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...some students said that it was what Dananan called an "all-star panel" that drew the large crowd...
Anticipation ran high among Boston's jazz community as the all-star trio led by saxophonist Joshua Redman arrived for a series of performances at the Charles Hotel's Regattabar. So high, in fact, that an additional show was added Sunday afternoon, making for a total of eight performances over four days--all sold out. For such renowned players to perform in a cozy venue like the Regattabar meant that many were unable to witness some spectacular music making, but the fortunate got what they wanted...and more. This combination of three of the brightest young stars in jazz today...
...Surrey" was given an original, rhythmically complex reading that offered a good opportunity for the trio to show that they were a cohesive group, not just a haphazard all-star assembly. The ease with which McBride navigates his hulking instrument was immediately apparent. He laid a solid foundation for the tune as Blade tastefully used brushes on his kit alongside. Redman then hung on a high note and slid upward to mark the beginning of his solo, in which he demonstrated his full, thick tone in all registers of the instrument. It was an apt starter for the show--giving...
What about some of the youngsters who have been shining brilliantly all season long. All-star catcher Charles Johnson is without a doubt the best defensive catcher in the Major Leagues, and he even started swinging a hot bat in the second half of the season. Shortstop Edgar Renteria is a wall defensively and emerging as an excellent number two hitter...
...there you have it. Two role models on the field and off. They were the starting right side of the infield for the National League's All-Star team. They are second and third for longest active games-played streak behind some guy named Cal. And they are this year's NL co-MVPs...