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May 27, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
John Patitucci: The Soul of the Bass
John Patitucci Soul of the Bass JOHN PATITUCCI From Chick Corea to Wayne Shorter – and to many others in between – John Patitucci has proven himself over and again as a bass player’s bass player. The guy you can rely on. He can drive the tune, he can take the lead, he is a support player. He can solo. […]Archive
June 13, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Wayne Shorter (June 8, Wgtn)
Wayne Shorter Opera House, Wellington Wednesday, June 8 Joining the legendary saxophonist were three virtuoso talents, the incredible Brian Blade (drums), the sublime John Patitucci (bass) and the thoughtful Danilo Perez (piano). This quartet has been performing together across the last few years as Shorter leaves his reputation as a composer to the side and […]Archive
April 13, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
José James: Yesterday I Had The Blues – The Music of Billie Holiday
José James Yesterday I Had The Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday Blue Note Of all the “100 Year” celebrations to honour Billie Holiday this felt the most necessary – a brave new voice taking on that wonderful music. Because, at the time, Billie Holiday was exactly that: a brave new voice taking on that […]Archive
March 15, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Wellington Jazz Festival 2016: First Announcement – Wayne Shorter Quartet (June 8)
During the New Zealand Festival we get a clue about the upcoming Jazz Festival. This year the news is that Wayne Shorter (and his quartet, featuring the incredible Brian Blade) will be performing at Wellington’s Opera House on June 8. Shorter, Blade, John Patitucci and Danilo Perez will put on an incredible show, Shorter, 82, […]Archive
January 27, 2014 by Simon Sweetman