Last Monday night 4inObjects had a gig at the 55 Bar and at the end of our first set, one of my musical heros walked in. Nancy King, one of the greatest jazz vocalists alive and kicking some major ass! She was in town recording for Concord records and she came in to see me… Continue reading The King Is In The Building
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Thank You 55 Bar
Tonight I went to the “Thank You Musicians” party at the 55 Bar. Queva (the owner of the 55) is one of the most supportive individuals in the New York City music scene. She helped 4inObjects get a start at the 55 and I am forever grateful. She digs the music and she is extremely… Continue reading Thank You 55 Bar
Lee Konitz
Last Saturday night I heard Lee Konitz at the Jazz Standard. Alot of my friends were performing in the group and I wanted to see the legendary Lee. The group was the Ohad Talmor Nonet which featured Lee Konitz’s and his music which Ohad had arranged. I went to the 9:30pm set with my friends… Continue reading Lee Konitz
Restless Spirit #5 (the final concert for this season)
Well, tonight is the last concert of the season for the Restless Spirit Music Series at the 5C Cafe. Our new season will be starting up in October. Don’t know the line up yet but the wheels in my head are turning. Tonight I am excited to say that our friend and great guitarist, Khabu… Continue reading Restless Spirit #5 (the final concert for this season)
The Bar Next Door
On Monday, July 18th, I played at the “Bar Next Door” for the first time. I was performing with some great musicians and friends of mine; on guitar, Khabu Doug Young, and on bass, Bob Bowen. We had a blast playing jazz standards all night. I haven’t played a standards type of gig in years.… Continue reading The Bar Next Door
Playing at Merkin Hall Tonight
I am playing at Merkin Hall in NYC tonight for the BMI Big Band Composer’s Workshop Concert. I will be performing a great piece by a wonderful composer named Sherisse Rogers. The piece is called “A Slippery Slope” and it has been nominated for the composition of the year for this year’s workshop. I’m crossing… Continue reading Playing at Merkin Hall Tonight
Too Many Clouds
These cloudy days are beginning to get on my nerves. I realize that I could never live in Seattle or Vancouver because it would just rain all the time and I would get depressed alot. New York has been like this since the beginning of the week and it’s only been four days and I… Continue reading Too Many Clouds
Good Music
Last night was filled with great music. I went to the Downtown Music Gallery (one of the greatest cd, record stores in town!) to see my friends play in the store. The line up was Chris Mannigan (alto sax), Michael Bates (bass) and Todd Neufeld (guitar). It was just under an hour set and they… Continue reading Good Music
Judith Berkson at Barbes Tonight
Tonight my dear friend and amazing vocalist, Judith Berkson (she is our guest for the Restless Spirit Music Series #4 on July 1st), is doing a solo show tonight at Barbes. The show starts at 7:00pm and goes till 9:00pm. Judith will be performing a great variety of music like Schoenberg, her original compositions, Greek… Continue reading Judith Berkson at Barbes Tonight
Restless Spirit #4 Coming Soon
This Friday, July 1st will be the next Restless Spirit Music Series with yours truly and Jacob Sacks (greatest pianist living) and our special guest and dear friend, vocalist Judith Berkson. We start at 7:00pm and we are at the 5C Cafe in the East Village (68 Ave C at the corner of 5th Street).… Continue reading Restless Spirit #4 Coming Soon