Utevsky Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 David - I am very interested to hear your take on the Malaby trio with Parker and Ferber. As some might know, I see Malaby play often as he is one of the great tenor players in the game today - I just saw him with John Hebert's band on October 14th, and he was again stupendous depite the band sometimes not playing with type of energy and verve they were capable of. I doubt that the Taramindo Trio would have that problem if Ferber is as good as Malaby told me he is The Tamarindo trio was excellent. It was very free-flowing and all three members were on the money. They appeared to be totally keyed into one another, as if they'd been playing together for years. I've only seen Malaby once before, with Ralph Alessi. That was a fine group -- and I really dig Alessi -- but in this trio Malaby played with much more freedom and power. I was particularly impressed with his soprano work. (IMO most sax players who double on soprano sound much better on their primary ax.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 David - I am very interested to hear your take on the Malaby trio with Parker and Ferber. As some might know, I see Malaby play often as he is one of the great tenor players in the game today - I just saw him with John Hebert's band on October 14th, and he was again stupendous depite the band sometimes not playing with type of energy and verve they were capable of. I doubt that the Taramindo Trio would have that problem if Ferber is as good as Malaby told me he is The Tamarindo trio was excellent. It was very free-flowing and all three members were on the money. They appeared to be totally keyed into one another, as if they'd been playing together for years. I've only seen Malaby once before, with Ralph Alessi. That was a fine group -- and I really dig Alessi -- but in this trio Malaby played with much more freedom and power. I was particularly impressed with his soprano work. (IMO most sax players who double on soprano sound much better on their primary ax.) How long did they play? That might determine whether I'm going to be able to get to the show or not. Sounds great, though - I'm a little more incentivized now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Mike Westbrook Big Band at Barnstaple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Just seen the Karen Sharp Quartet at Royal Northern College of Music. Karen Sharp (tnr), Nikki Iles (pno), Dave Green (bs), Steve Brown (dms) Concert hall performance with perfect miking and sound balance. Sat in best seat in the house - middle of 3rd row back from the stage. Some interesting material, including Kenny Werner's "Compensation" and Bill Evans' "Show Type Tune". I'm convinced that Steve Brown is a world class drummer, but I expect few people outside the UK will have heard of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Never made it to Tamarindo. Bummed. But the Series went 3 1/2 hours and by the time I got there it would have been nearly over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Just seen the Karen Sharp Quartet at Royal Northern College of Music. Karen Sharp (tnr), Nikki Iles (pno), Dave Green (bs), Steve Brown (dms) Concert hall performance with perfect miking and sound balance. Sat in best seat in the house - middle of 3rd row back from the stage. Some interesting material, including Kenny Werner's "Compensation" and Bill Evans' "Show Type Tune". I'm convinced that Steve Brown is a world class drummer, but I expect few people outside the UK will have heard of him. Great line-up. I love Nikki Iles - I strongly recommend her trio albums. I recall seeing Dave Green at my first 'real' jazz concert back in '76 with Stan Tracey. The Karen Sharp album is good too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 This afternoon at Whitefield: the Gerry Tomlinson Trio with two trombonists, Lee Hallam from Sheffield and A. N. Other from Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Heard the Pacifica Quartet this afternoon. They played Haydn - too strident for my ears; Shostakovich - manificent; and Beethoven - a very fine performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Heard the Pacifica Quartet this afternoon. They played Haydn - too strident for my ears; Shostakovich - manificent; and Beethoven - a very fine performance. Sounds like a fine afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Heard the Pacifica Quartet this afternoon. They played Haydn - too strident for my ears; Shostakovich - manificent; and Beethoven - a very fine performance. Sounds like a fine afternoon. It was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Last night at Wilmslow: visiting American altoist Greg Abate with British mainstream trumpet stalwart Bruce Adams. Great session - these two hit it off far better than I'd expected and a backing trio of the most talented and appropriate locals worked up a hell of a swing. Greg told me there's an album coming out on which he plays baritone with Gary Smulyan recorded two years ago "live in New York on the Hudson". I guess it must be this session: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've seen Pacifica 6 or 7 times and have really enjoyed each concert. Inspired by Ed S., I have tickets to see Steve Winwood tonight! He's leaning quite heavily on the Traffic material on this tour. Should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 The Who (.....or what's left of 'em) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Got tix at half price to see Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings at the Davies Symphony Hall on the 24th. I've seen them once before - should be a great show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Branford Marsalis Qt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep1str0phy Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 For Bay Area cats--Friday night (technically tomorrow, but fast approaching)--November 16, 2012, 8:00pm--I'll be releasing a new album at Berkeley's Jazzschool (2087 Addison St). The album is called Taglish--a sort-of essay on Filipino-American life. It's a feature for my group Grex (http://www.grexsounds.com) and a cast of Bay Area veterans--Asian Improv aRts cofounder Francis Wong, Grammy winner/Jim Pepper authority John-Carlos Perea on bass, local powerhouse Jordan Glenn, Moxie bandleader Bill Noertker, and many others. Here's a little preview video I threw together: http://youtu.be/-ZrFuuOFENs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I caught the Lou Donaldson Quartet at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola. Lou can still play, albeit his set list hasn't changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utevsky Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 It was a few weeks ago, but I was blown away by the J. D. Allen Trio when they played in Seattle. Allen sounds good as a sideman but he is awesome when playing his own music. He sounds a little like Trane in the Atlantic period, with some Rollins. His most recent album, "Victory!," is also excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Karrin Allyson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Please say hi to Ed Howard for me. Edited November 18, 2012 by marcello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Went along to the South Bank in London yesterday for some marvellous music: Stonephace Stabbins - a Larry Stabbins group including Zoe Rahman playing Pharaoh Sander-ish jazz. A free foyer event. The John Law Trio - excellent UK trio. A little on the sweet side with (to my mind) some unnecessary electronics - they weren't obtrusive but you wondered why they were there. Egberto Gismonti - absolutely breathtaking. He played a good 90 minutes totally solo, half guitar (which seemed to have 3445 strings!), half piano. The guitar playing was mesmerising - I've heard some some technically impressive guitarists in my time but what he did with just about every possibility (incredible use of harmonics, tremendous percussive drive [at one stage sustained with one hand on the body of the guitar whilst his other hand played the strings]) was astounding. Tremendous piano player to boot - some familiar tunes played but virtually every phrase was followed by some sort of variation with little sense of straight repeating of melodies. What is it with London audiences, though? I don't see this anywhere else - yet again lots of people leaving after two or three numbers. Too indulged? Too rich? Too many other things to do the moment your attention wanders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 What is it with London audiences, though? I don't see this anywhere else - yet again lots of people leaving after two or three numbers. Too indulged? Too rich? Too many other things to do the moment your attention wanders? Music not what they expected? Very difficult to predict what you're going to hear in a jazz festival today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Music not what they expected? Very difficult to predict what you're going to hear in a jazz festival today. Of course. But I seem to see it every time I go to London for a concert. In Sheffield or Nottingham people usually don't give up the ghost until half time. Festivals are a bit different - the all-in-one cards tend to encourage dipping in and out. Edited November 18, 2012 by A Lark Ascending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Music not what they expected? Very difficult to predict what you're going to hear in a jazz festival today. Of course. But I seem to see it every time I go to London for a concert. In Sheffield or Nottingham people usually don't give up the ghost until half time. Festivals are a bit different - the all-in-one cards tend to encourage dipping in and out. Yes, I've seen people with that sort of card at week-long or weekend-long festivals in Wigan and Southport sitting on the front row reading newspapers while the musicians are playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Heard Eddie Diehl and bassist Lou Pappas play at a jazz brunch this afternoon. Ed played some excellent solos. He's at his best playing at live gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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