That was a very excellent last show before vacation. Actually, it was excellent regardless. I'm sorry I can't go again. I'm also very sorry to miss Diaspora Suite at Jazz Standard on Sunday night.
I did get the one night with Jenny Scheinman instead of Charlie Burnham. Both are on the same level, but it was a nice treat to see Jenny in MTO.
They were all amazing as usual. It seemed like a few less players than usual, which was nice. I realized I see all of their individual bands a lot as well.
They did a brand new song from some old cd Steven found in Chicago. It was awesome.
Ben Allison was great. I didn't even miss Tony Sher.
At the end, when Steven was re-introducing the band, the rhythm section started this great groove. Later, the rest of the band joined in for a bit.
It was absoultely fabulous.
I keep thinking of more places for them to play. I think Club Midway would be a good place for Diaspora Suite. Drom would be a nice place for Steven to start playing.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Sugartone Brass Band @ Prohibition 2/5/08
It wouldn’t seem right not to do something NOLA-ish on Mardi Gras. I ended up on the Upper West Side at Prohibition for the Sugartone Brass Band. That was just what I needed. I mean, they were no Rebirth, but they were pretty good. They had me dancing the whole time. I especially enjoyed the drums, but they were all pretty good. They do some of the classics and some of their own tunes. Definitely a fun way to spend Mardi Gras.
http://www.sugartonebrass.com/live/
http://www.sugartonebrass.com/live/
Monday, February 4, 2008
Bloodcount @ Joe’s Pub 2/3/08
That was quite a show last night! I saw the listing, and that Jim Black was in it, and the picture on the Joe’s Pub entry made me want to go. I got there, and noticed a lot of the avant-garde crowd that comes out for the best shows was there. I knew it must be a good choice. It was absolutely fantastic. They did about 5 songs and it was just amazing. An alto, a tenor, bass and drums. Very lively, lots of cohesive structure, but still seemed quite different and free. There were writes and photographers there, so I’m sure there will be more about it showing up.
http://web.joespub.com/caltool/index.cfm?fuseaction=detail&performanceID=3565
Bloodcountfeaturing Tim BerneJim Black, Michael Formanekand Chris Speed
Sunday February 37:30 PM $20.00
http://web.joespub.com/caltool/index.cfm?fuseaction=detail&performanceID=3565
Bloodcountfeaturing Tim BerneJim Black, Michael Formanekand Chris Speed
Sunday February 37:30 PM $20.00
John Ellis gig tonight + dreamscapes videos
Speak of the Devil, here’s the latest message from John Ellis, with a link to Dreamscapes videos. He’s playing regular at Louis 649 and I might try to catch a little.
Hey everybody, I know, I know. I was reprimanded by many of you for my incredibly last minute gig notices. This is the last one, I promise!
I'm playing tonight at Louis 649 (on E. 9th St and Ave C) with a great band.
John Ellis - saxophones
Matt Penman - bass
Marcus Gilmore - drums
Sets are at 9 and 11, and admission is free.
I also wanted to let you guys know that I posted some videos from the Dreamscapes project. I'll be posting more shortly, but for all of you who weren't able to see us live, go to www.myspace.com/johnellisband and click under the photo where it says view my:videos. There's 4 videos posted there, and I'm gonna add the other 5 shortly. While you're there, you can listen to a couple tracks from my upcoming record, "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" which is coming out on Hyena Records on March 25th!
Thanks! John
Hey everybody, I know, I know. I was reprimanded by many of you for my incredibly last minute gig notices. This is the last one, I promise!
I'm playing tonight at Louis 649 (on E. 9th St and Ave C) with a great band.
John Ellis - saxophones
Matt Penman - bass
Marcus Gilmore - drums
Sets are at 9 and 11, and admission is free.
I also wanted to let you guys know that I posted some videos from the Dreamscapes project. I'll be posting more shortly, but for all of you who weren't able to see us live, go to www.myspace.com/johnellisband and click under the photo where it says view my:videos. There's 4 videos posted there, and I'm gonna add the other 5 shortly. While you're there, you can listen to a couple tracks from my upcoming record, "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" which is coming out on Hyena Records on March 25th!
Thanks! John
John Ellis/Luis Perdomo + Bombay Jazz 2/2/08
I decided to go back to Jazz Gallery for more of John Ellis’s Dreamscapes. I saw it last Dec
This is the finale of the composers series at Jazz Gallery, which is funded by a grant. They decided to combine 2 composers each night for the finale. This was John Ellis and Luis Perdomo. The 2 had decided earlier that day to trade off, dance if you will, compositions. They started with Luis and then John did one of his dreams, and back and forth like that. There was about 6 songs in total, I think.
Perdomo’s music was great jazz. I definitely enjoyed it, but don’t know what else I can say about it. Well, I guess I could say how awesome John Ellis was on the sax. There seemed to be a lot of soprano sax in his compositions.
It was nice to revisit Ellis’s dreamscape concept, this time with a smaller band. He did have the poet there again to read us text about the dreams before they played. I did prefer the last tune “food dream”, with the big interesting band John had assembled before. It was still pretty good, and had I not heard it with the bigger group, I wouldn’t have much to say.
I found a little NY Times blip about it.
The Jazz Gallery's Composers Series - II FINALE
February 2nd, 2008 9:00 & 10:30 p.m.$15.00 / $10.00 for Members
John Ellis & Luis Perdomo
John Ellis - reeds, Luis Perdomo - piano, Marcus Rojas - tuba, Eric McPherson – drums
After that, I decided I was in jazz mode, so I didn’t make it back to Lackawanna at Banjo Jim’s. Instead, I opted for Larry Coryell & Bombay Jazz at Jazz Standard. That was absolutely fantastic! There was a good crowd for the 11:30 set. After the 1 hour set, people were yelling for one more. It didn’t look like it was going to happen. I stopped at the restroom and when I came out they were going back on stage for the one more we craved, which was great. It ended a little before 1am. I am so glad I got there.
http://www.jazzstandard.net/red/secondary/jazzCalendar2.html
THU - SAT JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 2 - 2008 NEW YORK GUITAR FESTIVALLarry Coryell & Bombay JazzLarry Coryell – guitarGeorge Brooks – saxophonesRonu Majumdar – Indian flute Vijay Ghate – tablaBeginning in 1966 with his head-turning recording debut on Chico Hamilton’s album The Dealer, guitarist Larry Coryell became a true pioneer of jazz-rock guitar. “Armed with a brilliant technique, he is comfortable in almost every style, covering almost every base from the most decibel-heavy, distortion-laden electric work to the most delicate, soothing, intricate lines on acoustic guitar.” (Richard S. Ginell, AllMusic.com) Jazz Standard is proud to present the four exceptionally talented musicians from India and the US known as Bombay Jazz as they explore the melodic richness and dynamic rhythmic interplay that characterize both great jazz and the finest Indian classical music. Spanning the musical globe, Ronu Majumdar (a Grammy Nominee) , Vijay Ghate and George Brooks have performed with such luminaries as Ravi Shankar, George Harrison, George Duke and Etta James just to name a few.Tickets: $25 / $30 Friday & Saturday
This is the finale of the composers series at Jazz Gallery, which is funded by a grant. They decided to combine 2 composers each night for the finale. This was John Ellis and Luis Perdomo. The 2 had decided earlier that day to trade off, dance if you will, compositions. They started with Luis and then John did one of his dreams, and back and forth like that. There was about 6 songs in total, I think.
Perdomo’s music was great jazz. I definitely enjoyed it, but don’t know what else I can say about it. Well, I guess I could say how awesome John Ellis was on the sax. There seemed to be a lot of soprano sax in his compositions.
It was nice to revisit Ellis’s dreamscape concept, this time with a smaller band. He did have the poet there again to read us text about the dreams before they played. I did prefer the last tune “food dream”, with the big interesting band John had assembled before. It was still pretty good, and had I not heard it with the bigger group, I wouldn’t have much to say.
I found a little NY Times blip about it.
The Jazz Gallery's Composers Series - II FINALE
February 2nd, 2008 9:00 & 10:30 p.m.$15.00 / $10.00 for Members
John Ellis & Luis Perdomo
John Ellis - reeds, Luis Perdomo - piano, Marcus Rojas - tuba, Eric McPherson – drums
After that, I decided I was in jazz mode, so I didn’t make it back to Lackawanna at Banjo Jim’s. Instead, I opted for Larry Coryell & Bombay Jazz at Jazz Standard. That was absolutely fantastic! There was a good crowd for the 11:30 set. After the 1 hour set, people were yelling for one more. It didn’t look like it was going to happen. I stopped at the restroom and when I came out they were going back on stage for the one more we craved, which was great. It ended a little before 1am. I am so glad I got there.
http://www.jazzstandard.net/red/secondary/jazzCalendar2.html
THU - SAT JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 2 - 2008 NEW YORK GUITAR FESTIVALLarry Coryell & Bombay JazzLarry Coryell – guitarGeorge Brooks – saxophonesRonu Majumdar – Indian flute Vijay Ghate – tablaBeginning in 1966 with his head-turning recording debut on Chico Hamilton’s album The Dealer, guitarist Larry Coryell became a true pioneer of jazz-rock guitar. “Armed with a brilliant technique, he is comfortable in almost every style, covering almost every base from the most decibel-heavy, distortion-laden electric work to the most delicate, soothing, intricate lines on acoustic guitar.” (Richard S. Ginell, AllMusic.com) Jazz Standard is proud to present the four exceptionally talented musicians from India and the US known as Bombay Jazz as they explore the melodic richness and dynamic rhythmic interplay that characterize both great jazz and the finest Indian classical music. Spanning the musical globe, Ronu Majumdar (a Grammy Nominee) , Vijay Ghate and George Brooks have performed with such luminaries as Ravi Shankar, George Harrison, George Duke and Etta James just to name a few.Tickets: $25 / $30 Friday & Saturday
Trombone Battle @ Dizzy’s 2/2/08
I finally made it to one of the jazz battles at Dizzy’s. I actually went to the 12:30 set. It’s a really great vibe. You walk in and seat yourself. I saw plenty of people brought their own food and beverage. It’s completely free, if you desire. If you want something from the bar, you can walk up and get it. They have coffee for $2, no tea. They also have wrap sandwiches for $3 and a few munchies. And, of course, they have alcohol. You don’t have to buy a thing, though.
The show was as excellent as all Dizzy’s shows. The jazz was stellar. It was more like a quintet with 2 trombones than a jazz battle per se. If there was a winner, I would have to say it was Luis Bonilla. Both were excellent, though. It started with a song just with the trio, which was as excellent as the rest of the music. It was a 1 hour set and then they clear the room, but you can get back in line for the 2nd set at 2:30. There weren’t many people waiting for the 2nd set, so it would have been easy to get back in.
I took my time going home. I was happy to see Drum Addicts out on 14th St. by Union Square and got a great song from them on my way home as well. They had a tenor sax, trumpet, and 2 drummers with various drums, including plastic buckets. It was a great afternoon.
http://www.jalc.org/dccc/d_calendar.asp
Sat, Feb 2, 12:30 & 2:30pm
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola PresentsJazz Battle:
TromboneVincent Chandler vs. Luis Bonilla with the Xavier Davis Trio
FREE to the public.
(First Come, First Served.)
The show was as excellent as all Dizzy’s shows. The jazz was stellar. It was more like a quintet with 2 trombones than a jazz battle per se. If there was a winner, I would have to say it was Luis Bonilla. Both were excellent, though. It started with a song just with the trio, which was as excellent as the rest of the music. It was a 1 hour set and then they clear the room, but you can get back in line for the 2nd set at 2:30. There weren’t many people waiting for the 2nd set, so it would have been easy to get back in.
I took my time going home. I was happy to see Drum Addicts out on 14th St. by Union Square and got a great song from them on my way home as well. They had a tenor sax, trumpet, and 2 drummers with various drums, including plastic buckets. It was a great afternoon.
http://www.jalc.org/dccc/d_calendar.asp
Sat, Feb 2, 12:30 & 2:30pm
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola PresentsJazz Battle:
TromboneVincent Chandler vs. Luis Bonilla with the Xavier Davis Trio
FREE to the public.
(First Come, First Served.)
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Adam Levy @ Banjo Jim's 2/1/08
Wow, that was really great! I had no idea what it would be. It was jamming and great. The first band is called Lackawanna, and they are playing again tonight. It reminds me of what a great jamband can be.
It was my first time hearing Adam sing, and he's pretty good. The best part is it's really about the music. Even when he's singing the band is jamming. He's a great guitar player and he and the other guitar really brought it. The drums and bass were good, but probably a notch below the other 2. But, still great, especially the way they jammed.
I also stayed for a little of Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout, which was also great. Nice and jamming and grooving. I think I heard them say they have a sax that was going to show up late. Adam also played with them. It was awesome, but I was falling asleep due to exhaustion, so I couldn't stay that long and left around 12:45.
It's not pasting nicely, but here's tonight's linup. Lackawanna did 2 sets last night and I might have to check it out again tonight.
http://www.banjojims.com/gigs.htm
Saturday, February 2, 2008 - Ground Hog Day
It was my first time hearing Adam sing, and he's pretty good. The best part is it's really about the music. Even when he's singing the band is jamming. He's a great guitar player and he and the other guitar really brought it. The drums and bass were good, but probably a notch below the other 2. But, still great, especially the way they jammed.
I also stayed for a little of Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout, which was also great. Nice and jamming and grooving. I think I heard them say they have a sax that was going to show up late. Adam also played with them. It was awesome, but I was falling asleep due to exhaustion, so I couldn't stay that long and left around 12:45.
It's not pasting nicely, but here's tonight's linup. Lackawanna did 2 sets last night and I might have to check it out again tonight.
http://www.banjojims.com/gigs.htm
Saturday, February 2, 2008 - Ground Hog Day
| 10:15 pm | Lackawanna Stunning supergroup featuring Adam Levy and Jason Crigler (guitars), Jonathan Maron (bass) and Dan Rieser (drums) | |
| 12:30 am | Glenn Patscha and Tony Leone (Ollabelle) |
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