Van Basten II Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 We have an Australian band called The Necks who are going to be there sunday, anyone seen them, are they worth the going to work the next day with only half my usual hours of sleep ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bill Barton Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) I just now returned from the first event in the Is That Jazz? series: Sunship and then the Sun Ra Tribute Band. Great show! And a full house. Who sez adventurous music can't pack 'em in? "We travel the spaceways, from planet to planet..." Is That Jazz? Edited January 23, 2010 by Bill Barton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bill Barton Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 The second night of the Is That Jazz? Festival was delightful too. William O. (Bill) Smith - the Bill Smith of Brubeck Octet fame in the late 1940s and Professor Emeritus at The University of Washington, not the Bill Smith from British Columbia who used to edit Coda - played a marvelous extended composition that was a set in itself with his trio. Subtle, swinging and adventurous... And young bassist Evan Flory-Barnes' Threat of Beauty was a fascinating contrast. Two vocalists, two trumpets, French horn, vibes, harp, drums, congas/percussion and double bass. Interesting textures and mesmerizing grooves. Is That Jazz? Evan Flory-Barnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 The second night of the Is That Jazz? Festival was delightful too. William O. (Bill) Smith - the Bill Smith of Brubeck Octet fame in the late 1940s and Professor Emeritus at The University of Washington, not the Bill Smith from British Columbia who used to edit Coda - played a marvelous extended composition that was a set in itself with his trio. Subtle, swinging and adventurous... And young bassist Evan Flory-Barnes' Threat of Beauty was a fascinating contrast. Two vocalists, two trumpets, French horn, vibes, harp, drums, congas/percussion and double bass. Interesting textures and mesmerizing grooves. Is That Jazz? Evan Flory-Barnes Always liked William Smith's work. My wife and I have discussed retiring to Northwest Washington at some point, and I've got to say that your posts here are very encouraging to me. The music scene in Seattle seems so much more interesting than in here in Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 last night cleveland orchestra - playing strauss's don juan, ades' concentric paths and brahms symphony #2. beethovan's Lenore as an encore. all marvelous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bill Barton Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) The second night of the Is That Jazz? Festival was delightful too. William O. (Bill) Smith - the Bill Smith of Brubeck Octet fame in the late 1940s and Professor Emeritus at The University of Washington, not the Bill Smith from British Columbia who used to edit Coda - played a marvelous extended composition that was a set in itself with his trio. Subtle, swinging and adventurous... And young bassist Evan Flory-Barnes' Threat of Beauty was a fascinating contrast. Two vocalists, two trumpets, French horn, vibes, harp, drums, congas/percussion and double bass. Interesting textures and mesmerizing grooves. Is That Jazz? Evan Flory-Barnes Always liked William Smith's work. My wife and I have discussed retiring to Northwest Washington at some point, and I've got to say that your posts here are very encouraging to me. The music scene in Seattle seems so much more interesting than in here in Atlanta. He's a very, very nice guy too. Yes, the Seattle music scene is very active, particularly the "edgier" stuff. Good mainstream scene here too, though many of the musicians I talk with complain about the fact that there really are very few places to play. Probably not a city to make a lot of bread playing professionally, but no lack of great music ranging all over the stylistic map. Tula's still has live music seven nights a week plus a "matinee" on Sunday, pretty damned amazing in this day and age and taking the economic climate into consideration. For a city of it's relatively small size, Seattle has a TON of world-class players, some relatively well-known - like Smith, Stuart Dempster, Hadley Caliman, Julian Priester, Bill Frisell, Wayne Horvitz, Tom Varner, Amy Denio, Thomas Marriott, Cuong Vu, Reptet et al. - and many more who are regional "names." Hey, man, c'mon over! And please bring your Alec Wilder program along. Edited January 25, 2010 by Bill Barton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Last night Daniel Higgs. Tonight Circulasione Total Orcherstra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bill Barton Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Tonight it's the conclusion of the Is That Jazz? series at the Chapel Performance Space in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. A double-bill of the Tom Baker Quartet and the Cuong Vu Trio. Looking forward! Is That Jazz? Then Sunday night it's Beth Fleenor as clarinet soloist with the odeonquartet in Wayne Horvitz's These Hills of Glory, his composition for improvising soloist and string quartet. Also on the bill is the premiere of a new string quartet by Robin Holcomb and a full set from Figeater, Fleenor's wildly eclectic ensemble. Thank goodness it's a 7:30 p.m. start-time, so I should be able to catch the whole show before heading to Bellevue for my radio program. These Hills of Glory story from Seattle Weekly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 McCoy Tyner Trio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) Tonight - James Blackshaw w/ Gary Higgins(read about his Red Hash LP)opening. Edited February 3, 2010 by J.H. Deeley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Tonite - Yoshi's, Oakland: Doug Carn - Keys Calvin Keys - Guitar George Harper - Sax Michael Carvin - Drums Henry Franklin - Bass Kathryn Farmer - Vocals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Last night: Frode Gjerstad Trio Here in Austin at "Space 12" Good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 1960 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Fred Hersch Trio with Larry Grenadier/bass, Richie Barshay/drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Going to see the Marianne Trudel quartet with guest Mark Feldman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Tomorrow: Charisma: The Music of Lee Morgan Billy Harper- Tenor Sax Bennie Maupin- Tenor, Soprano Sax and Bass Clarinet Eddie Henderson - Trumpet David Weiss- Trumpet Geri Allen- Piano Dwayne Burno- Bass Billy Hart- Drums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Trudged through two feet of snow to see The Residents tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 The Residents! Saw that Lee Morgan all-star show last night. It was a small (because of the Super Bowl), but enthusiastic audience and a very entertaining show. They concentrated on tunes from late in his career, but also did the Sidewinder and Ceora. Everyone got to solo which was great because they're truly ALL stars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gitin Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 On Saturday (2/13) Masters of Persian Music at Zellerbach in Berkeley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWayne Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Hoping to see Henry Threadgill atb the Jazz Standard on Thursday IF the weather permits (and that is a BIG "if" since I have to fly into NYC). C'mon warming trend... LWaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Carrie Rodriguez Alejandro Escovedo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save0904 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) Tomorrow I'm going to see the World Saxophone Quartet David Murray (ts, bcl) James Carter (ts, ss, cl) Oliver Lake (as) Hamiet Bluiett (bs, cl) Eli Fountain (mallet perc, tympani) Steve Berrios (conga, latin perc) Warren Smith (tympani) Ray Mantilla (conga, latin perc) Joe Chambers (mallet perc) on a double bill with The Anat Ford Trio Gary Wang (b) Roland Schneider (dr) at NDR Radio Studios (German Public Radio) Edited February 17, 2010 by save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Fucked Up & Kurt Vile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Did you enjoy Gary Higgins? I saw him a year or two ago, 'twas excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Saw last night the Trio Håvard Wiik, was ok. The previous week attended a gig with Chloé Ste-Marie doing songs in an Amerindian language quite good also saw local drummer Thom Gossage in a fine quintet starring Remi Bolduc and Frank Lozano with guess bassist Drew Gress. Nice cohesive music. Tonight going to see pianist Hiromi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Did you enjoy Gary Higgins? I saw him a year or two ago, 'twas excellent. He was pretty good, I was surprised that his voice is still in really good shape. I do prefer his older material though. James Blackshaw was excellent. Amazing player. He got a little emotional at the end of his set when speaking of Jack Rose.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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