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Bridge Records 30th Anniversary – October 20, 2011

Posted on October 27, 2011 by parker

Bridge Records 30th Anniversary  –  Bruno Walter Auditorium  –  October 20, 2011 Bridge Records is an independent label that started out small and quirky, and has kept going without losing its quirky charm.  The main emphasis is new music (in … Continue reading →

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Ben Allison – October 16, 2011

Posted on October 27, 2011 by parker

Ben Allison Trio  –  Abrons Arts Center  –  October 16, 2011 The Abrons Arts Center is part of the Henry Street Settlement on the Lower East Side.  Our concert-going history there goes back to at least the early 80’s, though … Continue reading →

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Kurt Elling – October 1, 2011

Posted on October 4, 2011 by parker

Kurt Elling  –  Skinner Hall, Vassar College  –  October 1, 2011 I kind of miss the old pre-colored-pencil days of dealing with watercolors at the concerts, so I stay alert for opportunities to get back with the wet.  I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Eric Andersen – September 18, 2011

Posted on September 26, 2011 by parker

Eric Andersen  –  Ossining Public Library  –  September 18, 2011 Venues for music come and go; happily, Ossining Library is becoming a more prominent player.  This was our second visit this year, and there appears to be momentum to keep … Continue reading →

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String Force – September 4, 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011 by parker

String Force  –  Governor’s Island  –  September 4, 2011 This recital was the final installment of the “Rite of Summer” music festival on Governor’s Island, featuring some up-and-comers working the solo piano and piano/violin duet formats.  Goldberg is active in … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Heath – August 31, 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by parker

Jimmy Heath  –  Grant’s Tomb  –  August 31, 2011 Heath is a true national treasure, still blazing along into his 80’s.   He has arguably lived through more jazz history than anyone else still performing, and has played with all of … Continue reading →

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Giacomo Gates – August 26, 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by parker

Giacomo Gates  –  Patriot’s Park, Tarrytown  –  August 26, 2011 This was the only JazzForum Arts presentation I made it to this year – shout out to Mark Morganelli, still producing excellent jazz entertainment in relaxed settings.  Also my first … Continue reading →

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Heron Island – August 13-17, 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by parker

Here I take a break from music sketches to present work from Australia.  Anya & Steve decide to get married on like the other side of the world, not even on the Australian mainland, but on Heron Island amid the … Continue reading →

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Eddie Kamae – August 3, 2011

Posted on August 3, 2011 by parker

Eddie Kamae – Hawai‘i Convention Center – August 3, 2011 I was in Honolulu for the Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance conference. Effective conservation involves partnerships amongst those with common goals; thus, there was a blend of science, community activism, and the … Continue reading →

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Jazzmobile Tribute to Billy Taylor – July 28, 2011

Posted on July 28, 2011 by parker

Jazzmobile Tribute to Billy Taylor –  Lincoln Center Damrosch Park  –  July 28, 2011 Dr. Billy Taylor was very much in the thick of jazz education, and was a guiding force in originating and sustaining Jazzmobile, for which I owe … Continue reading →

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