Here’s a good summer soundtrack for runners, ballers, photographers or just riding around in the car.
Michael Wolff, former music director for the Arsenio Hall show, was part of an All-Star Jam Session to close out the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival on Saturday night.
The Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival ended with die-hard fans dancing beneath their umbrellas Saturday night.
Despite the steady shower, the fans that remained were treated to superb musicianship of and All-Star Super Jam band that included Gerald Veasley, Michael Wolff, Gil Parris, Dave Hanlon, Mark Nanni and more.
The session was recorded by Syracuse-native Tom Emmi, producer of Studio Jams.
Soggy, Stage Left
Bassist Gerald Veasley made his second straight visit to Syracuse for the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival. He applauded the Syracuse audience for not being detered by the weather.
Dave Hanlon added some local flavor to the All-Star Jam Session.
Blame it on the Rain: A die-hard fan dances to a rendition of “Mr. Magic” by the All-Star Jam Session Band.
Eric Love Jones, lead vocalist, Trump Tight 315.
Trump Tight 315’s “Party” Marty Klueber blows on a fan during an early afternoon set.
A couple dances during the final set for the band Brownskin on Friday.
Day One for the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival was all about dancing. From the early shows to the finale, and almost everywhere in between (including an impromptu session by some young dancers), bodies just seemed to be in motion.
Some folk from the Syracuse Dance Project, along with some freelancers, occupied the landing of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Clinton Sqaure (between the World Beat and Mardi Gras tents).
Eric Blackwell (right) dances during the Blowin in the Wind set that included an Outkast cover song.
Atlas celebrated it’s 33rd year by turning Clinton Square into on big Jungle Boogie to close out Friday night.
Syracuse smooth jazz saxophonist Al Cutri (second from right) comes from a family of talented musicians. He took time to chill with his relatives after playing a white hot set with his band, Blowin’ in the Wind, on the opening day of the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Clinton Square) yesterday.
Spencer Murphy, bass
Here is a photograph of Syracuse bassist Spencer Murphy that was taken from a Jazz in the Square show (circa 2005). Murphy currently hosts Monday night’s “After Hours” at Smalls Jazz Club in the Village.
Jazz pianist and composer Marc Cary played the Jazz in the Square (now called the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival) in Syracuse back in 2005.
The Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival will invade downtown next weekend. The fest was formerly called Jazz in the Square, and composer Marc Cary visited with Marcus Printup’s band in 2005.
Cary’s latest album is a musical tribute to singer Abbey Lincoln.
Joe Driscoll on stage at the Westcott Theater tonight.
For a warm-up before a trip to Canada and Europe, hip-hop/folk/world beat artist Joe Driscoll played a solo show at the Westcott Theater tonight. Also on the bill were the Fabulous Ripcords.
This will be Driscoll’s only summer show in the States.
Joe Driscoll and Travie McCoy performed in Armory Square a decade ago
Hard to believe by Joe Driscoll and Travie McCoy (and Gym Class Heroes) were opening acts for a show back in the day at an Armory Square club. I can’t remember who the headliner was,but Driscoll has gone on to become an international sensation; and McCoy now performs on television award shows.
Driscoll is in town this weekend for his only US show this summer.
Ronnie Laws (sax) and Perry Hughes
Day Three of the 2013 Syracuse Jazz Festival kept it hot. Ronnie Laws (with a voice every bit as rich as Lou Rawls) and Taylor Dane gave the fans all they could handle. Laws provided a great East Coast vs. West Coast love fest by blowing a tribute to the late Grover Washington, Jr. And from the looks of it, you’d never know Dane had her breakout hit, “Tell it To My Heart” over two decades ago. She announced that she’ll be returning to Central New York later to play a role in the Musical Cats.
Brubeck Brothers Quartet (pictured Mike DeMicco, Dan Brubeck and Chris Brubeck) playing Jamesville Beach.
Vintage: Taylor Dane first hit the pop music scene 25 years ago.
Neva Pilgrim on stage with Frank Malfitano before the Brubeck Brothers set.
Chuck Lamb plays during a hot sunset, then visits with fans.
Born to Sing: Taylor Dane
Ronnie Laws goes double barrel during a short rendition of Grover’s “Mr. Magic.”