Submitted by Al Kanovsky 03/24/15
p.s. Gas in N.Y. in September of '49 was 17 cents a gallon and I was 17 years old.
Al's Disclaimer:
...21st century. It was for a ticket to a concert at the Gusman Concert Hall at UM. The event, A Journey in JAZZ----The Music of Gary Lindsay.
Memories of a concert back in September of 1949. JAZZ At The Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall. JAZZ as always, has changed over the years but great musicians will always stand out. Last night as part of the program the Miami Saxophone Quartet performed. The saxophonists are Ed Calle, Gary Keller, Gary Lindsay and Mike Brignola. The rhythm section had Chuck Bergeron (bass), Jim Gasior (Piano) and John Yarling (drums). Anyone of the aforementioned could have been on the Carnegie Hall Stage with Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Flip Phillips, Howard McGhee, Bill Harris and Illinois Jacquet. All of the music played was either composed or arranged by Gary Lindsay. The program opened with the Frost Concert JAZZ Band playing Gary's "Abruzzi Suite". In addition to the band members on the program there were 2 French Horns. I believe it was Phil Doyle who took the first solo and had me leaning forward to catch every note. The program continued with imaginative arrangements and creative solos. Brian Lynch joined three other trumpeters on "Cherokee" in a Gary Lindsay be-bop arrangement. You can check the play-list and guests in the photo of the program. John Daversa (trumpet) played an EVI (electronic valve instrument) which I had never seen or heard before. Prior to the concert I was greeted by three lovely women. (It's nice being me) Jeannette Pina, Jackie Deering and Gloria. Music lovers to say the least. In closing I want to sincerely thank every musician on the stage for all the years of hard work they have done to give me an evening of the best JAZZ has to offer.
p.s. Gas in N.Y. in September of '49 was 17 cents a gallon and I was 17 years old.
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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