Nashville Jazz Orchestra with Annie Sellick

March 28, 2017

Nashville City Winery

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

One of the great things about Nashville City Winery is the way they showcase all musical genres. In this case the Nashville Jazz Orchestra led by Jim Williamson with the incomparable Annie Sellick on vocals.

 

A Weekend with the Bruce Katz Band

February 25th and 26th
By Michael Yanko and Michelle Wilson

Some bands are so good that you just cannot get enough of them, and for us, the Bruce Katz Band is definitely one of them! With keys master Bruce Katz tickling the ivories, Chris Vitarello playing ultra clean guitar licks and belting out strong, smooth vocals, and Ray Hangen banging out precise drum beats, this power blues/rock/jazz trio thrilled the crowds everywhere we went. Katz (Blues Hall of Fame Inductee 2013) has performed with the likes of the Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, John Hammond, Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters and Delbert McClinton, to name a few. In addition to playing with Katz, Vitarello (Blues Hall of Fame Inductee 2013) also has collaborated with the late Jimmy McGriff, Tad Robinson and Floyd Miles, in addition to many others, and is a member of the Chris O’Leary Band. Hangen (2010 Buffalo Music Award for Best Blues Drummer) has played with The Blues Hounds and Brandon Santini.

Jack Pearson Trio with Pat Bergeson

Dec. 19, 2016

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

One of the advantages of living in Nashville (Music City USA) is the unlimited amount of live music to experience. Among the best is the Jack Pearson Trio. With Charles Treadway on the Hammond organ and Joshua Hunt on drums they can produce some amazing music of all genres. Almost every month they play at 3^rd and Lindsley where often other world class musicians come sit in. This last month saw Pat Bergeson join in and wow the crowd with his harmonica prowess.

Jack Pearson Trio at 3rd and Lindsey

June 25, 2015

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

It was the worst Nashville winter in years and as the Jack Pearson Trio began to play it was snowing again. Mayor Dean had urged everyone to stay off the roads that night but for Jack's loyal fans that meant nothing.

John Richards at the Frist

By  Butch Worrell

       Nashville, TN

John Richards played the Frist Museum and I was invited by Peggy Mercer (Celebrated Author, songwriter, and so much more, an amazingly talented woman) to come photograph and also meet the talented Lily Nelson, an up-coming singer-songwriter. It was a wonderful experience.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The Space, Westbury NY

Images and article by Bill Kelly

Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews and his band, Orleans Avenue, knocked down the house with a rollicking good show at Long Island's newest concert venue, The Space at Westbury.  Funk, jazz, blues and James Brown covers, Shorty and company brought their stew of New Orleans sound to a packed house of appreciative fans.

A Tribute to Sly Stone in San Francisco

Something wonderful happened in San Francisco last weekend (Jan 17-19) as UnderCover Presents served up one of the most celebratory musical events to hit San Francisco in some time. In a daring move, they presented a performance of the landmark album, "Stand" by Sly and the Family Stone, performed in its entirety by a different artist and band for each song.

Dr John and the Nite-Trippers bring the voodoo to Franklin

By Butchie (Butch Worrell)
     Nashville, TN
 Dr John and the Nite-Trippers brought the voodoo magic to the Franklin Theatre recently. That is Dr John’s musical voodoo magic, a unique blend of Creole funk, rock, blues and jazz that embodies the “New Orleans’s” sound.

Paul Simon Plays Jazz at Lincoln Center

Me and Julio, and Wynton and Aaron

Images and article by Bill Kelly

Never known for resting on laurels or a familiar musical path, Paul Simon brought a unique new perspective to his songbook, playing with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for three sold out shows.  Exploring a wide range of musical genres since leaving Simon and Garfunkel, this was the first time Simon lent his music to jazz interpretation.  Never straying far from original arrangements, the songs were gently tweaked by Marsalis and the Orchestra; the underlying Afro-Caribbean sound and tempos remained, augmented by the horn section and Simon’s band.