Submitted
by Al Kanovsky 05/28/15
...and lay odds of 3 to 1 that everyone who was at Danny Burger's Showcase last night is still talking about it this morning.
It's easy
to do. Listen up. Jesse Jones Jr.(alto sax/flute/scat vocals). Professor Don
Coffman(bass), Two Brain Brian Murphy at the piano and of course Danny playing
the pots and pans. In the house were Ron, long time JAZZophile, dance partner
Denise, buddy Bill Rutan, and local colorful figure Capt. Bob. No relation to
Piano Bob. The reason I am so readily willing to lay those odds is that this
quartet laid down a first set that set the house on fire. Folks were jaws agape
as the musicians drove each other to absolutely unbelievable musical feats.
Solo followed solo. Incredibly complex and imaginative riffs, never heard
before and never to be heard again.
The tragedy of my disappearing notes
happened so I'm a bit fuzzy on tunes played but the level of talent displayed
was nonpareil. Tunes including "Europa", "Laura",
"Sweet Georgia Bright", "Black Nile", "Del
Sasser" and "Hard Times" were played. So Jesse plays the first
solo. Ears perk up. Brian is on the case, not to be outdone. You think Don has
practiced all these years with no reason. Danny is pushing them all along. They
maintained that level, tune after tune. Standing ovations after every number.
No let up for the second set. "Bohemia After Dark" and others. Can
this incredible play continue in to the last set. Let's try "Groovin'
High", a Jesse composition "Better Than Cool", "Mr.
PC" and "Jessica's Birthday".
As most of you know, I'm out 3 to
4 nites every week listening to JAZZ or BLUES. Occasionally I'll catch an opera
or symphony. Once in a while I enjoy ballet. In my 83 years there have been
times I couldn't do that. My stint in the USN and duty on Guam. 20 years living
in the desert of California (Canyon Country). A short stay at Government expense
at the Lewisburg Farm Camp. I would say I've been at more than 8,000 live music
events. Last night was probably in the top ten of memorable music.
I have been
criticized, ostracized, stigmatized, personalized, victimized,
antagonized, patronized, criminalized, harmonized, notarized, outsized (in some
aspects), undersized (in others), circumcised and last night I was BOPtized.
Thanks Jesse. Danny, Don & Brian. As Jesse says "Peace, Love &
JAZZ".
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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