What live music are you going to see tonight?

[ejp626]

I don't think there is a separate thread for live rock shows, so I'll just stick this here.  Squeeze has been actively touring North America, and they just played Massey Hall.  The English Beat (or rather the original lead singer from The English Beat and a good supporting cast) opened.  Squeeze are ridiculously tight, playing all the hits you would expect but actually taking them in (slightly) new directions and doing extended jams on about half of them.  Probably the best rock concert I've seen this year.  I'm very glad this rose well above the level of a Golden Oldies tour, at least in my view.

[Teasing the Korean]

I am going to see Herbie Hancock tomorrow night.  I have no idea what he's doing.  The entire Headhunters album?  Chestnuts from his 1960s Blue Note albums?  Something else?  We'll see.  

[jlhoots]

Dave Holland Quartet (Kris Davis, Jaleel Shaw, Nasheet Waits)

Edited September 15, 2024 by jlhoots

[kh1958]

3 hours ago, Teasing the Korean said:

I am going to see Herbie Hancock tomorrow night.  I have no idea what he's doing.  The entire Headhunters album?  Chestnuts from his 1960s Blue Note albums?  Something else?  We'll see.  

He surveys his entire career. A mix of acoustic and electric playing (the majority of the time he is on acoustic piano).

The only part I found dreadful was when he used the vocoder.

[Teasing the Korean]

5 hours ago, kh1958 said:

He surveys his entire career. A mix of acoustic and electric playing (the majority of the time he is on acoustic piano).

The only part I found dreadful was when he used the vocoder.

Thank you!

[JSngry]

Here's 2023:

 

[Teasing the Korean]

Saw Herbie last night.  Nosebleed balcony seats, five tiny stick figures on stage.  Turns out the trumpet player was Terrance Blanchard.  Who knew?  Overall, the set - a single set - had what I would characterize as a 70s jazz vibe.  Herbie was on a grand piano for most of the set, but also had keyboards.  Highlights included the opening overture, as he called it, and closing with "Chameleon," on which Herbie played the keytar.  The guitarist was using a lot of crazy effects throughout.  

Downsides were that it was way louder than it needed to be, even in the balcony, and the grand piano sounded kind of harsh.  With my earplugs in, the piano sounded like a Wurlitzer electric piano in the middle register.

It was one of the more diverse crowds I've seen at a concert in recent years.  

[Steve Reynolds]

So many great shows lately but the best was Craig Taborn, Mette Rasmussen & Ches Smith this past Saturday night. 55 minutes cut into 4 pieces of improvised “free jazz”

Mette is one of the greatest alto saxophonists I’ve ever seen

Taborn with Tomeka Reid & Ches was also great albeit much different being compositionally based with electronics from both Craig & Ches with Ches’ effects being much more effective. Tomeka was marvelous although she could have been a bit louder. Same went for Taborn in the trio with Mette as the sound of his piano was adjusted too late in the set. Quibbles. Blessed to see both from 5 feet away at The Stone

 

 

[colinmce]

15 minutes ago, Steve Reynolds said:

So many great shows lately but the best was Craig Taborn, Mette Rasmussen & Ches Smith this past Saturday night. 55 minutes cut into 4 pieces of improvised “free jazz”

Mette is one of the greatest alto saxophonists I’ve ever seen

Taborn with Tomeka Reid & Ches was also great albeit much different being compositionally based with electronics from both Craig & Ches with Ches’ effects being much more effective. Tomeka was marvelous although she could have been a bit louder. Same went for Taborn in the trio with Mette as the sound of his piano was adjusted too late in the set. Quibbles. Blessed to see both from 5 feet away at The Stone

 

 

Noticed this one on Instagram, that's a strong ensemble. I'm looking forward to hearing that record, though it appears to be vinyl-only unfortunately?

[Steve Reynolds]

1 hour ago, colinmce said:

Noticed this one on Instagram, that's a strong ensemble. I'm looking forward to hearing that record, though it appears to be vinyl-only unfortunately?

Yes it is vinyl only. I’m seeing them again in Philly in early October

Mette also playing with Glass Triangle in the next few weeks with Zeena Parkins & Ryan Sawyer as she’s in town for about a month. 

 

 

[clifford_thornton]

It's really good. Did the pr text for it and interviewed the trio.

would love to see Weird of Mouth live for sure...

[mjazzg]

That sounds like a group I could get on with, I rate Rasmussen highly too

[adh1907]

Frank Basile, Steve Fishwick, Robbie Ellison quintet at the Parrakeet London NW5, haven’t seen Frank Basile before. 

[mjazzg]

Yesterday, the Jon Lloyd Quartet featuring John Law on piano, at Pizza Express Soho.

Lloyd sounding great playing the ECM inspired music of his "comeback" album. 

25 minutes ago, adh1907 said:

Frank Basile, Steve Fishwick, Robbie Ellison quintet at the Parrakeet London NW5, haven’t seen Frank Basile before. 

I only know Fishwick of those names I think. I need to get to the Parakeet at some point.

[adh1907]

Love John Law. Also Leon Greening on piano tonight. Always enjoy him. Seems to have a Phineas Newborn thing going on, to my ears. 

[Aggie87]

On 9/14/2024 at 7:17 AM, jlhoots said:

Dave Holland Quartet (Kris Davis, Jaleel Shaw, Nasheet Waits)

I caught them here in Phoenix last night, at the Musical Instrument Museum, fantastic show!  I came away impressed with both Shaw and Waits.  Kris Davis was solid, but didn't really stand out, performance wise, IMO.  And Dave was fantastic.

 

edit - for those that haven't been to the MIM, it's an amazing museum, easily Smithsonian caliber.  They have the oldest guitar in existence (dating from 1590), and a Chinese drum that's more than 6,000 years old.  Plus Eric Dolphy's sax, Thelonious Monk's piano, Buddy Rich's drum set, Gerry Mulligan's baritone sax, and Lionel Hampton's vibraharp.  Too many other things to mention.

Edited September 16, 2024 by Aggie87

[jlhoots]

6 hours ago, Aggie87 said:

I caught them here in Phoenix last night, at the Musical Instrument Museum, fantastic show!  I came away impressed with both Shaw and Waits.  Kris Davis was solid, but didn't really stand out, performance wise, IMO.  And Dave was fantastic.

 

edit - for those that haven't been to the MIM, it's an amazing museum, easily Smithsonian caliber.  They have the oldest guitar in existence (dating from 1590), and a Chinese drum that's more than 6,000 years old.  Plus Eric Dolphy's sax, Thelonious Monk's piano, Buddy Rich's drum set, Gerry Mulligan's baritone sax, and Lionel Hampton's vibraharp.  Too many other things to mention.

All 4 were excellent here in Santa Fe. BTW, have been to MIM & it's fantastic.

[Pim]

When I saw him in Leuven in 2018 I thought that might be the only and last opportunity to see him perform live. But upcoming Saturday I will see him perform again in Utrecht: Abdullah Ibrahim, 89 years old. I assume he will play for a small hour, solo piano, his well known repertoire like he did in 2017. That was one of the most intimate concerts I’ve ever witnessed. Looking very much forward to it!

[Kevin Bresnahan]

It's been a while, but I'm getting back to a show this Saturday night. James Carter is playing at Scullers in Boston. I used to catch Carter on every swing through Boston but it's been a long time since I saw him last. He usually puts on a great performance. I know his showmanship turns some of you off but I actually like the stuff he does quite a bit.

[ejp626]

On 9/18/2024 at 1:50 AM, Pim said:

When I saw him in Leuven in 2018 I thought that might be the only and last opportunity to see him perform live. But upcoming Saturday I will see him perform again in Utrecht: Abdullah Ibrahim, 89 years old. I assume he will play for a small hour, solo piano, his well known repertoire like he did in 2017. That was one of the most intimate concerts I’ve ever witnessed. Looking very much forward to it!

He came kind of near me (Richmond Hill, ONT) and I seriously considered it, but, not having a car, it is a huge drag to get there from where I am, and I was definitely worried about being stranded after the transit system stopped.  I probably should have just figured it out (or maybe even Ubered it).  I would have done so the following year(s), but I think the closest he has come lately is Albany. ☹️

Anyway, I just saw Pat LaBarbera with Neil Swainson and Terry Clarke at the Rex.  It was a sold out show.  Which is terrific!  This is their annual John Coltrane birthday celebration.  This time around they did Giant Steps, Blue Trane and part of A Love Supreme, in addition to other material that Trane played.  Very good show.  I also managed to get Neil's latest CD from him, and he signed it for me. 👍

[Chuck Nessa]

On 9/18/2024 at 6:59 AM, Kevin Bresnahan said:

It's been a while, but I'm getting back to a show this Saturday night. James Carter is playing at Scullers in Boston. I used to catch Carter on every swing through Boston but it's been a long time since I saw him last. He usually puts on a great performance. I know his showmanship turns some of you off but I actually like the stuff he does quite a bit.

If the you have a chance, give him greetings from me.

[BFrank]

Two SFJAZZ shows this weekend

Tonight: Vibist Sasha Berliner in the small Joe Henderson Lab space
Nicole McCabe alto sax
Paul Cornish piano/keyboards
Max Gerl bass
Myles Martin drums

Tomorrow: Marc Ribot 70th Birthday Celebration in the Miner Auditorium (great lineup!)
Marc Ribot guitar
Mary Halvorson guitar
James Brandon Lewis tenor saxophone
Hilliard Greene bass
Chad Taylor drums

[Kevin Bresnahan]

20 hours ago, Chuck Nessa said:

If the you have a chance, give him greetings from me.

He said to give you his greetings right back…

and he said you said you still owe him $20. 😀😀😀

[Pim]

Abdullah Ibrahim. 89 years old and still going strong. He played a beautiful set of well known repertoire and new compositions. It was again a very intimate experience.  He finished his set with some singing and chanting. The whole crowd stood up from their seats, all completely silent you couldn’t hear anyone breathe. Goosebumps. 

[mjazzg]

1 hour ago, Pim said:

Abdullah Ibrahim. 89 years old and still going strong. He played a beautiful set of well known repertoire and new compositions. It was again a very intimate experience.  He finished his set with some singing and chanting. The whole crowd stood up from their seats, all completely silent you couldn’t hear anyone breathe. Goosebumps. 

Great photo, sounds like an amazing experience