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Big Band News
January turned out to be a busy month around here, with a couple of significant developments to report. First – on January 8th, the Jon Burr Big Band presented its debut concert at the Baha’i Center in NY (with special thanks to Mike Longo for giving us the hall!). We asked veteran live sound recordist [...]
Jon Burr’s Birthday Jam
Coming up soon – next Wednesday May 22 – Jon Burrs Birthday Jam! At the Metropolitan Room, NYC, 11:30 PM This is going to be fun. I’ve asked some friends I’ve had the honor to work with to join me onstage for a cabaret/jazz jam session. Songs will be sung and solos will be played! [...]
How’s the food at Tres Carnes?
There’s a new joint in town that’s right up my alley. I went in to try the food at Tres Carnes, and loved it. If you’ve seen any of my food writing, you may have noticed that as The Improvising Chef, my goal – yes, my tagline – is “Making Healthy Food Tasty.” Trés Carnes, [...]
Play on the pads or tips of the fingers in the left hand?
Play on the pads or tips of the fingers in the left hand? Should string players – or any instrumentalist, for that matter – play on the pads or the tips of the fingers in the left hand? Should trumpeters use the tips on the valves, and reed players use tips on the keys? Teachers [...]
Sounds like Bill Evans!
The following review appears in Jazz Times. It’s not bad when a reviewer thinks your record sounds like Bill Evans…:) 04/06/13 Kenny Drew Jr./Jon Burr/ Marty Morell Coral Sea Random Act Records By David Whiteis The spirit of Bill Evans is a strong presence throughout this set. Coral Sea includes a composition by Evans himself (“Very Early”), one [...]
What are the most effective social networking tools for performers?
What are the most effective social networking tools for performers? (from a presentation to be given at the Metropolitan Room, NYC, Sunday March 17 2013 11:30 AM. Topic: What are the most effective social networking tools for performers?) Being there! • Talk to people in person! • Let them go first! Listen with total [...]
How Social!