Ryga, Perry, Summers, Donaldson, Hayes, Patton, Crusaders etc
What a great show last night at the club. PJ and Campbell. I have never been a big fan of putting two of the same instrumentalists together as it usually ends up sounding like an unorganized cutting session. The past two weeks however has been the complete opposite. I believe I spoke about Coon and Gannon in my last post and cited the mutual admiratin they had for one another and how it played out during their set. Two great players who respect on another playing at their absolute best. Well that happened again last night with PJ Perry and Campbell Ryga. The elder Perry was a huge influence on Ryga growing up and Campbell played with so much joy and excitement. He usually does play with those attributes but on this night it was more evident then ever before. A particular highlight was their exchange on Ah-Leu-Cha without the rhythm section. Speaking of the rhythm section, they were absolutely fabulous. Craig Scott doesn't get enough credit for his tasteful understated but hard swinging drumming. I have had the pleasure of hearing him a lot lately with Frank Wess, Ian McDougall and then with the outfit this weekend. Chris Sigerson is in the same category, not enough credit for his wonderfully creative piano playing and Miles Hill just sitting back there laying it down. It was a fabulous night all around. It was also very very nice to see the club totally packed! I think it may have been a record night at The Cellar but that is unconfirmed.
For those of you who don't know Tyler Summers, you should! This guy was a phenomenon when he was in high school. He was so advanced back then and has continued to grow immensely as a musician. This time however I don't speak of his abilities as a jazz musician but rather a pop star. Okay star may be little grand but Tyler's latest recorded effort 'Along For The Ride' is in the pop vein and it showcases Tyler's abilities as a songwriter, singer and acoustic guitar player. If you know me, you know that I have a love of pop music. This a fabulous record. Highlights are 'Settle Down' and 'Hold On To Me?" I think thats what it called, I don't have it in front of me. Go to www.tylersummers.com and check it out for yourself. Very cool stuff! Tyler will be at the club with David Braid (keys), Brad Turner (trumpet), Matt Wigton (bass) and Stockton Helbing (drums) on December 8th and 9th. Should be a happening show.
I went a little nuts the other day and bought some Mosaic sets that are absolutely incredible. First off the Mosaic Select of organist Big John Patton. These sessions are happening. Straight ahead funky organ stuff. Nothing ground breaking or innovative, just straight ahead organ music. Freaking beautiful!!
The complete Lou Donaldson on Blue Note from 1957 - 1960. Some of the reveiws say this set isn't very good. WRONG!! Lou is on fire throughout this whole set and it makes me why, when you talk about bebop saxophonists, Lou's name never really comes up. This has to change as this set is proof that Papa Lou can bop with the best of them. His sound isn't quite as full as some of his contemporaries but is still sweet and beautiful. If you can spare the money, get this set.
The Jazz Crusaders I'm a little disappointed in so far but to be fair I haven't checked much of it out as of yet so I will reserve my comments on this for a later date. Tubby Hayes on the other hand is absolutely burning on every set I seem to by. I hvae been buying up all I can find on the legendary under appreciated tenor saxophonist, flautist and vibist. Commonwealth Blues is one I bought on ebay and is unreleased BBC recording with a British Group. A heart rendering rendition of "The More I See You" by far the highlight.
Thats it for now!!
For those of you who don't know Tyler Summers, you should! This guy was a phenomenon when he was in high school. He was so advanced back then and has continued to grow immensely as a musician. This time however I don't speak of his abilities as a jazz musician but rather a pop star. Okay star may be little grand but Tyler's latest recorded effort 'Along For The Ride' is in the pop vein and it showcases Tyler's abilities as a songwriter, singer and acoustic guitar player. If you know me, you know that I have a love of pop music. This a fabulous record. Highlights are 'Settle Down' and 'Hold On To Me?" I think thats what it called, I don't have it in front of me. Go to www.tylersummers.com and check it out for yourself. Very cool stuff! Tyler will be at the club with David Braid (keys), Brad Turner (trumpet), Matt Wigton (bass) and Stockton Helbing (drums) on December 8th and 9th. Should be a happening show.
I went a little nuts the other day and bought some Mosaic sets that are absolutely incredible. First off the Mosaic Select of organist Big John Patton. These sessions are happening. Straight ahead funky organ stuff. Nothing ground breaking or innovative, just straight ahead organ music. Freaking beautiful!!
The complete Lou Donaldson on Blue Note from 1957 - 1960. Some of the reveiws say this set isn't very good. WRONG!! Lou is on fire throughout this whole set and it makes me why, when you talk about bebop saxophonists, Lou's name never really comes up. This has to change as this set is proof that Papa Lou can bop with the best of them. His sound isn't quite as full as some of his contemporaries but is still sweet and beautiful. If you can spare the money, get this set.
The Jazz Crusaders I'm a little disappointed in so far but to be fair I haven't checked much of it out as of yet so I will reserve my comments on this for a later date. Tubby Hayes on the other hand is absolutely burning on every set I seem to by. I hvae been buying up all I can find on the legendary under appreciated tenor saxophonist, flautist and vibist. Commonwealth Blues is one I bought on ebay and is unreleased BBC recording with a British Group. A heart rendering rendition of "The More I See You" by far the highlight.
Thats it for now!!
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