“Presentation by noted jazz saxophonist Greg Abate”

“Presentation by noted jazz saxophonist Greg Abate”

Apr 9, 2018

Musicians and jazz lovers, here’s an early heads-up on a presentation by noted jazz saxophonist Greg Abate taking place from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. It’s called Jazz 101 and in it Abate will explore jazz improvisation and what constitutes a jazz performance.

Abate will demonstrate harmonic progressions, melodies and bass lines. He’ll also discuss and demonstrate the function and chord progressions of drum and piano, wind instruments and vocals.

Abate will also look at how a song is created as well as the concept of playing jazz in the moment and the relationships of harmony, melody and rhythm.

Registration fee is $20. To register call 508-394-7100. The Cultural Center is located at 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth.

Fred Farell “Distant” Midwest Record review

Fred Farell “Distant” Midwest Record review

Apr 8, 2018

 

WHALING CITY SOUND

FRED FARELL/Distant Song:  Here’s that kind of odd duck you artsy types love.  The vet vocalist puts words to the music of Dave Liebman and Richie Beirach, both of whom accompany him here.  Talk about a bunch of long time pals really kicking it after hours in a jazz lounge on Mars.  Art jazz from cats that never lapse into parody, this is the template for those who want to follow and do it right.
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