Dave Brubeck Records

Man, I have really been enjoying the Dave Brubeck section of the record collection. Read more ›

Nice Review

As you might now, the new Mulatu Astatke CD (Mulatu Steps Ahead) stars members of the Either/Orchestra, myself included.  Here’s a nice review of it.

Best, R.

The Browns and Monteverdi

Next up on the listening parade are recordings by Clifford, Marion, and Ray Brown.  Oh, and Monteverdi.  Read more ›

Glastonbury 2008 and Paris 2006

The Ethiopiques gig (Either/Orchestra with Mahmoud Ahmed, Mulatu Astatke, Alemahyu Eshete, and Getachew Merkurya) was broadcast on BBC television.  But you already know that.  Well, here are a couple of examples of the show (starring some nice shots of the AlterEGO):  Read more ›

Arrivederci, Milano (take 2)

Quick update on the great gig we (the Either/Orchestra with Mahmoud Ahmed and Mulatu Astatke) played in Milan, Italy in January.  Read more ›

Brackeen, Brand, Braxton, Brickell, Brookmeyer

Quite a backlog of music to mention: Recordings by Joanne Brackeen, Dollar Brand, Anthony Braxton, Edie Brickell, Bob Brookmeyer have recently made their way to my turntable.  Read more ›

Lester Bowie Records

And now for a few Lester Bowie records.  Read more ›

Arrivederci, Milano!

What a great time I had in Milan, Italy this past weekend!  Went to the Duomo a couple of times, gazed in some windows at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (and yes, I was horrified by the McDonald’s presence), stood paralyzed in front of an incredible suit on display in the window of a Zegna store, saw this Caravaggio (and much, more) at the Pinocateca di Brera…and played some great music with the Either/Orchestra, Mulatu Astatke, and Mahmoud Ahmed at the lovely Teatro Manzoni.  Here’s proof:

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Viaggio in Milano

If you happen to be in Milan, Italy this weekend, come to our show!  The Either/Orchestra is playing at Teatro Manzoni, for the Apertivo in Concerto festival.  This gig stars the great Ethiopian musicians, Mahmoud Ahmed and Mulatu Astatke.  More and more about the music can be found right here in my website.  Info on the concert is here.  Here’s a nice video of us with Mahmoud Ahmed (from this DVD):

Best, R.

David Bowie Records

Next in line is a batch of David Bowie records.  Read more ›