[Dixielandjazz] My vote for a band never memtioned buy plays great.

[coastsidegiraffe at comcast.net]

The set up on the Uptown Lowdown "grand tour" of the midwest (3 weeks) will be a little different.  Paul won't be with them, unfortunately, so there probably won't be any bass sax.  But they'll have a special addition with Scott Anthony (Golden Gate Rhythm Machine ) on the banjo.  Enjoy!

Karen
Pacifica, CA
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From: Steven Holzer <slholzer at iquest.net>
> Anyone wanting to hear the Uptown Lowdown in a rare midwest appearance 
> should come to Indianapolis on Sunday, March 25. They will be appearing 
> under the aegis of the Indianaopolis Jazz Club at the Sterrett Senior 
> Citizens' Center at the old Fort Benjamin Harrison from 2-5 p.m.  The 
> general public is welcome. Additional details are available at the IJC's 
> website.
> 
> Steve Holzer
> 
> Russ Guarino wrote:
> 
> >Speaking of bands seldom mentioned that play wonderfully well, my vote
> >goes to the "Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band"
> >
> >They just performed at the Dixieland Monterey fest.
> >
> >This year's set up was:
> >
> >2 reed players, each a marvel of talent & both played Bass Sax.
> >Coronet, T-bone, Banjo, Drums, piano  [ & damn, I can't remember if they
> >had a Tuba.  I guess I was too taken with the Reed guys ].  All
> >exceptionally talented.
> >
> >The band played what appeared to be 1/2  "head" arrangements, & 1/2
> >written arrangements.  The counterpoint and flow of ideas was
> >astonishing.
> >
> >Most bands play an ensemble chorus, pass around the solos and then take
> >it out.
> >
> >Not this band.  They get into a tune with the first chorus doing amazing
> >things,  then focus on the reeds doing more amazing things together.
> >These two guys play like they are engaged in telekinesis.  Then the
> >focus goes elsewhere.  What a banjo player !! etc. & etc.  One of the
> >engaging elements was the piano's turn.  After all the fireworks of the
> >rest of the band, the band went silent with only lite rhythm background
> >&  the lady just played simple lines that created a calming contrast.
> >Like catching your breath.
> >
> >Gad, did I enjoy this band.  I hope you get a chance to hear them.
> >
> >Russ Guarino
> >
> >
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