27 April 2010
Lidral Duo at POETS/SPEAK! 28 April 2010
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be performing this Wednesday (28 April 2010), from 4:45-5:15 PM at the Bangor Public Library, Bangor, ME, as part of the 8th annual POETS/SPEAK!
23 April 2010
Lidral Duo in the Memorial Union - 26 April 2010
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the thirteenth in their series of concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday (26 April 2010), from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), University of Maine, Orono, ME. This will be their last performance of the spring semester. After Monday's performance, they will be back again on 30 August.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 11th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 11th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
20 April 2010
The Microscopic Septet
I am posting an e-mail I received from Jazz Promo Services today. Is this the future of independent music?
April 20, 2010
To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
Dear Friends of the Microscopic Septet:
The Micros are using an innovative arts funding Internet resource calledhttp://www.kickstarter.com/ to fund the production of our new CD, Friday The 13th: The Micros Play Monk. Because in today's changed economic environment we are compelled to raise the money to produce the recording ourselves (though the finished recording will be released by Cuneiform Records), we are reaching out to you, our friends and fans, to help us make this CD possible. We have reached within spitting distance of our goal – but we need to reach all of our goal in order to get any of the money. We have five days to get there or we have to give it all back – that’s the way it works. But even once we reach our goal, we are still offering the awards listed - as we actually need a little bit more than the total to cover all of our expenses, so, jump right in!
The seminal jazz composer and pianist Thelonious Monk has always been a figure who loomed above the Microscopic Septet, like a patron saint or an unhealthy obsession. Both Micros composers have been inspired by his harmony, his rhythm, his humor and his grace, and we played his music from the very inception of the band. Although we always played it at gigs, we never recorded it* until now. We have decided to write brand new arrangements and record an entire CD of Monk's tunes.
However, we need to raise the money to do so. At http://Kickstarter.com/, we offer a range "awards" for different levels of donation (all include a signed copy of the CD, and a credit in the liner notes). These range from other CDs, including a "mystery CD" of unreleased Micros-related material, out-of-print LPs, a blues written in your name, and at a higher level, we will come and perform at a party at your house. (For a really large donation, we will promise never to come and perform at a party at your house, but you probably can't afford that).
As "evidence" that this will be a really great CD, we offer audio from recent performances of some of the material, youtube links to Joel Forrester raconteuring about his relationship with Monk and the Baroness Nica von Koenigswarter and playing Monk Tunes, and promises that we will really, really not screw up again this time if you just let us out of our room.
We really hope you can help, and thank you gratefully for any help you can give. Even if it's just a friendly wink and nod of approval. But money would be better.
Here's where you hear all about it: <http://www.kickstarter.com/
And please forward this email to anyone whom you feel might be willing to support this project.
We thank you.
Phillip Johnston, Joel Forrester and the Microscopic Septet
(micro horns at le poisson rouge phoning home for money)
*with the exception of Joel's arrangement of "Crepuscule With Nellie" on the LP "Off Beat Glory", re-released on the Cuneiform CD "Surrealistic Swing."
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UMaine Chamber Jazz Ensemble
The University of Maine Chamber Jazz Ensemble will be playing their final performnace of the Spring semester this Wednesday, 21 April 2010, from 11 AM - noon in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union, University of Maine, Orono, ME.
16 April 2010
Fred Fried and Core
Core 3.0
(Ballet Tree Productions)
Grade: A-
Fred Fried is a guitarist I've admired for years. He plays with a thoughtful lyricism that gently draws the listener into his songs. I like the fact that he plays with nylon strings, which is unique in jazz as most jazz guitarists favor steel strings. Additionally, Fried takes advantage of his custom 8-string guitar, often utilizing fuller chords and different voicings than is found in typical guitar jazz, (if there is such a thing as typical).
Core 3.0 is Fried with bassist Michael Lavoie and drummer Miki Matsuki. Lavoie plays aggressively, attacking the notes while walking and unafraid to play melodically. His lyrical, swinging style complements Fried's guitar playing. Matsuki is much more subtle, coloring the songs with her high hat and saying more through her use of spaces than many drummers do while playing. Matsuki is masterful in her use of stretching and contracting time, making the songs infinitely more appealing.
Working with this trio has opened up Fried's songs. Where Fried's earlier recordings have been introspective and contemplative, Core 3.0 is more joyous and extroverted. If Fried's prior works were reminiscent of Autumn or Winter, Core 3.0 brings to mind Spring with the hope and joy of the season.
The opening song, "Leanne's Number", is dominated by rhythmic twists and turns with some fabulous soloing by Fried.
"Cloud Dancer" opens with a beautiful melody that would make for a lovely pop song. The trio fully explores the harmonic possibilities of this theme on one of the best songs of the album. The main theme to "The Things You Do" would not be out of place in a Broadway musical. This is a delightful, bittersweet parting and leaves one sorry that the recording is over--but looking forward to the next visit.
Core 3.0 is an excellent album and one of my favorites by Fried. The tone may be subdued for some fans, but the music is never boring and it is clear that the trio is immersed in the songs. This will appeal to listeners across the musical spectrum — whether they listen to Bill Evans or Leo Kottke.
Lidral Duo in the Memorial Union - 19 April 2010
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the twelfth in their series of concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday (19 April 2010), from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 11th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 11th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
09 April 2010
Lidral Duo in the Memorial Union - 11 April 2010
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the eleventh in their series of concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday (12 April 2010), from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" at Union Central in the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace), University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 11th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 11th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
02 April 2010
Lidral Duo in the Memorial Union - 5 April 2010
The Lidral Duo (Karel, soprano saxophone; Terry, piano -- the original Chamber Jazz Ensemble, by the way!) will be presenting the tenth in their series of concerts entitled the "Chamber Jazz Afternoon Concert Series" this coming Monday (5 April 2010), from 4:15-5 PM in the "Jazz Corner" of Union Central in the Memorial Union (beneath the jazz poster by the fireplace) at the University of Maine, Orono, ME. They will also be performing in the Lecture Hall at the Bangor Public Library, Bangor, ME this Saturday, 3 April 2010, at 2 PM.
Now in their 22nd season, this is their 11th continuous semester-long concert series in the Union.
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