Monthly Archives: July 2016

Moises Salazar – July 31, 2016

Posted on July 31, 2016 by parker

Moises Salazar – Wells Park, Brewster – July 31, 2016 Two new instrument sketch firsts for me – the zampoña (Andean pan pipes) and the charanga – in my own home town. It’s a reflection of the reality of … Continue reading →

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David Amram – July 30, 2016

Posted on July 30, 2016 by parker

David Amram – Putnam County Fair – July 30, 2016 Amram’s career is chock full of interesting connected dots from around the world, including as a Hollywood screen composer. He’s Putnam-County local, a beatnik who never stopped and never stopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bass, Conga drums, David Amram, drums, jazz, Joe Aebig, Kevin Twigg, piano, Putnam County Fair, Rene Hart | Leave a comment

Myrna Hague – July 29, 2016

Posted on July 29, 2016 by parker

Myrna Hague – Marcus Garvey Park – July 29, 2016 Hague, “Jamaica’s first lady of jazz”, was the focus of this Jazzmobile gig, co-sponsored by the Jamaica Tourism Board. The opener was Trevor “Bridges” Bridgewater (my first steel pan!) playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bass, Desi Jones, drums, jazz, Marco Panascia, Marcus Garvey Park, Marcus Persiani, Myrna Hague, Patience Higgins, piano, steel pan, tenor saxophone, Trevor Bridgewater, vocal | Leave a comment

Akiko Tsuruga Quartet – July 27, 2016

Posted on July 27, 2016 by parker

Akiko Tsuruga Quartet – Grant’s Tomb – July 27, 2016 Sometimes a seeming anomaly works out to be totally charming, and that is Tsuruga. She fell in love with jazz organ, came to NYC from Japan, studied with the masters, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Akiko Tsuruga, drums, Grant's Tomb, jazz, Jazzmobile, Jerry Weldon, Joe Magnarelli, Joel Spencer, organ, tenor saxophone, trumpet | Leave a comment

Cavatina Quartet – July 24, 2016

Posted on July 24, 2016 by parker

Cavatina Quartet – Museum of Modern Art, Summergarden – July 24, 2016 A new venue for me, MOMA’s outdoor sculpture garden. And of course, for a program assembled by Juilliard’s Joel Sachs, “new music” aplenty for the student players.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cavatina Quartet, cello, Jameel Martin, James Primosch, jia Kim, Joel Sachs, Juilliard School, Mariella Haubs, Museum of Modern Art, Randall Goosby, viola, violin | Leave a comment

Folklore Urbano Quintet – July 22, 2016

Posted on July 22, 2016 by parker

Folklore Urbano Quintet – Pierson Park – July 22, 2016 Ringleader Mayor leads the combo through various genres of Columbian music, folk and otherwise. There are various conformations of the group, here a quintet; in other settings, up to twelve … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bass, conga drum, David Hertzberg, drums, Folklore Urbano, Franco Pina, jazz, Maria Alejandra Jiminez, Nestor Gomez, Pablo Mayor, piano, Pierson Park, Tarrytown, vocal | Leave a comment

Ta Pethia Orchestra – July 16, 2016

Posted on July 16, 2016 by parker

Ta Pethia Orchestra – St. George Greek Orthodox Church – July 16, 2016 I spent some family time out on Cape Cod, and looked up the Grecian Festival, where Ta Pethia had the gig. I was hoping for grilled octopus, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bass, bouzouki, Chuck Koustas, clarinet, Demitri Varetimos, drums, Jim Kafasis, John Papadonis, Ross Richardson, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Ta Pethia Orchestra, vocal | Leave a comment

Fat Joe – July 6, 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by parker

Fat Joe – Crotona Park – July 6, 2016 Circumstances put me out in Crotona Park waaaay early for this gig, so I had the best view in the house, up against the barrier. DJ Tony Touch on for a … Continue reading →

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