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Moody's Mood at Blues Alley
by Erik R. Quick
James Moody Blues Alley October 2005 Washington, DC In an era where vapid commercial conglomerates seemingly dictate the aural pabulum streaming through monolithically controlled media that would prove Terry Gilliam's dreary and expressionistic worldview as accurate, intelligent and well performed music is always welcomed. If, however, one is extremely fortunate, ...
A Welcome Reunion with Oliver Lake, Gregory Jackson and Pheroan Ak Laff
by Erik R. Quick
Bernard Lyons, the affable English organizer of the continually outstanding concert series at Baltimore's An Die Musik, welcomed the audience and introduced the duet of saxophonist Oliver Lake and guitarist (Michael) Gregory Jackson. Although drummer Pheroan Ak Laff was present for the first set, “he has a hygiene issue, went to his hotel to shower ...
Billy Taylor: A Comma - Not a Period
by Erik R. Quick
The second and last set of pianist Billy Taylor's final public performances on March 31, 2005, was an emotional experience for many reasons. Although Taylor was born in North Carolina, Washington, DC was his home from the age of five, until he graduated Virginia State University. At the age of thirteen, Taylor played his first professional ...
Marshall Allen and Henry Grimes: Space is the Place
by Erik R. Quick
Some performances provide entertainment, while others can be instructional about repertoire and technique. If the audience is fortunate, however, the rare element of inspiration is also present to provide a memorable evening. “An Die Music" in Baltimore, Maryland -- one of the best venues on the East Coast south of New York City -- continued its ...
William Parker: Solo Bass and Much More
by Erik R. Quick
There is an old jazz joke about a group of explorers being led through the jungle by a local guide. As the men march and tear through the overgrowth, the guide warns - “Always listen for the drums. When the drums stop - bad things follow." On day two, the group continues to hear the incessant ...
An Die Musik in Baltimore
by Erik R. Quick
I imagine that most jazz fans in Washington, DC are unaware that the best venue for jazz and improvised music in the DC area is not actually in the city. Indeed, it is not located in what is traditionally considered the metropolitan region. It is located, instead, one hour north in Baltimore, Maryland. An ...
