Carnegie

I'm pretty excited that I got a chance to play at Carnegie Hall Monday night.  

 Me and Joe post-concert.

 Mozart Requiem from Balcony.

A bit closer.

I have a few more pictures on my phone taken from the stage looking out into the empty hall but I don't know how to put them on my computer.  Crazy

Great Moments in Jazz, Farewell Etta

The trombone makes me weep like a girl and Louis is just incredible in his two-bar solos.  If you want to have fun, or just have plenty of free time, follow each individual line.  Then if you want to get nuts, listen to

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Louis's solo here has a direct quote of himself from "Tears."

Not gonna say much about Etta James other than her first recording, done for Chess records, is just a masterpiece.  Her voice is young and beautiful.  Her style seamlessly mixes southern blues of the 50's and early 60's with the great female jazz vocalists.  Not to mention the string arrangements are unbelievably good.  So much energy.  The band sings with her and she grooves with the band.  Soulful and heartbreaking.    

One of my favorites from this record.  Just wait until she lists the days of the week and tell me you don't want to sing with her.  

ATDI Reunion? Good Things are Happening

http://www.nme.com/news/at-the-drive-in/61330

Gigs this weekend

Come check out Books and Radio (formally Brail) at Margaret and Christine's in Smithtown.
I believe 10pm start with one other band and comedy?  It's some kind of benefit.  7 bucks to get in.  This Friday night.

1044 West Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY. 11787

http://booksandradio.bandcamp.com/

Also check out Butterscotch Stanley at Mr. Beery's this Saturday night.  Show's probably at 8 or so with lots of other great bands.  Family Lumber, Liars Etc, Great American Thunder Bison

5 bucks to get in.  

4019 Hempstead Tpke  Bethpage, NY 11714-5602

http://butterscotchstanley.bandcamp.com/