Tag Archives: Vassar College

Escher String Quartet – November 6, 2016

Posted on November 6, 2016 by parker

Escher String Quartet – Vassar College, Skinner Hall – November 6, 2016 The quartet program included works by Mozart, Bartók, and then a quintet (add Crow’s piano) of Dvorák. (Sorry Anton, all those different accents available, but not the correct … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Boyd, Adam Barnett-Hart, Brook Spelz, cello, Escher String Quartet, piano, Pierre LaPointe, Todd Crow, Vassar College, viola, violin | Leave a comment

Christian McBride & Inside Straight – October 27, 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by parker

Christian McBride & Inside Straight – Vassar College – October 27, 2012 McBride has assembled the cream of the crop for this combo, all serious players. He has a semi-standup-comic narration to go along with it (he has done a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bass, Carl Allen, Christian McBride, drums, Inside Straight, jazz, Peter Martin, piano, Skinner Hall, Steve Wilson, tenor saxophone, Vassar College, vibes, Warren Wolf | Leave a comment

Zakir Hussain – October 7, 2012

Posted on October 9, 2012 by parker

Zakir Hussain – Skinner Hall, Vassar College – October 7, 2012 Hussain was my first close-up exposure to a tabla player in action, so I got a better understanding of how the deep talking drum (Bāyāñ or Duggi) works, especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged flute, Indian music, Rakesh Chaurasia, Skinner Hall, tabla, Vassar College, Zakir Hussain | Leave a comment

Ethos Percussion Group – March 23, 2012

Posted on March 27, 2012 by parker

Ethos Percussion Group – Skinner Hall, Vassar College – March 23, 2012 Three of the five works performed by Ethos were commissioned for them, so they were a custom fit, not likely to be heard elsewhere. “Ziggurat (interior)” by John … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Eric Phinney, Ethos Percussion Group, Michael Lipsey, percussion, Trey Files, Vassar College, Yousif Sheronick | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bass, Clark Sommers, guitar, jazz, John McLean, Kurt Elling, Vassar College, vocal | Leave a comment

Rufus Reid Quintet – October 2, 2010

Posted on October 3, 2010 by parker

Rufus Reid Quintet – Skinner Hall, Vassar College – October 2, 2010 Primo seating for this primo combo – second row, plenty of light. The up-close situation did present issues of perspective, and what exactly could fit on … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz, Uncategorized | Tagged bass, drums, Freddie Hendrix, jazz, piano, Rich Perry, Rufus Reid, Sumi Tonooka, tenor saxophone, Tim Horner, trumpet, Vassar College | Leave a comment

Pete Seeger – October 10, 2009

Posted on October 9, 2009 by parker

Pete Seeger – Vassar College – October 10, 2009 Now here is a true giant of a legend, so no way I’m passing up this chance. Outdoors in front of the Vassar College chapel on a sunny but brisk afternoon. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged banjo, folk music, Pete Seeger, Roundabout Ramblers, Vassar College | Leave a comment