The interview with Nathan Hubbard went well for a high wire act, and all encompassing enough to obliterate any thought of Program Notes until Friday afternoon. Then it took another two days to get to it. So much for spontaneity.
Volume 4 of Encinitas And Everything After will be presented on Sunday, 4/27/14. Ogd_S(11) Translation Has Failed is a mobile unit and is fully accountable for processing Hubbard's ideas. Taoist Sanctuary, 4229 Park Blvd 92103. 8pm.
Klang is the James Falzone Quartet. They bring such energy and ability that I'm sure some promoter in town has an eye on them. Has to.
Between Bynum at the beginning and Cherry at the finish, Steve Lacy singlehandedly astounded the aural capabilities of man and machine. Gusts, in case you need to track it down.
Progressive Nights concludes with the subtle textures and captivating inventions in the particular style as curated every Thursday night by yours truly. This might sound like a generic phrase cooked up before a pressing deadline, but it's the real deal. Get into The Speakeasy and have a listen. Individual experience may vary each week, but this is a long term commitment and relevant within its context.
Yes I played "Western Wren (A Bird Call)" again. It's a magical interaction between Jeff Ballard drums, Lionel Luoeke guitar, and Miguel Zenon saxophone. Found on Ballard's Time's Tales.
Yes the Rosetta Trio piece might have seemed out of place after "Bloodcount." But what a transition to "Lena" and the majestic power of Cecil Taylor. Free Time!
Yes Todd Sickafoose Tiny Resistors came to the rescue at the very last minute. What a great night. Special thanks to Mark and Kimi from Brooklyn.
Allison Adams Tucker "April In Paris" CD Preview Interview: San Diego vocalist Allison Adams Tucker will be releasing her new album "April In Paris" on June 3, 2014 and will first be playing CD Release Party on April 26, 2014 at The Loft at UCSD to commemorate both the disc and "Jazz Appreciation Month". We'll get to chat with Allison and hear music from the New disc first on The New Jazz Thing!
2014.4.21 Adds To The Jazz 88 Music Library: While we may not have quantity of New being added to the Jazz 88 Music Library the week of April 21, 2014, you KNOW we've got quality with new releases from the likes of Joe Beck, Omar Hakim, and even last week's The New Jazz Thing guest Whitney Shay, among others.
The New #Jazz Giveaways: THE OMAR HAKIM EXPERIENCE – “WE ARE ONE” and MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA – “¡QUE VIVA HARLEM!” Listen Live for your change to win New Jazz Music, then call 619-388-3162!
Top 10 Countdown of the Jazzweek.com Jazz Album Chart for April 21, 2014: No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart for the second straight week and sixth time in seven weeks is George Cables Icons and Influences (HighNote). Most added (+28) is Eric Alexander Chicago Fire (HighNote). The week’s biggest gainer (+89) is Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra The L.A. Treasures Project (Capri). The highest debut (No. 39) is Tom Tallitsch Ride (Posi-Tone).
The New Jazz Thing YouTube Channel presents Allison Adams Tucker guesting on the Top 10 Countdown!
Anna Danes "Longing" and 5/30/14 CD Release Concert Interview. Local vocalist with her debut CD will be performing at Cedros Social Club in Solana Beach on Friday, May 30, 2014 with many of the musicians from the new disc.
Robin Adler and Dave Blackburn "Joni Mitchell's Hejira" Performance Preview: On June 1st Robin Adler and her band Mutts of the Planet will be performing Joni Mitchell's Hejira album. They have a fantastic 9 piece band for this show including Grammy winning guitarist Jamie Kime from L.A. We are also flying in bassist Kevin Hennessy, Peter Sprague's bassist for many years, from Missouri to hold down the Jaco parts. Robin and her husband, Dave Blackburn, may be performing live in studio.
Jazz 88 Playlist Archive Screenshot for Monday, April 21, 2014, 6-8 PM PT
While we may not have quantity of New being added to the Jazz 88 Music Library the week of April 21, 2014, you KNOW we've got quality with new releases from the likes of Joe Beck, Omar Hakim, and even last week's The New Jazz Thing guest Whitney Shay, among others. You can hear The New debut on The New Jazz Thing @Jazz88 with Vince Outlaw, Monday, April 21, 2014, 6-8 PM PT!
The Lisa Hilton Trio is performing tonight, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, during Jazz Live San Diego, 8 to 10 PM PT and whether you are at the Saville or listening live in San Diego and around the world, you can share what you think about the show before, during, and after...we will!
Julie London and Barney Kessel Tribute Preview with vocalist Whitney Shay. Whitney, along with 14 time San Diego Music Award winner guitarist Jaime Valle and Jodie Hill, bass, will be performing the music of London and Kessel at 98 Bottles on Friday, April 18, 2014. We may even get a live performance from Whitney, Jamie, and Jodie...Tune In!
Monday, April 21, 2014 - Allison Adams Tucker "April In Paris" CD and Release Party Preview: Allison Adams Tucker will be releasing her new album "April In Paris" on June 3, 2014 and will first be playing CD Release Party on April 26, 2014 at The Loft at UCSD to commenmorate both the disc and "Jazz Appreciation Month". We'll get to chat with Allison and hear music from the New disc first on The New Jazz Thing!
Monday, May 27, 2014 -
Anna Danes "Longing" and 5/30/14 CD Release Concert Interview. Local vocalist with her debut CD will be performing at Cedros Social Club in Solana Beach on Friday, May 30, 2014 with many of the musicians from the new disc.
Robin Adler and Dave Blackburn "Joni Mitchell's Hejira" Performance Preview: On June 1st Robin Adler and her band Mutts of the Planet will be performing Joni Mitchell's Hejira album. They have a fantastic 9 piece band for this show including Grammy winning guitarist Jamie Kime from L.A. We are also flying in bassist Kevin Hennessy, Peter Sprague's bassist for many years, from Missouri to hold down the Jaco parts. Robin and her husband, Dave Blackburn, may be performing live in studio.
After the split, Top 10 Countdown replay/links, 2014.4.14 Adds @Jazz88, Previously on TNJT, Playlist screenshot, more...
Anxious to dig into some New Jazz Music to kick off the 3rd week of Jazz Appreciation Month, April 14, 2014, with highlights sure to come from Eric Alexander, The Bad Plus, Alan Broadbent, Abdullah Ibrahim, The L.A. Treasures Project (featuring Jazz Live Alum Ernie Andrews), Eric Reed, Jessica Williams AND San Diego's own Peter Sprague with a new vocal album featuring Kevyn Lettau and Leonard Patton. And maybe something New and fresh will catch your ear! The full list with additional notes from the Jazz 88 Music Directors after the split, along with your chance to comment on the New!
You can hear them debut on The New Jazz Thing @Jazz88 with Vince Outlaw, Monday, April 14, 2014 from 6 to 8 PM PT...and even get a chance to win a New Jazz Giveaway sometime during the show. LISTEN LIVE!
ERIC ALEXANDER – “CHICAGO FIRE”
THE BAD PLUS – “THE RITE OF SPRING”
ALAN BROADBENT AND NDR BIG BAND – “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL”
MARK BUSELLI – “UNTOLD STORIES”
NELS CLINE SINGERS – “MACROSCOPE”
NANCY GOUDINAKI – “I WANNA BE YOUR STAR”
“HOPSCOTCH”
ABUDLLAH IBRAHIM – “MUKASHI”
THE L.A. TREASURES PROJECT – “LIVE AT ALVAS SHOWROOM”
Well, well, lucky me. I happen to tune in to one of the best darn Blues shows in the world. T's 'Every Shade of Blue'. And there it is, pure gold. Harmonica John and Bud Lite are wailing away in the studio prompting the blues ringmaster to belt out along with them, and wouldn't ya know, T's got pipes! Thanks to Harmonica John and Bud Lite for coming to the station. They are promoting Spring Harp Fest this weekend in La Mesa. All the proceeds (after expenses) goes to 'Blues in the Schools', a program that teaches the kids about Blues music. Please stop by the event to hear some great music and buy a beverage (or two) to support the cause. Here's the Information.
O man. So involved with this show that Legal had to interoffice memo (as a verb) to remember Program Notes. It has not been uneventful.
The shape of the first hour brings to mind that Liverpool is rolling and everyone else is hanging on, if that. Yeah, talking to you, Arsenal. But the shape, moving forward at every opportunity and asking questions, as they say. Questions need to be answered, or the answer will be provided. Trios expanding into sections and creative music...provides the answers.
The second hour satisfied my basic parameters for Free Time. Something Must Happen. Almost always catches me looking the other way when the reaction is internal like physical/mental rather than perception or emotion. Anthem For The Moment by Dennis Gonzalez did that. Took the net away. Thanks man.
John Scofield Uberjam Deux at UCSD Sunday night. check it