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Garifuna International – August 30, 2015

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Garifuna International  –  Harlem Meer, Central Park  –  August 30, 2015 The Garifuna people have a long convoluted background that mixed Carib and African roots.  Their resistance to being colonized ended with exile (by the British) in the late 18th … Continue reading →

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David Belmont – August 25, 2015

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David Belmont  –  Plaza 33  –  August 25, 2015 Plaza 33 is a recent development, turning the north side of Penn Station/MSQ into a more pedestrian-friendly space.  Belmont is an old high school buddy, we’ve jammed in the past, and … Continue reading →

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Bardavon String Quartet – August 22, 2015

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Bardavon String Quartet  –  Onteora Mountain House  –  August 22, 2015 These sketches are from the “have-you-no-shame?” department.  I brought my sketchbook to my niece’s wedding ceremony/reception on the hunch that there might be live music and guess what?  BSQ!

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Houston Person – August 19, 2015

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Houston Person  –  Grant’s Tomb  –  August 19, 2015 You get no surprises with Person, but you know there will be a solid straight ahead approach digging into the jazz standards book, ballads alternating with uptempo jauntiness.  It’s a worthy … Continue reading →

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Allan Harris – August 14, 2015

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Allan Harris  –  Marcus Garvey Park  –  August 14, 2015 Harris is another up-and-coming (on my radar screen, at least) male heartthrob jazz vocalist.  He had all the deep resonant chops and a nice variety of repertoire, including some originals, … Continue reading →

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Roy Ayers – August 12, 2015

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Roy Ayers  –  Marcus Garvey Park  –  August 12, 2015 Ayers has had a two-stage career, initially as a jazz vibes player who rose to prominence in the 1970’s.  Some of his licks have been sampled and gained placement in … Continue reading →

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Iris Dement – August 9, 2015

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Iris Dement  –  Lincoln Center  –  August 9, 2015 This was a part of the same Roots of American Music series as the previous day’s three-set smorgasbord.  Dement was the sole afternoon attraction, but no “Our Town”!  Her current album … Continue reading →

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Roots of American Music – August 8, 2015

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Roots of American Music  –  Lincoln Center Out of Doors  –  August 8, 2015 Yikes!  So much!  The afternoon piece of this series takes place on Hearst Plaza where, in contrast to the big dog Damrosch Bandshell, the chairs are … Continue reading →

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Jimmy LaFave – August 4, 2015

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Jimmy LaFave  –  Ballard Park  –  August 4, 2015 LaFave got into the late 1960’s Texas alt-folk-hippie groove and has remained there since.  He covered at least four Dylan tunes.

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Susan Werner – July 30, 2015

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Susan Werner  –   Ridgefield  Playhouse  –  July 30, 2015 When it rains, the CHIRP series moves indoors, so that’s where this concert was.  Werner’s songwriting and performance penetrate with simultaneous pathos and humor, and she knows how to play to … Continue reading →

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