November 28, 2007 – 2:58 am
My old friend and Inner Orchestra buddy Emiliano Garcia used to teach jazz to a young singer named Sonya Kitchell. She came a few times to a jam session he used to host in Northampton, and they let her in with her mom even though she was underage. I think we (the I.O. horns) may [...]
November 22, 2007 – 8:04 pm
Guitarist/singer-songwriter/bandleader Pete Pidgeon is a friend of mine from Boston. He did some gigs with the Inner Orchestra, and I did some gigs with his band, Arcoda. He has a great new album out, Doubt Is For Losers, a sprawling stew of rock (orchestral/pop/hard/hippie/funk/etc.) And my friend Taka from the Hot Tamale Brass Band plays [...]
November 15, 2007 – 2:14 am
Guitarist/singer/songwriter/bandleader Ryan Montbleau was one of my and Sarah’s favorite acts to go see in Boston, plus our friend John Adams does his album art, and my friend Matt Gionarros plays bass for him. I used to like Ryan’s solo shows better than with his band, but the band sounds amazing on his new album, [...]
November 15, 2007 – 1:40 am
A month ago, we got a visit from a wonderful, classically-trained soprano named Melissa Guiley. Guess I forgot to post them here at the time.
Wonderful PeaceI didn’t know this song before I arranged it, but it’s my new favorite. I feel like I managed a nice natural build through the arrangement.
Oh ChanukahJust in time for [...]
November 6, 2007 – 3:14 am
Today I was thinking about how sometimes when I’m bored, or worried about time, I check the clock over and over again, waiting for time to pass, and at these times time seems to move very slowly. And other times I forget about watching what time it is and the day just seems to flow [...]
