John Gross: Saxophone, 6+ Decades of Professional Playing
John is a saxophonist originally from LA who played with Shelly Manne, Oliver Nelson, and more
How is the Zameen Art House? Bruce Freedman, free improv
The Granville Island venue now hosts Infidels Jazz’s New Thing series and other intimate shows
Jocelyn Gould: Portrait of Right Now
Quartet w/ Will Bonness, Jared Beckstead-Craan, & Curtis Nowosad; locals at Frankie’s Nov. 1/2
The Betty Davis show at Hero’s Welcome with Mary Ancheta
The keyboardist's 9-piece band, billed the MAQkestra, was "Hangin' Out" on Main Street Oct. 17
Will Chernoff: Tables Turned! Bass, Rhythm Changes Founder
Will talks to Chris Fraser as merely a guest on the podcast he started over three years ago
How is Apollo’s? Finally back for jazz at the ex-Tangent
It’s back at the establishment 2 nights a week now and has survived some musicians’ grumbling
David Lavoie & Carson Tworow: Teardown, Production, Beats
David plays guitar, bass & trumpet; Carson, drums and electronics. Our first returning guests!
Notes & thoughts about all the RCP episodes I hosted: 1-100
Something personal, notable, or whatever comes to mind about each
What better venue for the pouring rain?
Nebyu Yohannes, as Nebyoha, played an eclectic set at Roedde House Museum’s Jazz in the Parlour
John Korsrud: Composition, Trumpet, Hard Rubber Orchestra
John talks his formative years learning from Hugh Fraser, his 7 times at Burning Man, and more
Laura Anglade: Vocals, Skills, Interpretation of Standards
Laura has moved to New York City as her star rises in vocal jazz; she plays Frankie's Sep. 28
Everyone I tell about this album digs it
Last week, I had an easy hook to get people interested in Benjamin Sigerson’s Frankie's show