Monterey 2009: Jason Moran – “Feedback”
The Monterey Jazz Festival’s annual commission for new original work often yields something unexpected and memorable. But perhaps never has there been a festival commision as unusual as “Feedback.”
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Monterey 2009: Buffalo Collision
The Monterey Jazz Festival took an abrupt turn into the avant-garde when Buffalo Collision, a unique combination of two advanced strains of freeform jazz, took the Garden Stage for the space between Sunday’s afternoon and evening programs.
Sep 20, 2009 | 3 comments | View Post
Monterey 2009: Alfredo Rodriguez Trio
From the start of his stunning late afternoon set at the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Garden Stage, Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez made it clear that his was music for serious listening.
Sep 20, 2009 | 5 comments | View Post
Monterey 2009: Terrence Brewer Trio
Bay Area guitarist Terrence Brewer brought good vibes to the crowded Coffee House Gallery, filling the room with warmth, verve and soul as he paid tribute to the legacy of guitar icon Wes Montgomery.
Sep 20, 2009 | 3 comments | View Post
Monterey 2009: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
It is traditional to end a big event with a fireworks display, and there were plenty of pyrotechnics on hand as Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra closed out the Saturday Arena show at the 52nd annual Monterey Jazz Festival.
Monterey 2009: Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet
It was a Northern California homecoming for Ambrose Akinmusire, as the vanguard trumpeter brought a powerhouse quintet to the Monterey Jazz Festival’s “Night Club” room.
Sep 19, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
Monterey 2009: Erskine/Pasqua Trio
In the dark, tightly packed confines of MJF’s “Coffee House Gallery” venue, the trio of drummer Peter Erskine, pianist Alan Pasqua and bassist Darek Oles gave a fine demonstration of the axiom that sometimes less is more.
Sep 19, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Monterey 2009: Ruthie Foster
Ruthie Foster got right to the point in her exceptional mid-afternoon set on the MJF’s Garden Stage. “I like to mix my blues with my gospel!” she shouted, and mix them she did.
Monterey 2009: John Scofield & Piety Street
Guitarist John Scofield got deep-fried and sanctified as his Piety Street Band presented an infectious, New Orleans bred blend of gospel, blues and soul.
Monterey 2009: Latin Side All Stars
Conrad Herwig and his Latin Side All Stars paid tribute to John Coltrane and Miles Davis with warm tones and solid rhythm. But they were perhaps a bit too respectful.
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.
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
