ejp626 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 My wife and I went and saw Steely Dan at the Chicago Theatre. They've filled their sound out pretty considerably with a trombone, trumpet/flugelhorn, tenor sax and baritone sax! Plus, another keyboard player, bass, guitar and three background singers. And a hyperactive drummer. He actually had one of those cymbals that was discussed that are cut out and spiral all the way down this long pole. I kept waiting for him to play it, but I think he only did that once during Aja. It was quite a good show, though the duo actually leaned towards more obscure material and/or newer stuff. It wasn't until the fourth song in that they did anything for casual fans, and that was Bodhisattva. My wife was a bit disappointed they didn't do Deacon Blues, but otherwise they eventually covered the hits. The opening act was the Deep Blue Organ Trio and they were warmly received by the crowd. I don't know if they were opening outside Chicago or not. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 (edited) Dropped into the Sidmouth Folk Festival a couple of weekends back and was transported to another world by these two: Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill slowly unpeeling Irish tunes. Very different from the usual 'last one to the end of the tune is a sissy' approach to Irish music. Hayes is originally from County Clare in Ireland but, I believe, lives in Seattle now - I think Cahill is a Chicago native. Look out - could be in your area sooner than they'll be in mine! Edited August 17, 2008 by Bev Stapleton Quote
papsrus Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 i saw trumpeter paul smoker with some local cats at the lily pad in cambridge last night. interesting mix of "destroyed" (his term) standards and free-ish originals. bought four discs from him after the show. it ain't chicago, but now and then this area does have some good improvised music to offer. That Smoker is a monster. Was just listening to him on Braxton's Charlie Parker Project. Quote
Larry Kart Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 Josh Berman at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. Quote
Uncle Skid Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 Kelan Phil Cohran and The Legacy of Sun Ra - Millennium Park, Chicago Jimmy Heath & Heath Brothers Quartet - Jazz Showcase Quote
Big Al Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 Jimmy Heath & Heath Brothers Quartet - Jazz Showcase Did I mention I hate you? Quote
sheldonm Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 Kelan Phil Cohran and The Legacy of Sun Ra - Millennium Park, Chicago Jimmy Heath & Heath Brothers Quartet - Jazz Showcase I was at the Saturday night show....how about you??? m~ Quote
sheldonm Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 ...here are a few images from the show. m Quote
Uncle Skid Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 Kelan Phil Cohran and The Legacy of Sun Ra - Millennium Park, Chicago Jimmy Heath & Heath Brothers Quartet - Jazz Showcase I was at the Saturday night show....how about you??? m~ Friday Night... was looking for you, but obviously, you weren't there! First time I've been to their new location -- very nice. We stayed at the Blackstone, so it was an easy two block walk. I'm hoping to come back in two weeks for the Jazzfest! Quote
Uncle Skid Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 Great photos, Mark. Thanks for sharing. Did you take any of Albert "Tootie" Heath? Quote
sheldonm Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 ...got a few of Tootie as well...will post this evening. I was there for the first show on Saturday. I had several friends with me and we all had things to do on Sunday, otherwise I would have stayed over. Let me know if you're coming to the fest; would be great to see you again! m Quote
Shawn Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 A friend of mine is dragging me to see "My Morning Jacket" tonight at Stubbs...I guess we'll see whether I regret it or not. Quote
aparxa Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 I've been fortunate to see my favorite bass players performing last week in NY city : Cameron Brown, George Mraz, Eddie Gomez, Alex Blake and Buster Williams! Quote
HolyStitt Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 A friend of mine is dragging me to see "My Morning Jacket" tonight at Stubbs...I guess we'll see whether I regret it or not. Well? Quote
HolyStitt Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 Tonight it was Still Black Still Proud: The African Tribute to James Brown with Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley Jr., Martha High, Fred Ross, Vieux Farka Touré, Cheikh Lô, & Papa Assane with Pee Wee & Fred's band. This past Thursday and Friday I saw Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings on the free stage at the State Fair. Quote
HolyStitt Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 Bill Kirchen on the free stage at the State Fair tonight. Quote
ejp626 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 Sonny Rollins tonight -- rain or shine! Probably will see a few others there. Am going to have to skip Grant Park tomorrow (Fri) due to work issues, but will see Greg Osby at 9 at the Green Mill. Hope to see some of you there too! Eric Quote
Chalupa Posted August 30, 2008 Report Posted August 30, 2008 Thursday night I saw Frode Gjerstad and Paal Nilssen-Love with Marshall Allen. Last night was Sonic Youth. Quote
kh1958 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Posted September 4, 2008 Tuesday night: Mingus Big Band at the Iridium. I was able to attend the second set--Paris in Blue, Jump Monk, Sweet Sucker Dance, Devil Blues, and Better Get Hit in Your Soul.. Among others, featured Abraham Burton, Frank Lacy, Helen Sung, Lou Soloff, Dwayne Burno, Earl McIntyre, and Kenny Rampton. At the end, Abraham Burton announced that this was the final set at the Iridium for the MBB. However, as I was leaving Sue Mingus said that they were relocating to Jazz Standard in October. Wednesday night: Mike Stern trio at 55 Bar. A mighty fine set. Quote
Shawn Posted September 4, 2008 Report Posted September 4, 2008 A friend of mine is dragging me to see "My Morning Jacket" tonight at Stubbs...I guess we'll see whether I regret it or not. Well? Surprisingly it was a very good show. I didn't like all the material, but as a whole they're definitely an interesting band. They have the ability to be a jam band, but they're happy with being succinct and keeping the songs relatively short. They did stretch out on a few numbers and were quite impressive. The one guitarist played pedal steel on quite a few tunes and also played saxophone on a couple songs. Their drummer is rock solid. Quote
ejp626 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Going off to see Benny Golson at the Jazz Showcase tonight. Looking forward to it. Haven't seen him in 3 or so years. Quote
aparxa Posted September 6, 2008 Report Posted September 6, 2008 I really enjoyed the arrangements of the new Jazztet. The band was recording in NJ last week! Quote
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