Hi,
This is my first post here but I've been lurking on the list for
a couple of months. I'm delighted with the resources and the
quality of the information and discussion that takes place here.
Fantastic.
Anyway, on to the purpose of this message. This probably won't
appeal to the more beat-oriented listeners on the
list--definitely more on the Jazz end of the spectrum, but
thoroughly worth checking out.
I saw Mike Clark's Prescription Renewal at the Comfort Zone in
Toronto last night (why is it that excellent music ends up in
such terrible venues here?), and I wanted to mention it to
anyone in Montreal and let them know they're going to be at The
Cabaret tonight. If you're a fan of 70s style jazz ala
Headhunters (with apologies to those who are better at
classifying music than I) and live music, this is absolutely NOT
TO BE MISSED!
The band is led by the unreal Mike Clark on drums (formerly of
Headhunters) and includes Robert Walters (RW 20th Congress,
Greyboy All-Stars) on keys, Skerik (Les Claypool's Frog Brigade,
Critters Buggin') on saxophonics, Charlie Hunter on 8-string
guitar and DJ Logic on turntables. In my opinion, Logic is a
source of occasional annoyance, but works very well with the
band at other moments. The rest of the band was so good it was
absolutely staggering.
for more info: www.mikeclarkmusic.com
This may be a bit OT, but I'll throw it out there for a little
possible discussion fodder anyway. What do people here think
of DJs like DJ Logic pushing the limits and really using the
turntable as an instrument? I'm a huge fan of a good DJ, but
I'm partial to DJs who spin records, select good tracks, mix
well. Seems to me that by turning his turntable into an
instrument to play jazz with, Logic has reached the apex of
skill with one of the most limiting musical instruments I can
think of. Is there something I'm missing here?
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Derek Brooks
derek.brooks@home.com
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