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Caught the newest John Zorn project last night at National Sawdust. It's called Flatlands, the band is Matt Hollenberg on guitar, Simon Hanes on bass, and Ches Smith on drums, and it's probably the most exciting new Zorn music in many years (which is saying something!). Blistering combo of metal, funk, and that Zorn/Dreamers sound. Absolute incendiary set. I don't even know if they played more than 40 minutes, but it was such an overwhelming set, it felt like 6 hours worth of ideas and music.
Hopefully they play more soon and on the reg.
Whoa!
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Then finally over to Manhattan for Mark Guiliana at the Vanguard. The dude is just an inhuman drummer. Nothing more to be said. Played all new (unnamed) material with his stellar band, but really just comes down to trying to piece together what MG is doing on drums. I had to give up because it was breaking my brain. Thankfully he also writes a great song. Amazing stuff at the VV.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #nyc #jazz #villagevanguard #markguiliana
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Killer threefer last night, each show was top-tier.
First: earlier in the week caught wind of a free Hiss Golden Messenger album release show happening at one of my favorite rooms in Brooklyn, thankfully early enough to RSVP and conveniently working from home that day so got there in time for a great spot.
Wasn't sure what to expect, could've been solo or just a few songs, but this was just an absolute monster set at Skinny Dennis. New songs, some jams, a very cool cover of Dixie Chicken sandwiched in one, special guest (the fab Stephanie Coleman on fiddle). MC was in high spirits, the band sounded so good. Can't say enough about this one, so glad I made it.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #brooklyn #williamsburg #hissgoldenmessenger
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Friday night: did something I'm not sure I've ever done before, hit all three shows at Barbes. It was a great lineup and seemed like it'd be a fun thing to do.
Oscar Noriega typically great with Marta Sanchez her usual hypnotic-piano self, although not the best set from them.
Then an incredible set from Tsons of Tsunami who are on my short list of bands making the most creative, uniquely awesome improvised music out there... Anywhere! Just so very cool every time, it's no wonder Billy Martin has become effectively a permanent member. Simon Hanes has something special going, especially when secret weapon Anna Abondolo is on bass. Must-see every time and this was one of the best I've seen from them. Further cementing my Zappa-meets-Zorn descriptor.
Finally, Big Lazy, the "cinematic noir" guitar trio from Stephen Uhlrich. Twangy danceable fun in the late slot.
Great night in my favorite room...
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Friday night: did something I'm not sure I've ever done before, hit all three shows at Barbes. It was a great lineup and seemed like it'd be a fun thing to do.
Oscar Noriega typically great with Marta Sanchez her usual hypnotic-piano self, although not the best set from them.
Then an incredible set from Tsons of Tsunami who are on my short list of bands making the most creative, uniquely awesome improvised music out there... Anywhere! Just so very cool every time, it's no wonder Billy Martin has become effectively a permanent member. Simon Hanes has something special going, especially when secret weapon Anna Abondolo is on bass. Must-see every time and this was one of the best I've seen from them. Further cementing my Zappa-meets-Zorn descriptor.
Finally, Big Lazy, the "cinematic noir" guitar trio from Stephen Uhlrich. Twangy danceable fun in the late slot.
Great night in my favorite room...
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Friday night: did something I'm not sure I've ever done before, hit all three shows at Barbes. It was a great lineup and seemed like it'd be a fun thing to do.
Oscar Noriega typically great with Marta Sanchez her usual hypnotic-piano self, although not the best set from them.
Then an incredible set from Tsons of Tsunami who are on my short list of bands making the most creative, uniquely awesome improvised music out there... Anywhere! Just so very cool every time, it's no wonder Billy Martin has become effectively a permanent member. Simon Hanes has something special going, especially when secret weapon Anna Abondolo is on bass. Must-see every time and this was one of the best I've seen from them. Further cementing my Zappa-meets-Zorn descriptor.
Finally, Big Lazy, the "cinematic noir" guitar trio from Stephen Uhlrich. Twangy danceable fun in the late slot.
Great night in my favorite room...
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Friday night: did something I'm not sure I've ever done before, hit all three shows at Barbes. It was a great lineup and seemed like it'd be a fun thing to do.
Oscar Noriega typically great with Marta Sanchez her usual hypnotic-piano self, although not the best set from them.
Then an incredible set from Tsons of Tsunami who are on my short list of bands making the most creative, uniquely awesome improvised music out there... Anywhere! Just so very cool every time, it's no wonder Billy Martin has become effectively a permanent member. Simon Hanes has something special going, especially when secret weapon Anna Abondolo is on bass. Must-see every time and this was one of the best I've seen from them. Further cementing my Zappa-meets-Zorn descriptor.
Finally, Big Lazy, the "cinematic noir" guitar trio from Stephen Uhlrich. Twangy danceable fun in the late slot.
Great night in my favorite room...
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Tonight: caught two semi-regular residencies I've never seen before, I believe both occur first Monday of every month. Both vastly exceeded expectations.
First was a mostly-improvising quartet called Musics at Barbes, two brothers on electric guitars and the killer bass/drum combo of Chris Tordini and Jason Nazary. Like the child of Elkhorn and Wayne Krantz. Wowza, should've been checking this one out more regularly.
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Tonight: caught two semi-regular residencies I've never seen before, I believe both occur first Monday of every month. Both vastly exceeded expectations.
First was a mostly-improvising quartet called Musics at Barbes, two brothers on electric guitars and the killer bass/drum combo of Chris Tordini and Jason Nazary. Like the child of Elkhorn and Wayne Krantz. Wowza, should've been checking this one out more regularly.
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Tonight: caught two semi-regular residencies I've never seen before, I believe both occur first Monday of every month. Both vastly exceeded expectations.
First was a mostly-improvising quartet called Musics at Barbes, two brothers on electric guitars and the killer bass/drum combo of Chris Tordini and Jason Nazary. Like the child of Elkhorn and Wayne Krantz. Wowza, should've been checking this one out more regularly.
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Tonight: caught two semi-regular residencies I've never seen before, I believe both occur first Monday of every month. Both vastly exceeded expectations.
First was a mostly-improvising quartet called Musics at Barbes, two brothers on electric guitars and the killer bass/drum combo of Chris Tordini and Jason Nazary. Like the child of Elkhorn and Wayne Krantz. Wowza, should've been checking this one out more regularly.
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Tonight: caught two semi-regular residencies I've never seen before, I believe both occur first Monday of every month. Both vastly exceeded expectations.
First was a mostly-improvising quartet called Musics at Barbes, two brothers on electric guitars and the killer bass/drum combo of Chris Tordini and Jason Nazary. Like the child of Elkhorn and Wayne Krantz. Wowza, should've been checking this one out more regularly.
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Twas a gorgeous day for livemusic'n in Brooklyn. Caught several shows with multiple stops at Barbès for various levels of weirdness, culminating in a rare visit from Todd Sickafoose, playing new Tiny Resistors songs with Steve Cardenas, Adam Levy, and the always-fabulous Allison Miller. The peak moments were rather peak.
Also a trip to deep BK for an Operation Gig show, one of the great holdovers from pandemic DIY gigs.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #brooklyn #parkslope #barbes #jazz #toddsickafoose
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Twas a gorgeous day for livemusic'n in Brooklyn. Caught several shows with multiple stops at Barbès for various levels of weirdness, culminating in a rare visit from Todd Sickafoose, playing new Tiny Resistors songs with Steve Cardenas, Adam Levy, and the always-fabulous Allison Miller. The peak moments were rather peak.
Also a trip to deep BK for an Operation Gig show, one of the great holdovers from pandemic DIY gigs.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #brooklyn #parkslope #barbes #jazz #toddsickafoose
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Twas a gorgeous day for livemusic'n in Brooklyn. Caught several shows with multiple stops at Barbès for various levels of weirdness, culminating in a rare visit from Todd Sickafoose, playing new Tiny Resistors songs with Steve Cardenas, Adam Levy, and the always-fabulous Allison Miller. The peak moments were rather peak.
Also a trip to deep BK for an Operation Gig show, one of the great holdovers from pandemic DIY gigs.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #brooklyn #parkslope #barbes #jazz #toddsickafoose
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Twas a gorgeous day for livemusic'n in Brooklyn. Caught several shows with multiple stops at Barbès for various levels of weirdness, culminating in a rare visit from Todd Sickafoose, playing new Tiny Resistors songs with Steve Cardenas, Adam Levy, and the always-fabulous Allison Miller. The peak moments were rather peak.
Also a trip to deep BK for an Operation Gig show, one of the great holdovers from pandemic DIY gigs.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #brooklyn #parkslope #barbes #jazz #toddsickafoose
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Twas a gorgeous day for livemusic'n in Brooklyn. Caught several shows with multiple stops at Barbès for various levels of weirdness, culminating in a rare visit from Todd Sickafoose, playing new Tiny Resistors songs with Steve Cardenas, Adam Levy, and the always-fabulous Allison Miller. The peak moments were rather peak.
Also a trip to deep BK for an Operation Gig show, one of the great holdovers from pandemic DIY gigs.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #brooklyn #parkslope #barbes #jazz #toddsickafoose
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Tonight: Barbès early show, same exact band for Oscar Noriega as last week except with Marta Sanchez back and it's like night and day. Loose and furious. So good. Doesn't feel fair that this is a weekly occurrence.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #brooklyn #parkslope #barbes #jazz #oscarnoriega #resideNYC
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Second stop: a ridiculous band at the Vanguard this week and it totally exceeded my expectations. Drummer Johnathan Blake backed by two best-in-class tenor players in Chris Potter and Mark Turner, plus bassist Ben Street. Possibly the best playing I've seen from all four of them and the double sax was quite inventive. Killer all around.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #nyc #jazz #villagevanguard #johnathanblake
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Tonight: Mary Halvorson and Peter Evans in guitar/trumpet duo at the Stone. Like two people who speak very different languages figuring out how to communicate. Fascinating combination of tones and textures. Halvorson's guitar grew increasingly enchanting as the set unfolded.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #nyc #thestone #improv #maryhalvorson #peterevans
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Tonight: Chris Potter with an absolutely tremendous band just rocked my world at the Vanguard. Craig Taborn, Scott Colley, and the ridiculous Marcus Gilmore on drums. Wow!
#nycfreaks #livemusic #nyc #jazz #villagevanguard #chrispotter
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Tonight: maybe people finally figured out you can catch A+ jazz in the intimate Lowlands Bar for the cost of whatever you want... Usually pretty empty for Tim Berne + Co, but packed tonight. Might be because Chris Potter is in the band. Dude is everywhere, and aren't we better for it? Also with usual suspects Gregg Belisle-Chi, Tom Rainey, John Hebert. Sounds A+, of course.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #brooklyn #jazz #gowanus #timberne #freejazz #chrispotter #saxophone
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Made my move to leave at the break and then I saw Chris Potter walk in with his horn (bass clarinet!) and thought maybe I should, uh, stay.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #brooklyn #parkslope #barbes #jazz #oscarnoriega #chrispotter
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Tonight: easing back into some livemusic. Couldn't resist a set from a new band from some friends playing in a club directly across the street from the building I used to live in 24ish years ago. Needless to say, this place and pretty much everything else around it was NOT here when I lived here.
Music is great, though, and cool spot. Tasca playing organ trio mixed with jam and 80's vibes at Brooklyn Music Kitchen in Fort Greene.
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Tonight: shut out at the Vanguard, so short stroll to the Stone. They had the shades drawn and the lights low and red, uncharacteristically vibey for an out there set from trumpeter Peter Evans in duo with percussionist extraordinaire Cyro Baptista. Not a bad consolation.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #nyc #thestone #peterevans #cyrobaptista
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Seen Chris Potter in the bar checking out Tim before, but this is the first time he pulled out his horn and invited himself to sit in. What, you'd say no? Epic sax-off.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #brooklyn #jazz #saxophone #chrispotter #timberne
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Tonight: first:: Seen Thomas Morgan many times, but always backing someone (oftentimes Bill Frisell). Think this is the first time he's leading things, all week at the Stone. Tonight in a cool duo with drummer-of-the-moment Johnathan Blake. This is some hep shit.
#nycfreaks #livemusic #nyc #jazz #thestone #bass #drums #thomasmorgan #johnathanblake