Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 1:29 pmDon't know if any of the London based members caught this show, but went to see Eddie Palmieri at the Jazz Cafe last night. What a show!! Some amazing players, and even got to shake the great man's hand afterwards.
The name of the conguero escapes me, but he was absolutely perfect for the gig (if anyone can remind me, please do...). Powerful but tasteful playing, and some brilliantly controlled soloing.
Was lucky to spend the gig watching from the DJ box, with Snowboy (no introduction needed), and Dean Rudland, who has the lucky job of trawling through the entire collection of FANIA studio tapes to put together compilations/reissues and first issues of previously unreleased material).
Hope this post doesn't come across as one big name-drop - just wanted to share the moment. None of my workmates in the office today have a clue or give a hoot......
Have a good wekend
The name of the conguero escapes me, but he was absolutely perfect for the gig (if anyone can remind me, please do...). Powerful but tasteful playing, and some brilliantly controlled soloing.
Was lucky to spend the gig watching from the DJ box, with Snowboy (no introduction needed), and Dean Rudland, who has the lucky job of trawling through the entire collection of FANIA studio tapes to put together compilations/reissues and first issues of previously unreleased material).
Hope this post doesn't come across as one big name-drop - just wanted to share the moment. None of my workmates in the office today have a clue or give a hoot......
Have a good wekend