NAIL: A 400 year Musical Journey

As a part of the area's "Hudson/Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration" I was extremely thrilled to be able to present this concert at one of my fav spots, the Newburgh Free Library. We streamed the show and everything. A gentleman I recently met by the name of Paul Lockwood, who owns a local home for seniors called the New Windsor Country Inn, told me he was at the show (!) and had pictures (double!!). Here they are. :) Thanks Paul!

And in case you missed it, here's a video. The whole show is up there, some on Youtube and some on Vimeo...

Tomorrow Never Knows from Neil Alexander on Vimeo.

Neil Alexander & NAIL performing Tomorrow Never Knows as part of the "400 Year Musical Journey" Concert, Sept 13th 2009. With: Neil A. (keys), Dan Asher (Bass), Nadav Zelniker (drums), Premik Russel Tubbs (EWI) and Zach Brock (violin/loops). This video is TOO LONG for YouTube. Damn them anyway. :)

And here's one more:

Marvin Bugalu Smith Group: Cottontail

You know, sometimes playing jazz is just about the most fun you can have. I got such a great feeling from this gig, which was about a month ago (early feb 2010).

Recorded live at the Terrace Lounge here in Newburgh, this particular tune is Duke Ellington's "Cottontail", an uptempo scorcher based on the ever popular "Rhythm Changes" chord progression. Lew Scott is kicking it on bass, with Colin Pohl on Tenor.

This is a prime example of the synthesizer in jazz. I think it belongs there, despite popular opinion. Aw, who listens to "them", anyway?

Enjoy. :)

<p>Truth be told, "BETTER THAN HOLLYWOOD” Series`25 N0.2 from Marvin Bugalu Smith on Vimeo.</p>

Original link is here:

Neil Alexander

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