2008 Woodie Awards
'Greasy' tunes light Minsky
Jazz ensemble let loose in their last show of the year
Lisa Haberzettl
Issue date: 4/28/08 Section: Style
The second set opened without introduction. The ensemble jumped into "Scrapple from the Apple" by Charlie Parker, which featured the saxophone section and blazing trumpets.
"Young Blood" by Gerry Mulligan was an easy to listen to swing chart made you want to get up and Lindy Hop until dawn.
"Four Brothers" by Jimmy Giuffre was based on "Jeepers Creepers," and led by one baritone and three tenor saxophones. If this piece didn't at the very least get your foot tapping, you might consider soul searching or intensive group therapy.
"We've been taking it easy tonight," Burt said after "My Romance," another vocal feature for Schubeck. "For our last number, we thought we'd let loose a little."
The concert ended with two vivacious Spanish pieces: "Malaguena" by Ernesto Lecuono and encore "23 North, 82 West" by Stan Kenton. Twenty-three north by 82 west are the approximate coordinates for Havana, Cuba.
Jazz is unlike any other musical genre; it's meant to be experienced, not just listened to. If you don't understand that, you'd best get to the next Jazz Ensemble concert. It's more than worth your time.
"Young Blood" by Gerry Mulligan was an easy to listen to swing chart made you want to get up and Lindy Hop until dawn.
"Four Brothers" by Jimmy Giuffre was based on "Jeepers Creepers," and led by one baritone and three tenor saxophones. If this piece didn't at the very least get your foot tapping, you might consider soul searching or intensive group therapy.
"We've been taking it easy tonight," Burt said after "My Romance," another vocal feature for Schubeck. "For our last number, we thought we'd let loose a little."
The concert ended with two vivacious Spanish pieces: "Malaguena" by Ernesto Lecuono and encore "23 North, 82 West" by Stan Kenton. Twenty-three north by 82 west are the approximate coordinates for Havana, Cuba.
Jazz is unlike any other musical genre; it's meant to be experienced, not just listened to. If you don't understand that, you'd best get to the next Jazz Ensemble concert. It's more than worth your time.
Be the first to comment on this story