Opening Set at The Falcon - March 29, 2012

As it turned out, an unexpected turn of events took bassist Mark Murphy out of town, and I was sorry not to do some of those really nice arrangements with him. A very big thank you to Stephan Crump for stepping in at the last minute... He played an amazing set with me and then went on to play an even more amazing set with Jim Campilongo.

Thanks to Jim, and to everyone who came out. And thanks always to Tony Falco, for a great venue and the vision and dedication he brings to it.

See you next time.

Opening for Jim Campilongo at the Falcon

This is quite the honor. I've been listening to Jim and his incredible Telecaster for many years and never cease to be blown away. Looking forward to leaning a bit outside my genre for this, and as a duo, with bassist Mark Murphy. Yee-ha!

THURSDAY  March 29th, 7:00pm

The Falcon
1348 Route 9W (at the corner of Dock Rd.)
Marlboro, NY 12542
845-236-7970

http://www.liveatthefalcon.com/#Campilongo3/29

The McDuffie Trio

Margaret McDuffie has performed with a variety of regional players including Ed Diehl, Mike DeMicco & Art Labriola, and is noted for her range of expression and arresting voice. Her song choices favor the bluesy jazz standards of the 30’s & 40’s, accented with some of the rare Peggy Lee & Julie London gems of the fifties.

Steve Raleigh is on staff at the National Guitar Workshop, Steve Raleigh has worked and toured with many groups including the Steve Raleigh trio, his quintet Inner Door, Judi Silvano, October Project, Evelyn Blakey, Nick Brignola, Darmond Meader (New York Voices), Clint Holmes, and Tony Martin, as well as opening for Chuck Mangione, and Tommy James. “An Incredible Guitarist” says John Buscarino, with a “beautiful harmonic sense” - Tony Mottola.

Jim Curtin has played with numerous jazz notables, among them Hugh Brodie, Ed Diehl and Betty McDonald. For three years he was principal player at the Stamford Jazz Workshops. Also a jazz vocalist, his energetic style is as lyrical as it is full of fine rhythmic pull.