Submitted by Al Kanovsky 02/09/15
...changed the course of my life.
That might be a bit of an overstatement. Actually, it only changed my plans for Sunday nite activity. My original plan was for the DCA concert. The phone call was from Ms. Jackie Deering. "Are you going to BJB's for Latin night?"----"Are you?"-----"Yes". An old quote says "The best laid plans of mice and men are often put asunder." I pondered and headed for 33 St. It was still 'happy hour' and I took advantage of the 1/2 price adult beverages. I would soon be joined by pals Nancy & Jimmy Belize, Denise Schuster and of course Miss Jackie herself. Anthony Corrado plays on Sunday afternoons.
Today
he had Orlando Machado on drums, Paul Banman (piano) and Bert Boice on bass. As
I have mentioned before, Anthony brings a multitude of instruments to the
stage. Often, he will play every one during the course of a tune. He has added
a valve trombone to the collection. Mandolin, alto sax, trumpet----it
makes my head spin. Latin nite has the Ranses Colon (bass) band. Paul
Babup (drums), Manny Gamez (piano), Jose Olivera (sax) Luz Angela Jiminez (vocals)
and playing congas and singing soneo Jesus Mantina. Now it comes down to what
this nite was all about. If you feel about Latin rhythms like I do, you
can guess what happened. The band started. Clave invaded my soul. 5 bars in, I
was up and dancing with Jackie. At the end of the tune I collapsed in my seat
and took a sip of the bourbon, bitters and ice in front of me.
Uh-oh---merengue. Now Denise and I. Not a single entry in my notebook. It took
2 songs for me to recover. Then Jackie and I. Next Jackie & Denise and me,
followed by Jackie et moi. You think Denise might sit one out. NO WAY!.
Fortunately some guy grabs her for one. How can you resist dancing 'bolero'
with Ms. Deering. Absolutely lovely in a long clinging dress. Denise ain't bad
either, in tight black pants and close fitting sweater. No, I do not do fashion
reviews. My notebook and pen lay where I put them when I arrived. No song
titles or descriptions of solos taken. My only comment is about
the soneo's done by Jesus. I am a particular aficionado of that particular
Latin art form. The improvisation of lyric, rhythm and melody holds me in its
grip. Jesus demonstrates why I am so fascinated with it.
Miami JAZZ Co-op to-nite at Open Stage. Guitars, guitars, guitars and more guitars!!!!!
*Editor's Note*
Please catch up with The Musical Adventures of Allen Kanovsky this coming Friday morning when we will find out what he has up to all week!
Al's Disclaimer:
...changed the course of my life.
That might be a bit of an overstatement. Actually, it only changed my plans for Sunday nite activity. My original plan was for the DCA concert. The phone call was from Ms. Jackie Deering. "Are you going to BJB's for Latin night?"----"Are you?"-----"Yes". An old quote says "The best laid plans of mice and men are often put asunder." I pondered and headed for 33 St. It was still 'happy hour' and I took advantage of the 1/2 price adult beverages. I would soon be joined by pals Nancy & Jimmy Belize, Denise Schuster and of course Miss Jackie herself. Anthony Corrado plays on Sunday afternoons.
Miami JAZZ Co-op to-nite at Open Stage. Guitars, guitars, guitars and more guitars!!!!!
*Editor's Note*
Please catch up with The Musical Adventures of Allen Kanovsky this coming Friday morning when we will find out what he has up to all week!
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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