Category Archives: Drums

Jazz at the Bellagio

The Las Vegas Jazz Trio featuring Kai Brant played Hyde, a night club in the Bellagio, Monday night. It was a corporate event, secret-society stuff I cannot disclose.  But I will say the Perrier was exquisite—a fine vintage indeed.   … Continue reading

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NRQ Promotional Video

The guys in the New Rhythm Quartet (NRQ) just finished this little promotional video. We recorded the songs last weekend, and this week was dedicated to mixing them and getting the photos together. http://youtu.be/6yEOlgkkiFE

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Recording with NRQ

I had a recording session in Las Vegas Saturday with the guys in the New Rhythm Quartet (NRQ). You met them last month: guitarist Guy Amato, keyboardist Mike Hepner, and bassist Tod Andrews. These fellas make it look easy.   … Continue reading

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My Sonny Valentine

I had a session Thursday with my pal Sonny Lamson. Yes, we spent Valentine’s Day together. We worked at his place, putting down tracks for the vocalist Pascale Elia. I set up in the live room—the living room—and we ran … Continue reading

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New Rhythm Quartet

I had a gig with the New Rhythm Quartet (NRQ) last night at Gordon Biersch in Las Vegas. We played the Boca Park restaurant, on the patio out front. NRQ is a fusion group, and this was my first gig with … Continue reading

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