king ubu Posted July 16, 2011 Report Posted July 16, 2011 Spent a rather great night in St. Moritz yesterday. Sat at the bar, half a meter to McCoy Tyner's side, so I had clear sight of his fingers all night long... and caught many of the other guys' (Gary Bartz, Gerald Cannon, Joe Farnsworth) smiles and glances at their leader. Tyner seemed frail when walking to the piano, but once he was seated and started playing, he was completely on, powerful left hand riffs and ostinati, great rhythms, his daring quick-fingered runs and those weird intervals... it was all there. Also he lowly sings along with nearly every solo and has a wonderful voice... the band was good... they did one roughly 90 minute set, mostly of Tyner originals (which I couldn't really name), in between he did a standard (again, I knew it but don't know its title) without Bartz, and as an encore, there was a truly beautiful piano solo.For those who read german, I put up a much longer account here: http://forum.rollingstone.de/showpost.php?p=2505879&postcount=16 Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted July 16, 2011 Report Posted July 16, 2011 Thanks Ubu. Good to hear McCoy can still do it. Quote
king ubu Posted July 17, 2011 Report Posted July 17, 2011 Thanks Ubu. Good to hear McCoy can still do it. Yes! It was a bit of a relief since I've heard a few stories that his playing was like that of Peterson post-stroke... sort of having very limited means and acquitting his style to them. Not an impression I ever got during the concert! But he does look old and frail - my impression was he kind of switched gears once he started playing. And I was there to help him fetch his bag from under the piano both times he walked out (after the concert and again after the solo encore). The least a young person can do to help him! Quote
king ubu Posted July 17, 2011 Report Posted July 17, 2011 Don't know... just age I think, but others certainly will know more. Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 Harry Allen is playing at a small local club in Methuen, MA (The Sahara Jazz Club) tonight. I've seen him there several times and he's always put on a great show. I want to go, but I can't find anyone to go with me. Solo is OK, but I prefer having someone to share the experience with afterward. Quote
Van Basten II Posted July 23, 2011 Report Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) Went back to Gig city after a brief hiatus thanks to the help of a fine festival called Nuits D'Afrique (African nights) which focuses on African based music while still stretching a bit towards World Music in general. Saw Grupo Fantasma, their CDs are more interesting than their live playing as they become a bit too much of a dance party band live, their latin musis which incorporates a bit of jazz, reggae, funk and some hip hop tends to turn into something more generical as they try (too much) to please everyone instead of sounding unique nice version of Burning down the house though. Saw Bombino a hell of a band, in the vein of Ali Farka Toure but with more a rock attitude. Think of it Tiniwaren would be a more apt comparaison. Saw last night Oumou Sangaré, very dynamic performer backed by a very capable band. Edited July 23, 2011 by Van Basten II Quote
BillF Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 Continuing this great summer for jazz gigs, this afternoon I saw local tenorman Dean Masser with the Gerry Tomlinson trio. Dean's choice of numbers included compositions by Dexter, Mobley, Griffin, Rollins and Stitt, so you know where he's coming from! Very nice listening! Quote
Leeway Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 Heading up to Noo Yawk City Monday to check out the Ingrid Laubrock/ Tom Rainey and Catherine Sikora/ Ziv Ravitz shows. Laubrock is the real thing and Sikora has immense promise. Quote
BillF Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 This evening I went to a gig hosted by the Bury Jazz Society (a name to conjure with) It was their annual gig, as they play records and watch DVDs for the rest of the year A local tenor and trombone quintet was joined by British jazz star Alan Barnes on alto and baritone. A great night's entertainment! Quote
sidewinder Posted July 31, 2011 Report Posted July 31, 2011 This evening I went to a gig hosted by the Bury Jazz Society (a name to conjure with) What's his name? Laubrock is the real thing London's loss is New York's gain. Quote
BillF Posted July 31, 2011 Report Posted July 31, 2011 This evening I went to a gig hosted by the Bury Jazz Society (a name to conjure with) What's his name? The art gallery has pictures purchased by a sinister outfit called Bury Friends!! Quote
Leeway Posted July 31, 2011 Report Posted July 31, 2011 This evening I went to a gig hosted by the Bury Jazz Society (a name to conjure with) What's his name? Laubrock is the real thing London's loss is New York's gain. Glad to find another Laubrock fan. Laubrock has really been going from strength to strength since she moved over to New York, building her sound, technique, and narrative structure. Ended up catching 2 shows with her. On Monday, a duo with her husband, Tom Rainey, that was just terrific. On Tuesday, a duo with Sabir Mateen, which was a surprising match-up that turned out surprisingly well. She went to to toe with Sabir. It was another example of her developing new facets to her playing. Quote
kh1958 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Posted July 31, 2011 After a five week absence, the Lucky and Tamara Peterson blues band returns to Tuckers Blues in Deep Ellum for one night--and eager anticipation is my expectation, not to be disappointed as usual. The bassist and drummer are two of the regulars, but there is a keyboard player this time--Lucky does not bring his own organ/piano setup, and spends most of the evening strictly on guitar. An outstanding first set follows--a little jazz at the beginning with Lucky playing a hollow bodied guitar on Mr. Magic. Lots of blues tonight. Lucky uses no pedals/effects--and a small Marshall amp, The second set has many guests, three different vocalists and two guitarists--Arthur Jr. Boy Jones and Chris Peterson--both are pretty good. The latter was Lucky's visiting brother. The final set, while brief, is the terrific, an instrumental followed by a fantastic vocal featuring Tamara with incredible guitar playing. Happily, there was a pretty good sized crowd tonight. Quote
Leeway Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Ken Vandermark and Tim Daisy will be performing at Twins Jazz in DC this Wednesday. I plan to make the gig. i saw KV two nights running a few months ago at The Stone in NYC, with varying line-ups. Great stuff. Quote
jeffcrom Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Ken Vandermark and Tim Daisy will be performing at Twins Jazz in DC this Wednesday. I plan to make the gig. i saw KV two nights running a few months ago at The Stone in NYC, with varying line-ups. Great stuff. I thought about driving from Atlanta to Wilmington, NC tomorrow to see them, but decided I couldn't quite swing the seven hours each way. Quote
Leeway Posted August 5, 2011 Report Posted August 5, 2011 Ken Vandermark and Tim Daisy will be performing at Twins Jazz in DC this Wednesday. I plan to make the gig. i saw KV two nights running a few months ago at The Stone in NYC, with varying line-ups. Great stuff. I thought about driving from Atlanta to Wilmington, NC tomorrow to see them, but decided I couldn't quite swing the seven hours each way. 7 hours is well beyond the call of duty. In moments of musical inspiration or desperation I will make the 250 mile drive to NYC. It helps that I still have family there who can put me up for a night or three. Anyway, KV said they played Athens, GA. Did you catch that? I caught the DC show, both sets. Excellent. Vandermark is one of the hardest working dudes in the music. He treats his fans great. KV played tenor, clarinet, bass clarinet, and bari. He was fine on all but really killing on the bari. Quote
jeffcrom Posted August 5, 2011 Report Posted August 5, 2011 Ken Vandermark and Tim Daisy will be performing at Twins Jazz in DC this Wednesday. I plan to make the gig. i saw KV two nights running a few months ago at The Stone in NYC, with varying line-ups. Great stuff. I thought about driving from Atlanta to Wilmington, NC tomorrow to see them, but decided I couldn't quite swing the seven hours each way. 7 hours is well beyond the call of duty. In moments of musical inspiration or desperation I will make the 250 mile drive to NYC. It helps that I still have family there who can put me up for a night or three. Anyway, KV said they played Athens, GA. Did you catch that? I caught the DC show, both sets. Excellent. Vandermark is one of the hardest working dudes in the music. He treats his fans great. KV played tenor, clarinet, bass clarinet, and bari. He was fine on all but really killing on the bari. Dang! I didn't know they played Athens! That's an easy hour and 15 minute drive from my house. Dang! Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted August 8, 2011 Report Posted August 8, 2011 Freddy Cole Quartet at Blues Alley. Quote
Tom 1960 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 I had the good fortune last night to see Brian Lynch perform in a quartet at "The Falcon" a very cool club located in Marlboro, NY about 65 miles north of NY City. This is a fantastic place to see a show. The acoustics are great, the shows are well attended, a real positive vibe definitely goes down here. Besides Lynch, Herve Sellin was featured on piano, David Wong on bass and Bill Goodwin on drums. The theme of the evening was jazz influenced by French classical music. When I first heard of the theme of the evenings show, I was abit skeptical. I wasn't sure whether I would enjoy enjoy the show. I was proven wrong. It worked. Sellin who is the main influence here seems to be quite adept in his knowledge of French classical music. Sellin and Lynch collaborated to bring both genres together for a very interesting mix of highly entertaining music. Sellin also played with Johnny Griffin for a number of years, so there is no disputing his jazz creds here. Bill Goodwin was crackling on drums. I have to admit not knowing much about him, but he was exciting to watch behind the drum kit. Again, another fine show put on by Tony Falco and the folks at "The Falcon". If any of you guys are in the area, you defintely should check this place out. Greg Osby plays here next Saturday night and Terrell Stafford next month. There is no admission to get inside, although there is a donation box where folks can deposit what they feel is appropriate. I don't know how Tony does it, but he keeps booking acts. Dinner and drinks are served as well. Quote
BillF Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 Bill Goodwin was crackling on drums. I have to admit not knowing much about him, but he was exciting to watch behind the drum kit. Bill Goodwin, together with Tom Harrell, Hal Galper and Steve Gilmore, was part of that great quintet that Phil Woods had for some years in the 1980s. I saw Bill Goodwin with a big band that Phil Woods brought to Wigan about twenty years ago. Sounds like you had a good time last night, Tom! Quote
BeBop Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 I'm headed for the Blue Note...in Dakar. No idea who, if anyone is playing. But it's a 30 minute walk from my hotel - as close as anyplace. Website seems to be more dead than alive. Quote
kh1958 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 Last night, guitarist Butch Bonner with Johnny J Dallas on vocals, at Tuckers Blues. I believe that Butch Bonner is Floyd Bonner, ex-Freddie King bandmember. Very nice guitar player; good band, performing blues and soul at the best club in Dallas-Fort Worth. Quote
BillF Posted September 14, 2011 Report Posted September 14, 2011 Was at my usual North Manchester venue on Sunday afternoon to see the Gerry Tomlinson Trio with trombonists Lee Hallam and Duncan Winfield playing Jay and Kai arrangements. Very listenable stuff! Quote
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