bertrand Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) The Freddie Redd/Butch Warren quintet will have its first club date next week-end at the historic Bohemian Caverns in D.C., Friday 2/11 and Saturday 2/12. This is particularly significant for Butch since it was at the Caverns that he met Kenny Dorham, who brought him to NYC in late '59 - the rest is history. They will be accompanied by Brad Linde (ts, bars, arr), Brian Settles (ts) and Tony Martucci (d). I will be there on 2/12 (I'll be at Duke U. for the Wayne Shorter gig on 2/11). If anyone else is going on 2/12, drop me a PM. Bertrand. Edited February 4, 2011 by bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Up. Bertrand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Can't believe there hasn't been more interest in this. I'm coming down from Philly and staying overnight. Bertrand, I'll be there for both sets. Do you know whether I can get a ticket for the first set and pay an extra cover/stay for the second, or should I buy tickets for both sets? I can't get anyone to answer the phone. I still have your number from missing you at the Wayne Shorter set in Philly, so will try to call you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I also noticed that Freddie Redd is playing at Fat Cat in New York in February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 That's great that you are coming down, Peter! I really appreciate your support. Brad Linde has been working really hard to put this together, and he did not always get the help he could have used. I can't help on Friday since I will be at the Wayne gig at Duke U., but I will be there Saturday. It is Saturday that you are going, correct? Usually you can stay for both sets with one ticket. I've never had a problem and I don't think this gig will sell out, although pre-sales are starting to pick up quite a bit. Bertrand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Wish I could be at the Fat Cat. I already planned to be at Hot Tuna/Charlie Musselwhite in Virginia that night, and also one trip to NYC in a two week stretch is enough Bertrand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Man, I would love to see this - too bad I'm halfway across the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 although pre-sales are starting to pick up quite a bit. Bertrand. I picked up 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Assume you'll be at the show tonight, Rolf? Looking forward to meeting some o board peeps. although pre-sales are starting to pick up quite a bit. Bertrand. I picked up 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Yes, will see you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 You guys are the best! See you there. Bertrand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Well, it was more than well worth the trip from Philadelphia to see the band last night. Thanks to Bertrand for his help making the gig happen; Rolf, a pleasure to meet you finally! The set was extraordinary--from the first note, you knew, blindfolded, it was Butch--that huge, fat, walking bass tone. Brilliant. Freddie Redd sounded positively Ellingtonian. The band played a mix of Redd originals and standards--running it out with a killing version of Take the A Train. What a tremendous night!! Edited February 13, 2011 by Peter Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks so much for coming all the way down for this gig! And thanks to Rolf and his friends (and my co-worker Vicki and her fiancee) for coming as well. It was a very successful night - first set sold out! A special thanks needs to go out to Brad Linde for all his hard work on this and other projects he has put together over the last few years, sometimes in the face of extroardinary challenges. Two years ago I said to him: 'I wonder if I'll ever get to see Freddie Redd', and next thing you know... We are lucky in D.C. to have someone so dedicated to presenting interesting and original jazz programming. Bertrand. P.S. Also thanks to Gigi Gryce, who was indirectly reponsible for my meeting Brad Edited February 13, 2011 by bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 'Twas indeed a fun show! Been awhile since I've been up around the U Street area (last time was the 'O' show over at Twins Jazz, I think?). It was good to see you again, Bertrand. Had you not posted here, I would have totally missed hearing about it. That Brad Linde did a nice job. Also, very nice to meet you, Peter.....hope to catch you at a show and tip a cold one next time I'm up in Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr2036 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I also noticed that Freddie Redd is playing at Fat Cat in New York in February. Youtube post ..unlisted Freddie Redd Quintet - Fat Cat NYC 2-19-2011 1st set tracks 1 to 6 ....2nd set to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hey, thanks for that! I was there on Saturday--very enjoyable sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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