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Wednesday, February 4th, 2015Peaceful Journey
Tuesday, December 9th, 2014
Colton Jones kicks off the peaceful protest on the steps of Hendricks Chapel (Syracuse University).
We found out about last night’s march for social justice via social media (Thanks Syracuse Media Group’s Dave Tobin). The multi-generational, multi-cultural group of peaceful (but vocal) protesters began their journey at Hendricks Chapel, marched through campus (with a brief pause at Bird Library), then despite the wind chill near 20 degrees, hopped on the Connective Corridor before hitting Harrison Street, and eventually occupying a portion of Downtown Syracuse.
In appreciation for the march and the movement, with end with an album that was recorded on this day during the height of the Civil Right Movement (see below).
Dying-In, Bird Library
Activist read the names of victims who died in police custody
The march swelled as it reached the Connective Corridor (University Avenue).
Pastor Dexter, a leader from the local SCLC, became a vocal leader as the march exited the University-area.
Jones rallied the marchers as they head toward Almond Street (under Route I81)
The State Street sit-in (near the courthouse and justice center) brought downtown traffic to a standstill.
Throwback Thursday: Jimmy Who?
Thursday, September 18th, 2014
Syracuse-native Jimmy Cavallo returned to town to play a two-day set at the Italian Festival.
We got to meet Jimmy Cavallo over the weekend. On stage he plays a mean sax, and has an energetic show with great jokes for someone almost 90. During his Saturday set he talked about appearing in the film Rock, Rock!”
He later told us he was the first white rock musician (with an all white band) to play Harlem’s Apollo Theater in 1956.
Throwback Thursday: Voices
Thursday, August 21st, 2014
Frank McComb in Clinton Square (circa 2013)
This may not be too far back for a Thursday, but these guys made some serious music together.
Branford Marsalis playing Clinton Square (circa 2006)
Throwback Thursday: Sense of Place
Thursday, June 26th, 2014
Jazz critic Stanley Crouch visited Onondaga Community College about a decade ago. Crouch’s biography of sax player Charlie Parker (vol 1) is also great history of Kansas City, once called the Paris of the Plains.
Throwback Thursday: Saxtress in the Summer
Thursday, March 13th, 2014
Pamela Williams serenades Syracuse's Al Cutri with her sax during the 2008 Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Clinton Square).
Sax Appeal
Friday, October 11th, 2013
Al Cutri, malady sax player, Blowin in the Wind
Here is another from the Blowin in the Wind visit to the studio.
Summer Madness (part 1)
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013What we will miss most about summer is the numerous outdoor music venues. Here is a clip of Will Holton playing Jazz in the City on the Near Westside last week.
A Tenor Warrior Returns
Friday, August 16th, 2013
CNY Jazz Executive Directior Larry Luttinger, Will Holton, Kathy Goodnough and Common Council President Van Robinson at Jazz in the City last night (Oswego Street).
Will Holton fan Kathy Goodnough had seen the smooth sax player perform at a previous Jazz in the City event and decided to come out to last night’s party. She seemed to enjoy everything from his Grover Washington, Jr. cover, to his audio acrobatics created via the talkbox. Toward the end Holton, who is based in Buffalo, even performed a “saxbox.”
Holton was the featured player along with Grupo Pagan.
The event was held a stone throw from Westside Academy at Blodgett along the Connective Corridor route. Some of the school administrators, busy preparing for the start of the school year, came out to join and enjoy the festivities.
Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Day 2): Brand New Funk
Monday, July 29th, 2013
Eric Love Jones, lead vocalist, Trump Tight 315.
Trump Tight 315’s “Party” Marty Klueber blows on a fan during an early afternoon set.