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STILETTO – a high pointed HEEL on a woman’s shoe or a small dagger. WHEELS – a medieval instrument of torture or a vehicle for personal mobility. |
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Who doesn’t love the jazz fest? I manage to get to see something great every year. This year, I made it to: |
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Robert Glasper - QEH An inspirational pianist accompanied by drummer Chris Dave, Derrick Hodge on bass, and a (somewhat variable) guest vocalist, Bilal. Totally rockin’ the rhythms and ridin’ the riffs wid de drum'n'bass …cool vibes! |
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Tord Gustavsen Ensemble – QEH Chilled, understated, esoteric, cerebral jazz and, in its own way, really cool. Tord Gustavsen was another great pianist playing with a technically brilliant ensemble. The spirituality was a little lost on me but the simple layering of the music was much appreciated. |
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Marcus Miller - The Barbican Tutu, revisited: Marcus Miller bass complemented by two young dudes - Christian Scott, on trumpet, and saxophonist, Alex Han - both rippin’ the funky bass riddims’. Not one for the jazz purist but if you like your jazz with funk – I do - they took the roof off with a groovin’ set that hit you in the gut and seared down your nerve endings with power, passion and technique – just awesome music making. |
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