#Gary Versace

[hellocanticle]

Andrew Rathbun's "The Speed of Time"

SteepleChase Records 391950 I rarely write about jazz, mostly because it is a genre with which I am less familiar. I confess to a lack of knowledge (though I’m working on it) of jazz, especially of the last twenty years or so. And as a result I have some reluctance to write about jazz but when I first listened to this disc I found that the music spoke to this listener’s ears immediately and…

[bellheadband]

Saturday July 20th BELLHEAD | Gary Robert and Community | Versace Moped Rude Dog Pub 123 Main St. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 9pm | $7

[mrsgaryrennell]

what’s chloe’s favorite brand? can’t wait for the next update btw 💞

Hi anon! Oohhh favorite brand 🤔 I guess you’re taking about a fashion brand. Our cello girl is definitely posh and fashionable so she loves all types of high-end brands. I’d say she’s really into Versace if she really had to pick one. It’s sleek, elegant, neutral tones, and expensive lol She’s lived in New York long enough to love Ralph Lauren as well 😌 it has that old money aesthetic so I can see her falling in love with the designs

And thank you so much anon 😭💛💛💛 I honestly feel so embarrassed on hitting a year without an update 💀

Cat and I have been impacted with one of our toughest years with our personal lives that we barely have time to even write but it’s not a forgotten project 😁 we totally will be coming back once we have the chance. I really appreciate whoever is following our fic for this long and being patient. There’s still so much to come with Chloe, Gary, Dicky, and Minni 💛💛

[dogteller]

Irish Red Setter

What do Ernest Hemingway, Gari Cooper, Gianni Versace, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jean-Claude Van Damme have in common? Characteristically, very little, you might say, but what they do have in common is that they were all happy owners of an Irish Setter. Continue reading Irish Red Setter

[theloniousbach]

THE 17 JUNE 2024 TRIOS FROM SMALL’S LIVE

JOE FARNSWORTH with Micah Thomas and Peter Washington, MEZZROW’S. 9 pm set

MIKI YAMANAKA with Orlando LeFlemming and Jimmy McBride, SMALL’S, 10:30 pm

I continue to probe what I mean by smart or, less favorably, cerebral pianists. Within the past week or so, I found Vijay Iyer and Kevin Hays more relatable than sometimes, but Gary Versace less so while Paul Gill and John Chin were less reliable than I remember.

I have heard Micah Thomas, particularly with Immanuel Wilkins, be not just smart but cerebral. I think that means getting in his own way rhythmically. But, JOE FARNSWORTH will keep the groove going no matter what, so Thomas has benefited from their collaboration, both here and in a quartet with Sarah Hanahan who also benefits from the mentorship. It’s not that she lacks drive, if anything she is too full throttle. But Thomas has tunes, a drummer who can himself be too full throttle, and here the incomparable Peter Washington. The tunes were a nice mix—A Night in Tunisia to open, what had to be a Cedar Walton tune, maybe Sinatra’s I Won’t Dance as the ballad, and the Rhythm changes The Theme as a full tune and just an outro. Tunisia was almost half the gig but it still had focus for all of them. I’d give Farnsworth a B- for self-restraint this gig; I’ve heard him much more self-indulgent and, even as the leader, more in the service of the music. But he contributes every gig and he’s making a difference with a new generation of players.

I just like MIKI YAMANAKA who is smart and appealing. She has Jimmy McBride as a musical and life partner, so there’s a built in drive. Her smarts are a deep appreciation of the book so she finds gems. Jaki Byard’s Mrs Parker of Kansas City has been in her sets before but it’s a relative rarity. George Shearing’s Perfection had an appealing riff that served as a jangly showcase for McBride. On Green Dolphin Street was for Chick Corea and all her smart invention never lost sight of just how luxuriant the tune is. Her own tunes though from a Human Dust Suite that arose from her seeing a documentary of cremation with the second one, The Party’s Over, expressing a Stoic theme, nonetheless had energy and appeal. She has a humor about her that adds to the appeal. The closer was a Mulgrew Miller tune. Again, she knows her stuff, evoking Byard, Corea, Shearing, and Miller.

Smart/cerebral are inadequate terms as the most visceral players are equally doing incredibly complex things. I like it best when, like Yamanaka, the intelligence is just there and doesn’t call attention to itself.

[garyjugert]

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Uniclues by Gary Jugert:

1 The meeting in the principal's office with your mom.

2 How rich brains think.

3 Sleeves?

4 Stupid people realizing they are.

5 Bemusement similar to one serving decaf on the sly.

6 O dear lap / why dost thou feel so lonely / are you missing Lolita / and her friend so homely

***

1 CRIB NOTES Q AND A

2 OH NEAT, VERSACE

3 ARMED-THEE NEED

4 NOBS REAL SAD

5 AAA O'DOULS GRIN

6 SINFUL SEAT ODE

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 12.2

Beer Birthdays

Bob Pease (1961)

Joey Redner (1972)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Otto Dix; German artist (1891)

Peter Carl Goldmark; inventor, engineer (1906)

Aaron Rodgers; Green Bay Packers QB (1983)

Georges Seurat; artist (1859)

Ray Walston; actor (1914)

Famous Birthdays

John Barbirolli; orchestra conductor (1899)

Gary Becker; economist (1930)

Elizabeth Berg; writer (1948)

T. Coraghessan Boyle; writer (1948)

Nigel Calder; writer (1931)

Maria Callas; soprano (1923)

Dennis Christopher; actor (1955)

Cathy Lee Crosby; actor (1944)

Bill Erwin; actor (1914)

Philippe Etchebest; French chef (1966)

Nelly Furtado; pop singer (1978)

Julie Harris; actor (1925)

Lucy Liu; actor (1968)

Joe Lo Truglio; comedian (1970)

Michael McDonald; rock singer (1952)

Edwin Meese; censorship advocate, tightwad (1931)

Leo Ornstein; pianist, composer (1893)

Ann Patchett; writer (1963)

Stone Phillips; television journalist (1952)

Harry Reid; politician (1939)

Charles Ringling; circus owner (1863)

Monica Seles; tennis player (1973)

Britney Spears; pop singer (1981)

Penelope Spheeris; film director, screenwriter (1945)

Sylvia Syms; jazz singer (1917)

Charlie Ventura; jazz saxophone (1916)

Gianni Versace; fashion designer (1946)

William Wegman; photographer (1943)

[ramrodd]

COMMENTARY:

Acts 10:34 - 43 is Peter's executive summry of Jesus's career and validates Gary Habermas's premise that the central doctrine of Christianity emerged immediately after Pentecost. Thre is no stumble in Christiaan doctrine between Pete's sermon in Act 2 until Paul's successful defense of his Epistle to the Romans an front of the Italian Cohort that is celebrated in Philippians. .

The thing about Paul is that he is as queer as a South Beach drag queen. His "Thorn in the Flesh" is his hunger for the flesh of young men PornHub calls Twinks, such as John Mark: the reality is that John Mark probably abandoned the first missionary with Barnabas and Paul because Paul was making unwanted sexual advances on him. The circumcision of Timothy was a same-sex marriage ritual common among the Greeks at the time.

Luke has a profitable medical practice as an OB/GYN to Jewish women. Being Greek, he had not "unclean" bias about anything human that probably extended the medical condition of the woman in Mark 5:25 - 34. The combintaion of Paul's Gianni Versace sensibilities and Luke's business model was a primary driver of Paul's influence in his ministry to the dispossessed of the morning prayers of Peter and the other Jewish chirstians "Thank you , lord, that I was born not a Gentile, a slave or a woman"

[pob2020-blog]

Ha! I see my last entry was from the infamous summer of 2020! Well, a lot has happened since then. A return to in person teaching at Bard College in fall of 2020( masked in large open room with open windows, air purifiers & drum sets 10 feet apart), one of the only in person classes for students at that time! A gradual return to live performances over the next couple of years with many outdoor shows & eventually normal indoor venues back in business

Too far to go through but here’s a partial list of who I’ve played with over last couple of years. The Arlen Roth Band, Murali Coryell, Kenny Werner, Eric Person, Jay Collins, David Gilmore, Gary Versace, Peter Bernstein, Chad LB, Chuck Lamb, Jay Andersen, & the great longtime colleague of mine, John Esposito, both recording & performances at Bard College alongside bassist Ira Coleman.

A recent highlight was The Mustique Blues Festival on the incredible paradise, Mustique Island. Hosted by the legendary Basil Charles of Basil’s Bar fame, the 25 year old charity event for poor students in nearby St. Vincent, features great blues artists from the US & UK. This year’s lineup included Murali Coryell, Eliza Neals, JC Smith, Kenny Blues Boss Wayne , Ian Seigal, Dan Rabinovitz, Matt Gest, Jeff Walker & moi! It was a truly magical 2 1/2 weeks both musically & personally. Besides meeting & talking with none other than Mick Jagger, the friendship & camaraderie of the musicians, along with the welcoming & bonding with audience & residents of the island, to the warmth & generosity of Basil, made for an incredible experience!

For now, back to Bard for spring semester & upcoming dates with Murali, John Esposito & Spero Plays Nyro & others!

[hellocanticle]

Andrew Rathbun's "The Speed of Time"

SteepleChase Records 391950 I rarely write about jazz, mostly because it is a genre with which I am less familiar. I confess to a lack of knowledge (though I’m working on it) of jazz, especially of the last twenty years or so. And as a result I have some reluctance to write about jazz but when I first listened to this disc I found that the music spoke to this listener’s ears immediately and…

[melbournenewsvine]

model Nicole Trunfio set to make stylish return

What about the Met Gala? Oh my gosh, the Met Gala, that’s definitely a dream. Speaking of going all out, this year’s Fashions on the Field competition has new genderless categories: best dressed and best suited. What do you think of the changes? It’s such a monumental moment. Where we are now is an amazing and great place … of course there’s always going to be regressions … but there is a trajectory [towards inclusivity] and we are moving in that direction. I’m really hoping I see people feeling comfortable in their own skin and able to embrace themselves and show off who they are [in a fashion sense]. When it comes to dressing for the races, do you have any codes you live by? The baseline is you have to keep it classy. For Derby Day, if you’re really unsure, just wear black. It’s about balance. When I say I am going all out, it doesn’t mean it’s a massive outfit. To me, sometimes simplicity is best. You can go back in time in fashion history and draw from that. All the advice you need is there, and then you can give it a modern approach. Which era is the biggest influence on your style? I’m a ’70s girl for sure, maybe borderline ’60s, but lately I have been in to the flapper look. I’m not into the Y2K trend. Nicole Trunfio walking for (from left) Versace, Fendi and Tom Ford.Credit:Getty At the ready-to-wear shows we saw a lot of ’90s and ’00s-era models making comebacks. Would you consider a return to the runway? I would do an international runway in a heartbeat. I just have a lot of priorities right now. But one day for sure. Speaking of which, you were writing a book about motherhood. Will it be released? It’s on our 2023 chart but I just want to make sure that it’s the right time … I want to use my discernment and integrity and make sure my message isn’t just an emotional reaction. It’s really raw – it’s not just my story, it’s a lot of women’s stories. You have spoken before about the birth of your first child, Zion, how difficult it was. I almost died from my first baby – I had a home birth, which was stupid, and then my sister had an emergency caesarean. It’s really traumatising, isn’t it? [But] the second [baby] feels really healing. I didn’t want to have a second one because I was really traumatised – but it healed those wounds. Nicole Trunfio on the cover of Elle magazine with son Zion in 2015, and with her husband, musician Gary Clark Jr.  You also have a pregnancy and postpartum clothing brand, Bumpsuit. How has it helped you connect with other women’s birth stories? That question gives me goosebumps. There’s a lot of loss, there’s a lot of creation, manifestation, and massive learning curves. My overall goal as a human being on this planet is to empower women, and I am like this far [pinches fingers] into that journey and there’s so much more I really want to accomplish. You’re bringing your family with you on this trip. What else will you do? Loading We’re going to have a family reunion. We’re hitting up Byron Bay – it’s my favourite place on the planet. I’m hoping to get my feet in the sand and some salt water, and we’re going to cook a lot and the kids can run around. Just simple. How much do they know about their Australian heritage? Is that important to you? They’re little now, so not enough. Coming back for this will be the beginning of a tradition. I’d love to take my family to the races and see the horses. We love horses, my kids are obsessed. I hope their Australian culture and heritage is something we’re able to embrace – because that’s a long ass flight! Make the most of your health, relationships, fitness and nutrition with our Live Well newsletter. Get it in your inbox every Monday. Source link Originally published at Melbourne News Vine

[dustedmagazine]

Ronnie Cuber & Gary Smulyan – Tough Baritones (Steeplechase)

Tenor tandems have a vaunted and venerated stature in jazz lore. An annotated list of notable encounters could swiftly fill the word count of this review without even really scratching the surface. Baritone tandems are rarified by comparison and commonly include a third horn in the equation. John Coltrane’s Dakar is a classic example and the fact that it was originally a session co-led by baritonists Pepper Adams and Cecil Payne, repackaged to capitalize on the tenorist’s ascendant cachet, helpfully proves the point. Tough Baritones does its modest part to remedy and rectify this historical tendency by placing emphasis justly on two of the most talented purveyors of the burly horn currently in action. Ronnie Cuber has the superior years and experience, but Gary Smulyan is every bit his equal when it comes to bringing out the best in the instrument.

Title and principals inherently make any rhythm section something of an afterthought, but its testament to the co-leader’s confidence and prowess that they opt for one of such excellence. Gary Versace and bassist Jay Anderson are Steeplechase regulars, the former balancing both leader and sideman sessions while the latter is arguably the house bassist for the imprint. Versace plays piano in this context but is also a formidable organist. Jason Tiemann’s fewer credits belie the credible versatility he brings to the cans. Cuber and Smulyan lean into the blowing session amiability of the date with a program dialed into hardbop precedent. “Blowing the Blues Away” is the first of four Horace Silver covers with both baritones belting out of the gate before Cuber bustles to the front for first solo honors.

Red Prysock’s “That’s a Groovy Thing” continues the cerulean sentiments with Cuber again firing off the first salvo after a swinging call and response opening section. Smulyan answers with a throaty rebuttal and both players wear the influence of the aforementioned Adams proudly and prominently. Versace is third in line as soloist but keeps his improvisations within the climates dictated by the horns. Anderson and Tiemann occupy the ensemble passages with equal parts poise and passion. What they forgo in the way of regular individual statements is compensated for by conscientious attention to the greater good. That diligence to utility frees up the co-leaders to concentrate on spirited conversations, as with the angular explosions that surround a rendering of Monk’s “Well You Needn’t.” Freddie Hubbard’s “Little Sunflower” demonstrates the duo’s dexterity with a ballad line, while Cuber’s closing “Intervals” test the team’s mettle on a devious original. Safe to say that the baritone tandem lineage has a new benchmark.

Derek Taylor

[mostlymonk]

We See

Matt Wilson’s Arts& Crafts

Terrell Stafford – trumpet Gary Versace – piano Dennis Irwin – bass Matt Wilson – drums

[donospl]

JAZZOWE REKOMENDACJE: Maria Schneider “Data Lords”

JAZZOWE REKOMENDACJE: Maria Schneider “Data Lords”

Artist Share, 2020

Najnowszy album laureatki Grammy, zatytułowany „Data Lords” ukazał się dzięki finansowemu wsparciu fanów. Warto nadmienić, że platforma Artist Share, za pośrednictwem której zbierano środki, istnieje już od roku 2001 i była pionierską inicjatywą crowfundingową, na której wzorowane są liczne dziś , podobne serwisy.

“Data Lords” jest piątym wydawnictwem Marii Schneider…

[theloniousbach]

A RUN OF MEZZROW’S TRIOS

BEN PEROWSKY with Gary Versace and Ugonna Okegwo, 13 MAY 2024, 9 pm set

RAY GALLON with Paul Gill and Billy Drummond, 13 MAY 2024, 10:30 pm set

JOHN CHIN with Yakasushi Nakamura and Darrell Green, 14 MAY 2024, 10:30 pm set

I am surprised at how cranky I was about these sets. Piano trios are the quintessential jazz ensemble and pianists captivate me in this music the way guitarists do in more folkish genres. In rock and blues the guitar is the solo instrument, but I look at guitarists’ hands when I’m seeing fiddle, pipes, and accordion driven music. I was happy recently with more “cerebral” pianists—Vijay Iyer and Kevin Hays—and yet starting with Gary Versace this time around with BEN PEROWSKY seemed to overthink things, undercutting the beauty of Beatrice and Pensativa. RAY GALLON was appealing enough and JOHN CHIN got more elaborate as the set wore on.

This is complex music and reharmonization and spontaneous composition demand, indeed celebrate, genius level intricacy. All of these players swung—and these rhythm sections would have been wasted if they didn’t. It was PEROWSKY’s gig after all and he played well and called wonderful tunes. Besides those treasures, there was Darn That Dream and, interestingly, a Jaco Pastorious tune. Billy Drummond was a little busy with RAY GALLON but he does wonderful things with cymbals. Darrell Green was the star of the JOHN CHIN gig, also with cymbal highlights and multiple layers. They started well with a Kenny Barron bossa nova, Joanne Julianne, that had the composer’s touch and rhythm. Chin gets extra points for studying with Barron. Among the bassists, Yakasushi Nakamura was particularly high in the mix and had a rich woody tone, but Ugonna Okegwo and Paul Gill contributed significantly.

So why am I slightly disappointed? Probably it started with the missed opportunities on two beloved tunes by Versace. RAY GALLON does interesting sets, including Artie Shaw’s Moonglow and a 1947 minor standard No Moon At All. Of course, he’s clever and he varied the sets from the last few times I’ve seen him. He delivers reliable sets and, like this time, plays with strong players, often Gill, but I don’t catch him every time and I don’t feel compelled too. So he is the victim of the context and, related, my mood.

JOHN CHIN had that wonderful Kenny Barron opener and followed it with a distinctive Cedar Walton tune and All of You. Wayne Shorter’s Lady Day was properly complex, but it just didn’t grab me. The closer then seemed too in his head with discordances and a counterpoint section that was striking but not as much fun as it could be.

My next planned jazz is Joe Farnsworth showcasing youngish Micah Thomas again this time with Peter Washington. Thomas can be spiky but with Farnsworth and, often, Sarah Hanahan, he’s found time to swing, as per Farnsworth’s motto. I’ll probably follow that up with Miki Yamanaka whose edges I’ve always liked.

I expect to be in a better mood by then.

[padovajazzclub]

Rudy Royston 5ET live Cockney London Pub - Padova Jazz Club 

Correzzola (PD) 2019/11/20 Rudy Royston: drums Hank Roberts: cello Gary Versace: accordion John Ellis: bass clarinet & saxophones Joe Martin: Bass foto: Damiano Xodo