Sweet Spot has been around for a while, specialising in, as the name implies, the hi-hat clutch. This is the bit of kit which holds the top hi-hat cymbal and secures it to the hi-hat centre rod to allow the foot to raise and lower the top hi-hat cymbal. it's been around in some form or another since the low-boy cymbal of the 1920's.
Max Roach...and Roy Brooks
The Max Roach quartet was playing at the State Theatre in Detroit. I think it's called the Fillmore now. It was finally my chance to see the great Max Roach in person.
Reflections on the Trio Recording Session
Mid-January 2017 I recorded with a couple of my favourite musicians.
Wonderland
I spend 18 months in Calgary. It's a nice city, close to the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, Banff, Lake Louise, etc. Culturally I struggled. There's lots of country music, the Stampede, and a surprisingly rich local arts community. But, it wasn't a fit for me.
Gig Pick #1 Play Misty For Me
I thought I’d share a few favourites from past gigs. Over the last 30 years there’ve been many which stand out.
Cool Autographs from Cool People
For many years I traveled and went in search of people I admire in hopes of catching a moment and a scribble. I've had a few lucky encounters.
Rudy Tucich
Rudy Tucich is a drummer from Detroit. His contemporaries include Pepper Adams and Barry Harris. Years ago he was the host of a great show on WDET public radio in Detroit called '52nd Street'.
The Black Rose
I flew to Adelaide this week to see the Trent Parke exhibit The Black Rose at the Art Gallery of South Australia. To describe this as an event I've been anticipating for months would be an understatement.