I’m excited to be returning to Japan next month, collaborating with two fantastic musicians in two different settings; pianist Yusuke Kono and guitarist Koichi Yabori. JAPAN TOUR 2015 With Yusuke Kono Piano Trio May 21 at Rakuya, Tokyo May 23 at Vanilla Mood, Tokyo May 22 recording session May 24 Jazz Line Festival , Odaiba May 25 Nagoya tba May 26 Nine’s Cafe, Nagoya May 27 Independence, Tokyo With Koichi Yabori May 28 at Ginz, Chofu City with Koichi Yabori, guitar; Jiro Okada, bass; Gene Shigemura, drums May 29, at Kamome, Yokohama with Koichi Yabori, guitar; Jiro Okada, bass; “Kalta” …
“Rivers” teaser
Here’s a clip from the 55 Bar reunion gig March 10, 2015. The tune is called “Rivers” with Benito Gonzalez, Fender Rhodes; Corcoran Holt, bass; McClenty Hunter, drums.
Video, 55 Reunion Gig, New Tunes
Here’s a video of a tune that has become our standard opener for all gigs, “Twin Dark Mirrors”. This was filmed a few weeks ago at Somethin Jazz in Manhattan Dear Friends, I’d like to invite you to a VERY special show. It’s the reunion of my original NYC quartet from 6 years ago. We recorded “Unified” and “Evoke” for Sunnyside Records, both of which were well received. The reunion show happens at The 55 Bar, Tuesday March, 10 with Benito Gonzalez, Fender Rhodes; Corcoran Holt, bass; and McClenty Hunter, drums. 7-9:15 no cover. In the spirit of the reunion, …
San Antonio Jazz Fest & 55 Bar Recap
Hello Everyone, June is proving to be an exciting month for me. I featured a new ensemble at the 55 Bar last week as well as my Texas Quartet at the San Antonio Summer Arts and Jazz Festival. 55 Bar June 10: Andrew McCormack Fender Rhodes, Corcoran Holt bass and Colin Stranahan drums: SASAJ 2014 June 1: Bruce Saunders guitar, Mike Porter bass and Kyle Thompson drums: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh8I7qLKMg0&feature=youtu.be&a] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRbtPtr8WiU&feature=youtu.be] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhpyDSvysa4&feature=youtu.be&a]