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
Seshjawn Notes 7/23/24
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
Seshjawn Notes 7/8/24
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
Seshjawn Notes 6/24/24
Playlist There is definitely some numerology of the beast going on with this Seshjawn date! Travis - Typical Travis, he delivers (particularly on the first play & always blind). Herky jerky synth trip out. Sometimes it leans into a Soul thing but its a little too weird for all that. Though still maintaining a very… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 6/24/24
Seshjawn Notes 6/10/24
Playlist Travis AI Part #2 - Virtue in the Sky - Without Travis on the Sesh (he fell out early I guess!) I decided to play the rest of the gang “Predatory Depths” - Travis’ AI creation from last week, all of us are a bit stunned by the AI creations. And we find a… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 6/10/24