Last Saturday (Oct.29th), I went to Miller Theater to see pianist, Christopher Taylor perform Gyorgy Ligeti’s “The Complete Piano Etudes”. The etudes were in three books that have spanned over 25 years. Christopher Taylor began with Book 3 and 2 and closed with Book 1. I was completely blown away. I’ve know the Ligeti Etudes… Continue reading Etudes
Challalujah
Earlier on I said that I would write about my first bread making experience. Well on Canadian Thanksgiving (American Columbus Day), Chris and I invited some friends over for dinner and I made turkey, gravy, stuffing and challah bread. For my first try at making bread, I would have to say it turned out alright.… Continue reading Challalujah
Vocal Duets
Last Sunday (October 16th), I performed accapella vocal duets with my dear friend Judith Berkson. Judith is a fabulous musician with a unique musical concept and a great vocalist to boot. We performed in the Dowtown Music Gallery store on Bowery and 3rd. All pieces were free improvisations. Some were based on poetry and some… Continue reading Vocal Duets
Restless Spirit Music Series Season II Opens Tonight
Tonight is the beginning of Season II in the Restless Spirit Music Series at the 5C Cafe. I’m excited to say that Mat Maneri will be joining us this evening. We start at 7pm and hopefully the rain won’t hold back too many folks. Anyone in NYC who is interested, we would love to see… Continue reading Restless Spirit Music Series Season II Opens Tonight
Is It Supposed To Be Cold Season?
Here I am sniffling and feeling tired and Chris has a cold. Is it already that time of year? If so, that sucks. This season’s Restless Spirit Music Series opens this Friday and all I need is a cold. Well I guess it’s chicken soup for the next week.
Ruining a perfectly good night of eating
Last night after a long day of teaching little children how to play the piano, Jacob, Chris and I decide to go to the East Village and eat at this Italian restaurant called Max. Max makes their own pasta and the food is really reasonably priced. We were sitting besides some folks who were celebrating… Continue reading Ruining a perfectly good night of eating
The King Is In The Building
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
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
Feeling Uninspired
Feeling uninspired lately. I’m also very busy getting things ready in the new apartment and getting the 4inObjects website ready and working on the Restless Spirit Music Series and mastering the 4inObjects CD. A lot on the plate. Still, I’m starting to build up the courage to start making home-made bread. I’ve been getting curious… Continue reading Feeling Uninspired
Moved and Happy
Well, we’ve finally moved and we handed our keys to our other landlady and got the big thumbs up on the inspection of the apartment. I think our landlady was rather surprised at how good the apartment looked after three years. It was sort of sad to leave the old neighbourhood and I will miss… Continue reading Moved and Happy