba) and a few other artists out of South Africa, but then very little until Paul Simon helped break Ladysmith Black Mambazo. At the time, I was pretty dismissive of what Simon was up to, but I was wrong (I now think). I've been exposed to some really terrific stuff, and there are still a few more great upcoming concerts (hopefully the weather will be a bit nicer for the next one). * Reminded me of my trip to the Village Vanguard where I caught Don Byron. He played two songs in his set, each a 30 minute jam. Edited July 20, 2010 by ejp626 Quote
Chalupa Posted July 22, 2010 Report Posted July 22, 2010 Last night - Konono no.1 Tonight - Bill Orcutt/Blues Control Friday - D.Charles Speer/Boogie Witch(early show) - Endless Boogie(late) Saturday - Sun Ra Arkestra Quote
Guest Bill Barton Posted July 23, 2010 Report Posted July 23, 2010 Earlier tonight it was Paul Kikuchi's Portable Sanctuary with Stuart Dempster and Bill Horist, then the Owcharuk 5 at the Chapel Performance Space in Seattle, part of the Jazz:The Second Century series presented by Earshot Jazz. Fine show! I had fun being a last-minute fill-in MC too... 2nd Century Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted July 23, 2010 Report Posted July 23, 2010 George Coleman is playing at Sculler's Jazz Club in Boston tonight. I'm really looking forward to this. What could be better? How about Harold Mabern on piano! Kevin Quote
BillF Posted July 23, 2010 Report Posted July 23, 2010 I've often thought that if the BBC put on a 45 minute jazz club series with Alan Barnes as compare, jazz could capture the general public's imagination again. What a great idea - he would be a natural in that role. He could probably have made a living as a stand-up comic. Yes, indeed! Alan Barnes told one at Wigan last year about the man who couldn't get through on the phone to the incontinence clinic. Asked where he was ringing, he replied, "Everywhere from the waist down" :blush2: Quote
Utevsky Posted July 23, 2010 Report Posted July 23, 2010 Hoping to catch the Dana Reason trio tonight at the Bastyr University Chapel in Kenmore, Wash. Quote
sidewinder Posted July 23, 2010 Report Posted July 23, 2010 George Coleman is playing at Sculler's Jazz Club in Boston tonight. I'm really looking forward to this. What could be better? How about Harold Mabern on piano! Kevin A classic ! Had several good evenings listening to those two gents. Enjoy ! Quote
jazztrain Posted July 24, 2010 Report Posted July 24, 2010 Headed shortly to the Lowell Folk Festival: Lowell Folk Festival George Coleman is playing at Sculler's Jazz Club in Boston tonight. I'm really looking forward to this. What could be better? How about Harold Mabern on piano! Kevin A classic ! Had several good evenings listening to those two gents. Enjoy ! Quote
jlhoots Posted July 25, 2010 Report Posted July 25, 2010 Toshiko Akiyoshi / Lew Tabackin Quartet & Big Band. Also a live interview of Toshiko by A.B. Spellman. Quote
Chalupa Posted July 27, 2010 Report Posted July 27, 2010 Tonight - Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti Quote
Tom Storer Posted July 28, 2010 Report Posted July 28, 2010 On Friday I saw Kenny Barron solo in a small club - a privilege. He sounded great. This Friday night, it'll be Charles McPherson, with one R. Porter on piano, Wayne Dockery on bass, don't know who the drummer's going to be. Quote
kh1958 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Posted July 31, 2010 Nick Moss and the Flip Tops at Pearl on Commerce. Very good guitarist and band, he saved the best song for the end of the second set; modest sized audience of 30 or so. Looking forward to seeing Michael Burks again here, and to seeing Janiva Magness, both at Pearl in about a month. Quote
medjuck Posted July 31, 2010 Report Posted July 31, 2010 Last night I saw and danced to the Janiva Magness band with the fantastic Jim Alfredson on keyboards and (many) back up vocals! Beer, blues and dancing-- a great way to spend Friday night. Quote
Tom Storer Posted August 3, 2010 Report Posted August 3, 2010 This Friday night, it'll be Charles McPherson, with one R. Porter on piano, Wayne Dockery on bass, don't know who the drummer's going to be. It wasn't Wayne Dockery, at least the night I was there, but Darryl Hall on bass. Pianist was Randy Porter, drummer was a Dutchman, Martjin Vink. Great show! The pianist and drummer were a little wet behind the ears--impressive talent but still young enough not to have the ease that comes with experience. But they were eager! McPherson introduced "Anthropology" by saying, "Drummers like to play fast, so this one is for the drummer." They went into it at a ridiculous tempo, think Parker's "Koko". McPherson just about had time to fit in the general shape of the melody. It was quite a thrill, and they held it together. Everybody cheered McPherson and Vink for their supersonic solos, but meanwhile Darryl Hall (a wonderful bassist, this was my first time seeing him) was back there walking faster than any bassist should have to walk for that long... McPherson is an undersung treasure, a real bopper with a golden, liquid tone, distinctive and spontaneous phrasing, and a sassy, funky, swinging musical personality that deserves renown. Go out and see him if he passes through your town! Quote
sonnymax Posted August 10, 2010 Report Posted August 10, 2010 I'm surprised there was no thread on this year's jazz festival in Newport, RI. Original promoter George Wein was at the helm again, with healthy financial backing by CareFusion. Here's a list of the artists I saw there this past Saturday and Sunday: Marshall Allen/Matthew Shipp/Joe Morris Trio Ken Vandermark's Powerhouse Sound Darcy James Argue's Secret Society JD Allen Trio Maria Schneider Orchestra Fly (Mark Turner, Larry Grenadier, Jeff Ballard) David Binney Third Occasion Quartet Matt Wilson Quartet Conrad Herwig's Latin Side of Herbie Hancock Dave Douglas & Brass Ecstasy Ben Allison Band Jason Moran's Bandwagon Newport All-Stars (featuring George Wein, Randy Brecker, Randy Sandke, Howard Alden, Anat Cohen) The entire festival was recorded by NPR, so check your local public radio station for online streaming. And of course, DONATE! Quote
Van Basten II Posted August 14, 2010 Report Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) Saw Matana Roberts doing her project Coin Coin part 1 with a band of more than 10 musicians, they played in a loft located in Montreal sound was not terrible which made it hard to appreciate the arrangements. on the other hand it's the first I watch a gig sitting in a rocking chair ! Edited August 14, 2010 by Van Basten II Quote
Guest Bill Barton Posted August 14, 2010 Report Posted August 14, 2010 Later today it's Sounds Outside in Cal Anderson Park (Capitol Hill, Seattle.) The Legends Duo: Kahil El'Zabar & Hamiet Bluiett headlining this edition... Quote
Guest Bill Barton Posted August 15, 2010 Report Posted August 15, 2010 Later today it's Sounds Outside in Cal Anderson Park (Capitol Hill, Seattle.) The Legends Duo: Kahil El'Zabar & Hamiet Bluiett headlining this edition... I arrived later than originally planned but heard Kahil El'Zabar's complete set. He ended up playing solo as Bluiett went to Italy with the WSQ instead. A very fine set! His version of "Compared to What" was KILLER. Quote
BillF Posted August 15, 2010 Report Posted August 15, 2010 Saw Simon Spillett this afternoon at Whitefield, Manchester playing with a local trio. Simon was his usual affable self and played an interesting repertoire which included Jimmy Deuchar compositions. Quote
skeith Posted September 2, 2010 Report Posted September 2, 2010 I am seeing the Paul Motian Trio at the Village Vanguard. Doesn't get much better than that. Quote
sidewinder Posted September 2, 2010 Report Posted September 2, 2010 Saw Simon Spillett this afternoon at Whitefield, Manchester playing with a local trio. Simon was his usual affable self and played an interesting repertoire which included Jimmy Deuchar compositions. Did he happen to mention when his Tubby Hayes biography was likely to be in print? I'm looking forward to that one. Quote
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