Before the ear candy
Hot Sardines, the early 20th century up-tempo hot jazz specialists, appeared in their Landmark debut. Mostly known as nourishment for creatures further up the food chain, sardines don’t get their due. But forget Omega-3 fatty acids and varnish. … Read More»
Tommy Emmanuel and opening act Richard Smith lit it up in an acoustic steel and nylon string assault on the wood frame box some call a guitar. “This is one act I need to see at least once before I die.” Prince, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Cream, … Read More»
Pink Martini’s Brilliant Landmark Debut Takes Long Island by Storm Large Can you touch the shape of a song? Can you taste crispness in the wind on a March evening? This is not a lesson in synesthesia. The answer, according to Pink Martini’s … Read More»
As every preacher knows, a whisper can garner more attention than a shout. In Grammars of Creation, George Steiner wrote that “The whispers of shared ecstasy are choral.” Violinist Regina Carter’s dynamic range begins at pianissimo and rises up in … Read More»
Before he had even struck a note, David Bromberg had achieved two remarkable non-goals. First, he sold out his third strong appearance at Landmark. Second, he achieved this first milestone on an evening when the local major league baseball team, the … Read More»
