Alec Posted January 16, 2004 Report Share Posted January 16, 2004 I'm off tonight (1/16) to see this double bill in Hanover, NH. I'll return with a review later. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Storer Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 I'm going to see the Mehldau trio in March, first time. They're playing a small club here in Paris, which is charging one and a half times their normal cover, plus you have to mail in your check with a self-addressed stamped envelope to get your tickets mailed to you beforehand! What the hell, I figure the chance to see them in a little club is worth it. Let us know how you liked the Mehldau/Frisell double bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 (edited) Wow, Mehldau's going to be all over the place this spring! I'm going to be hearing him and Shorter a couple days before (or after) you, David. Up here, they're going to be performing on separate days, however. Really looking forward to hearing both, live, for the first time. In anticipation, I've been spinning Mehldau's Village Vanguard disc. Nice stuff, even if I don't know exactly what to think of it yet. I kind of wish I hadn't read the liners before listening, but that's another story ... How old is Wayne Shorter? He looks great for his age. Edited February 1, 2004 by Late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted February 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Sorry for the late reply. A very interesting double bill. Mehldau played first with a nice set. The only piece I was disappointed with was his version of Monk's "Skippy." He played it, if I dare use the word, too "nicely." I guess I'm used to Monk's more 'percussive' style on the piano. The Frisell was new to me as I only have his work with Elvis Costello. His first piece sounded to me like three players playing three different tunes at the same time. (you can tell I'm a big fan of 'free jazz.' )However, after the first song, there were some very enjoyable pieces. He played around with looping and sampling which I enjoyed, except his constant fiddling with whatever effect machine was for me a bit off-putting. I won't be rushing out to buy his stuff, but I gained an appreciation for it. Not so for the 1/8th or so of the audience who left during his performance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 I came really close to winning tickets to this show on the local radio station. I was the wrong caller by one person. Sounds like it was a fun show! I have heard very mixed reviews of the show they did in Burlington the next night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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