While I continually try to see each and every one of my favorite players over the years, it just happens that some fall through the cracks. It’s inevitable. This was the case with Christian McBride. One of my favorite upright players (and bassists in general) had always managed to escape[…]
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It’s been bitter cold here lately. Suffice to say, going out late to a show takes a little extra effort. However, as a musician, I feel obligated to go see good live music–always. It’s even better when you get to hang with a few musician buddies, because let’s be honest–your[…]
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This was a fun show. I’ve always had a special fondness for shows in and around the Halloween time frame–there just seems to be something in the air that gives off an extra fun vibe. The Lincoln Theater certainly provided. I hadn’t seen Lettuce in quite some time, so when[…]
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I’ve been thinking about writing about this for quite a few months now. The problem has been that, post Covid I wanted to concentrate on music instead of politics as this is a music website. However, as noted then (and now) there are times when the politics of the issue[…]
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This was an interesting show and quite a bit of fun. I happened to stumble across a live music listing with Eddie Palmieri a few weeks ago. Since Gran Combo backed out of their date last year, I’ve felt robbed of being able to hear some decent salsa music. When[…]
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This is going to be a cool event. Hip new lounge space, Whitaker & Atlantic is hosting semi-monthly live jazz music nights starting Wednesday, April 12th, 2023. They will feature some of the finest jazz, blues and R&B in the Raleigh-Durham area, along with signature cocktails and a New Orleans[…]
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There aren’t many players alive today that surpass the collective works and prowess of saxophonist Wayne Shorter. A brilliant writer, arranger and performer, he is one of the jazz legends that will be remembered as long as jazz music is celebrated. Whether you know his work from the Miles Quintet[…]
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