When 10000 Manics performed for a sellout crowd at the Landmark Jeanne Rimsky Theater on the eve of Spring 2017, it's a fair guess that not everyone in the audience knew what Mary Ramsey had in store for them. Not only was Ramsey a remarkable vocal … Read More»
Voices in the Bow: Regina Carter’s Southern Comfort Warms Northern Clime
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»
High Wire Hot Licks: Caravan of Thieves Steals into Port
“Mashup” is one term that’s been used to describe the eclectic sound of Caravan of Thieves (Facebook | Twitter), but what’s being mashed isn’t so obvious. The suggested appellation from the Thieves’ web site starts with “Gypsy Swinging Serenading … Read More»
Regina Carter Southern Comfort
From the Landmark Announcement Violin virtuoso Regina Carter is considered the foremost jazz violinist of her generation. Winner of a coveted 2006 MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Fellowship, she is also a Resident Artistic Director at SF … Read More»
David Bromberg: Triple Threat Who Beat the Mets
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»