Steve Hudson Music

May 19 the chamber group will perform at the Hudson Opera House and we are looking forward to very fun evening of music.

We’ll be playing music from our critically acclaimed album Galactic Diamonds, and explore some new material for our upcoming fall recording.

To purchase tickets, just click here.  See you at the show!

Been diving into Thelonius Monk’s compositions lately in preparation for a west coast tour with Claire Daly in June……concert dates to be announced shortly.

Loving his melodies, rhythmic vitality, and how his tunes all make sense in their own way.  What is your favorite monk tune?  Mine changes by the day, today it happens to be “Crepuscule with Nellie.”  More news on this exciting project soon!

Best

Steve

Heard this on the radio the other day while driving through Philadelphia and immediately wanted to share it with you all.  It’s a fascinating discussion on creativity from the NPR show Fresh Air between author Jonah Lehrer and Terri Gross.  The author draws ideas from Bob Dylan, Yo Yo Ma, jazz pianists,and others.  Check it out.

Just finished recording with the collective, Outer Bridge, yesterday.  It was a big group  - piano (including rhodes and Hammond B3), bass, drums, sax, trumpet, trombone, and the music felt great.  I imagine it will be out in a few months….will keep you posted.  Here’s three things I learned yesterday.

1.  Space is the Place.  That expression is the real thing when it comes to music.  Less is definitely more 90% of the time whether you are accompanying or soloing.

2.  In high school I suffered through cross country and track waiting for that runner’s high to kick in.  Well, it never really did but I think I understand what they were talking about yesterday.  The momentum and groove of the music seemed to give everyone an energy, second wind…..of course later that night we were exhausted but while the tape was rolling the energy was there.

3.  Clam Chowder.  I always thought seafood is supposed to be the best by the ocean.  Not true.  The recording studio is on the jersey shore.  We ate after the session, and that rule is definitely not always the case…..when in doubt – Pizza.

In a bit

S

I remember seeing this cartoon in the New Yorker pinned to a bulletin board where there is this guy with a tux walking out to a bare stage except for a grand piano.

He’s kind of has his head down as if he is thinking “Oh boy, here we go.”  That cartoon captures the daunting task of of playing solo, but it doesn’t capture the other half of the coin which is exhilaration!  Looking forward to performing solo tomorrow and next week.