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Let This Take You to Church
Sunday, June 11th, 2017Week in Review
Sunday, May 14th, 2017
Will Gorman (with the funk face) and Melissa Gardiner (on the trombone) played a arts gig at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Syracuse on Saturday.
Piano in the Lounge
Wednesday, December 7th, 2016Cityview (Ankle Couture)
Saturday, November 26th, 2016
Will Gorman goes (colorful and crazy) on the keyboard.
During last night’s Jazz @ Sitrus show Will Gorman touched up the keys and sang a Stevie Wonder cover, all while showing off his colorful and crazy socks (sans left shoe). Hopefully, the CNY Jazz Arts alum and Nottingham grad will soon become a brand ambassador for a local design company.
Leftovers with a Side of Eargasm
Saturday, November 26th, 2016
MG3 (aka Gardiner, Dekaney and Gorman) provided the perfect Turkey Day detox at the Sitrus Lounge on Friday evening. CNY Jazz’s Larry Luttinger said he hopes to continue the post Thanksgiving segment annually. Things started slow, but by the end of the first set the festive crowd had grown significantly and seemed to revel in the eclectic mix of standards and original compositions.
Hot Jazz, Cool Collaborations
Saturday, October 17th, 2015
Spicy: Syracuse guitar legend Marcus Curry got in the mix at the Sitrus Lounge last night with vocalist Ronnie Leigh. They even did a birthday tribute to WAER FM-88’s Eric Cohen. Next month the series will feature a Wil Gorman and Melissa Gardiner reunion.
Sounds over Sushi
Friday, June 19th, 2015
Melissa Gardiner, Will Gorman and Ronnie Leigh, along with Byron Cage (not pictured) served up a hot set at Tokyo-Seoul last night.
We got to see a few generations of musical performers at Melissa Gardiner’s gig at Tokyo-Seoul last night. Her MG3 band, along with veteran vocalist Ronnie Leigh, made for a sweltering combination.
Leigh, who is the equivalent of a made guy in the music scene here (our version of Tony Bennett), has been around for years and has multiple SAMMY Awards. But don’t let his musical mileage fool you however, because he still had enough in reserve to close the show with a Fats Waller cut (“Aint Misbehavin”) that had the ebbing energy of a strong summer storm.
Our take-away question is this: has anyone recorded these sessions (which began in December)? They would make a great compilation CD.
Jazz, Blues & Beyond
Monday, May 4th, 2015
Delfeayo Marsalis, a man on the move.
Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis danced, played, snapped his fingers, and did all he could to create a second-line/Congo Square-type atmosphere in Syracuse on Saturday night. He was the featured guest for the CNY Jazz Sitrus After Hours program at the Sheraton Hotel. We caught a portion of the show. Here are some of the photos.
Delfeayo plays “We the People” with Larry “The Loot Man” Luttinger on drums.
Marsalis gives some dap to Syracuse piano prodigy Will Gorman (aka Wild Willy) during the jam session.
The Jazz Master: Huffin’ and puffin’ and blowin’ the doors off at the Sitrus Lounge.
Happy International Jazz Day
Thursday, April 30th, 2015
We thought we’d share our first glimpse of the Jazz at the Plaza series, coordinated by the Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation. The turn out on Wednesday was great, but we hope the Le Moyne College location doesn’t replace the usual Jazz in the City block parties.
Jazz Unlimited
Saturday, January 10th, 2015
Larry and Margaret Luttinger groove to the sounds of vocalist Nancy Kelly at Friday night’s Sitrus event. Larry is one of the few producers/drummers who has the dance moves to match his musicianship.
What a way to kick-off 2015’s music season.
Last night’s Jazz at Sitrus event was filled to the brim (restaurant and bar) to take in the musical experience that is Nancy Kelly. Kelly was backed by the usual suspects: Losito (organ), Kelley (drums) and Carello (sax). If this is any indication, the January Jazzfest should be massive. Kelly will be a featured artist at that event, which will be held January 25 in Baldwinsville.
Class is in session: Nancy Kelly and one of her students, Will Gorman, staged an old fashion scat-off before the intermission last night.