G.R.A.S.S. live at SoHo Apple Store
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Saturday, September 11, 2010
The Sounds of Taraab at Barbès
Music of Zanzibar
A little over 100 years ago, the Sultan of Zanzibar sent his court musicians abroad to study. They returned at 'Taraab' was born. A spicy blend of East African Rhythms, Arabic modalities, and Indian influences, 'Taraab is sung in Kiswahili and is popular in the coastal cities of Tanzania and Kenya. "The Sounds of Taraab" features vocalist Alsarah accompanied by oud master Haig Manookian, Ismail Butera on accordion and vocals, Michael Hess on violin and nai flute, and a duo percussion team of Tiye Giraud and Nicole Lecorgne.
http://www.myspace.com/soundsoftaraab
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Press about Jazz at Fried Chicken Fridays at Aretsky's Patroon Restaurant
Here is a roundup of links I could find about my gig at Patroon on Fridays. There's a fair amount of duplication in actual content, including a persistent, less-than-accurate description of my music as "honky-tonk." I'm still working on that. It's been more jazz standards with a stride, bluesy, or New Orleans touch. Come listen and decide for yourself.- New York Social Diary
- Joonbug: Cultivated
- Thrillist
- Travels in Taste
- Travels in Taste (again)
- TimeOut NY
- Glide Magazine: Hidden Track
- Trespiece: Fri 19 Fried Chicken Night
- Fashionista Diaries: (Always) Alanna - Best NYC Food
I've been playing with Daniel Foose on bass and we've had guests Tom Abbott, Joseph Perez and Bob Curtis on clarinet and/or saxophone.Come join us on Fridays 6-11pm 160 E. 46th St. btw. Lex/3rd.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
In a Sentimental Mood
Killing some time between lessons, working on this great Ellington ballad. Played on my student Alan's Steinway.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Ben at Garage Wed. & Puppets Fri.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
KFC
Wa-fu chicken cutlet. Much better than American KFC!
Aika and Wake
Aika and her dad. She has a book we gave her.
Atsuko and Mitsuki
Mitsuki, daughter of our friends Wake and Naoko
Noodle chef
Slicing udon
Yumiko
Yumiko ordered clams.
Performer
Entertainment at Koshigawa kourakuen
Bridge
Strolling in Koshigawa kourakuen
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Wake and Aika
Atsuko and I visited our friends Wake and Naoko in Kamakura this weekend. Here is Wake and his oldest daughter Aika, who is holding a book we gave her about visiting New York City (subtle hint, you might say).
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Travel log: Flight and arrival
I arrived at the airport with plenty of time, so of course there was
very little wait time for check-in or security. After sitting at the
gate for awhile they announced that the flight would be making an
unscheduled stop in Los Angeles to get more fuel. Apparently a volcano
had erupted on Friday north of Japan on a Russian island and the ash
it was spewing was in our flight path. An alternate route would
require more fuel. A few minutes later it was announced that the
fueling would be done in Atlanta. I boarded the plane, but we just sat
at the gate. Then it was announced that the flight was cancelled.
A special flight would be made the next day, all bags would be kept on
the plane, and accomodations arranged at the Ramada Inn. I wasn't sure
if it would be easier to go to the hotel or just go home. I settled on
the hotel so that it would be easy to get back the next day.
The hotel experience was not the best, but the breakfast buffet was
decent and it was easy to return to the airport. Of course, check-in
and security took much longer this time. After some more anxious
moments waiting on the Tarmac we finally took off. I watched movies
the whole way, about six of them, as the flight was 17 hours.
Atsuko met me at the airport and we took trains to Musashi Koganei
where her father picked us up. He drove me to Big World 21, a hostel
in Fuchu. The place is painted very colorfully, which gives it a
certain charm. The room is small but comfortable. The bathroom down
the hall is quite smelly, and the showers are only on the first floor.
Still, the place works well for me as a cheap rental (we had to
reserve it for a month, even though I'm only here for two weeks, and
it's still cheaper than a hotel). I took a shower, ate a bento box and
slept through the night.
very little wait time for check-in or security. After sitting at the
gate for awhile they announced that the flight would be making an
unscheduled stop in Los Angeles to get more fuel. Apparently a volcano
had erupted on Friday north of Japan on a Russian island and the ash
it was spewing was in our flight path. An alternate route would
require more fuel. A few minutes later it was announced that the
fueling would be done in Atlanta. I boarded the plane, but we just sat
at the gate. Then it was announced that the flight was cancelled.
A special flight would be made the next day, all bags would be kept on
the plane, and accomodations arranged at the Ramada Inn. I wasn't sure
if it would be easier to go to the hotel or just go home. I settled on
the hotel so that it would be easy to get back the next day.
The hotel experience was not the best, but the breakfast buffet was
decent and it was easy to return to the airport. Of course, check-in
and security took much longer this time. After some more anxious
moments waiting on the Tarmac we finally took off. I watched movies
the whole way, about six of them, as the flight was 17 hours.
Atsuko met me at the airport and we took trains to Musashi Koganei
where her father picked us up. He drove me to Big World 21, a hostel
in Fuchu. The place is painted very colorfully, which gives it a
certain charm. The room is small but comfortable. The bathroom down
the hall is quite smelly, and the showers are only on the first floor.
Still, the place works well for me as a cheap rental (we had to
reserve it for a month, even though I'm only here for two weeks, and
it's still cheaper than a hotel). I took a shower, ate a bento box and
slept through the night.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Rolf & Meghan's Wedding
My high school buddy Rolf Jacobson married Meghan Funke at Grace Lutheran Dec. 28, 2008.
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
Duck at Chiboust
Lamb at Chiboust
Ben & Atsuko at Chiboust
Atsuko at Chiboust
Weathervane
Stables
Lawn and Stables
Atsuko takes a break
Lyndhurst Mansion, towers
Lyndhurst Mansion, view from West
Bowling lane building
Ben and bowling lane building
Ben and bowling building
Atsuko and Lyndhurst
Ben and Lyndhurst Mansion
Atsuko and Lyndhurst Mansion
Atsuko and greenhouse
Hudson River
from Lyndhurst lawn
Ben at Lyndhurst
Atsuko at Lyndhurst
Atsuko at Lyndhurst Mansion
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Lamb at Chiboust
Ben & Atsuko at Chiboust
Atsuko at Chiboust
Weathervane
Stables
Lawn and Stables
Atsuko takes a break
Lyndhurst Mansion, towers
Lyndhurst Mansion, view from West
Bowling lane building
Ben and bowling lane building
Ben and bowling building
Atsuko and Lyndhurst
Ben and Lyndhurst Mansion
Atsuko and Lyndhurst Mansion
Atsuko and greenhouse
Hudson River
from Lyndhurst lawn
Ben at Lyndhurst
Atsuko at Lyndhurst
Atsuko at Lyndhurst Mansion
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Liberty Science Center
Atsuko and I took a rare trip to New Jersey to visit the Liberty
Science Center. It took three trains to get there, each requiring a
different kind of ticket. First the subway to Manhattan, then the PATH
to New Jersey, and finally the light rail to Liberty Park. Though
it's right across the bay it took nearly an hour and a half and felt a
world away. The Science Center is a giant, gleaming silver building
surrounded by parking, bordered by the expressway, the light rail,
park and water. The canyons of New York City streets make you forget
how much space there is between things in most parts of the world,
even right across the river.
Science Center. It took three trains to get there, each requiring a
different kind of ticket. First the subway to Manhattan, then the PATH
to New Jersey, and finally the light rail to Liberty Park. Though
it's right across the bay it took nearly an hour and a half and felt a
world away. The Science Center is a giant, gleaming silver building
surrounded by parking, bordered by the expressway, the light rail,
park and water. The canyons of New York City streets make you forget
how much space there is between things in most parts of the world,
even right across the river.
Though the Science Center is mostly for kids, we found plenty of
interesting things to do. I think it's mostly the adults who read
what's on the displays and faithfully follow the directions while the
kids run around and push buttons, pull handles, and make up their own
games.
We actually spent a good share of the visit sitting and watching
movies, which was just fine (nothing like pacifying the little tykes
with a giant IMAX screen). We saw "Mystery of the Pharohs" which put a
decidedly positive spin on the removal of the famous pyramids and
Egypt. All for the greater good, in the name of science, as studying
the mummies could further our understanding of the evolution of
disease. An intersting film, though not one you'd necessarily need to
see in IMAX.
The other flic was my first 3D movie experience. Pretty cool, though I
was somewhat disappointed to learn that advances in technology have
eliminated the need for blue and red lenses in the special glasses.
Still, the shades made us look sufficiently ridiculous. "Fly Me to the
Moon" was a CG animated version of the first lunar landing shown from
the perspective of some fictional flies that hitch a ride inside the
astronauts' helmets. The 3D effects saved it from being Saturday-
morning-cartoon quality.
The exhibits featured a section devoted to animals and insects that
use various devices to hunt prey or avoid being eaten. Camoflaged bugs
and snakes were not among Atsuko's favorites, believe it or not. We
also explored machines demonstrating alternative energy sources. I
learmed some new things about hydro-electric. One exhibit I would
have liked to spend more time in dealt with communication, including
everything from cellphone technology to ancient Chinese calligraphy.
It was a fun day trip and a destination I can recommend to all ages.
--
Benjamin Healy
Piano Performance & Instruction
http://www.benjaminhealy.com
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wynton Marsalis on The Colbert Report
"Jazz is a music of integrity, and it teaches us to listen." -Wynton Marsalis
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