Join us for casual daytime talks and listening sessions presented by
leading lights of the Bay Area jazz community. Bring your own lunch or
order ahead from the JazzCaffè. Wednesdays at lunchtime! Free,
drop-ins welcome.Clarinetist Ben Goldberg’s musical hero was Steve
Lacy and even received a one-on-one lesson, focusing on the
fundamentals of intervals, harmony, and melody. In 2004, after
learning that Steve Lacy was ill, Goldberg began working on
compositions dedicated to him. Inspired by the nature of Lacy’s
influence and how Goldberg might separate his voice from the powerful
effect of Lacy. Goldberg convened a quintet (Carla Kihlstedt, violin;
Rob Sudduth, saxophone; Devin Hoff, bass; Ches Smith, drums) to
perform the pieces. The compositions were recorded shortly after
Steve’s death and released in February 2006 on the CD the door, the
hat, the chair, the fact (Cryptogrammophone). Commenting on the CD on
NPR’s Fresh Air, Kevin Whitehead said “all his music has one
quality in common. Call it ‘soul’.”
To order lunch from the JazzCaffè, call 510-654-0148 to place your
order before 10:30 am the day of the program.
For the menu visit actcatering.com/jazzcaffe
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