Monterey 2009: John Patitucci Trio
It took bassist John Patitucci exactly ten minutes to become drenched with sweat as he, saxophonist Joe Lovano and drummer Brian Blade thrilled a packed house.
Archive for September, 2009
Monterey 2009: Scott Amendola Trio
Taking his band for a final shakedown cruise before heading into the recording studio on Monday, drummer Scott Amendola kick-started the 52nd annual Monterey Jazz Festival with an energetic and inventive set in the room known as the “Night Club.”
Sep 18, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Monterey 2009: A Gentle Liftoff
There’s something soothing about the way the Monterey Jazz Festival eases into existence every year. It’s like a family reunion: across the fairgrounds, old friends well met renew their acquaintance, trading news from the past year and comparing schedules.
Monterey 2009: Endurance and Anticipation
In jazz, as in the world at large, 2009 has been a year of emotional highs, economic lows and heated debates. But the Monterey Jazz Festival stands like a rock amidst swirling seas of uncertainty.
Thorny Brocky at Red Poppy Art House
Aaron Novik’s new sextet Thorny Brocky tosses unlikely musical elements into a compelling modern-jazz stew, stirring up richly varied, unfailingly gripping sounds.
Sep 06, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy at Yoshi’s
The latest project from polymorphic trumpeter Dave Douglas takes its inspiration from Lester Bowie. But don’t make the mistake of labeling this a mere tribute band.
Sep 02, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
CDs in Brief: September 1, 2009
Short takes on recent releases by Eddie Harris & Ellis Marsalis (Homecoming), Joel Harrison (Urban Myths), Evan Parker’s Electro-Acoustic Ensemble (The Moment’s Energy), Jim Rotondi (Blues for Brother Ray) and Bill Tapia (Livin’ It Live).
