Interesting...I was curious about Conte's DJ sets. He and Ursula are coming
through Atlanta this Saturday...I have a set early at Trinity Lounge, so I
may swing by. The show is at Halo Lounge.
>From: "Chris Widman" <chriswidman@hotmail.com>
>To: acid-jazz@ucsd.edu
>Subject: RE: Best Live Album Ever? + Ursula 1000, Nicola Conte
>Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 12:43:26 -0500
>
>The first thing that comes to mind for me is "Ella Fitzgerald: Live in
>Berlin"
>
>The smokin' "Too Darn Hot" to the wicked change up and scatting of "Fly Me
>to the Moon" and, of course my personal, greatest musical moment of all
>time.
>
>What is that you ask? Ella breaks into the then newly composed "Mack the
>Knife" by Bobby Darin and Louis Armstrong, and after the first chorus
>forgets the words entirely. Needless to say, she turns this to her
>advantage, swinging the song like its never swung before or since.
>
>Speaking of live performances, DJ that is, I saw Ursula 1000 + Nicola Conte
>at the Smartbar on Saturday night. Mr. Ursula was solid, dropping his
>signature brand of disco kizch breakbeat with expert technical presicion.
>This was, however in distinct contrast to Conte's complete lack of mixing
>skills. His track selection was great, but the constant train wrecks were
>embarrasing. I just don't understand why dj's in this situation don't just
>quick cut their records, it sounds such much better.
>
>peace chris widman
>abstract science
>
>
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