May 29, 2003

Marsalis Family to Perform in PBS Series

Ellis Marsalis Jr. and his four jazz musician sons; trumpeter Wynton, saxophonist Branford, trombonist Delfeayo and drummer Jason just finished a tour of sold-out concerts this spring. Now, Ellis and Wynton, America’s most prominent jazz spokesman, will perform together again in a concert billed as “Marsalis at the Penthouse.” It airs Thursday as part of the PBS “Live at Lincoln Center” series.
The performance, which celebrates the music of the late New Orleans drummer James Black (1940-1988), originates in a cabaret setting at the Kaplan Penthouse above Lincoln Center.
Thursday’s 90-minute penthouse concert features Black’s best-known piece, “Magnolia Triangle,” with its intricate 5/4 beat. Besides the Marsalis duo, the penthouse band includes Victor Goines on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Walter Blanding Jr. on saxophone, Reginald Veal on bass and Herlin Riley on drums. Ed Bradley, the CBS news correspondent, serves as master of ceremonies.
Source yahoo.com.

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Mt.Everest Climbing Records Set Recently

So much for water breaks, as 25-year-old Nepalese Sherpa Pemba Dorjie broke the Everest speed climbing record set in 2000 by the late, legendary Babu Chiri Sherpa on May 23rd. The previous record was 16 hours 56 minutes

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Rich Robinson’s Hookah Brown All Done

Just over six months after playing its first show, Hookah Brown has split due to “personal and business issues.” The group, led by former Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson made the announcement on its official Web site www.hookahbrown.com.
“Due to some personal and business issues that we were unable to overcome, Hookah Brown is no more. I thought we were becoming a really good band, but sometimes life gets in the way of people being able to make music together. I appreciate all the love and support that we received from you over the past year, and I hope to see you soon.” Thanks- Rich
Just a few weeks ago, Glide sat down with Rich to discuss Hookah Brown. Read the indepth interview here.

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