Jazz/Blues
Steve Mackay, The Stooges Saxophonist, Dies at 66 from Sepsis Complications
Christian McBride Trio, 'Live At The Village Vanguard,' Mack Avenue Records (REVIEW)
Philadelphia bassist Christian McBride has expanded his vernacular. He's already led a swinging big-band and a progressive quintet (Inside Straight) after distinguishing himself with Chick Corea and Wynton Marsalis. Now we can add the trio format to his impressive resume...and it's 'Live At The Village Vanguard (Mack Avenue Records). EXCLUSIVE: A Far Cry on NEC, GRAMMYs, 10th Anniversary Season & Still No Need for a Conductor
As A Far Cry founding member Megumi Stohs Lewis tells it, when the orchestra was created in 2007, several members were finishing up graduate degree programs at the New England Conservatory. Not all of the “Criers” are NEC alums, but the conservatory grounds proved to be a thoughtful gathering spot for most of the original members. Everyone, though, was interested in exploring chamber music, with many having played under Donald Palma in NEC's finely tuned chamber orchestra.
