[Dixielandjazz] Shanghai Jazz in Madison, NJ

[Robert Ringwald]

>From Another Email List

I just returned from Shanghai Jazz in Madison, NJ where bassist/vocalist Nicki Parrott
and pianist Rossano Sportiello were playing as a duo. They are magical. Nicki is
a superb bassist, a fine vocalist, kinda Peggy Lee-ish, but a bit jazzier in her
phrasing, has a great personality and wit, and is lovely to look at. Rossano is simply
one of the finest pianists around today. He has chops that won't quit, and an imagination
to match. The musical empathy between them is truly special. For the second set,
Warren Vache brought his cornet onto the scene, and what had been a magnificent evening
of music became transcendent. I doubt if there was any better music played anywhere
else this night. It will take me some time to come down from this listening high.
Joe


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