Kevin Bresnahan Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I sent several E-mails to Horace's site admin and never heard a word back. It has been hijacked for several years. NoScript's Firefox add-on stopped some trojan virus from getting loaded the last time I visited there. In fact, if you visited there recently, I would recommend an anti-virus scan and anti-malware scan immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I'm glad I was able to see Horace live a number of times. He always was very friendly with the audience. The tribute shows at the Iridium will bring back those memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 What a terrific show! If you're in or near NYC, go! Laura and I went to the 10:30 show last night and had great seats and got a chance to chat briefly with Michael and meet bfrank, in from San Francisco. I've never heard Tom Harrell before, but he was in wonderful form last night--such an effortless approach to complex lines and harmonies. Toward the end of the set, Tom and the saxophonist (sorry, can't recall his name, but he was great) took a breather and the trio played an absolutely sublime version of "The St. Vitus Dance." It was neat to hear that Blowin' the Blues Away was the first jazz record Michael bought--as I told him afterwards, it was the third or fourth jazz record I bought! I can't say enough about this band--we're heading out of town this weekend, otherwise I'd go back for another set or two, and am really disappointed I'm missing the Sunday shows (with Michael Brecker). Seriously folks, GO SEE THIS BAND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Am I a bad person to say that I hope a certain someone took or takes a certain device to one of these shows? Not all of us have easy access to such superb music, and I'd love to hear what this band does with Horace's book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieB Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 What a terrific show! If you're in or near NYC, go! Laura and I went to the 10:30 show last night and had great seats and got a chance to chat briefly with Michael and meet bfrank, in from San Francisco. I've never heard Tom Harrell before, but he was in wonderful form last night--such an effortless approach to complex lines and harmonies. Toward the end of the set, Tom and the saxophonist (sorry, can't recall his name, but he was great) took a breather and the trio played an absolutely sublime version of "The St. Vitus Dance." It was neat to hear that Blowin' the Blues Away was the first jazz record Michael bought--as I told him afterwards, it was the third or fourth jazz record I bought! I can't say enough about this band--we're heading out of town this weekend, otherwise I'd go back for another set or two, and am really disappointed I'm missing the Sunday shows (with Michael Brecker). Seriously folks, GO SEE THIS BAND. i assume you meant Randy Brecker?!? sure wish i could catch this band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 *smacks head* Yes, Valerie--Randy Brecker! What a terrific show! If you're in or near NYC, go! Laura and I went to the 10:30 show last night and had great seats and got a chance to chat briefly with Michael and meet bfrank, in from San Francisco. I've never heard Tom Harrell before, but he was in wonderful form last night--such an effortless approach to complex lines and harmonies. Toward the end of the set, Tom and the saxophonist (sorry, can't recall his name, but he was great) took a breather and the trio played an absolutely sublime version of "The St. Vitus Dance." It was neat to hear that Blowin' the Blues Away was the first jazz record Michael bought--as I told him afterwards, it was the third or fourth jazz record I bought! I can't say enough about this band--we're heading out of town this weekend, otherwise I'd go back for another set or two, and am really disappointed I'm missing the Sunday shows (with Michael Brecker). Seriously folks, GO SEE THIS BAND. i assume you meant Randy Brecker?!? sure wish i could catch this band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Weiss Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) For anyone who's interested I thought I'd post our set list: Cookin' at the Continental Moonrays Metamorphosis Homage (original) Pretty Eyes Where You At? Ecaroh Après Vous (original) Enchantment St. Vitus Dance Peace Mellow D Nutville (Sunday only) Edited May 28, 2009 by Michael Weiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Nice set list. Thanks, Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Great show Friday night. I only saw the first set but the music was swinging. Michael and the band came to play. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 For anyone who's interested I thought I'd post our set list: Cookin' at the Continental Moonrays Metamorphosis Homage (original) Pretty Eyes Where You At? Ecaroh Après Vous (original) Enchantment St. Vitus Dance Peace Mellow D Michael - Any chance this music was recorded? Any chance you might want to offer CD-Rs of this recording for sale? Other people are doing it and it seems to be a pretty good way to make a few bucks. I'd buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 For anyone who's interested I thought I'd post our set list: Cookin' at the Continental Moonrays Metamorphosis Homage (original) Pretty Eyes Where You At? Ecaroh Après Vous (original) Enchantment St. Vitus Dance Peace Mellow D Michael - Any chance this music was recorded? Any chance you might want to offer CD-Rs of this recording for sale? Other people are doing it and it seems to be a pretty good way to make a few bucks. I'd buy it. Count me in. I would buy a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Weiss Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Michael - Any chance this music was recorded? Any chance you might want to offer CD-Rs of this recording for sale? Other people are doing it and it seems to be a pretty good way to make a few bucks. I'd buy it. Thanks for the thought. If it was my own music it might be a possibility. But Horace's publishing company would deserve a mechanical royalty, the musicians would need to be all in agreement on compensation, the recording would have to be CD release quality, etc. etc. Then again if Blue Note wants to record us.... In the meantime you can always buy one of my previous releases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Really great meeting Michael and Peter! Enjoyed the whole show. My favorite piece of the night was "St Vitus Dance" by just the trio. Nothing wrong with Tom Harrell and Eric Alexander, but those three musicians really captured something on that tune. Having said that, I feel fortunate to have seen Harrell. I'm sure he doesn't do many live shows these days and that night he was in fine form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) Michael - Any chance this music was recorded? Any chance you might want to offer CD-Rs of this recording for sale? Other people are doing it and it seems to be a pretty good way to make a few bucks. I'd buy it. Thanks for the thought. If it was my own music it might be a possibility. But Horace's publishing company would deserve a mechanical royalty, the musicians would need to be all in agreement on compensation, the recording would have to be CD release quality, etc. etc. Then again if Blue Note wants to record us.... In the meantime you can always buy one of my previous releases! Bluenote or some record company should record this band. You guys were smoking. Edited May 25, 2009 by Hardbopjazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Funny, you're typo would make sense as both smokin or somethin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Funny, you're typo would make sense as both smokin or somethin. Ops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Weiss Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Really great meeting Michael and Peter! Enjoyed the whole show. My favorite piece of the night was "St Vitus Dance" by just the trio. Nothing wrong with Tom Harrell and Eric Alexander, but those three musicians really captured something on that tune. Having said that, I feel fortunate to have seen Harrell. I'm sure he doesn't do many live shows these days and that night he was in fine form. Tom played his ass off all week, but on Sunday night, he was just on fire. Maybe Randy's presence inspired him to kick it up a few notches. All of us on stage were mesmerized. There wasn't much left to say after Tom soloed - just taking the tune out would not have seemed unreasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 GAAAH! I KNEW that was going to happen (damn relatives!)! Still, I have nothing bad to say about the set I saw...really terrific stuff. Really great meeting Michael and Peter! Enjoyed the whole show. My favorite piece of the night was "St Vitus Dance" by just the trio. Nothing wrong with Tom Harrell and Eric Alexander, but those three musicians really captured something on that tune. Having said that, I feel fortunate to have seen Harrell. I'm sure he doesn't do many live shows these days and that night he was in fine form. Tom played his ass off all week, but on Sunday night, he was just on fire. Maybe Randy's presence inspired him to kick it up a few notches. All of us on stage were mesmerized. There wasn't much left to say after Tom soloed - just taking the tune out would not have seemed unreasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Great to hear that Tom kicked it all week. Good for him! ... and the lucky fans who caught the shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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