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Realistic Orchestra Live in Golden Gate Park

BayTaper — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:08:43 +0000

I’ve been sitting on this gem for far too long, so here’s a post with photos and a tasty audio sample of the Realistic Orchestra performing live, with other acts that included Mos Def, as part of the Band Shell Music Summit in Golden Gate Park on October 18, 2008.

The band delivered some serious music to an enthusiastic crowd and were joined by special guest vocalists that included Chris McGee, Joe Bagale, Karen Page, and a first-ever performance by Lavay Smith with the Orchestra! The included audio track is Sun Up segued into Search with solo action from Doug Rowan, Mike Olmos and Evan Francis.

Download audio file (realistic04.2008.10.18.mp3)

Musicians
Adam Theis, Bandleader & Trombone
Eric Garland, Bandleader & Drums
Joel Behrman, Trumpet
Daniel Casares, Tenor Sax
Evan Francis, Alto Sax & Flute
Jeanne Gieger, Trombone
Danny Grewen, Trombone
Colin Hogan, Keys
Erik Jekabson, Trumpet
Kasey Knudsen, Alto Sax & Flute
Jon Monahan, Guitar
Matt Nelson, Tenor Sax
Mike Olmos, Trumpet
Doug Rowan, Bari Sax
Joel Ryan, Trumpet
Dave Scott, Trumpet
Joe Bagale, Guest Vocalist
Chris McGee, Guest Vocalist
Karen Page, Guest Vocalist
Lavay Smith, Guest Vocalist

Jaz Sawyer & The Pursuers at the Red Poppy

BayTaper — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:22:02 +0000

Live on October 25, 2008, the Red Poppy Art House featured Jaz Sawyer and The Pursuers who demonstrated drumming???s influence on music by performing compositions from each decade since the beginning of the century. Led by Jaz on percussion, there was discussion about the drumming innovations that influenced music across America and eventually throughout the world. We also learned some interesting jazz trivia like how the High-Hat was invented and what it was originally called (a “sock cymbal” or “low boy”). It was a killin’ night of music as evidenced by this sample track, which was the last of the night — an original composition called Spontaneity. Thanks for sharing guys!

Download audio file (2008.10.25.JazSawyer.RedPoppy.Spontaneity.14.mp3)

Musicians
Jaz Sawyer, Drums & Congas
Matt Clark, Piano
Joel Ryan, Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Danny Grewn, Trombone & Vocals
Danny Brown, Tenor Sax & Clarinet
Eric Markowitz, Bass

Richard Howell Quintet at the de Young Museum

BayTaper — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:33:40 +0000

Jazz at Intersection and the de Young Museum have joined together for the third year to present a series of outstanding outdoor jazz performances. For this post, I created an audio slideshow* of one of those spectacular shows performed by the talented musicians of the Richard Howell Quintet on Sunday, September 14, 2008. Enjoy!

Musicians
Richard Howell, Saxophones
E.W. Wainwright, Drums
Gary Brown, Bass
Fred Harris, Piano
Destiny, Harp

* Photos and video by BayTaper.com, live audio by Art Granoff.

Mos Def Live in Golden Gate Park

BayTaper — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:04:55 +0000

Mos Def live for the Band Shell Music Summit in Golden Gate Park on October 18, 2008.

Heavenly States Live at the Fillmore

BayTaper — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:48:54 +0000

The Heavenly States live at the Fillmore West on September 22, 2008.

John Brown’s Body Live at the Great American Music Hall

BayTaper — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:05:34 +0000

My friends in John Brown’s Body came through San Francisco a few weeks back in support of their new album Amplify, which just debuted at number one on Billboard’s Reggae Charts. I had intimate access that allowed me to create this spectacular multimedia piece of the band playing Speak of the Devil live at the Great American Music Hall on September 27, 2008. This show was a blast, good times for sure, and huge props to these guys for rolling with a brass section!

Download audio file (2008.09.27.JBB.GAMH.mp3)

Musicians
Elliot Martin, Lead Vocals
Tommy Benedetti, Drums
Nate Edgar, Bass
Matthew Kofi Goodwin, B3, Clavinet, Synths
Mike Keenan, Guitar
Alex Toth, Trumpet
Annakalmia Traver, Saxophone
Scott Flynn, Trombone

Spoon Live at the Fillmore West

BayTaper — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:03:29 +0000

Here’s a post covering Spoon’s first night of their recent three-night residency at the Fillmore West on September 22, 2008. It was a hell of an opener for a three-night run, and I heard the next two nights only got better. I’d like to give a special shout out to Spoon, Jeff, and the Fillmore for making these photographs and this amazing recording possible. You can also check out more photos from all three nights at Hippies Are Dead. And, for the audiophiles out there, the lossless 16-bit masters can be downloaded and burned to CD from the Live Music Archive. Thanks guys, you rock!

SET LIST
1. Intro
2. They Never Got You
3. Don’t You Evah
4. Rhythm & Soul
5. Stay Don’t Go
6. Jonathon Fisk
7. Delicate Place
8. Ghost of You Lingers
9. Beast and Dragon, Adored
10. Me and the Bean
11. I Turn My Camera On
12. Written in Reverse
13. Chicago at Night
14. Who Makes Your Money
15. Don’t Make Me A Target
16. Finer Feelings
17. I Summon You
18. You Got Your Cherry Bomb*
19. Underdog
20. Black Like Me
21. Utilitarian
22. Peace Like A River
23. Two Sides of Monsieur Valentine
24. Rocks Off**

* With special guest John Vanderslice
** Rolling Stones cover

Steven Lugerner Sextet Live at the Red Poppy

BayTaper — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:05:58 +0000

Photos and three audio tracks from the Steven Lugerner Sextet Live at the Red Poppy Art House on August 15, 2008.

Download audio file (2008.08.15.StevenLugernerSextet.RedPoppy.1.mp3)
Download audio file (2008.08.15.StevenLugernerSextet.RedPoppy.3.mp3)
Download audio file (2008.08.15.StevenLugernerSextet.RedPoppy.6.mp3)

Featured Musicians
Steven Lugerner, Alto/Soprano Saxophone
Jesse Scheinin, Tenor Saxophone
Darren Johnston, Trumpet
Adam Shulman, Piano
Matt Wohl, Bass
Michael Davis, Drums

Dan Zemelman Quartet Live at the Red Poppy

BayTaper — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:20:54 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of photographing and recording the Dan Zemelman Quartet live at the Red Poppy Art House on August 15, 2008. The group featured Dan on piano, Fred Randolph on bass, Erik Jekabson on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Sean Hutchinson on drums.

The band has been rehearsing for some upcoming recording sessions lately, so they were playing pretty tight, but it’s worth mentioning that Sean was actually subbing for their usual drummer Alan Hall — although it’s not really a bad thing when your “sub” is the drummer for New Monsoon, even if he did have to sight read all night, heh.

I’d also like to thank Dan and the guys for letting me share a couple of live tracks from their performance that night. So enjoy the music!

Download audio file (2008.08.15.DanZemelmanQuartet.RedPoppy.2.mp3)
Download audio file (2008.08.15.DanZemelmanQuartet.RedPoppy.3.mp3)
Download audio file (2008.08.15.DanZemelmanQuartet.RedPoppy.4.mp3)

Tracks
1. Jeff en Paradiso
2. One Way or Another
3. Hersch’s Bars

8 Legged Monster Live at Pearl’s

BayTaper — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:27:04 +0000

It’s been a long wait since my last post, but it’s been well worth it on multiple fronts.

First, I’m pleased to be able to share a few brand new tracks and photos from an amazing performance by 8 Legged Monster live at what turned out to be one of the final shows at Pearl’s on July 13, 2008. We’re sorry to see this venue disappear from the scene, but at least these guys (and many others) helped it go out with a bang during its final weeks.

Besides featuring some great music, this post also celebrates the completion of a major new website redesign for BayTaper.com. We’ve upgraded our look and feel, made the interface more user-friendly, and added an audio archives page and a slick new random slideshow generator that pulls from a pool of nearly 300 photos and audio tracks. So, if you haven’t explored the depths of our website in a while, make sure to take another look!

Download audio file (2008.07.13.8LM.Pearls.19.web.mp3)
Download audio file (2008.07.13.8LM.Pearls.16.web.mp3)

Musicians
Erik Jekabson, Trumpet
Mike Olmos, Trumpet
Danny Grewen, Trombone
Rob Barics, Clarinet & Tenor
Joe Cohen, Alto
Noel Jewkes, Tenor
Fil Lorenz, Baritone
Vince Lateano, Drums
Eric Markowitz, Bass
Graham Connah, Piano
Mike Irwin Johnson, Guitar/Arr.

Jazz on Monday Live on Fillmore Street

BayTaper — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:15:54 +0000

Photos from the Jazz on Monday crew live at the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival on July 6, 2008.

Musicians
Hamir Atwal, Drums
Dan Blake, Saprano
Jarrett Cherner, Keys
Kasey Knudsen, Alto
Eric Markowitz, Bass
Mike Olmos, Trumpet

The Invaders Live at the Red Poppy Art House

BayTaper — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:17:04 +0000

What we have here is an outstanding audience recording (and photos) of the first public performance of The Invaders live at the Red Poppy Art House on June 28, 2008. The group featured the compositions and piano playing of Mitch Marcus with the rhythm section of Dr. Ban-Weiss on bass and Jeff Marrs on drums.

Audio Tracks
1. Violet Wreath
2. El Juan
3. Ban-Stan
4. Good As Gould
5. High Fashion
6. Piece Of Cake
7. Why Not Grape Pie?
8. Sarah’s Stroll
9. Larry The Sequel
10. Jolly Carton

Marcus Shelby Trio And Guests Live at the Red Poppy

BayTaper — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:02:02 +0000

On June 20, 2008, the Red Poppy Art House celebrated Marcus Shelby???s original trio by playing host to a reunion performance with Marcus on Bass, Matt Clark on piano, and Jaz Sawyer on drums. Joining them was the powerhouse tenor saxist Howard Wiley along with special guest Geechi Taylor on Trumpet. Here’s a few photos and a short video clip that’ll give you a small taste of what turned out to be a crazy hot and steamy summer night of killin’ live jazz in the Mission.

Spaceheater Live at the de Young Museum

BayTaper — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:19:16 +0000

Here’s a few snaps of Spaceheater performing live at the de Young Museum on June 15, 2008.

John Mulkins Recording Session at Hyde Street Studios

BayTaper — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:17:34 +0000

On May 22, 2008, I had the opportunity to photograph John Mulkins, an old family friend, recording at Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco, California. John’s a super-talented guy who in addition to making music also creates some serious art glass.

A Far Cry Live at the de Young Museum

BayTaper — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:41:45 +0000

After a much-needed three-week vacation in Europe (more on that later), BayTaper.com is back in action (albeit a bit jet-lagged).

Just before June and I left on our trip, we had the pleasure of hosting several members of the phenomenal unconducted chamber orchestra A Far Cry during the first date of their inaugural west coast tour. Our good friend Megumi Stohs, who is a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, is our connection to the group. Many years ago, Megumi worked for June on occasion while attending the Conservatory, and we’ve kept in touch during the time that followed her graduation.

The group is based out of Boston, and is starting to turn heads in classical music circles on the East Coast, so I couldn’t help but take advantage of this opportunity by offering to photograph and record their performance in the Koret Auditorium at the de Young Museum on May 15, 2008. The show was simply amazing, and the recording came out stellar. Best of all, they’ve granted permission to share the first piece played that night, Arcangelo Corelli’s Concerto Grosso in F major, Op.6 No.9 (1708), which you can listen to by clicking the “Play Now” link below.

On this tour, the group featured Sharon Cohen, Andrew Eng, Jesse Irons, Jae Young Lee, Shaw Pong Liu, Monica Pegis, Megumi Stohs, Ashley Vandiver, and Liza Zurlinden on violin; Margaret Dyer, Jason Fisher, and Franklin Shaw on viola; Loewi Lin, Jeremiah Shaw, and Courtenay Vandiver on cello; and Karl Doty on Bass. You can learn more about the group at AFarCry.org, and you can keep abreast of their ongoing projects and performances by checking their blog, which is updated regularly.

Download audio file (2008.05.15.FarCry.DeYoung.mp3)

Audio Track
Arcangelo Corelli, Concerto Grosso in F major, Op.6 No.9 (1708)

8 Legged Monster Live at Club Deluxe

BayTaper — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:49:06 +0000

Here’s a fabulous audience recording of 8 Legged Monster playing live at Club Deluxe in the Haight on May 7, 2008. Although they don’t play live together that often, when they do, it’s a must-see event. So go out and support these guys the next chance you get! You can learn more about the band and their upcoming schedule on MySpace, and you can find their studio album for sale at CD Baby. I’d also like to give a big shout out to the band for letting me post a few tracks for you to enjoy, thanks guys!

Download audio file (2008.05.07.8LeggedMonster.ClubDeluxe.01.mp3)
Download audio file (2008.05.07.8LeggedMonster.ClubDeluxe.06.mp3)
Download audio file (2008.05.07.8LeggedMonster.ClubDeluxe.08.mp3)
Download audio file (2008.05.07.8LeggedMonster.ClubDeluxe.10.mp3)
Download audio file (2008.05.07.8LeggedMonster.ClubDeluxe.12.mp3)

Musicians
Rob Barics, Clarinet & Tenor
Joel Behrman, Trombone
Ian Carey, Trumpet
Tom Griesser, Bari Sax
Mike Irwin-Johnson, Guitar & Arranger
Noel Jewkes, Tenor Sax
Vince Lateano, Drums
Eric Markowitz, Bass
Mike Olmos, Trumpet

Audio Tracks
1. Larsony
2. F.U.R.B.
3. Olmos Def
4. Veedy
5. Mood Indigo

Jarrett Cherner Trio Live at the Red Poppy Art House

BayTaper — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:06:55 +0000

Here’s a video clip from the second set of the Jarrett Cherner Trio live at the Red Poppy Art House on April 12, 2008. This outstanding trio has local Jarrett Cherner on keys, and all the way from New York, Jorge P??rez-Albela on drums and Jorge Roeder on bass. In addition to the video above, there’s also some bonus footage of Jorge rippin’ a sweet bass solo here.

Download audio file (2008.04.12.JarrettChernerTrio.RedPoppy.Sample.mp3)