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Gig: Chick Corea Elektric Band, The Blue Note, November 26th.

First Set: Chick Corea – piano and keyboards, Eric Marienthal – alto and soprano saxophones, Frank Gambale - electric guitar, John Patitucci – electric bass, Dave Weckl – drums. This was my third outing to Chick Corea’s month-long birthday party, having gone … Continue reading

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Blindfold Test: Three’s Company

In the last “Burning” post, Gordon evilly made me try to guess the musicians on a track, knowing full well that I’d look stupid when I couldn’t do it. It’s actually kind of amazing, how much one second guesses oneself … Continue reading

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Wayne Shorter Quartet, Town Hall, Feb. 9

Watching the Wayne Shorter Quartet last night was a terrifying and exhilarating experience. I do mean terrifying – the four artists were playing dangerously free music that walked the edge of a cliff for two hours. For the duration of the concert, the crowd … Continue reading

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Arturo O’Farrill , Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, December 10

Arturo O’Farrill, piano, John Patitucci, bass, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, drums, Ivan Renta, tenor saxophone. Arturo O’Farrill has a big sound, but he doesn’t appear to lean into the keys much as he plays. He doesn’t seem to have to … Continue reading

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