Things are really on the go for me these days but I'm still trying to blog as often as possible. I'm just humbled that people are still interested in what I have to say these days! Here's a few interesting things making the rounds this week over here at Four on the Floor:
-I didn't make it to PASIC 2012 in Austin, Texas this year but from all reports it was stellar (as usual!) Here is the legendary Steve Gadd with percussionist Pedrito Martinez:
Dig how Gadd's famous grooves and feel fits seamlessly with Martinez' Rhumba patterns on the Bata drums and vocals.
-Here's some fun up close footage of Matt Wilson with tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger on a tune called "Taurus People" originally made famous by Elvin Jones from his "Live at the Lighthouse" sessions from the early 70s:
-When Kim Thompson isn't on the road with Beyonce she frequently shares the stage with guitarist Mike Stern. Here she is in a solo spot with Stern at the 55 Bar:
-Cuban-born drummer Francisco Mela has been one of my favorite contemporary young lions these days. Here he is from a performance at New York's Blue Note Jazz club:
-What am I listening to these days?
Jim Hall - "Live!" Terry Clarke (drums)
Pat Metheny - "Trio Live" Bill Stewart (drums)
Joe LaBarbera Quintet - "Silver Streams" Joe LaBarbera (drums)
Christian McBride Big Band - "The Good Feeling" Ulysses Owens Jr. (drums)
Chet Baker - "Chet Baker in New York" Philly Joe Jones (drums)
Brandi Disterheft - "Gratitude" Greg Hutchinson (drums)
Phineas Newborn Jr. - "Harlem Blues" Elvin Jones (drums)
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