Posts Tagged ‘Jazz’
Friday, July 31st, 2015
Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival 2015. Overall it was three days of Syracuse-style fun.
We have to give credit where credit is due.
Larry Luttinger and the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival staff did a great job this year. Not only did they extend the festival a third day (to add Blues), but also literally weathered a thunderstorm, followed by sticky humidity, one cancelled performance, and another headliner who showed up injured.
But of course, the show must go on.
Overall we heard some great music and saw some memorable performances, including a tribute to Jeff Houston and fantastic Friday dance party with Atlas.
Hopefully, the Jazz in the City series that they produce in August won’t bring so many surprises.
New Orleans guitarist John Mooney was a great addition for the Sunday Blues showcase.
Tags:2015, Blues, Clinton Square, Jazz, Jazz in the City, John Mooney, Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival, Weather
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Monday, June 22nd, 2015
Second Line Syracuse, an interactive, roving community jazz band is the brainchild of musician & composer Melissa Gardiner. Sunday afternoon the group marched thru the streets of the Near Westside to the delight of neighbors and passersby.
Competition obviously makes for plenty of invention.
We finally got to see the Second Line Syracuse project (winner of the Salt City Dishes prize) up close yesterday, and we were impressed. We hope their dedication to the craft (they marched in the rain) is a reflection of the shape of jazz to come here in the city. Maybe they will show up at the Downtown Syracuse Arts Festival or a street party near you soon.
Jam session in the streets.
Second Line Syracuse: Strollin’ on Tioga Street.
Tags:2015, Connective Corridor, Jazz, Make Music Day, Melissa Gardiner, Music, Parade, SALT District, Salty City Dishes, Second Line Syracuse, Skiddy Park, Street Photography, Syracuse
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Friday, June 19th, 2015
Melissa Gardiner, Will Gorman and Ronnie Leigh, along with Byron Cage (not pictured) served up a hot set at Tokyo-Seoul last night.
We got to see a few generations of musical performers at Melissa Gardiner’s gig at Tokyo-Seoul last night. Her MG3 band, along with veteran vocalist Ronnie Leigh, made for a sweltering combination.
Leigh, who is the equivalent of a made guy in the music scene here (our version of Tony Bennett), has been around for years and has multiple SAMMY Awards. But don’t let his musical mileage fool you however, because he still had enough in reserve to close the show with a Fats Waller cut (“Aint Misbehavin”) that had the ebbing energy of a strong summer storm.
Our take-away question is this: has anyone recorded these sessions (which began in December)? They would make a great compilation CD.
Tags:2015, Byron Cage, Jazz, Melissa Gardiner, MG3, Ronnie Leigh, Syracuse, Tokyo-Seoul, Vocalists, Will Gorman
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Friday, June 19th, 2015
Jake Ford was called up to share the Tokyo-Seoul stage with MG3 on Thursday.
You have to be secure with your art & abilities to let someone share your stage. We thought it big-hearted for Melissa Gardiner and her new power group,MG3 (Gardiner, Gorman & Cage), to shine some light on guitarist Jake Ford last night. Ford sat in briefly during the MG3 + Ronnie Leigh show at Tokyo Seoul.
This is only our second time seeing the Third Thursday’s series, but generally when it comes to the Syracuse scene, established musicians are quick to show love to up-and-coming talent.
Tags:Jake Ford, Jazz, Melissa Gardiner, MG3, Music, Ronnie Leigh, Tokyo-Seoul
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Monday, May 4th, 2015
Delfeayo Marsalis, a man on the move.
Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis danced, played, snapped his fingers, and did all he could to create a second-line/Congo Square-type atmosphere in Syracuse on Saturday night. He was the featured guest for the CNY Jazz Sitrus After Hours program at the Sheraton Hotel. We caught a portion of the show. Here are some of the photos.
Delfeayo plays “We the People” with Larry “The Loot Man” Luttinger on drums.
Marsalis gives some dap to Syracuse piano prodigy Will Gorman (aka Wild Willy) during the jam session.
The Jazz Master: Huffin’ and puffin’ and blowin’ the doors off at the Sitrus Lounge.
Tags:After Hours, Connective Corridor, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jazz, Jazz @ Sitrus, Larry Luttinger, Music, Sheraton Hotel, Trombone, Will Gorman
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Thursday, April 30th, 2015
We thought we’d share our first glimpse of the Jazz at the Plaza series, coordinated by the Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation. The turn out on Wednesday was great, but we hope the Le Moyne College location doesn’t replace the usual Jazz in the City block parties.
Tags:2015, CNYJAF, International Jazz Day, Jazz, Jazz in the City, Le Moyne College, Melissa Gardiner, Music, Phil Leone, Phil Young, Plaza, Will Gorman
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Monday, April 27th, 2015
Kirsten Tegtmeyer (with E.S.P.) played the Sitrus Lounge on Friday night. It’s hard to believe another season for this jazz series is almost over. The next featured artist will be Nancy Kelly.
Tags:2015, Connective Corridor, ESP, Jazz, Jazz @ Sitrus, Kirsten Tegtmeyer, Music, Nancy Kelly, Sheraton Hotel, Vocalists
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
Troph-E Band at Syracuse Jazz Fest (2010)
Dancing, former Jazz in the Square (2006)
Tags:2015, Clinton Square, Dance, Jazz, Jazz Appreciation Month, Jazz in the Square, Music, SUNY OCC, Syracuse, Syracuse Jazz Fest, Throwback Thursday, Troph-E
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