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Post by johnmcall on Jun 15, 2009 23:01:52 GMT 10
130 payers thanks to the support of
Martin and the MJC = and staying out of the mainstream "colleague" loop.
Im not whingeing
John McAll
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Post by punter on Jun 16, 2009 0:38:11 GMT 10
what is that loop exactly?
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Post by dodgy on Jun 16, 2009 1:24:37 GMT 10
So what was the secret to getting that crowd on a Sunday arvo? I was impressed at the queue outside before 4pm. I know some came because they read Jessica's piece on Saturday, and others in the queue said it was "a great line-up".
But there must have been a network or publicity machine operating somewhere. Given that the man at the piano seemed to be keen to avoid any of the limelight by quickly moving off stage at the end of each set, and after the encore, who is the secret PR person on this?
Did someone mention James Morrison?
BTW, Glitter and Dust in the second set was a real highlight.
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Post by isaacs on Jun 16, 2009 6:44:09 GMT 10
That's more like it for a CD launch. Congratulations on the album release John, well done.
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Post by giannim on Jun 16, 2009 15:40:54 GMT 10
Well done John! It is so rewarding to get people out to gig you are putting on. I had a similar experience with Birth of The Cool with 170 odd payers a few years back! Then I played at Bennetts on Tuesday with Colin Hopkins and 8 people came....!!!!
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Post by dodgy on Jun 17, 2009 17:02:22 GMT 10
I probably should know this, but why is David Rex referred to as "Tiger"? Is it his growl?
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Post by johnmcall on Jun 22, 2009 12:27:02 GMT 10
THE name McAll is usually associated with New York-based pianist/composer Barney, but this is the first time his elder brother, John, pianist on 40-plus albums, has been bandleader and composer. The less-known McAll has waited a long time, but his breadth of experience shows in eight originals, each with a story to impart.
Imbued with dark references (Axe Dig Gun), black humour (Behind the Bushes), and elation/melancholy (Glitter and Dust), the music is immediately appealing and often upbeat (Garage Jazz, Boogie Dragon).
With him to record in New Jersey in 2007 were drums educator Tommy Igoe, trombonist Curtis Fowlkes, expatriate bassist Matt Clohesy, and alto saxophonist David Rex. Overdubs last year in Melbourne featured Adam Simmons on bass clarinet and Jordan Murray on trombone.
McAll has tapped significant talent for a balanced, captivating ensemble. Highlights are Glitter and Dust and the one standard I Should Care.
Black Money is on the money.
The album was launched on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2009, before an enthusiastic crowd at Bennetts Lane, Melbourne.
ROGER MITCHELL
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Post by aj on Jun 22, 2009 15:17:19 GMT 10
Missed this in print...who did you go for in the 'file between'?
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Post by vickibonet on Jun 22, 2009 23:00:28 GMT 10
Well done John! It is so rewarding to get people out to gig you are putting on. I had a similar experience with Birth of The Cool with 170 odd payers a few years back! Then I played at Bennetts on Tuesday with Colin Hopkins and 8 people came....!!!! That's explains it. I thought you were at Paris Cat that night - so I missed your gig because I couldn't make it to the wrong venue. |
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