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6 hours ago, Aggie87 said:

I caught them here in Phoenix last night, at the Musical Instrument Museum, fantastic show!  I came away impressed with both Shaw and Waits.  Kris Davis was solid, but didn't really stand out, performance wise, IMO.  And Dave was fantastic.

 

edit - for those that haven't been to the MIM, it's an amazing museum, easily Smithsonian caliber.  They have the oldest guitar in existence (dating from 1590), and a Chinese drum that's more than 6,000 years old.  Plus Eric Dolphy's sax, Thelonious Monk's piano, Buddy Rich's drum set, Gerry Mulligan's baritone sax, and Lionel Hampton's vibraharp.  Too many other things to mention.

All 4 were excellent here in Santa Fe. BTW, have been to MIM & it's fantastic.

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When I saw him in Leuven in 2018 I thought that might be the only and last opportunity to see him perform live. But upcoming Saturday I will see him perform again in Utrecht: Abdullah Ibrahim, 89 years old. I assume he will play for a small hour, solo piano, his well known repertoire like he did in 2017. That was one of the most intimate concerts I’ve ever witnessed. Looking very much forward to it!

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It's been a while, but I'm getting back to a show this Saturday night. James Carter is playing at Scullers in Boston. I used to catch Carter on every swing through Boston but it's been a long time since I saw him last. He usually puts on a great performance. I know his showmanship turns some of you off but I actually like the stuff he does quite a bit.

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On 9/18/2024 at 1:50 AM, Pim said:

When I saw him in Leuven in 2018 I thought that might be the only and last opportunity to see him perform live. But upcoming Saturday I will see him perform again in Utrecht: Abdullah Ibrahim, 89 years old. I assume he will play for a small hour, solo piano, his well known repertoire like he did in 2017. That was one of the most intimate concerts I’ve ever witnessed. Looking very much forward to it!

He came kind of near me (Richmond Hill, ONT) and I seriously considered it, but, not having a car, it is a huge drag to get there from where I am, and I was definitely worried about being stranded after the transit system stopped.  I probably should have just figured it out (or maybe even Ubered it).  I would have done so the following year(s), but I think the closest he has come lately is Albany. ☹️

Anyway, I just saw Pat LaBarbera with Neil Swainson and Terry Clarke at the Rex.  It was a sold out show.  Which is terrific!  This is their annual John Coltrane birthday celebration.  This time around they did Giant Steps, Blue Trane and part of A Love Supreme, in addition to other material that Trane played.  Very good show.  I also managed to get Neil's latest CD from him, and he signed it for me. 👍

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On 9/18/2024 at 6:59 AM, Kevin Bresnahan said:

It's been a while, but I'm getting back to a show this Saturday night. James Carter is playing at Scullers in Boston. I used to catch Carter on every swing through Boston but it's been a long time since I saw him last. He usually puts on a great performance. I know his showmanship turns some of you off but I actually like the stuff he does quite a bit.

If the you have a chance, give him greetings from me.

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Two SFJAZZ shows this weekend

Tonight: Vibist Sasha Berliner in the small Joe Henderson Lab space
Nicole McCabe alto sax
Paul Cornish piano/keyboards
Max Gerl bass
Myles Martin drums

Tomorrow: Marc Ribot 70th Birthday Celebration in the Miner Auditorium (great lineup!)
Marc Ribot guitar
Mary Halvorson guitar
James Brandon Lewis tenor saxophone
Hilliard Greene bass
Chad Taylor drums

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Abdullah Ibrahim. 89 years old and still going strong. He played a beautiful set of well known repertoire and new compositions. It was again a very intimate experience.  He finished his set with some singing and chanting. The whole crowd stood up from their seats, all completely silent you couldn’t hear anyone breathe. Goosebumps. 

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1 hour ago, Pim said:

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Abdullah Ibrahim. 89 years old and still going strong. He played a beautiful set of well known repertoire and new compositions. It was again a very intimate experience.  He finished his set with some singing and chanting. The whole crowd stood up from their seats, all completely silent you couldn’t hear anyone breathe. Goosebumps. 

Great photo, sounds like an amazing experience 

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On 9/21/2024 at 3:35 PM, BFrank said:

Tomorrow: Marc Ribot 70th Birthday Celebration in the Miner Auditorium (great lineup!)
Marc Ribot guitar
Mary Halvorson guitar
James Brandon Lewis tenor saxophone
Hilliard Greene bass
Chad Taylor drums

 

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I'm planning to see Wingspan at Scullers Saturday night. This show, celebrating the music of Mulgrew Miller has Steve Nelson on vibes, Duane Eubanks on trumpet, Steve Wilson on saxophone, Benito Gonzalez in the piano chair, Nat Reeves on bass, & Carl Allen on drums. At this point, I'm wondering if the show is going to happen as there are not many tickets sold. This is becoming a problem here in the Boston area.

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6 hours ago, BFrank said:

 

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That is a great line up

59 minutes ago, Steve Reynolds said:

Nice! Chad/Hilliard are a boss rhythm team. Hoping JBL gave the great guitarists some space.

Interesting comment, I've not seen JBL live but from his recordings I completely understand where you're coming from Steve.

I like his playing but he does play a lot

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On 9/22/2024 at 3:52 AM, Pim said:

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Abdullah Ibrahim. 89 years old and still going strong. He played a beautiful set of well known repertoire and new compositions. It was again a very intimate experience.  He finished his set with some singing and chanting. The whole crowd stood up from their seats, all completely silent you couldn’t hear anyone breathe. Goosebumps. 

Six U.S. concerts coming up in November with his trio, all on the East Coast.

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22 hours ago, mjazzg said:

That is a great line up

Interesting comment, I've not seen JBL live but from his recordings I completely understand where you're coming from Steve.

I like his playing but he does play a lot

I’m not a fan. I’ve seen him live 4-5 times. Best was in double duo with Ingrid, Chad Taylor & Tom Rainey. SO many other saxophonists on the scene who are better: Ingrid, Camilla Nebbia, Maria Valencia, Mette, Malaby, Attias, Berne, Catherine Sikora, Madison Greenstone, Rempis, Lao Dan, etc. 

all much more themselves 

yes - too many notes. He gives us “everything” every set. Plus he doesn’t have a unique approach. Very derivative. 

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1 hour ago, Steve Reynolds said:

I’m not a fan. I’ve seen him live 4-5 times. Best was in double duo with Ingrid, Chad Taylor & Tom Rainey. SO many other saxophonists on the scene who are better: Ingrid, Camilla Nebbia, Maria Valencia, Mette, Malaby, Attias, Berne, Catherine Sikora, Madison Greenstone, Rempis, Lao Dan, etc. 

all much more themselves 

yes - too many notes. He gives us “everything” every set. Plus he doesn’t have a unique approach. Very derivative. 

Yes, that's my impression.

Camilla Nebbia? Wow!! She is something else. She depped for an unwell McPhee with Decoy a couple of weeks ago at Oto.

She definitely has it all there, held her own with a trio that has played together for 20 years or so.  Great sound, great facility and can she improvise too. A revelation.

 

Also, absolutely with you on Lao Dan. Only heard recordings though, has he played in NYC?

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2 hours ago, mjazzg said:

Yes, that's my impression.

Camilla Nebbia? Wow!! She is something else. She depped for an unwell McPhee with Decoy a couple of weeks ago at Oto.

She definitely has it all there, held her own with a trio that has played together for 20 years or so.  Great sound, great facility and can she improvise too. A revelation.

 

Also, absolutely with you on Lao Dan. Only heard recordings though, has he played in NYC?

Yes he was here earlier this year. Yes Camilla is incredible. She was here last month. 

2 minutes ago, Steve Reynolds said:

Yes he was here earlier this year. Yes Camilla is incredible. She was here last month. 

Seeing Mette again 2 more times next week again with Taborn & Ches. Then Glass Triangle with Zeena Parkins & Ryan Sawyer. First time seeing that trio.

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Lots of SFJAZZ this week

Tomorrow: Marquis Hill w/drummer Makaya McCraven, vibraphonist Joel Ross, bassist Junius Paul, and keyboardist Mike King

Friday: Don Was & His Pan-Detroit Ensemble w/Dave McMurray tenor saxophone, John Douglas trumpet, Vincent Chandler trombone, Wayne Gerard guitar, Luis Resto keyboards, Jeff Canady drums, Mahindi percussion, Steffanie Christi'an vocals

Sunday: Bill Charlap Trio w/ Dee Dee Bridgewater and Nicholas Payton

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Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble.  They played music by Henry Threadgill, Yusef Lateef, Hank Williams and Curtis Mayfield (amongst others).  My only complaint is that it was in a beautiful small theater with no dance floor.  (Some people danced anyway.) 

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Vijay Iyer Trio at the Bimhuis. Not with Linda May Han Oh and Tyshawn Sorey but with two young talented guys I didn’t new. They played for 2 full hours and it was great. Vijay signed my copy of Uneasy afterwards. Friendly guy. 
 

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