From: Don Knox (donknox_at_pacbell.net)
Date: 2003-03-06 02:06:35
Re: [acid-jazz] Yukimi Nagano Invents New Singing StylExcellent idea Erik, although unfortunately I won't be seeing Roksopp this week (isn't it tomorrow night - Thurs?). I'll be looking for everyone's reviews. However, I really want to see Boozoo Bajou at 111 Minna Street on March 14th...anyone going?
http://www.blasthaus.com/0314/0314_date.html
And of all us Bay Area types must see Cinematic Orchestra in June...now, that should be the show of all shows! Has anyone ever seen/heard them live?
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From: Erik Gaderlund
To: acid-jazz_at_ucsd.edu
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: [acid-jazz] Yukimi Nagano Invents New Singing Style - KOOP in SF
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??