Dear Jazz Corner-ites;

I thought I'd start a thread for anybody who wants to ask me anything about what I do, what I'm doing, etc. or just rap about jazz and the trumpet.I'd like to start things off by inviting those of you in or visiting the New York area to my gig with my Latin Jazz quintet, Spheres Of Influence (Luis Perdomo, piano; Boris Kozlow, bass; Dafnis Prieto Rodriguez, drums; and Renato Thoms, percussion), at the Phoenix Room (Amsterdam between 87th and 88th) on Wed, Dec.22 and 29th. These dates are the last two performances of a weekly gig that's been going on since late Oct., and the band is sounding great. I hope to re-book the band at this venue after the new year (note: the millenium does not end until Dec.31st, 2000) but meanwhile, catch us before it's too late.

Wellcome Mr. Lynch!

must have been a while since you have been in Chicago.

Can we expect you here anytime soon? Would be fun!

Uli,

I haven't played in Chicago since last Feb. at Lush Life. Hope to be back there soon (are you listening, Joe Segal?)

Brian,
am sorry had missed you this year. Last time I heard you was at the now out of business Bop Shop. Will follow the Lush Life schedule more closely. Chi-Town must be tough for out of towners. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Happy New Year! Just wanted to let everybody know that my gig at the Phoenix Room on Wed. nites (Amsterdam Ave. bet. 87th & 88th, Manhattan) has been renewed for the new year. We'll be starting up again on Jan. 12. and continuing at least thru March with the exceptions of Jan. 26th and Feb.16th. Hope to see you there.(for personnel, see post #1 above)

Brian,
I am a trumpet player who has musicial ties in Latin music from playing in every latin bands in ohio, Avant Garde from performing and listening to my uncle sunny murray, HIp-Hop and Jazz. I was wondering were there any thing that really help you in playing and being recognize as a versatile musican from playing jazz/latin music. Also which Monette horn are you playing. I have just moved to portland and I am trying the 900's series and also the new 2000lt. Well. I will chat with you later. take care...
farnell newton

Brian, Congratulations on your 4 star review in the new Downbeat. The reviewer said something like "ferocious fire and quiet charm walking side by side". I agree!! "Tribute to the Trumpet Masters" is a fantastic album!!

Hi, all Jazz Corner-ites!

I'd like to get this thread going again (well, it never really got going in the first place); I've been absent from Speakeasy for a long time, but intend to be back now. Please, everybody with any questions, give me a shout here; especially all you folks who are emailing me direct with questions - I'd love to share my answers with the group at large. Fire away......

BL

No questions for now. Welcome back!

I thought I'd let everyone know about a upcoming gig in New York that should be enjoyable. My quartet (Ricky Germanson, piano; Hans Glawischnig, bass; Neal Smith, drums) plus special guest Miguel Zenon (alto) will be performing Thu. Dec. 12th at the Jazz Gallery, Hudson & Spring Sts., Manhattan. First set starts at 9 PM, I believe... come on down & say hi!

Hi Brian,

What do you find more important: Gerbils or retsin?

Have you received the Round Man?

How does the word "egoless" sit with you?


I'm just kidding - Some JC-lingo for ya...Like Uli said:

Welcome back!

I'll think of some real questions for you later. Robin, Dennis, Ellery, and Brian - woo hoo!