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fantailmedia
11-18-2009, 03:37 AM
Just heard (and saw) another wonderful show at the Dakota, by a duo that (according to Henry) had never (before Monday) done a strictly duo gig. Apparently they had played together in a bigger band, but different material, etc.

Anyway, it was a great time; two sets of great jazz on a November night in downtown Minneapolis always beats anything on the idiot box.

Evan Christopher on clarinet, joined by Henry Butler on piano. Thanks to them both for a fun evening, and for their gracious conversation between and after the sets.

As usual I snapped a few pictures; one is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/fantailmedia/4114433268/in/photostream/ . Check out Henry's photos on his website, too!
chazmo
11-24-2009, 07:59 PM
Anyone who has not seen or heard Evan Christopher play is missing out on something exceptional. Pure jazz. Both old school, and new school. I have seen him several times, first with Tom McDermott at Donna's a couple of times, then most notably with his own groups at Snug Harbor the last two years during French Quarter Fest. I can't wait to see him again.

His Creole Road CD, and Djangology, are both great.

And another great clarinet player that doesn't get enough recognition is Tim Laughlin.
freebo
11-25-2009, 11:16 AM
Not to steal the thunder from Mr. Christopher and Mr. Butler, whom I both greatly admire...

But I've got to add a second AMEN to Mr. Tim Laughlin's abilities. He's a great composer and player. Absolutley fabulous!

If'n you're not familiar with his work, please run and buy 'Isle of Orleans'. It's a masterpiece.
Leni
11-25-2009, 09:38 PM
Not to steal the thunder from Mr. Christopher and Mr. Butler, whom I both greatly admire...

But I've got to add a second AMEN to Mr. Tim Laughlin's abilities. He's a great composer and player. Absolutley fabulous!

If'n you're not familiar with his work, please run and buy 'Isle of Orleans'. It's a masterpiece.

As much as I like Tim Laughlin, Evan Christopher has a soulfulness and a funkiness and plays with a visceral physicality that is so unique (and sexy as well:-), I rate him the highest marks of all. Thrilling to the 'enth degree IMHO.