We have some new sounds for you at this show on May 27th at 10 pm. I have been working on some film scores, and some of the music is inspired from those projects, taking the group in new directions.
Jody Redhage will be on cello, Zach Brock on violin, and Michael Sarin on drums/percussion.
Not to be missed!
www.corneliastreetcafe.com, May 27, 10 pm
Just about to complete a series of small shows at various NYC hospitals, as part of an outreach for Jazz at Lincoln Center. Seems like when you are in the hospital you are always looking forward to getting out, getting your life back. It’s a good feeling bringing music to folks who are looking for some sunshine…and then when the sunshine reflects back to the band through the smiles, shouts, foot tapping, and occasional dancing in the audience…it’s like music therapy for everyone….finding many of the patients have a spirit that’s just inspiring.
Thank you to everyone who came out this past week to blues alley in dc, birdland in nyc, and the berkshire museum in pittsfield, mass….it was great seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Much more to come, stay tuned!!
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When everyone is sleeping late at night, I will put a thin blanket between the hammers and the strings on my upright piano….makes the thing sound like a rhodes actually. Last night I was working on some pieces by Thelonius Monk, and noticed something…with that blanket in there, I have to really commit to the note, no half-stepping, because if you don’t play it like you mean it, no sound. My mantra of the day is now, “Commit to the note and don’t look back!”
Thank you everyone coming out to the RVCC concert at the Welpe Theater.
Decided to perform a new original, “Let it Go,” and then “This Here” by Bobby Timmons. Solo piano is definitely its own thing, different things to consider, but also tremendously rewarding. Looking forward to more in the future!
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