NUVO Chamber Trio

About a month ago I, along with the cellist and percussionist from The NUVO Chamber Trio, had a fabulous time playing for 100 guests at The Chapel of The Chimes in North Oakland.  The Moorish & Gothic architecture was such an inspiration for me to really listen, as if audiences from all the previous decade of performances were present in the room. I mean, when I pass on (the venue is, after all, an historic crematory and columbarium) I would certainly want to hear the mix of music that we presented—a slow Rachmaninoff theme became a fast jazz waltz, a nearly lost Sephardic melody came to life as a Latin journey, and my Turkish suite grew to five players with the help of our digital loopers.  And I didn't forget that those who have passed on really enjoy humor, and so I had tons of fun performing the re-enactment of my conversations with the French romantic composer Gabriel Faure. The audience was very appreciative of our intriguing mix and gave us a standing ovation (and bought out nearly all of my CDs).

Getting ready for NUVO Chamber Trio's performance

Group rehearsal, personal practice, logistics, plan B's and C's. 
Getting everything ready for this Sunday's NUVO Chamber Trio at the Chapel of the Chimes.

Sunday July 20th
Jazz At The Chimes, Oakland
2:00-3:30pm