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Fabulous Jazz Jam At Regattabar
I love jazz generally and knew that Vijay Iyer has a devoted following, so I did not hesitate to see one of his four Regattabar shows last weekend even though I was only slightly familiar with his music. Saying that I was in awe of the performance is an understatement – he and the rest of his trio are incredible!
Vijay Iyer
The show I attended was the last of the four; if they were tired, it did not seep into their performance which appeared flawless!
Kyle Eastwood Delivered A Solid Performance
Kyle Eastwood, a talented jazz bassist and composer, is not merely trading on his family name (yes, his father is Clint). I took a chance when I decided to see him perform at Regattabar last week, and I am delighted I did.
Kyle Eastwood
I did not know, but should have realized, that Kyle was raised with much music in his life and it shows. He clearly has a passion for the jazz tradition.
Blues With A West African Twist
I was surprised that I was not familiar with Markus James prior to his electrifying performance at The Extended Play Sessions recently; I love African music, and West African in particular, and Markus’ music is heavily based in the music from that part of the world.
Markus James with his handmade gourd banjo
This is a form of the blues that is fairly unique. It is not desert blues, although I could hear elements of it (okay, more than merely elements) in Markus’ music. It is not Delta or Chicago blues, although I could also hear elements of those styles. It is hard-driving, percussive blues that will make you move.
The Beautiful Harmonies of Red Molly
Click here to read my review on No Depression of this Red Molly show at Club Passim.
Red Molly
Molly Venter
Laurie MacAllister
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly
Special Guest Herb Gardner
Molly Venter
Laurie MacAllister
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly
Molly Venter
Laurie MacAllister
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly with Special Guest Herb Gardner
Red Molly
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly
Americana? Outlaw Country? Bluegrass? Whatever You Call Them, The Far West Rocks!
I had not heard of The Far West until they were booked into The Extended Play Sessions this week, but I knew after watching a few videos that their music was absolutely right up my alley.
The Far West
Part bluegrass, part country, part alt-country, and part Americana (and maybe part other genres), they deliver an energetic show that is crammed with talent! Read the rest of this entry
Seminal Jazz Guitarist John Abercrombie Enthralled
I knew John Abercrombie‘s reputation but had never seem him perform, so I jumped at the opportunity to see him at Regattabar last weekend.
John Abercrombie
This was an excellent performance, made better by the absence of pretense and showmanship. Read the rest of this entry
A Slice of Singer-Songwriter Heaven
Click here to read my No Depression review of the Mary Gauthier and Allison Moorer show at Club Passim.
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer and Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer and Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer and Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer and Mary Gauthier
Mary Gauthier
An Extravaganza of Multi-Instrumentalists
Click here to read my No Depression review of the Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys show at Club Passim.
Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys
Lindsay Lou
Mark Lavengood
Joshua Rilko
PJ George
Joshua, Lindsay Lou, PJ
Lindsay Lou
Joshua, PJ, Lindsay Lou
Lindsay Lou
Mark Lavengood
Lindsay Lou
Joshua, Lindsay Lou, PJ
Lindsay Lou
Joshua Rilko
Joshua, Mark, Lindsay Lou
Lindsay Lou
Mark Lavengood
Joshua, Lindsay Lou, PJ
Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys
Lindsay Lou
Lindsay Lou
Joshua Rilko
Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys
Mark Lavengood
Lindsay Lou
An Afternoon Of Marvelous Blues Guitar
Click here to read my No Depression review of this terrific Shun Ng show held at Club Passim.
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
Shun Ng
The Circle of the Song: A Fine Collaboration
For my review of Circle of the Song at Club Passim, a trio consisting of Seth Walker, Ed Jurdi, and Edward David Anderson, see my review on No Depression.
Circle of the Song
Seth Walker
Edward David Anderson
Ed Jurdi
Seth Walker
Edward David Anderson
Ed Jurdi
Seth Walker
Edward David Anderson
Ed Jurdi
Seth Walker
Edward David Anderson
Ed Jurdi
Seth Walker
Edward David Anderson
Ed Jurdi
Seth Walker
Edward David Anderson
Seth Walker and Ed Jurdi
Seth Walker
Seth Walker and Ed Jurdi
Seth Walker
Seth Walker
suze reviews the blues 