May 2017
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It Was 50 Years Ago Today
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the (UK) release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. What can be said about Sgt. Pepper that hasn’t already been said? Having stopped touring, and knowing they would not have to perform these songs live, they were free to experiment. And experiment they did, inventing new recording technologies,… Continue reading
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Open Minds
Speaking of Chris Potter … This documentary Open Minds was produced a few years back by Accordion Films. It follows Chris Potter Underground around NYC during their rehearsals and musical discussions and documents several live performances at the 55 Bar. This is Chris Potter’s electric outfit. This is not your Daddy’s jazz! The band is Chris Potter… Continue reading
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The Dreamer Is The Dream
Check out the new release from the best saxophonist on the planet. His third with ECM as leader. I love the bass clarinet on the title track. Somehow this was out a month before I realized — a sure sign I’m too busy. Chris Potter: tenor & soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, clarinet, flute, iliana, samples David Virelles: piano, celeste Joe Martin: double bass Marcus Gilmore: drums, percussion… Continue reading
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Sign In Stranger
You zombie Be born again my friend Angular Banjos has been dormant for quite some time. The last post was 5 years ago if you can believe that. I remember many times having things I wanted to talk about, seemingly good ideas for posts, but then thinking, “I don’t really have time to do it… Continue reading