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Author Archives: parker
Pluck and Rail – September 24, 2016
Pluck and Rail – Upstream Gallery – September 24, 2016 New venue for me, located in Hastings-on-Hudson. This is a curious Americana-esque duo, in that one of the instruments is a cello, played standing up. Repertoire was a mix of … Continue reading
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Tagged Allison Schubert, Andrew Sussman, cello, George Gierer, guitar, Pluck and Rail, upstream Gallery, washboard
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MAKU SoundSystem – September 22, 2016
MAKU SoundSystem – Rubenstein Atrium – September 22, 2016 MAKU is pretty close to the ultimate in World Music. The basic band has a South American orientation, mostly Colombia. The concert was like a showcase revue, with MAKU showing … Continue reading
Herbie Waters IV – September 22, 2016
Herbie Waters IV – Busking New York City – September 22, 2016 Herbie is the youngest performer I have portrayed, couldn’t have been more than 12. There he was in front of the Apple store on Broadway at 67th Street. … Continue reading
Music Conservatory of Westchester Jazz Faculty Quartet – September 21, 2016
Music Conservatory of Westchester Jazz Faculty Quartet – Grace Episcopal Church – September 21, 2016 Biggest mouthful of a name for a group I’ve ever documented. This was a memorial dedicated to the music of jazz sax player (and fellow Westchester-er) … Continue reading
Dorraine Scofield – September 10, 2016
Dorraine Scofield – Davis Park, West Shokan – September 10, 2016 Scofield was a performer at “Olive Day”, which refers to the Ulster County Town of Olive, rather than the horticultural fruit. So it was a lucky find for my … Continue reading
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Tagged bass, Dorraine Scofield, guitar, JB Hunt, Larry Balestra, percussion, vocal
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Ben Rounds – September 3, 2016
Ben Rounds – Wells Park, Brewster – September 3, 2016 In addition to relocating the farmers market to Wells Park this year, Brewster has also (thankfully) added occasional live entertainment. This week was Ben Rounds; when I arrived he seemed … Continue reading
Tabou Combo – September 1, 2016
Tabou Combo – Rubenstein Atrium – September 1, 2016 The Haitian roots of this group go way back; it has now been headquartered in NYC for decades, but beneath my radar. For the event, space that is customarily given over … Continue reading
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Tagged Andre Atkins, bass, conga drum, cowbell, David Rubenstein Atrium, drums, FanFan, guitar, Herman Nau, Jean-Claude Jean, Jocel Alcemus, Jonas Imbert, piano, Ralph Conde, Reynald Vlame, Roger Eugene, Ron Felix, Shoubou, Tabou Combo, tenor saxophone, trombone, trumpet, vocal, Yves Joseph, Yvon Andre
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John Luther Adams “Inuksuit” performance – August 27, 2016
John Luther Adams “Inuksuit” performance – Governors Island – August 27, 2016 This was a large piece that involved a whole slew (too many for me to count) of percussionists spread out across the Hills section (iconic brand new habitat) … Continue reading
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Tagged Governors Island, Inuksuit, John Luther Adams, Rite of Summer Music Festival
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Steve Kroon – August 25, 2016
Steve Kroon – Louis Armstrong House Museum – August 25, 2016 One more new venue for me; choosing the subway is choosing an all day thing. Upside: curry goat to be had on the very block! Kroon’s driving congas keep … Continue reading
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Tagged Adan Perez, bass, Bryan Carrott, conga drum, Craig Rivers, Donald Nicks, drums, flute, Joel Mateo, Latin Jazz, Louis Armstrong House Museum, percussion, piano, Steve Kroon, vibes
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Busking New York City: Jorge Espinosa – August 25, 2016
Busking New York City (Subway): Jorge Espinosa – August 25, 2016 Espinosa was in a nook next to stairs on a landing between subway platforms of the Grand Central Station. I told him that he improved the subway!