Author: Daniel

Playlist Dan - Rolo Tommasi - “To Resist Forgetting” & “@ Beyond Retro” - I saw the earlier clip online and was riveted by Eva Korman's energy and feeling. Lately body movements have really telegraphed wether I will enjoy the music or not, you can tell she is feeling it and then the screams are… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 9/16/24

Playlist Travis - Some drops serious South American accordion on us. Columbian? Dominican. Francisco Ulloa - "Arturo Pa'l Monte” - Caribbean accordion. I’m pretty hung up on the Accordion, as used in Latin and Brazilian Music, lately. This is right up there with what I’ve been listening to, fast, with a funky edge and thrilling!… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes

Playlist Bart - Verneri Pohjola - “For Three” - Bart decides on a “long” song which is entirely ok. In fact this never labors under its length and it doesn’t feel long at all. A Finnish trumpeter who has an incredible tone and technique. Bart has played Verneri before and I liked both pieces, this… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 8/5/24

Playlist Dan - Benny Green - “Whirl-a-licks” - A young Eddie Lockjaw Davis, with an intense solo. Interesting choice for a joust too. Eddie and Benny trade first then each take a solo and then exit trade on the way out. Very exciting. Many of the things Eddie plays here are uncharacteristic, it takes until… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 7/23/24

Dan - Horo Orchestra - “Petrovsko Elenino” - A Bulgarian “Folk” music band lead by Vassil Purvanov. I found nothing about both band and conductor. There were plenty of recordings though. This recording is high energy and for tonight's Seshjawn I found each song had interesting secondary themes layered in, or on, the main piece.… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 7/8/24