Submitted
by Al Kanovsky 04/26/15
...home.
Places that feature JAZZ I mean.
The newest is Studio 619 located in the Sea Club Resort on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale. It's
not snooty,noisy or exclusive like Studio 54 was. It is a comfortable room.
Nice bar, easy lounges, the music is JAZZ and
it's live.
Last night I had the absolute pleasure of listening to a trio
that had Julius Pastorius on drums, Randy Bernsen on guitar and Brad Miller
playing both electric and upright bass. Gertrud (Manager) is genuinely
interested in having JAZZ be an ongoing venture. As I sat down, right in front
of the trio, Omar Madrugo (Tony's dad) walked in. I haven't seen him in quite a
bit. Tony will be returning from N.Y. in the middle of next month and might get
a gig at the place. The trio was noodlin' around, tuning up and chatting
musically. Julius, using just his hands played softly underneath. It was fun
listening to.
Omar and I shared some Buffalo wings and Coconut shrimp. Both dishes
tasty. The trio opened with "Blue Bossa". Setting the mood perfectly.
Randy uses his guitar, like I wish I could use words. He is creative and
selective in his phrasings. You keep wanting to hear more. Brad is steady on
bass. There are no words that can be descriptive of Julius' drumming. I could
try amazing. I wouldn't be close. Imaginative could possibly be the
opening word to be followed by genius, masterful and downright JAZZ at its
best. The trio traded 8s to close the number. They played Joco Pastorius'
composition "Three Views of a Secret". It is probably one of the most
interesting JAZZ pieces there is. "Three Views" was followed by
another Jocko tune, titled "Las Olas". The song provided another
opportunity for the trio to display their mastery of their respective
instruments.
Most of us wouldn't think of the Beatles "Eleanor Rigby"
as a JAZZ piece. We would be wrong. The trio turned the tune
into a work of art. The only word I can find to describe Julius' solo is "exquisite".Some
might say that is too delicate a word for a drum solo. Not for this
one. The dynamics, the rhythmic patterns, the dexterity-----again,
exquisite.
The 2nd set opened with Monk's "'round Midnight. If I make it to Heaven and the harpists know
only 2 songs, I hope it's "Midnight" and "In Walked Bud".
Brad got his turn to show off on the upright and Randy bent notes like
pretzels. Get a little funky? Let's try "What's Going On". I stopped
taking notes at this point. I just had to sit back and listen to the music.
Holly Spillane and what seemed to be every friend and relative she has, were in the house.
I remember Randy quoting "Softly" and "The One and Only
You". The did another bop tune and a JAZZ lullaby for an infant in his
mother's arms. I didn't get to hear a live band 'til I was 7 years
old. This little guy looked to be about 7 weeks. I also noticed that his Mom
was good looking!. -----What?-----
They did a couple more and took it out with a
Miles Davis song. Right now Studio 619 has JAZZ one night a week. With your and
my support maybe more to come.
Tonight?????
Al's Disclaimer:
A
short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not
book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review
artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by
anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like
what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I
never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would
you like to dance?"
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