What live music are you going to see tonight?

[Kevin Bresnahan]

3 hours ago, tranemonk said:

Caught Kenny Barron and his trio last night at the Regattabar in Cambridge, MA. It was excellent. His drummer, Savannah Harris, was very impressive. It was an excellent band. 

He mentioned a funny story about when he played there with Stan Getz when the place opened 30+ years ago. I've been going there for a long time, but not that long. 

I had tickets to the show last night but had to back out at the last minute. I heard from the person who used my tickets that it was very good, especially Harris. I attended quite a few shows at the Regattabar when Barron played with Getz but it sold out quickly and there was no such thing as a secondary market back then.

[Steve Reynolds]

Last night in brooklyn

Brandon Seabrook solo tenor banjo

Chuck Bettis on electronics duo with Nava Dunkelman on percussion

then a short trio

 

[jlhoots]

Tomorrow - Barry Altschul Trio (Joe Fonda, Jon Irabagon)

[Steve Reynolds]

On 9/10/2025 at 10:06 AM, Steve Reynolds said:

Last night at Lowlands

Son of Goldfinger

Tim Berne, David Torn & Ches Smith

50 minute piece with 11 minute short piece to close

all improvised as is the group’s way

incredible as always. First show of the group in over a year. Playing again next Tuesday. Ches Smith is a force of nature. Best playing I’ve heard from David Torn. Peaking at 72, apparently:)

Same band, same time, same place. 15 minutes until take off:)

[Steve Reynolds]

2 hours ago, Steve Reynolds said:

Same band, same time, same place. 15 minutes until take off:)

53 minute continuous piece / recency bias but one of the greatest sets I’ve ever witnessed. The intensity & power of this trio is boundless. Ches’ electronics were deeper & heavier than last week & David played the disruptor as well as being even grittier than last week. Wowza. 

Edited Wednesday at 03:27 AM by Steve Reynolds

[BFrank]

16 hours ago, jlhoots said:

Tomorrow - Barry Altschul Trio (Joe Fonda, Jon Irabagon)

Saw Altschul's Axiom 5 group (John Irabagon, Uri Caine, Mark Helias) at Big Ears this year. An excellent set!

[Steve Reynolds]

Last night at Roulette

John Zorn’s Cobra

the 4th time I’ve seen it over the past 2-3 years. As good as ever.

Best performers Ches Smith (as always) although he was stage right while I was front row 2 seats from Zorn’s prompting position center stage.

Simon Hanes, John Medeski, Kenny Wolleson, Billy Martin, Wendy Eisenberg were very effective. Cool to have Medeski’s Hammond B3 (with the big Leslie rotating amp) right next to Martin. The bassists were both great as well, Jorge Roeder & Henry Fraser as well as the cellist, Jay Campbell. 

SO much fun. The musicians & crowd love it. 

[Chuck Nessa]

Tonight at Hallwalls - Ricky Ford - tenor saxophone
John Kordalewski - piano
Jerome Harris - acoustic bass guitar
Thurman Barker - drums

Thurman has been a friend since 1966.

[JSngry]

Was Ricky Ford in good energy?

[Chuck Nessa]

Good enough.

[JSngry]

Glad to hear that.

[Kevin Bresnahan]

I wish Ford would play in the Boston area again. I haven't seen him play in decades. He was scheduled last year - in February - and guess what? It snowed like hell and he couldn't make the gig.

On top of that, the venue he was scheduled at was a tiny place that seats maybe 60 people and not one of the bigger venues in the area.

[jlhoots]

John Scofield Quartet