There is
a life affirming
magic
when egos are checked
at the door
and
spontaneity
creates
a rhythmic drive
of
sophisticated
sounds
two hands
independently
touching 88 keys
with
speed and accuracy
employing
unusual melodic twists
like
strumming
the piano strings
producing
a
mischievous summer
breeze
a highly developed
drummer / percussionist
undaunted
by
tempo changes
or
polyrhythms
he entices
organic Latin rhythms
from
goat hooves
and
wooden boxes
known as a
cajon
pieces of music
that sketch summer
climes
were getting
an incredible rush
from
the improvising
a high level
of
instrumental proficiency
plucking
two strings
cleanly
a feeling of
grace and freedom
supporting
the
groups resound
emulating
a
“Fireflies”
by
drawing a bow
across the string
and
the mind
flits
this
trio of virtuosos
methodically reinvents
the
magic
of
summer
with
rhythmic
imagination
Bill Mays Piano
David Captein Bass
Gary Hobbs Drums/Percussions
28th Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
Sunday evening 7/20/08