I'm trying to keep the sense of dread for the coming year in check, the horrific wildfires in the LA area are only adding to it. I've been in touch with friends, and thankfully all are reporting themselves safe, for now. Let hope this crisis ends soon. To start, today's Sunday Music Muse Day is my Jazzy Birthday - January Jazz Birthdays Celebration. Since, my father is in the group, I'll torture you with it again.
Next up is the Bill Tiberio Group Promise Street. Leader and saxophonist, Bill Tiberio is a local musician and instructor at the Eastman Community Music School. This CD was record in 2004 and finds hims him joined by two other local players, Mel Henderson (Guitar and Bass), and Gerry Youngman (organ and Flügelhorn) both are core member of Paradigm Shift. I always want to support local musicans, the music of Promise Street is fun and enjoyable. But, there's a part of me that feels I'd like it better, hearing it played "live". The players are top-notch, but the recording is flat. Or maybe I have tin ear, and it is 20 years old. Don't Let me stop you from giving it a listen.
Again, let's hope for the end to wildfires in the LA, and less chaos in the coming political storm. Peace.