From: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2011 #65 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/onlyjoni Websites: http://www.jmdl.com http://www.jonimitchell.com Unsubscribe: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe onlyJMDL Digest Monday, March 7 2011 Volume 2011 : Number 065 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Herbie, Wayne, Dave and Vinnie (no Joni sighting) [] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 12:40:16 -0800 From: Subject: Herbie, Wayne, Dave and Vinnie (no Joni sighting) I was so lucky to get a last minute ticket to see Herbie Hancock with Wayne Shorter, Dave Holland and Vinnie Colaiuta last night at the Disney Concert Hall. Herbie and Wayne perform there every year and it has always been impossible to get a ticket, so it was a real treat to get in this time. The concert was different in that Herbie nor anyone said a word until almost the end. They just came out and played the music. Since there was no "guide" I can't really tell you what they played but each piece was 15-20 minutes in length and featured solos by each musician. I can only describe the compositions as "mini jazz symphonies." Toward the end of the concert Herbie finally spoke a bit, mostly about his fellow musicians, who he raved about. For the encore they performed the familiar "Cantalope Island." All of them are at the very top of their game. Many times Herbie's virtuosity was so stunning, it was truly like hearing two sets of hand at the piano instead of one. Dave Holland was a revelation, Vinnie was astounding but Wayne is still my number one guy. It was a portal into musical heaven. Of course, I scanned the audience the entire time looking for Joni or related friends but never spotted her. I think those who are going to attend Joni's Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl in August are going to be just blown away. They are the masters. Kakki ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2011 #65 ******************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe