1. I really enjoyed pianist Lafayette Gilchrist Monday night. He has a distinctive two-handed playing style like no other pianist I know, his left hand more assertive than other players.
2. I sampled guitarist Steve Bernstein & trombonist Steve Turre from Smoke Jazz's smorgasbord of fall highlights. Hearing players I don't know that well was worth it.
Gigs that have popped up...
12/31-1/21 8p (+ 48 hrs): Excellent saxist Chris Potter at: villagevanguard.com
12/31 12p (+ 48 hrs): Supreme vocalist Kurt Elling from Chicago's Green Mill at: mandolin.com
Now (+ available until...): NPR's Jazz Night In America New Year's performances at: wbgo.org
I'm so happy when gigs pop up, giving me more choices than I can handle!