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Virtuosity

There is
a life affirming
magic
when egos are checked
at the door
and
spontaneity
 creates
 a rhythmic drive
of
sophisticated
sounds

Bill Mays

two hands
independently
touching 88 keys
with
speed and accuracy  
employing
unusual melodic twists
like
strumming
the piano strings
 producing
a
mischievous summer
breeze 

Gary Hobbs

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

Dave Captein

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


Redd Williams
7/22/08



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