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Jimmy Heath Big Band – August 23, 2013

Posted on August 23, 2013 by parker

Jimmy Heath Big Band  – Marcus Garvey Park  –  August 23, 2013 As part of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Heath led his big band in a premiere of his extended composition, “Bird is the Word”.  And then continued with … Continue reading →

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The Ebony Hillbillies – August 19, 2013

Posted on August 19, 2013 by parker

The Ebony Hillbillies  –  Slattery Park, The Bronx  –  August 19, 2013 Somehow this group got booked into Slattery Park for 10:30 AM on a Monday morning!   A serious chat with the booking agent is called for.  I was the … Continue reading →

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Yard Byard – August 14, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by parker

Yard Byard  –  Dobbs Ferry Riverfront Park  –  August 14, 2013 This is a tribute band to the late jazz piano encyclopedist, Jaki Byard; a number of the players had worked with him in some capacity.  It is testimony to … Continue reading →

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Roots of American Music – August 10, 2013

Posted on August 14, 2013 by parker

Roots of American Music  –  Lincoln Center Hearst Plaza  –  August 10, 2013 I wasn’t sure what to call this; the main draw for me was Martha Redbone and her Roots Project.  I couldn’t tell from the promo material that … Continue reading →

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Busking Seattle – August 2-3, 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by parker

Busking Seattle  –  August 2-3, 2013 The area around Pike Place Market in Seattle is a natural hub for that city’s busker community.  In addition to musicians of various ilk, other forms of entertainment were proffered, including the guy I … Continue reading →

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Dina Kageler/Terry Duggins – July 28, 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by parker

Dina Kageler/Terry Duggins – Full Moon Cafe, Hilo  –  July 28, 2013 Kageler is an old friend from our early days in Hawai‘i.  She was a member of the performance troupe, Puppets on the Path, and continues to be creative.  … Continue reading →

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Michael Mortara – July 25, 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by parker

Michael Mortara  –  Volcano  –  July 25, 2013 Mortara does business under the name “2400o Art Glass”.  The creation of his glass objects involves a tightly choreographed sequence wherein he is assisted by his wife and creative  partner Misato Mochizuki … Continue reading →

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Na Leo Manu – July 17, 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by parker

Na Leo Manu  –  Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park  –  July 17, 2013 This music/hula troupe is composed of members who are all at least 70 years young, with some in their 90’s!

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Big Island Hawai‘ian Music Festival – July 13, 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by parker

Big Island Hawai‘ian Music Festival  –  Afook-Chinen Auditorium, Hilo  –  July 13, 2013 One highlight of our month-long vacation on Big Island (Hawai‘i) was our good fortune to be there for this music festival.  And the timing was perfect for … Continue reading →

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Suzanne Vega – June 19, 2013

Posted on July 6, 2013 by parker

Suzanne Vega  –  Madison Square Park  –  June 19, 2013 Vega continues to churn out stuff, and her set mixed old favorites and newies from her upcoming album.  The guitarist accompanist Gerry Leonard (he’s played with Bowie) had quite a … Continue reading →

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