Monthly Archives: September 2017

Rafael Hernandez Music Festival  –  Bronx Library Center  –  September 24, 2017 Hernandez was Puerto Rico’s pre-eminent composer during the first half of the 20th century, and the concert of his music is held in his honor.  Of course, I … Continue reading →

Marty Elkins  –  Southeast Museum  –  September 10, 2017 A poorly promoted gig – a shame – with the alternative name “Southeast Stompers featuring Marty Elkins”.   There was a theme (also promoted obscurely at best): a centennial of the … Continue reading →

John Pizzarelli Trio  –  Vassar College Skinner Hall  –  September 9, 2017 Pizzarelli is an artist at the top of his game, this dude has it all, even his guitar has an extra string!  Did not disappoint from the opening … Continue reading →

Roopa Panesar  –  Lincoln Center Rubenstein Atrium  –  September 7, 2017 I’m starting to run out of instruments that I haven’t sketched – this is my first sitar.  I’m not sufficiently knowledgeable about Indian music to know who’s got the … Continue reading →