tranemonk Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 https://newportjazz.org/lineup I for one, am much more excited this year. I'll be there all three days. There's still a lot of "who the hell is that???" BUT.. they got some of the old-timers as well... I'm very intrigued. It's felt like the last few years I had no idea who their artists were... It seems like a more mixed lineup this year of established jazz musicians and a few crossovers and newbies... Anybody on this board, recommend who I should check out (of the newbies)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Oooh, Thundercat is performing! Can't wait to hear the awesome tune "Drink Dat": Can't open my eyes, girl 'Cause I'm just too wasted You're taking me higher Straight shots with no chaser I'm up past the clouds Can't come down, we're too faded Way out in the stars She said, "Come to outer space" Then she said, "Drink dat, drink dat Drink dat, drink dat" She told me, "Drink dat, drink dat Yeah, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bresna Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 I'm not seeing what you're seeing. I see three "old timers" and a whole lot of "who the hell is that" myself. Even the ones I do know, I wouldn't consider what they play "jazz", nor would I want pay "Newport money" to see/hear them, especially since I'd have to add in lodging these days. But then again, most of the "old timers" are gone, so someone has to fill that slot up on stage. This is the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 "Joe Russo's Almost Dead"- this guy stole my moniker. Actually, it's bad writing - are they saying that Joe Russo is "almost dead;" or. are they saying that the name of Russo's band is "Almost Dead"? Seriously, this is how semi-literate people get themselves in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bresna Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 I think "I'm Not Dead Yet" is a great band name. The opening act could be called "Bring Out Your Dead". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 29 minutes ago, bresna said: I think "I'm Not Dead Yet" is a great band name. The opening act could be called "Bring Out Your Dead". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 reminds me of a Nipsey Russell routine about working a tough joint in Harlem where they would take an intermission "to pull out the dead and wounded." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Reynolds Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 2 hours ago, AllenLowe said: "Joe Russo's Almost Dead"- this guy stole my moniker. Actually, it's bad writing - are they saying that Joe Russo is "almost dead;" or. are they saying that the name of Russo's band is "Almost Dead"? Seriously, this is how semi-literate people get themselves in trouble. It’s a Grateful Dead cover band. Russo is the drummer & leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Steve Reynolds said: It’s a Grateful Dead cover band. Russo is the drummer & leader. yeah, I figured that out and even watched a few minutes. I'll take the original Dead, stoned out of their minds and drinking Owsley's Kool-aid, over these guys any day. Edited March 23 by AllenLowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Reynolds Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 (edited) 42 minutes ago, AllenLowe said: yeah, I figured that out and even watched a few minutes. I'll take the original Dead, stoned out of their minds and drinking Owsley's Kool-aid, over these guys any day. They are OK. Better 4-5 years ago before their improvisations became rote. Phil Lesh’s band this past weekend at Capital Theatre in Port Chester was incredible. I was at 3 of the 4 nights. Pretty great for the 83 year old legend. John Medeski, John Molo, James Casey plus great guitar playing by Grahame Lesh & Rick Mitarotonda. Wonderful violinist in Katie Jacoby and the great vocalist Nicki Bluhm. Edited March 23 by Steve Reynolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted March 23 Author Report Share Posted March 23 4 hours ago, bresna said: I'm not seeing what you're seeing. I see three "old timers" and a whole lot of "who the hell is that" myself. Even the ones I do know, I wouldn't consider what they play "jazz", nor would I want pay "Newport money" to see/hear them, especially since I'd have to add in lodging these days. But then again, most of the "old timers" are gone, so someone has to fill that slot up on stage. This is the future. I'm the most interested in Charles McPherson, Charles Lloyd, Joshua Redman, John Scofield, and Kurt Elling. I haven't seen Diana Krall in ages and have not had the chance to check out the Kamasi Washington scene. I'm also curious about Somi and Samara Joy. I might stick around for Herbie who likely will be the last act of the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 6 hours ago, bresna said: I see three "old timers" and a whole lot of "who the hell is that" myself. Even the ones I do know, I wouldn't consider what they play "jazz", nor would I want pay "Newport money" to see/hear them, especially since I'd have to add in lodging these days. My reaction too on seeing most of these festival lineups these days, alas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 I may have mentioned previously that my wife won tickets, lodging, and air fare back in '03 IIRC - it was fun but screaming hot. I think I'll let that be the memory. I have the Lovano & Hank Jones album that was recorded there that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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