A revival of the Empress Theatre in NDG — the old Cinema V, would be great news for the live music scene and NDG.
That is, if it comes to fruition. There have been a few fruitless incarnations of good intentions. We’ll see.
Keep hope alive!
Here’s an article about the proposal over at the Montreal Gazette.
Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is.
Mingus turns 90! Check out the Mingus Birthday broadcast over at WKCR.
The Thelonious Monk Jam taste test is to come… When I have more courage.
Can’t wait to hear this!
Fifty years ago, on January 24 & 25, 1962–just four months after the film adaptation of Broadway musical West Side Story was released, the Oscar Peterson Trio’s…you got it…West Side Story: Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve, 1962) was recorded at Webster Hall in New York City.
West Side Story: Oscar Peterson Trio
The timely recording is a testament to the business acumen of jazz impresario Norman Granz. Although, the number of West Side Story tributes to flood the market in the wake of the film and Broadway musical is also a nod to Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
The first recording of six in 1962 for the trio (Night Train would be the last–a good year…), West Side Story: Oscar Peterson Trio is an amazing union of hard-swinging bluesy jazz and show tunes.
The Trio: Oscar Peterson (piano), Ray Brown (bass) and Ed Thigpen (drums).
Track listing:
1. Something’s Coming; 2. Somewhere; 3. Jet Song; 4. Tonight; 5. Maria; 6. I Feel Pretty; 7. Reprise
Above is a link to Canadian-raised, Brooklyn-based musician and composer Jonathan Lindhorst’s insightful review of Brooklyn Babylon – the multimedia creation of composer Darcy James Argue and visual artist Danijel Zezelj.
The World Premiere was performed during the BAM Next Wave Festival — November 9 – 12th, 2011