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March Music Calendar

March 2011 Potential Show Run Down

Calendar updated daily!

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

  • (Free) The Jamie McLean Band @ 315 Bowery
    • John Varvatos Presents: JMB’s 2011 EP Release Party! Free Show! Open Bar!
  • ($10) Red Baraat @ Barbes
  • ($15) Bowlive 2: Soulive w/ Corey Glover & Bernie Worrell @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($33-$95) Tibet House Benefit Concert @ Carnegie Hall
    • Feat: Philip Glass, Tenzin Choegyal, The Flaming Lips, Angelique Kidjo, Taj Mahal, James McCartney, The Roots, Patti Smith, Jesse Smith and Michael Campbell, Michael Stipe
  • ($40-$80) Mahler’s Fourth Symphony @ Avery Fisher Hall

Friday, March 4th, 2011

  • ($7-$10) Official Conspirator After-Show feat. The Manhattan Project @ The Delancey
  • ($15) Bowlive 2: Soulive w/ Robert Randolph & Corey Glover @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($25) Rebelution and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad @ Irving Plaza
  • ($25) Conspirator @ Gramercy Theatre (Mis Ter Bugsley)
  • ($30) Larry Coryell Power Trio with Victor Bailey & Lenny White @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($40-$80) Mahler’s Fourth Symphony @ Avery Fisher Hall
  • ($40-$45) Dr. John and the Lower 911, Marco Benevento, High and Mighty Brass Band @ Sullivan Hall

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem (late night)
  • ($15) Bowlive 2: Soulive w/ Robert Randolph @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($30) Larry Coryell Power Trio with Victor Bailey & Lenny White @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($40) 5th Annual Nolafunk Mardi Gras Ball: featuring Dr. John & The Lower 911 , Soul Rebels Brass Band and Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds @ Le Poisson Rouge
  • ($40-$80) Mahler’s Fourth Symphony @ Avery Fisher Hall
  • ($41-$331) Bon Jovi @ Madison Square Garden

Sunday, March 6tht, 2011

  • ($30) Larry Coryell Power Trio with Victor Bailey & Lenny White @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($30) Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
  • ($30) Fred Hersch & Joshua Redman Duo @ Jazz Standard

Monday, March 7th, 2011

  • ($5) London Souls Residency @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Friday, March 11th, 2011

  • (FREE) Tall Tall Trees @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($15) Bowlive 2: Soulive w/ Karl Denson, Van Hunt @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($15) Budos Band @ The Bell House
  • ($18) Tab Benoit & Kung Fu @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($22) Los Amigos Invisibles @ HighLine Ballroom
  • ($25) Devon Allman’s Honeytribe @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($30-$40) Al Dimeola World Sinofina @ The Blue Note
  • ($30-$43) Dropkick Murpheys @ Roseland Ballroom
  • ($35) Pete Yorn with very special guest Ben Kweller @ Terminal 5
  • ($46-$54) Piano Power: Brad Mehldau & Friends w/ Joshua Redman @ Zankle Hall
  • ($59) FURTHUR: Phil Lesh & Bob Weir @ Best Buy Theater
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem (late night)
  • ($15) Bowlive 2: Soulive w/ Matisyahu
  • ($59) FURTHUR: Phil Lesh and Bob Weir @ Best Buy Theater
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater
    • ($10) A Post Furthur and Allman Brothers Band Show w/ Reckoning @ Sullivan Hall
    • ($25) Post Allmans in New York Midnight Concert Series w/ The Yonrico Scott Band featuring Oteil and Kofi Burbridge @ Iridium Jazz Club

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

  • ($7) Afro Funky Party w/ Zongo Junction, Top Shotta & DJ Offbeat @ Cameo Gallery
  • ($30) Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
  • ($30-$40) Al Dimeola World Sinofina @ The Blue Note (2 shows)
  • ($30-$42) Intimate Solo Acoustic Citizen Cope @ City Winery

Monday, March 14th, 2011

  • ($5) London Souls Residency @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($30) Steve Martin performing with The Steep Canyon Rangers: An Evening of Bluegrass & Banjo @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($30-$42) Intimate Solo Acoustic Citizen Cope @ City Winery
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall (late night)
  • ($5) That 1 Guy @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($30-$42) Intimate Solo Acoustic Citizen Cope @ City Winery
  • ($35) Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers @ Joe’s Pub
  • ($59) FURTHUR: Phil Lesh and Bob Weir @ Best Buy Theater
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

  • ($10) Gent Treadly @ The Sugar Bar
  • ($30-$42) Intimate Solo Acoustic Citizen Cope @ City Winery (2 shows)
  • ($35) Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers @ Joe’s Pub
  • ($40) New York Dolls @ Bowery Ballroom
  • ($80-$180) Elton John @ Madison Square Garden

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

  • (Free) The Farewell Drifters @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($5) Dead Kenny G’s @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($15) Chris Morrisey Quartet w/ Mark Guiliana @ The Jazz Gallery
  • ($18-$22) JJ Grey(MOFRO) solo acoustic with Shannon McNally @ City Winery
  • ($35) Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers @ Joe’s Pub
  • ($40) New York Dolls @ Bowery Ballroom
  • ($50-$93) Celtic Women @ Radio City Music Hall
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater

Friday, March 18th, 2011

  • (Free) Nutritious @ The Cove
  • ($5) The Heavy Pets (GOLDYS BIRTHDAY PARTY) @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($5) Buzz Universe & Afro Skull @ The Bowery Poetry Club
  • ($30) Duduka Da Fonseca Quintet featuring Anat Cohen @ Jazz Standard
  • ($35) FUNK SUMMIT: Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Bernie Worrell (P-Funk), Fred Wesley (James Brown, P-Funk) @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater
    • ($12) A Post Allman Brothers Band Show featuring Some Cat From Japan: The Music Of Jimi Hendrix featuring Scott Metzger / Will Bernard / Ron Johnson / Eric Bolivar @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($60-$275) Janet Jackson – Number Ones, Up Close and Personal World Tour @ Radio City Music Hall

Saturday, March 19th, 2011

  • (Free) Mark Guiliana @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem (late night)
  • ($10) Anders Osborne w/ Leroy Justice @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($30-$40) Pat Martino Organ Quartet @ Birdland
  • ($35) FUNK SUMMIT: Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Bernie Worrell (P-Funk), Fred Wesley (James Brown, P-Funk) @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($40) Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater
  • ($60-$275) Janet Jackson – Number Ones, Up Close and Personal World Tour @ Radio City Music Hall

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

  • ($20) Murder By Death @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($30) Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
  • ($60-$200) Diana Ross – Greatest Hits Tour @ St. George Theater, S.I.
  • ($75-$125) Benefit for Cornell Dupree w/ Cornell Dupree, Joe Cocker and Dr. John @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
  • ($80-$180) Elton John @ Madison Square Garden

Monday, March 21st, 2011

  • ($5) London Souls Residency @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($10-$17) 101.9 Wrxp 3rd Anniversary Show Feat. Guster @ Irving Plaza
  • ($25) Mingus Dynasty @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($30) Rick Derringer @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($50) Keyshia Cole @ B.B. Kings
  • ($60-$275) Janet Jackson – Number Ones, Up Close and Personal World Tour @ Radio City Music Hall
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall (late night)
  • ($15-$20) Mike Gordon @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($18-$22) Noah and The Whale @ Bowery Ballroom
  • ($25-$40) Paula Cole – DIVINALE: A Month of Wine, Women and Song @ City Winery
  • ($40) Charlie Haden Quartet West Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Release of Sophisticated Ladies @ Birdland NYC
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

  • ($10/$12) Heyoka, The Malah, Octopus Nebulae, Tucci @ Public Assembly (Mis Ter Bugsley)
  • ($15) Surprise Me Mr. Davis @ The Bell House
  • ($15-$20) Mike Gordon @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($20-$25) Steve Kimock 2011 NYC Residency w/ special guests Henry Butler , Andy Hess (Gov’t Mule, Black Crowes, John Scofield) and John Morgan Kimock @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($30) Jeff Lorber Fusion @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($40) Charlie Haden Quartet West Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Release of Sophisticated Ladies @ Birdland NYC

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

  • ($10) The Macpodz and Sister Sparrow And The Dirty Birds @ Studio at Webster Hall
  • ($25) James Blood Ulmer with The Memphis Blood Blues Band featuring Vernon Reid @ Jazz Standard
  • ($30) Jeff Lorber Fusion @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($40) Charlie Haden Quartet West Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Release of Sophisticated Ladies @ Birdland NYC
  • ($40-$52) Cold War Kids @ Radio City Music Hall
  • ($40-$80) Hungarian Echoes IV: Bartók’s First Piano Concerto @ Avery Fisher Hall
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater

Friday, March 25th, 2011

  • ($??) Mahavishnu Project plays Jeff Beck (Wired, Blow By Blow, There & Back) @ Iridium Jazz Club
    • DVD Release Event for “Jeff Beck: Live at Iridium” [free DVD giveaways]
  • ($12) A Post Furthur & Allman Brothers Band Show featuring Some Cat From Japan: The Music Of Jimi Hendrix featuring Nigel Hall , Scott Metzger , Will Bernard , Ron Johnson , Eric Bolivar @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($18-$20) The Wood Brothers with Carsie Blanton @ City Winery (2 shows)
  • ($20) Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears @ Bowery Ballroom
  • ($25) James Blood Ulmer with The Memphis Blood Blues Band featuring Vernon Reid @ Jazz Standard
  • ($25) Post Allmans in New York Midnight Concert Series Col. Bruce Hampton and Pharoah Gummitt Featuring Duane Trucks @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($30) Steve Smith, Jon Herington and Col. Bruce Hampton @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($32.50) Victor Wooten and Stanley Clarke @ BB Kings
  • ($40) Charlie Haden Quartet West Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Release of Sophisticated Ladies @ Birdland NYC
  • ($40-$47) Queens of the Stone Age @ Terminal 5
  • ($40-$80) Hungarian Echoes IV: Bartók’s First Piano Concerto @ Avery Fisher Hall
  • ($50-$60) Don McLean with Special Guest Dar Williams @ Town Hall
  • ($50-$84) Furthur @ Radio City Music Hall
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater

Saturday, March 26th, 2011

  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem (late night)
  • ($10) A Post Furthur and Allman Brothers Show with Reflections @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($15-$20) Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears @ Bowery Ballroom
  • ($25) James Blood Ulmer with The Memphis Blood Blues Band featuring Vernon Reid @ Jazz Standard
  • ($35) Hubert Sumlin Band @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($40) Charlie Haden Quartet West Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Release of Sophisticated Ladies @ Birdland NYC
  • ($40-$80) Hungarian Echoes IV: Bartók’s First Piano Concerto @ Avery Fisher Hall
  • ($45-$65) Afro-Cuban All Stars @ The Concert Hall
  • ($50-$84) Furthur @ Radio City Music Hall
  • ($61-$172) Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theater
  • ($100-$175) Rod Stewart / Stevie Nicks – Heart and Soul Tour @ Madison Square Garden

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

  • ($8-$10) Dangermuffin @ The Rock Shop
  • ($25) Hubert Sumlin Band @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($25) James Blood Ulmer with The Memphis Blood Blues Band featuring Vernon Reid @ Jazz Standard
  • ($30) Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
  • ($40) Harlem Gospel Choir @ BB Kings
  • ($50-$84) Furthur @ Radio City Music Hall

Monday, March 28th, 2011

  • ($5) London Souls Residency @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($25) New Sounds Live: So Percussion and Bobby Previte with John Medeski, Zeena Parkins, DJ Olive & Jen Shyu @ Merkin Concert Hall
  • ($35) Hubert Sumlin Band @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($40-$47) LCD Soundsystem @ Terminal 5
  • ($50-$117) Jeff Beck and Rock N Roll Party w/ Imelda May & Her Band @ Radio City Music Hall

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall (late night)
  • ($5) BoomBox @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($12-$65) Medeski Martin & Dunn, John Zorn & MASADA Marathon @ David H. Koch Theater
    • Featuring: Marc Ribot, Uri Caine, Dave Douglas, John Medeski, Secret Chiefs 3, Greg Cohen, Joey Baron, Cyro Baptista, Kenny Wollesen, Jamie Saft, Erik Friedlander, Mark Feldman, Sylvie Courvoisier, Trevor Dunn, and many others
  • ($20) Billy Martin w/ Dj Oliver and Ikue @ The Stone
  • ($30-$40) Kevin Eubanks Trio @ Birdland NYC
  • ($40-$47) LCD Soundsystem @ Terminal 5
  • ($55-$65) Billy Bragg – At Home In The City W/ Special guest Ben Sollee @ City Winery

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

  • ($20) Steve Kimock 2011 NYC Residency with special guests Marco Benevento , Marc Friedman (The Slip) , Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Breakscience) @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($25) Reggie Watts @Music Hall of Williamsburg
  • ($30-$40) Kevin Eubanks Trio @ Birdland NYC
  • ($35-$60) Aaron Neville @ BB Kings Blues Club
  • ($40-$47) LCD Soundsystem @ Terminal 5
  • ($55-$65) Billy Bragg – At Home In The City W/ Special guest Ben Sollee @ City Winery

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

  • ($20) Mimosa @ Irving Plaza (Mis Ter Bugsley)
  • ($27.50) Tim Reynolds @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($30-$40) Kevin Eubanks Trio @ Birdland NYC
  • ($40-$47) LCD Soundsystem @ Terminal 5
  • ($55-$65) Billy Bragg – At Home In The City W/ Special guest Ben Sollee @ City Winery

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August 2010 Potential Show Run Down!

August 2010 Potential Show Run Down

Calendar updated daily!


Sunday, August 1st, 2010

  • Gathering Of The Vibes Music Festival, Bridgeport, CT
  • ($20) Hot Buttered Rum @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($30) Larry Coryell Power Trio w/ Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts @ The Iridum Jazz Club

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

  • ($8) Jim Campilongo@ The Living Room (W/ Charlie Hunter)
  • ($25) The Mingus Big Band @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($35-$65) Dr. John & The Lower 911 @ City Winery

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($5) Talib Kweli & Friends w/ Live Band @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($8) Caravan of Thieves @ The Living Room
  • ($30) Los Lobos @ Bowery Ballroom
  • ($35-$65) Dr. John and The Lower 911 @ City Winery
  • ($37.50) The Dead Weather @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • ($50-$100) Heart @ Hammerstein Ballroom

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

  • (1 Drink Min,) American Babies @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($8) Devi @ Bowery Electric
  • ($18) Jemimah Puddleduck ft. Mark Karan of Ratdog @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($50) Arcade Fire @ Madison Square Garden

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

  • Royal Family Ball @ Sullivan Hall (Private party)
  • ($5-$7) ?uestlove (DJ Set) @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($8 + 1 drink) Will Bernard Trio @ The Bar Next Door
  • ($45-$65) Steve Earle & Allison Moorer @ City Winery
  • ($50) Arcade Fire @ Madison Square Garden

Friday, August 6th, 2010

  • (Free) House of Usher: Marco Benevento Trio @ Prospect Park Bandshell
    • Marco Benevento to write a new original score to this cult B-movie study in creeping, diabolical menace.
  • ($10) Mark Guiliana & Jason Lindner Trio @ The Jazz Gallery
  • ($10) Sonya Kitchell @ Le Poisson Rouge
  • ($15) Eric Krasno & Chapter 2 w/ special guests Ryan Zoidis and Maurice Brown

  • ($21 – $70+) Paramore @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
  • ($25) Buster Williams @ The Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($20-$35) Pat McGee Band @ City Winery
  • ($40) Keane w/ Ingrid Michaelson @ East River State Park (Williamsburg Waterfront)
  • ($40) Corrine Bailey Rae @ Governors Island

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem
  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • (Free) Sharon Jones + Budos Band at Prospect Park bandshell (Funk Live)
    • The Budos Band @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • ($15-$22) Simone Felice w/ Nicole Atkins @ City Winery
  • ($80 – $300+) Anthony Hamilton, Kem & Jaheim & Raheem Devaughn @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

  • (Free) Soul Rebels Brass Band @ Lincoln Center (Outdoor Concert Series)
  • (Free) Justin Townes Earle @ The Beach @ Governors Island
  • ($15) Reckoning @ B.B. Kings
    • The Lead Heads (opening @ 7pm)

Monday, August 9th, 2010

  • ($5) Deadcenter Presents…Jerry Garcis: A Restrospective – The Jam Stampede (feat. members of the Zen Tricksters)
    • With: Jason Crosby, Michael Falzarano, Johnny Markowski, Barry Mitterhof
  • ($20-$25) Jimmie’s Chicken Shack @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($25) Empire of the Sun @ Terminal 5
  • ($25) The Mingus Big Band @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($35) Leo Nocentelli w/ Les Paul Trio @ City Winery

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($5) The Infamous Stringdusters @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($8) Caravan of Thieves @ The Living Room
  • ($25) The Felice Brothers @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($30-$40) Lee Ritenour w/ Dave Grusin @ The Blue Note

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

  • (Free) American Babies @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • (Free) Jackie Green & Gov’t Mule @ Central Park Summerstage
  • ($10) Melvin Seals & JGB @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($15) Eli Paperboy Reed & The True Loves @ Le Poisson Rouge
  • ($25) Big Sam’s Funky Nation @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($30-$40) Lee Ritenour With Dave Grusin @ The Blue Note
  • ($35) STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) @ The Gramercy Theater

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

  • ($12) Break Science @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($30-$40) Lee Ritenour With Dave Grusin @ The Blue Note
  • ($35) STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) @ Roseland Ballroom
    • Lotus @ Roseland Ballroom
    • AFTER PARTY: ($??) Big Gigantic @ Irving Plaza
  • ($50 – $300+) Aerosmith @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Friday, August 13th, 2010

  • ($7) Afro Funky Party w/ Zongo Junction, Top Shotta & DJ Offbeat @ Cameo Gallery (Funk Live)
  • ($25) Lenny White & Jimmy Herring @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($30-$40) Lee Ritenour With Dave Grusin @ The Blue Note

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem
  • ($5) Rubblebucket @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($) Jason Crosby w/Common Rotation @ The Library
  • ($10) Grizzly Adamz (John Medeski, Saft, Perwosky and Blume) @ Littlefield
  • ($25) Lenny White & Jimmy Herring @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($30-$40) Lee Ritenour With Dave Grusin @ The Blue Note
  • ($40 – $150) Kiss @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

  • (Free) Dr. Dog & Eli Paperboy Reed & The True Loves @ The Beach @ Governor’s Island
  • ($13) Daedelus with Mux Mool, Sepalcure and Beautiful Bells @ Santos House Party
  • ($25) Lenny White & Jimmy Herring @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($25) Deep Banana Blackout @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($30-$40) Lee Ritenour With Dave Grusin @ The Blue Note

Monday, August 16th, 2010

  • (Free) John Kimock w/ Mike Gamble, Daniel Carter and Marc Freidman @ Bar 4
  • (Free) Jason Crosby & Dark Loft @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($25) The Mingus Big Band @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($30) Jimmy Herring @ Iridium Jazz Club

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($8) Caravan of Thieves @ The Living Room
  • ($50-$150+) Phish @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
  • ($40) MGMT @ Radio City Music Hall

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

  • Sushioke #17
  • ($40) MGMT @ Radio City Music Hall
  • ($50-$150+) Phish @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

  • CAMP BAREFOOT ~ Bartow, West Virginia
  • (Free) A BIG YES and a small no (Joe Russo Project) @ Lakeside Lounge
  • ($10) Jason Lindner Trio @ Smalls
  • ($33-$100) Ray Lamontagne & David Gray @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
  • ($99) Henry Butler with Gent Treadly @ Rocks Off Cruise

Friday, August 20th, 2010

  • CAMP BAREFOOT ~ Bartow, West Virginia
  • ($10) O’Death @ The Rock Shop
  • ($25) Bonerama @ The Rocks Off Boat Cruise – The Jewel (Funk Live)
  • ($25) Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Russel Batiste @ The Rocks Off Boat Cruise – Half Moon
  • ($17-$100+) Crosby, Stills & Nash @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
  • ($50) Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds – @ B.B. Kings
  • (not sure) Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears @ Maxwells, Hoboken, NJ

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

  • CAMP BAREFOOT ~ Bartow, West Virginia
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem
  • ($20) Urban Sun @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($25) Some Cat From Japan @ Rocks Off Cruise
    • w/ Will Bernard & Nigel Hall

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

  • CAMP BAREFOOT ~ Bartow, West Virginia
  • (Free) Black Joe Lewis and The Honey bears @ Summerstage (Funk Live)

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($20-$25) Dylan Different: Ben Sidran with Amy Helm, Will Bernard, Tim Luntzel, Leo Sidran  @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($25) The Mingus Big Band @ The Jazz Standard

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($8) Caravan of Thieves @ The Living Room
  • ($35) Paul Motian, Mark Turner, Tony Malaby & Bill Frisell @ Village Vanguard

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

  • ($22.50) Xavier Rudd & Izintaba @ Irving Plaza
  • ($35) Paul Motian, Mark Turner, Tony Malaby & Bill Frisell @ Village Vanguard

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

  • ($20-$25) Hudson River Live! A concert series by Affairs Afloat aboard the Queen of Hearts
  • ($25) American Babies & Big Light @ Rocks Off Cruise (unknown)
  • ($25) Ryan Montbluea Band @ Rocks Off Cruise (The Jewel)
  • ($35) Paul Motian, Mark Turner, Tony Malaby & Bill Frisell @ Village Vanguard
  • ($40) Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave feat. Jon Cleary @ South Street Seaport
    • W/ High and Mighty Brass Band

Friday, August 27th, 2010

  • ($??) DJ Nutrious @ Southpaw
  • ($20) Benevento Russo Duo Acoustic @ The Highline Ballroom
  • ($25) Donna The Buffalo @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($25) Future Rock @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($35) Paul Motian, Mark Turner, Tony Malaby & Bill Frisell @ Village Vanguard

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

  • ($6-$8) Pimps of Joytime @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($99-$400) Rock the Bells Festival 2010: Governors Island
    • Wu-Tang Clan @ The Beach @ Governor’s Island
  • ($10) Reckoning @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($18) New Rider’s Of The Purple Sage @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($35) Bill Frisell @ Village Vanguard
  • ($39-$65) The Rhythm Devils, feat Bill Kreutzmann & Mickey Hart @ Tarrytown Music Hall

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

  • ($35) Bill Frisell @ Village Vanguard

Monday, August 30th, 2010

  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($25) The Mingus Big Band @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($25) Roots & Dub on the River for Ethiopa @ Rocks Off Cruises
  • ($30) Eric Krasno w/ Les Paul Trio @ Iridium Jazz Club

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

  • (Free + 1 drink ) Nigel Hall @ Rockwood Music Hall #2 @ 10:15
  • (Free + 1 drink) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall @ midnight
  • ($8) Caravan of Thieves @ The Living Room
  • ($35) Bill Frisell @ Village Vanguard
  • ($60-$150+) Jimmy Buffet @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

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July 2010 Potential Show Run Down

July 2010 Potential Show Run Down

(If there is ANYTHING that I have missed, please point it out.)

Thursday, July 1st, 2010:

  • ($unknown) Gent Treadly @ The Frying Pan
  • ($5-$7) Biz Markie (DJ Set) @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($15) Reggie Watts @ Le Poisson Rouge

Friday, July 2nd, 2010:

  • Nothing??  Hmmm…….

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010:

  • (Free) ISTANBULIVE II: The Sounds & Colors of Turkey featuring Kenan Dogulu, mor ve otesi, Ilhan Ersahin’s Istanbul Sessions, Burhan Ocal Tulug Tirpan, Sukriye Tutkun, & DJ Salih Saka @ Summerstage
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem

Sunday, July4th, 2010:

  • Nothing??  Hmmm…….

Monday, July 5th, 2010:

  • ($8-$15 + 1 drink min.) Jim Campilongo Electric Trio (w/ Stephan Crump and Tony Mason) @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Big Band @ The Jazz Standard

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010:

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($55) B-52’s @ The Highline Ballroom
  • ($15) Wilco’s Nels Cline @ (Le) Poisson Rouge for two sets with his band The Nels Cline Singers.

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

  • (Free) The Farewell Drifters @ Madison Square Park
  • ($10) Dumpstaphunk @ The Brooklyn Bowl (Funk Live)
  • ($25) Bonobo Dj Set w/ BreakScience @ Rocks Off Cruise (The Temptress)
  • ($17) Garage A Trois & Dead Kenny G’s @ The Bowery Ballroom
  • ($12) Chico Mann @ Mercury Lounge

Thursday, July 8th, 2010:

  • ($5-$7) ?uestlove (DJ Set) @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($8) Assembly of Dust (Feat. Jason Crosby) @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($17) Garage A Trois & Dead Kenny G’s @ Maxwell’s, NJ
  • ($45-$65) Steve Earle & Allison Moorer @ City Winery

Friday, July 9th, 2010:

  • (Free) Ozomatli / Fidel Nadal / Toy Selectah @ Prospect Park
  • (Free) Apollo Run @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($8) Assembly of Dust (Feat. The Statesmen: Jonah Smith, Josh Dion, Scott Metzger & Ben Rubin) @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($18) – Soul Rebels Brass Band @ Sullivan Hall (Funk Live)
  • ($25-$40) James Hunter & Jesse Dee @ City Winery
  • ($   ) Henry Butler @ Terra Blues
  • SOLD OUT!! ($40) God Street Wine @ Gramercy Theater
  • ($100) Rusted Root for the Flood Sisters Kidney Foundation of America “Love.Give.Life.” Event @ Broad Street Ballroom

Saturday, July 10th, 2010:

  • SOLD OUT!!! ($40) God Street Wine @ Gramercy Theater
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem
  • ($30-$100+) The Doobie Brothers & Chicago @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Sunday, July 11th. 2010:

Monday, July 12th, 2010:

  • (Free) Femi Kuti @ Damrosch Park (Funk Live)
  • ($8-$15 + 1 drink min.) Jim Campilongo Electric Trio (w/ Stephan Crump and Tony Mason) @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Big Band @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($35-$45) Blind Boys of Alabama @ Alice Tully Hall, Starr Theater
    • “Spirit in the Dark” Featuring Yo La Tengo, Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket, Lambchop, Marshall Allen and the Sun Ra Horns, and Exene Cervenka

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010:

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($7) Afro Funky Party w/ Zongo Junction, Top Shotta & DJ Offbeat @ Cameo Gallery Funk Live
  • (?) The London Souls @ Cameo Gallery
  • ($20) KT Tunstall @ Hiro Ballroom
  • ($75) Sting @ The Metropolitan Opera House

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010:

  • (FREE) NY Philharmonic in Central Park
  • (FREE) Naomi Shelton & Gospel Queens @ Stuy Town Oval
  • (FREE) Funky Fritters @ Waterside Plaza Music Fest (Funk Live)
  • ($35-$45) Blind Boys of Alabama @ Alice Tully Hall, Starr Theater
    • “The Unbroken Circle” Featuring Ralph Stanley, Yonder Mountain String Band, Sara Watkins, Ray Benson and Jason Roberts of Asleep at the Wheel, and Allison Moorer
  • ($70) Jack Johnson: To The Sea Tour 2010 (w/ G. Love & Special Sauce) @ Madison Square Garden
  • ($75) Sting @ The Metropolitan Opera House

Thursday, July 15th, 2010:

  • (FREE) Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra @ BID Music Outdoor Concert Series
  • ($5) Langhorn Slim @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($5-$7) ?uestlove (DJ Set) @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($15) Animal Liberation Orchestra @ Santos House Party
  • ($20) Orchard Lounge @ Club Love
  • ($25) Beats Antique @ Le Poisson Rouge
  • ($25-$30) Eric Krasno & Chapter 2 @ Rocks Off Cruise (Funk Live)
  • ($25-$30) Turbine @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • The Brew maybe? Jambase confirms but not on Rocks Off schedule
  • ($45-$65) Steve Earle & Allison Moorer @ City Winery
  • ($52.50 – $60) Natalie Merchant @ Town Hall

Friday, July 16th, 2010:

  • ($20-$25) Pre-party Cruise to Dave Matthews Band Show @ Citi Field on Rocks Off Cruises
  • ($10) NYC SHAKEDOWN: ATNARKO w/ Brooklyn Sound Lab & Nutritious @ The Bell House (Prior Review)
  • ($5) Greensky Bluegrass @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($20) Hollis Brown @ Rocks off Cruise
  • ($35-$45) Blind Boys of Alabama @ Alice Tully Hall, Starr Theater
    • “Blind Boys of Alabama Family Revival” Featuring Aaron Neville, Joan Osborne, Dan Zanes, New Orleans’ Own Hot 8 Brass Band, Charlie Musselwhite, and John Hammond
  • ($40) God Street Wine @ The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
  • ($54) Weezer @ East River State Park
  • ($52.50 – $60) Natalie Merchant @ Town Hall
  • ($90) Dave Matthews Band @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Saturday, July 17th, 2010:

  • An Evening FREE Dead Kenny G’s in Virginia
  • Siren Music Festival (Noon-9pm @ Coney Island)
  • (Free) Konono No. 1 @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • (Free) Raphael Saadiq @ Summerstage
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem
  • (Free) Dr. Dog & Eli “Paperboy” Reed & the True Loves @ The Beach at Governors Island
  • ($13-$15) The London Souls @ Bowery Ballroom
  • ($25) Toubab Krewe @ Rocks Off Cruise (The Jewel)
  • ($40) God Street Wine @ The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
  • ($50) Hot Tuna & Steve Earle @ Theater at Westbury

Sunday, July 18th, 2010:

  • ($30-$100+) Carlos Santana & Steve Winwood @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
  • (FREE) Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra @ Roosevelt Island

Monday, July 19th, 2010:

  • ($8-$15 + 1 drink min.) Jim Campilongo Electric Trio (w/ Stephan Crump and Tony Mason) @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Big Band @ The Jazz Standard

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010:

  • (FREE) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($56-$36) Loudon Wainwright III @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • ($47.50) Sublime with Rome, Matisyahu, and the Dirty Heads @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Wednesday, July 21th, 2010:

  • (Free) Easy Star Allstars @ Stuyvesant Town Oval
  • (Free) Burning Spear @ Rockefeller Park
  • ($30-$100+) John Mayer @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Thursday, July 22th, 2010:

  • Floyd Music Festival, Virginia
  • ($7) Gent Treadly @ Uncle Mike’s
  • (Free) Antibalas @ Castle Clinton
  • ($5-$7) ?uestlove (DJ Set) @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($25-$30) Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste @ Rocks Off Cruise (The Half Moon) (Funk Live)
  • ($30-$100+) John Mayer @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
  • ($45-$60) Widespread Panic @ Radio City Music Hall
    • ($12) Jerry Joseph @ Sullivan Hall (Post Widespread Show)

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

  • Floyd Music Festival, Virginia
  • ($10) Reckoning @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($20) Davell Crawford @ Joe’s Pub (NolaPianoFunk)
  • ($65-$85) Dickey Betts & Great Southern @ The Concert Hall

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

  • Floyd Music Festival, Virginia
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem
  • ($47-$100+) Rush @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Sunday, July 25th, 2010:

  • Floyd Music Festival, Virginia
  • ($10) Reckoning: Playing the Music of Phish, The Dead, Allman Bros

Monday, July 26th, 2010:

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010:

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($17) Arrested Development @ B.B. Kings
  • ($5) Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($35) The Black Keys @ Central Park’s Summerstage
  • ($42.50) The Flaming Lips @ Terminal 5
  • ($75 – 200+) Sting @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (w/ Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010:

Thursday, July 29th, 2010:

  • GATHERING OF THE VIBES MUSIC FESTIVAL
  • ($5-$7) ?uestlove (DJ Set) @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($13-$15) The Lemonheads @ The Knitting Factory
  • ($10) Trouble & Bass @ Santos Party House
  • ($30) Larry Coryell Power Trio w/ Victor Bailey & Lenny White @ The Iridum Jazz Club
  • SOLD OUT ($40) Furthur @ Nokia Theater Times Square
  • ($45-$65) Steve Earle & Allison Moorer @ City Winery

Friday, July 30th, 2010:

  • GATHERING OF THE VIBES MUSIC FESTIVAL
  • ($10) Ghost Stepper @ Mercury Lounge
  • ($30) Larry Coryell Power Trio w/ Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts @ The Iridum Jazz Club
  • ($36.50) Primus / Gogol Bordello & The Dead Kenny G’s @ Williamsburg Waterfront
  • ($20-$50) Jamie McLean & The Jamie Mclean Band @ The Blue Note

Saturday, July 31st, 2010:

  • GATHERING OF THE VIBES MUSIC FESTIVAL
  • (Free) Los Amigos Invisibles @ Central Park Summerstage
  • (Free) Ponderosa Stomp presents The Detroit Breakdown! @ Hearst Plaza / Damrosch Park
  • New York Funk Exchange @ Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem
  • ($30) Larry Coryell Power Trio w/ Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts @ The Iridum Jazz Club

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Chick Corea, Eddie Gomez, Paul Motian, and Sp. Guest John Scofield @ The Blue Note (05.12.10)

The Blue Note, NYC

The Blue Note, NYC

I was completely FREAKING OUT!  110% shaking like a leaf with excitement.  My friend was standing next to me just kinda staring at me.  It was physically noticeable.  With a genuinely concerned look, she asks me if I am OK.  Honestly, I might as well been on 100 Five-Hour Energy Shots and crack.  I was on the verge of hyperventilating.  That is how ridiculously excited I was.

Chick Corea took The Blue Note by storm for two weeks, from May 4-9 and May 11-16.  Playing with a brand new project featuring Eddie Gomez on bass & Paul Motian on drums, Chick celebrated the lesser known works of Bill Evans, the project simply called Further Explorations of Bill Evans.

Bill Evans

Bill Evans

For those of you who need some schooling, Bill Evans was a famous, FAMOUS Jazz Pianist/Composer/Arranger who…

“influenced a generation of pianists including: Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John Taylor, Steve Kuhn, Don Friedman, Denny Zeitlin, Bobo Stenson, Michel Petrucciani and Keith Jarrett, as well as guitarists Lenny Breau, Ralph Towner and Pat Metheny.” ~Wikipedia~

In 1958, Bill Evans was a pianist in Miles Davis’ group.  Can you imagine?  I know Chick Corea and John Scofield certainly can.  Evans influence ran so deep with Miles, his talent so respected, that he wrote the liner notes for Miles Davis’ classic Kind of Blues; the best selling jazz album of all time.

Tonight, I got my chance to see two of my biggest musical heroes celebrating one of their musical heroes.  I found that exhilarating.  Of the 12 days Chick Corea played at The Blue Note,  I chose tonight specifically because John Scofield would be the special guest and I was geekin’ out.  Tonight’s Line Up:

FEATURING:
Chick Corea, piano
Eddie Gomez, bass
Paul Motian, drums
w/ sp. guest: John Scofield, guitar

The Blue Note

The Blue Note

At 69 years old, Chick Corea is still going strong.  Having become a fan of his music through my love of Fusion Jazz, Chick Corea has been on my radar for many, many years.  Most of you should recall Return to Forever, with it’s classic lineup of Stanley Clarke on bass, Al Di Meola on Guitar and Lenny White on drums.  If you haven’t heard of Return to Forever, you might want to stop reading and go check it out.  Seriously, get away from this article and go listen to the music instead of reading about it.  I don’t mind.

For weeks prior to his two week stint, Chick Corea was offering up free tickets to each of his shows through Twitter and via e-mail.  I entered twice a day, every day allowed, but alas, it looked as if I was doomed to pay the $65 for a table or $40 to stand at the bar.  Not a big fan of The Blue Note for these high prices but in this case, I would spend my savings account to see Chick and John play together in this intimate setting.  I mean, it was one of the world’s most famous jazz clubs, how could I complain?!

Stage Sign

Stage Sign with Eddie's bass below

The plan was to get there early and see if we could get a seat at the bar ($40) vs. getting a table ($65) plus a $5 minimum purchase (nothing there is under $7), plus tipping your waitress…you get my point.  Unfortunately, we just missed snagging a seat by one person. We were the first ones standing.  I took a trip upstairs, just figuring out they had restrooms and gift shop up there…and figuring out that this was where the Green Room was located.  I just don’t go to The Blue Note that often for shows so this was a fun discovery. Especially when I saw John come out of the Green Room and throw a smile my way.   People come from all over the world to stop in at The Blue Note, it’s gift shop stocked with all kinds of paraphernalia that  I wanted like the piano ashtray or the hanging poster of Lionel Hampton that isn’t even for sale.  When it does go on sale, my friend “E” and I will be fighting for it to the death.  After my explorations upstairs, we stand around for another 45 minutes.

Inside The Blue Note ~ Chick's Set Up

Inside The Blue Note ~ Chick's Set Up

Already weary from a long day’s work, standing in line outside for 30 minutes and another hour and a half inside, it didn’t take long for my friend to talk me into upgrading to a table so we could sit.  We had to wait until the rest of the reserved patrons were seated but we finally got a seat, in a decent spot for me to see Chick’s side view and John’s front view.  I was happy but, and this is a big but, we were HORRIBLY crammed into our seats, I was practically on top of my neighbor and I am a small little lady.  I felt like a sardine and my back was to the stage the way I was seated.  I turned and was grateful that I WAS a small human being and manipulated my way around to see the stage.  It is also about this time that I said screw the money and I made the MOST out of the awkward situation.  I ordered a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and a scrumptious Flat Bread Salad with Grilled Chicken.  So much for the $40 budget, I think I walked out with a $130 bill that night…so worth every penny.

The Blue Note Bar Sign

The Blue Note Bar Sign

The stage was set with Chick’s grand piano to the left, Eddie’s stand up bass in front of that, Paul’s drum kit raged the middle of the stage and to the right of the stage stood John Scofield‘s stool and music stand.  The scene was set and everyone was waiting.  When they came onto the stage the venue erupted in applause.  I scanned the room looking for someone younger then me and my friend. I was hard-pressed and it made me weary.  I wished there were more young people who are willing to learn from a real musician instead of what was on their radio stations and MTV…barf music.  The set list that night was kind of hard for me, I picked up on 5 out of the 8 songs.  It was hard to tell where one ended and another began.  Luckily Chick’s website had the set list:

SET LIST:
Diane
Stella By Starlight
Song #1
Little Rootie Tootie
My Foolish Heart
Someday My Prince Will Come
Bessie’s Blues
Peri’s Scope

Chick Corea, Eddie Gomez, and John Scofield @ The Blue Note

Chick Corea, Eddie Gomez, and John Scofield @ The Blue Note

Diane, a song by Erno Rapee and Lew Pollack, was fast and playful. A great opener, a great song to show case their talent immediately.  There was playfulness between John and Chick right off the bat.   John breaks into his first solo of the night.  What do you think it sounded like?  It was crisp and fast and he was up off the stool as if the music had lifted him right out!  This first song was easily 10 minutes, so long and lovely.  They each took their turn down the line soloing.  Chick was second and being that Erno Rapee was a virtuoso pianist, this song was written for Chick to rage it.  Then it was Eddie’s turn and then it got quiet.  Chick starts the twinkling on the keys…playing scales.  I can see his fingers with his head lowered and slowly Paul sneaks back in with the beat.  John gets up and out of his seat again as he plants another lucrative solo on us.  This was just the first song and I was satisfied.  Great wine, great food, great company, GREAT music.

John Scofield @ The Blue Note

John Scofield @ The Blue Note

Stella By Starlight is a jazz standard, written by Victor Young, that I recognized immediately, but couldn’t grab the name when Chick gave it to us later. Chick started off plinking the keys.  So very slow, Miles Davis’ version has horns but there would be no horns on stage tonight.  With soft taps on the cymbals, Paul joins the songs.  It all seemed so very My Fair Lady, very lounge-y.  Eddie’s bass joined in with slow pulls of his bow here and there, so light and timid.  Just a gorgeous song.

Chick stands up and introduces the band to the audience. There is massive applause for each member.  “These are brand new Bill Evans songs composed a while ago,” Chick says.  “Happy belated Mother’s Day. The first song was called Diane.  We are doing song with ladies in the title….ladies tunes. We will be doing a few Thelonious tunes…”  And the music continues…

Eddie Gomez and John Scofield @ The Blue Note

Eddie Gomez and John Scofield @ The Blue Note

Song #1 is beyond me.  I had no clue what this song was and I still don’t.   John’s face was contorted into a knot as he played.  The main vein of the song was John on guitar with Chick coming in sporadically on keys.  Chick stopped to take off his jacket, taking a turn to smile at the audience as his back was to half of us.  My wine finally comes.  Even better.

Pounding on the keys with Paul’s drum backing Chick, Little Rootie Tootie, a Thelonious Monk song, was next.  A cute song that reminds me of Charlie Brown cartoons for some reason.  The piano section is just exquisite.  Chick was working up a sweat and dried off his key with the towel.  But it didn’t end there.  John picked up the melody and using his towel, Chick made strokes across the piano from one end to the other making the sounds he needs to banter with John.  This was so cool and lasted for a good three minutes.  My focus then went to Eddie on bass, plucking away as Chick inserts his two cents here and then abruptly ending.  Monstrous applause.

Eddie Gomez @ The Blue Note

Eddie Gomez @ The Blue Note

My Foolish Heart, another jazz standard by Victor Young, was to follow.  Mainly a solo piano piece, this was not to be Chick’s grand solo.  Eddie Gomez starts off very, very slow, dragging his bow across his bass.  With daunting pulls, he stood alone, his sound so deep and lovely.  I remember having to focus very hard as the table full of European tourists were drunk and talking loudly.  It is VERY hard for me to focus. I tried so hard. Luckily the manager came over and quieted them. It didn’t last long.  Did these people not know who they were watching?  I couldn’t believe their lack of manners.  This was not the show to be having a conversation and I was NOT the neighbor to be having a conversation by.  I only had to ask them once.  I was livid for a hot minute and I quickly let the music sooth me.  Heal my anger.  It didn’t take more then a few notes, a sip of my wine and a bite of my lovely salad to be put back into my happy place.  I fell in love with Eddie at this moment.  It was simply magnificent.

Eddie was playing this technically classical jazzy song all by himself and he had hooked me into a dream world as I closed my eyes and let his sound take me over.  There is something about how he played. I could have listened to it for hours. It was the most soothing part of the night. This was not jazz.  This was classical goodness and with the bass! So much appreciation!! It went on for quite some time…and then John comes back in…

Chick Corea, Eddie Gomez, and John Scofield @ The Blue Note

Chick Corea, Eddie Gomez, and John Scofield @ The Blue Note

As I sit there listening, I realize that the songs have been mashed up as Disney’s Snow White’s Someday My Prince Will Come was teased amongst the songs.  In my head I start singing:”A Dream That You Wish Will Come True”.  I also feel as though Norah JonesThe Nearness of You was teased by John.  I thought of my sister and wished she was there to hear this.

John Scofield @ The Blue Note

John Scofield @ The Blue Note

John Coltrane’s Bessie’s Blues brought us a new song, a new sound. Chick starts plunking the keys, pacing the song.  Straight Jazz.  Medium pulls on the bass strings, Eddie is very evident in this song.  Just a yummy jazzy song, all instruments playing at their leisure…that whole organized chaos vibe going on.  John pulled out a faster guitar here and during his solos, shredded his guitar with his face in a million different directions.  Chick’s fingers were moving fast as lighting.  John strums his guitar.  These two were just killing it and this became my favorite song of the night.  Eddie started playing so hard that you could hear his breathing over the music…his voice came out and he couldn’t help it.  And with an oh-so-bluesy ending, more applause and a huge smile on Chick’s face 🙂

Chick on Mic

Chick on Mic

The final song was Bill Evans’ Peri’s Scope.  I think that was the only Bill Evans song they performed to be honest unless that Song #1 is his.  This is not something that held back my happiness one bit. The night had been glorious and it wasn’t even close to being over.  A typical jazzy tune, John filling in for the horn section, it was lovely.  The piano was playful and John and Chick banter with their instruments. So upbeat, light. Soft taps of the cymbals and paced pulls of the bass strings. They were having fun and we felt it.

Chick Corea, Eddie Gomez, and John Scofield @ The Blue Note

Chick Corea, Eddie Gomez, and John Scofield @ The Blue Note

I felt as if it were over as soon as it begun.  I was in love with what I had seen and actually needed more.  Right then.  But there would be no encore and I had been surrounded by overly chatty people, the old gentleman behind me was drunk and HUMMED the entire set.  These things didn’t matter! Within a few minutes I was up out of my chair and ready to go straight up meet these legends.   And that is exactly what I did.  To the Green Room…

John Scofield and TR @ The Blue Note

John Scofield and TR @ The Blue Note (05.12.10)

Upon first meeting John, he asks me if I play guitar.  He asks my girlfriend the same question.  I believe he asks all the ladies this question as his follow up statement was “YIPPIE, I have girl fans.”  LOL!!!  The man was genuinely intrigued and a conversation began between the three of us that continued on for some time.  I lost track of my entire life during that time.  We spoke of the Montreal Jazz Festival, music, guitars, songs, NYC…to transcribe it would take forever and it’s times like these that I don’t need to write down for I will never forget these moments…

Chick Corea and TR @ The Blue Note (05.12.10)

Chick Corea and TR @ The Blue Note (05.12.10)

Upon meeting Chick, he wasn’t as excited but wasn’t fan-blocking me or anything either haha.  We talked about the set, this is the point we discussed song titles and I missed a few as I lost my mind a little during this meeting as well.  There are some artists where I can talk to them like they are family but there are others I can’t even look in the eyes for fear I might explode or turn to stone.  Yeah, it’s like that.  Just so much love for their music, I almost can’t speak to them cause, really, want me to be brutally honest??  The person is so different from the music and I am terrified of changing my relationship with the music.  I don’t generally like to have big sit downs with artists I like.  But when I do, I PRAY they are as genuine as their music.

In this case, Chick and John were lovely people, Eddie and Paul included, even though I barely spoke three words to them having the attention of Chick for a few minutes and John for a few minutes…that was good enough for me.  My friend and I raged the Green Room area for a bit meeting Chick’s wife, who was covered in what I referred to as “glitter.”  She corrected me and said, “Fairy Dust.”  She was a kindred spirit for sure.  After about 30 minutes of straight chillen, my girlfriend and I left The Blue Note completely speechless.  As we walked down the street, neither of us talked but I knew exactly what she was thinking: HOLY SHIT!!  THAT – JUST – HAPPENED!!!

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