jeffcrom Posted October 2, 2009 Report Posted October 2, 2009 I'm kind of uncomfortable starting a thread with my name in the title, but.... Every few years I lose my mind and start a band. We keep it going until we're all worn out from scrambling for gigs in Atlanta and decide we've lost enough money. Then we disband until I miss playing my own tunes so much that I start the process over again. Well, the newest edition of the Jeff Crompton Quartet will be making its debut at Eyedrum Gallery in Atlanta a week from tonight - October 9 at 9:00 PM. Can't give you any links to websites or clips because there aren't any yet, but we hope to get a decent recording from the gig. The band is two reeds, bass and drums, playing free jazz originals that (mostly) swing or groove, as well as some Ornette and possibly a little Monk. If you're in the area, I'd love to see you at Eyedrum. Quote
spinlps Posted October 2, 2009 Report Posted October 2, 2009 I travel to Atlanta. Please post gig dates in the future. Would love to catch a show while I'm in town. Good luck! Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted October 2, 2009 Report Posted October 2, 2009 Hey! Steady on there Jeff! http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php...+about+starting You're going a bit fast for we Organissimo humorists Seriously - all the best. MG Quote
paul secor Posted October 2, 2009 Report Posted October 2, 2009 Jeff - Best of luck with the band and the gig. Quote
jeffcrom Posted May 22, 2010 Author Report Posted May 22, 2010 For anyone close to Atlanta, I wanted to let you know that the Jeff Crompton Quartet will be having one of our infrequent appearances on Friday, May 28 at 9:00 PM at Kavarna in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Atlanta. Free jazz originals and probably some Ornette and Monk will on the menu. And if you don't like the music, Kavarna carries a killer Belgian beer called Le Fin du Monde which will take the top of your head off. Jeff Crompton Quartet (w/ Bill Nittler, Ben Gettys, & Keith Leslie) Friday, May 28; 9:00 PM Kavarna 707 East Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030 Quote
jeffcrom Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Posted May 25, 2010 For anyone close to Atlanta, I wanted to let you know that the Jeff Crompton Quartet will be having one of our infrequent appearances on Friday, May 28 at 9:00 PM at Kavarna in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Atlanta. Free jazz originals and probably some Ornette and Monk will on the menu. And if you don't like the music, Kavarna carries a killer Belgian beer called Le Fin du Monde which will take the top of your head off. Jeff Crompton Quartet (w/ Bill Nittler, Ben Gettys, & Keith Leslie) Friday, May 28; 9:00 PM Kavarna 707 East Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030 The final rehearsal was pretty intense; I think what we accomplished surprised us all. I'm really looking forward to this gig. Quote
.:.impossible Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 I've been to Eyedrum before. I heard Sabir Mateen play there one night. I liked the feel of the place. I'd love to hear y'all play. Atlanta just isn't easy to get to from here. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 Yeah, not an easy hike for me, either, but I wish you luck on the gigs. Sounds up my alley. Quote
papsrus Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 Post notice here or PM me if you have anything happening in mid-late June, mid-late July. I'd be interested and will likely have some 'free' time. Have a good time on the 28th! Quote
jeffcrom Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Posted August 17, 2011 The Jeff Crompton Quartet hasn't been active for about six months, but we have two performances coming up, for those in or near the Atlanta area: Wednesday, August 31 (9:00 PM) at the Music Room below Pizzaria Vesuvius, 327 Edgewood Avenue in the Old 4th Ward. There is a Facebook event page here. Our regular bassist won't be there, but we'll have a more than adequate sub in Chris Riggenbach, formerly of the Gold Sparkle Band. Saturday, October 1 (9:00 PM) at Kavarna, 707B East Lake Drive, Decatur, in the Oakhurst neighborhood. We play free jazz that (mostly) swings/grooves, and we'll be playing mostly my compositions, with maybe a little Ornette or Monk. On both of these gigs we'll be joined by the Hidden Noise Ensemble, a very fine guitar/percussion duo. Our kind of jazz is definitely a minority interest in Atlanta, but if you're in the area and this sounds interesting to you, please come out and support us. And see my updated website for all your Jeff Crompton needs. I've finally added the downloadable archive tracks that were on my old website before it died. Quote
AllenLowe Posted August 17, 2011 Report Posted August 17, 2011 sorry I can't make it. Sounds like fun. Quote
papsrus Posted August 17, 2011 Report Posted August 17, 2011 Let me know when you do! Wish I could make the Atlanta gigs. ... Maybe I can. Quote
paul secor Posted August 17, 2011 Report Posted August 17, 2011 Hope you tear the place up and draw a good crowd. Quote
jeffcrom Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Posted August 17, 2011 How many in this group? Hard to tell - there's always at least one or two at the bar. Quote
JSngry Posted August 17, 2011 Report Posted August 17, 2011 DAMN! I thought you guys were coming here http://www.atlantatexas.org/ Guess not, eh? Quote
jeffcrom Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Posted August 18, 2011 DAMN! I thought you guys were coming here http://www.atlantatexas.org/ Guess not, eh? Well, I've been trying to get us a gig at the Piney Woods Shopping Center, but their standards are too high. Quote
JSngry Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Yeah, that Atlanta's one Tough Texas Town, let me tell you...Don Henley's from there you know, so....yeah. Quote
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