Word: malls
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...stuff has gotten more vibrant, if less free in form over the years. He has, however, traded in the top jazz back-up men for some players who would do better accompanying Bruce Springsteen. Now Gato's in town, but before you go down to Paul's Mall to see him, consider this: the last time he was in Boston he played nothing but jazz/rock including cuts from his "Alive" album, which he recorded one week after his appearance here...
Coming into town for a five-day stay at Paul's Mall with his jazz/rock legions next week will be Gato Barbieri with AI Jarreau. More on that later...
There are only two large clubs in Boston proper which feature jazz, but they don't make a habit of doing so weekly. The clubs, Paul's Mall and Jazz Workshop on 733 Boylston St. will sport the headliners. It won't be unusual to see McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, or even Charles Mingus playing at these jointly--owned establishments. But these bookings are about as innovative as the management gets...
Right now the workshop is featuring Mose Allison while Paul's Mall has Billy Paul. Neither is anything to rave about, considering that this is the start of the season...
Mandrill. This group pounds out a kind of African R & B which should pack 'em in, at $3.50 a pop, at Paul's Mall through Aug. 3. Or you can see them free at 6 p.m. with the group Indigos tonight at Almost Park in Mattapan, Wednesday at Columbia Point Athletic Field, or Thursday at Franklin Field in Dorchester. Worth the ride...