I thought I'd start this holiday week off with a post, hope everyone had a music filled weekend.
Last Friday, I trekked up to club Smoke with my girlfriend to catch the Jeremy Pelt Quintet. I had not seen the band since last Febuary so it was quite a treat to see one of my heroes/teachers bring down the house.
The band played new material from an upcoming January release that sounded fresh and exciting along with classics from their past 2 albums. Stacy Dillard was in the saxophone chair, subbing for JD Allen. I had seen Dillard's name aroun
d but this was the first time I actually heard him and was completely blown away by his musicianship. If I had not known any better, I would have thought he was the regular member it was so tight.
After the set, I was able to catch up with my hero and shoot the breeze. I was nervous to tell him I had recorded an album but was very surprised when he insisted I send him a copy when its out....'gulp.'
JP sounded just like Freddie Hubbard on a beautifully played rendition of Polka Dots and Moonbeams played on flugelhorn. It blew me away at the utter command he has gained on the instrument. I have to admit, I am not much of a flugelhorn player, but I spent a lot time the rest of the weekend with mine.
A surprising highlight of the evening was the man himself, George Coleman, who was sitting in the audience just eating dinner and enjoying the show. JP acknowledged the living leg
end and you can tell it really made his night, which was a lot of fun to see.
Switching gears, I will be posting my Xmas CD list within the week. Also my top picks of 2010.
I am still working on an album cover for my upcoming release "Between You & Me." I haven't yet decided on what I am using, so I decided to reach out and work with a Graphic Designer.
However I think I did decide on Zero Dollar Trio's Live release. Check it out:
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