From: Erik Gaderlund (erikg_at_macconnect.com)
Date: 2003-03-04 06:04:10
At 08:52 -0800 03/01/03, Don Knox wrote:
>Based on the volume of commentary of Koop's performances around the
>globe, I didn't know what to expect last night. I'm happy to say I
>was impressed.
>
>The band was incredibly tight as everyone said, but it was Yukimi
>that blew me away.
>
>OK, so her stage presence was a bit under-developed or perhaps just
>unusual. When she sang the first song, I was immediately put
>off because I wanted it to sound like I remember...beautiful, fluid
>and smooth.
>
>What happened was Yukimi sang like no one I've ever heard before. By
>the 2nd song, I was digging her style, albeit an affected style that
>is totally original.
Hmm, as another AJz'er at the show, I'd say I'm more with Don, than
Mark. I found that Yukimi tended to wander enough that I couldn't
always tell if she was a little off key, and then only if I
concentrated.
I was supprised by how low her range was--used to 'Summer Sun' range,
and I do think her diction was quite good, I could actually follow
the lyrics.
Though I do agree with Mark that the drummer was not great, but, I
found the vibe solos not much better, I guess he's no Bobby
Hutcherson.
Overall I did enjoy it, but, then I had won a pair of tickets, and
only had to pay the 'userey' charge for two tickets (I noticed that
for the Ticketweb.com user sign-up you can pick 'Acid Jazz' as one of
your 'interested in..' music categories.)
All in all, a pretty good night out for a little over $100 (I was
paying for dinner and a show for friends.)
erik g
p.s. we all need to meet in the lounge for a pre-night toast, and I
probably should have been more conspicuous by wearing my yellow
Swedish National jersey. Up for Röyksopp this Friday??