Over the past week, I took in two shows that were quite different from each other but equally enjoyable. Read on for my thoughts about seeing Crocodiles at Glasslands and Town Hall's album release show at The Studio at Webster Hall.
Glenn Miller (1904-1944) was an American jazz musician, his instrument was the trombone. He was also a composer, arranger, and bandleader during the swing era – one of the hippest and most enviable eras from last century. He enjoyed the most success in the early '40s until his untimely death as a MIA military casualty over the English Channel during WWII while traveling to entertain US troops.
In today's One Note/One Phrase I take a look at his classic composition Moonlight Serenade, which heavily features the clarinet. The recording is Glenn Miller and his Orchestra featuring Willie Schwartz as the soloist.
Give the piece a listen. It is textbook nostalgia and a remarkable performance. Read on for my full thoughts.
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra: Moonlight Serenade
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Digcast Episode V is out where Steve and I bring a new 8 track mixtape your way. This month we are featuring the music of:
We have previously featured most of the artists before on the Dig and look forward to continuing these relationships as we and these bands grow over time. You dig?
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It's been a lovely weekend here in Brooklyn, I hope it's been nice everywhere else too. Here are six new songs & videos for your Sunday afternoon courtesy of the latest Weekly Roundup.
Tomorrow night (April 15), Town Hall will celebrate the release of their debut album Roots and Bells with a show at The Studio at Webster Hall. They're playing not one but two sets and it should be a great time. Read on for more details.
Community Currency is a 5 piece band from Bloomington Indiana. They are a folk project with tag team vocals and a sometimes aggressive streak in their compositions. They have previously released a 13 track album entitled Labor of Love in 2011 from TWD favorite Reel Recording. Most recently, their new EP Persevere came out April 5th and is a five track release with four originals and one lovely cover of Willie Nelson's classic Crazy.
When Will I Know from the Community Currency is a country waltz and ballad that deals nostalgia and emotional uncertainty through harmony and melody as only seasoned veterans can.
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The Bad Plus released this gem of a concert Monday of this week. It features nine tracks performed live in 2004 at the Village Vanguard. The Bad Plus has long been a favorite of TWD and a near infallible artist according to me. I have enjoyed their entire oeuvre and find myself enthralled by their continuing work. Read back to our previous articles here and then check out the band via itunes and facebook during the video. The set list is:
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Crocodiles will be playing tomorrow night at Glasslands in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Should be a great show. Read on for more details and to sample a song from their forthcoming album. Hope to see you there!
The Bad Plus released this gem of a concert Monday of this week. It features nine tracks performed live in 2004 at the Village Vanguard. The Bad Plus has long been a favorite of TWD and a near infallible artist according to me. I have enjoyed their entire oeuvre and find myself enthralled by their continuing work. Read back to our previous articles here and then check out the band via itunes and facebook during the video. The set list is:
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Community Currency is a 5 piece band from Bloomington Indiana. They are a folk project with tag team vocals and a sometimes aggressive streak in their compositions. They have previously released a 13 track album entitled Labor of Love in 2011 from TWD favorite Reel Recording. Most recently, their new EP Persevere came out April 5th and is a five track release with four originals and one lovely cover of Willie Nelson's classic Crazy.
When Will I Know from the Community Currency is a country waltz and ballad that deals nostalgia and emotional uncertainty through harmony and melody as only seasoned veterans can.
The EP is available via bandcamp at the suggested donation price of only five dollars. Read on for an additional track from Community Currency.
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