Submitted by Al Kanovsky 12/08/14
…where
wise men never go." But wise men don't exist in the age of changing
technology (and paraphrasing). I am the perfect example. I never considered myself
wise although a couple of times guys with bent noses have asked me "Are
you some kind of wise guy?" and Miss Kelleher, an English teacher in
my 4th grade called me "Kanovsky the wisenheimer". I could never find
that word in an English dictionary. It concerns use of an "app". I
was happy with using 'notepad'. No paper, no pen, no fear of spilt drinks
obscuring my notes. One consistent problem. My notes just disappear-------and
so, although I had extensive notes about the fundraiser for the Mark Telesca band
and the Josh Rowand band at Fish Tales last night, they were expunged by the
Devil Word Deleter. Mark (bass) had Robert Allan Gibbs on brilliant guitar and
Anthony Livoti, driving them both, on drums. Mark did mostly an original
program including "Stand My Ground" and "Why Do You Do Me Like
You Do". They are on their way to Memphis and we all wish them "Good
Luck".
Josh
Rowland (guitar) has his Dad Deny on bass and Rich Corricelli on drums. Man
does this trio deliver. Solid, sharp, tight. They played a lot of songs I
recognized and closed with a medley of kind of country/blues/rock medley
starting with "Folsom Prison". They are also headed to
Memphis for the competition and are bound to do well.
I
followed up by crossing the street to BJB's where an artist previously unknown
to me was to appear. Crossing the threshold I see the bandstand filled with
musicians I know. Eddy Balzola (guitar-Oriente), Danny Burger (drums), Kai
Sanchez (bass) and Jaui Schneider at the piano. The vocalist will be Rosina. My
notes for the first set went the way of my notes from Fish Tales.
The
2nd set was done with pen and paper. Let me say that, I was very
pleasantly surprised by the voice, imagination and presentation by Ms. Rosina.
Her lower register was impressive and her thoughtful creativity both lyric and
melodic were definitively JAZZ. She couldn't help but being JAZZ wise while
being backed by this incredible group of musicians who were collectively
playing together for the first time. The set opened with the instrumental version
of "I Remember April'.
I
was seated alongside Holly Spillane (Eddy's manager, promoter, arranger,
booking agent, #1 fan and wife) who was invaluable with history, composers etc.
Rosina took the stage to a samba rhythmed "Amor, Amor, Amor" during
which Danny and Kai played some really cool stuff. She followed with
"Around the World" and this gave Eddy a chance to show off. A rhumba
beat and "Besame Mucho". Rosina has her way with melody which
leads into another beautiful Eddy solo. The holiday season is upon us and so
"Silver Bells" is appropriate. Jaui and Kai take turns showing off.
Danny counts of a samba beat and Rosina sings "What A Difference A
Day Makes" en Espanol. Now Eddy & Jaui do their thing. Danny (the
brushmeister) gets his chance when Rosina sings "I Wish You
Love". "Cuando, Cuando, Cuando" keeps me entranced by Rosina's
voice and interpretation. They swing "Please Don't Talk About Me" and
then Rosian does a tender "White Christmas" Eddy's solo is indicative
of why I call him 'El Gato Fresco'. Latin rhythm once more with
"Desifinado" but in English. The band and Rosina say goodnight with a
jumping "It Had To Be You".
During the course of the evening Jimmy Belize (my face, his photo) and Nancy got up to dance 3 times. Perhaps I should be thinking of tuxedo rentals????
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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