Submitted by Al Kanovsky 08/03/14
...go out as often as I do to listen to live music. The first 5
words are a quote from Hoagy Carmichaels unforgetable hit "Stardust",
the rest of the sentence is mine. Last night was a prime example of my
wonderment. There were good choices. Eddy Balzola's ORIENTE at Le Chat Noir, Otis
Cadillac at Maguire's Hill 16 and a band I had never listened to, The Miami JAZZ
Force, at the Open Stage. Here? There? Only the Real Tracy Fields can be in
more than one place at one time. The choice became the Open Stage.
I arrived to see Jeannette Pina already seated at one of the
hi-top tables. Alongside was owner, Juan Del Torres who was doubling as the
sound engineer for the evening. We chatted for a while and discussed the hope
that the MJC might establish their "Rent Party" at this location. The
band has Joe Paz (saxes/flute) as their leader with Danny Barosa (keyboard),
David Castro (drums), Danny Garcia (bass) and Anthony Martinez (guitar). These are
all young 'cats' with Joe being a recent graduate of U.M. The band opened with
"Oye Com0 Va" and attributed it to Santana. The generation gap
reared its ugly head because my initial thought was Tito Puente.
Joe displayed
his versatility when he played both flute and soprano during their rendition of
"All theThings You Are". A really lovely interpretation of "The One And Only
You" was followed by an original they call "Star Jam" which was
inspired by a 'Mario" game. It gave each band member the opportunity to
"show-off" a little, especially David at the kit. The set ended with
brazen solos by each playing "The Chicken". During
the break Jeannette and I were joined by a woman I had never met before. She
is the vocalist, Von Henry. Hey, you want to talk about JAZZ & BLUES.
Talk to Von. The 2d set was announced as being a Jam.
Several other young
musicians took the stage. The introductions were to quick for me to get names
but I thought I would get them later on. They didn't "Name That Tune"
so I was at a loss for titles of obscure melodies. They played
"AfroBlue" at a tempo that had my eyelids closing and followed with
"Blue Bossa" in the same metre only latinized.
I was about to leave
when Ms. Von Henry took the stage to sing "Autumn Leaves". The gal is
a JAZZ singer and made me glad I was there to hear her sing.
I liked the band "Miami JAZZ Force". I was disappointed in the Jam. Again, I am not a critic and don't have enough formal knowledge of music to be a critic. Listening to music is not an objective art. It is very subjective and dependent on a myriad of factors. I am sure someday I'll wonder at the playing of some of the youngsters who played at this Jam.
Denise Shuster (one of my de-luxe dance partners) celebrates a birthday tonight (Sunday) at Blue Jeans Blues. Anthony Corrados Jam early and Latin beats later. C.U.
I liked the band "Miami JAZZ Force". I was disappointed in the Jam. Again, I am not a critic and don't have enough formal knowledge of music to be a critic. Listening to music is not an objective art. It is very subjective and dependent on a myriad of factors. I am sure someday I'll wonder at the playing of some of the youngsters who played at this Jam.
Denise Shuster (one of my de-luxe dance partners) celebrates a birthday tonight (Sunday) at Blue Jeans Blues. Anthony Corrados Jam early and Latin beats later. C.U.
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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