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Crack Sabbath At Darrell’s Tavern May 9 2014
Had always seen the name but never seen the act, so busted up to the “North Country” in Shoreline for Crack Sabbath. Great show. Loud. Skerik shredded on the sax...
D’Vonne Lewis Trio At Tulas February 10 2014
Great show with organ, guitar and drums, no bass. D’Vonne Lewis amazing, playing around and against the beat, adding so much texture while others soloed. The organ, played by Delvan...
Crooks On Tape, Half Kingdom at The Crocodile Café January 21 2014
Was a big Enon fan back in the day, so had to go check out John Schmersal’s latest incarnation at the Croc. Very Enon-like really, although even less of a...
Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band at Jazz Alley December 28 2013
Fun show to a full house. He’s been coming to Jazz Alley since 1975. Damn. Perennial favorite indeed. Lots of great players in the current configuration of 8 guys on...
Top Five For 2013
Not necessarily in any order: Neko Case - The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You. Waited for this record for...
Mike Stern Band feat. Randy Brecker, Anthony Jackson, and Keith Carlock at Jazz Alley December 10 2013
They play @jazz_alley every year. Lucky Seattle. Rightfully dubbed all stars. Consider the folks they’ve collectively played with: Blood, Sweat and Tears, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham, James Taylor,...