Sam Rivers 2010-05-14

[Hardbopjazz]

I plan on going to hear Sam Rivers. I hate to admit I have never seen him live. I will remedy this on Friday.

Can anyone tell me how is Sam's playing in recent years? He is in his 80s.

Ali’s Alley, Jazz Cultural Theatre & Studio Rivbea

Lost Jazz Shrines Part 2: Celebrating Studio Rivbea

Featuring Sam Rivers and his Band

Friday, May 14 - 7:00 PM Lecture

One-on-One with Sam Rivers & Willard Jenkins

FREE

Friday, May 14 - 8:30 PM Concert

$25, $15 students/seniors

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Studio Rivbea (1969-1978) Multi-instrumentalist/composer Sam Rivers and his wife Beatrice ("Riv" - for Rivers and "bea" for Beatrice = Rivbea) opened this loft space on 24 Bond Street. The loft was important in the development of jazz because it exemplified artist creation of performance space and its freedom from concerns posed by nightclub or concert hall settings. For rising artists, Studio Rivbea was their introduction to performance opportunities in NYC.

The Lost Jazz Shrines series is dedicated to bringing legendary NYC jazz clubs south of 14th street back into the consciousness of the world with a thorough remembrance and celebration. This year, the series celebrates Ali’s Alley, Jazz Cultural Theatre and Studio Rivbea. The series will encompass three concerts (Fridays, May 7, May 14 and May 21), each of them preceded by a FREE Humanities Program with live interviews and films that showcase some of the celebrated figures associated with this year’s honorees.

Edited May 12, 2010 by Hardbopjazz

[ASNL77]

I saw Sam play in England three or four years ago. I loved every minute of it. You're in a for a treat. It was also a huge surprise to see him on the piano for a couple of tunes.

Enjoy and let us know how it went.

Edited May 12, 2010 by ASNL77

[jeffcrom]

As of a couple of years ago, I could hear no concessions to age - still fabulous.

[BeBop]

As of a couple of years ago, I could hear no concessions to age - still fabulous.

I've seen him a half dozen times in the past three years - never as a leader, though. I'd agree with the "still fabulous".

[Lazaro Vega]

Was recently digging that duo album he released with Adam Rudolph a couple of years ago. Very much on the ball.

[skeith]

You scared the crap out of me, Hardbopjazz. When I saw Sam's name followed by dates I was worried about the worst. Go easy on me man, I have a condition.

[BeBop]

You scared the crap out of me, Hardbopjazz. When I saw Sam's name followed by dates I was worried about the worst. Go easy on me man, I have a condition.

I thought the same thing, until I noticed which sub-forum it was posted to. Big relief! I suppose the future date should have been another clue, but when you're in distress...

Edited May 12, 2010 by BeBop

[RDK]

You scared the crap out of me, Hardbopjazz. When I saw Sam's name followed by dates I was worried about the worst. Go easy on me man, I have a condition.

Same here! My heart stopped!

[7/4]

WTF...don't do that man!

[Hardbopjazz]

Wow, I didn't ever think it would be a heart stopper.

[.:.impossible]

I haven't seen him in about ten years now, but he was very much alive when I met him and heard him play. Made me feel like I was not living anywhere near my full potential.

[sidewinder]

You scared the crap out of me, Hardbopjazz. When I saw Sam's name followed by dates I was worried about the worst. Go easy on me man, I have a condition.

Same here! My heart stopped!

Me too.

Beg, steal or borrow to see Sam Rivers in concert. Unmissable !

Edited May 13, 2010 by sidewinder