This is a show, that under normal conditions, would have flown well below my radar. Just for the fact that my best friend Axel was visiting from down under (Argentina), and he is an avid jazz listener, was I able to even know about this show. As for Esperanza Spaulding, I had my first taste of her music from her winning the best new artist at the Grammy Awards this year. I was so impressed that she beat the boy wonder, Justin Bieber, that I immediately downloaded her latest CD (sorry, I don’t have Bieber fever). I must admit, I’d never heard of Mike Stern, but my Argentine brother gave me the scoop. In the 70s he was the guitarist for Blood, Sweat And Tears, and really broke out in the scene when he was featured on the 1981 live album We Want Miles.

CLARK GAYTON’S EXPLORATIONS IN DUB….the trombone man behind Bruce Springsteen , Saturday Night live, Skatalites, Sting , Levon Helm and many more.” NuBlu is a great little music venue in New York’s Lower East Side. The last time I was there Me’Shell NdegéOcello gave an impromptu performance that was amazing.

Clark Gayton’s Exploration in DUB was a classic set of DUB and Rock Steady Reggae. The tuba was an interesting alternative to the electric bass. NuBlu is pretty small, so the sound of the tuba filled the room. The dread on sax was laying down some hypnotic melodies. The drummer was steady and groovy. I would definitely recommend seeing this group, especially at the ultimately hip NuBlu.

Just some of the cool things about living in NYC! Subway music ranges from hip hop to chamber music, from jazz to blue grass. I give props to those who perform their craft in the NYC subways. If you can hold an audience in the NYC subway, you’ve got something special. These guys were phenomenal beat box artists. I had to drop $5.00 for their CD. Here’s their contact info: Faacebook: Takeshi Shingaki Email: perosatoshi@hotmail.com

Hey, It’s my bro from the south, Axel!  He’s coming to visit NY for the first time since 2007.  Axel and I met at Brooklyn College way back in 1999.  Since 2001 he has lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  He is a musician, composer, producer and studio engineer.  We worked on several music and art projects together through the years.

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