Lynn Redmile: Recently Added Galleries and Collections

Jazz Age Lawn Party June 2013

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Thank you to everyone who came to the Sweetheart Photo Booth! Your ticket entitles you to a download of a photo - please select the image you'd like, and email me at RedmilePhotography@gmail.com, and I will email the image file to you.

Additional downloads are for sale - please contact me. Prints are available too - place your order through the website, and the pro lab will print and deliver them directly to you.

What a fabulous weekend on Governor's Island! Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, together with his team of organizers and performers, presented their 8th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party ... and the weather cooperated beautifully!

The next Jazz Age Lawn Party will be held on Governor's Island on August 17-18, 2013 - to be advised of ticket availability (they sell out fast!), sign up for the newsletter:
http://www.dreamlandorchestra.com/contact.php

Dan Levinson's Jam Session of the Millennium - Sidney Bechet Society

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>The Sidney Bechet Society hosted Dan Levinson's Jam Session of the Millennium at Symphony Space in Manhattan, New York City - and though it may still be early days/years, I don't think it's an inappropriate/boastful title at all! An absolutely incredible event.

Besides the fantastic musicianship, what was truly evident was the fun everyone on stage was having - and judging from the cheers from the audience, and the standing ovations, they weren't the only ones! A stellar lineup was announced, including the core of Mona's Hot Four: Dennis Lichtman, clarinet; Gordon Webster, piano; Nick Russo, guitar/banjo; Jared Engel, banjo/bass; Dalton Ridenhour, piano; Mike Davis, trumpet; Gordon Au, trumpet; Matt Musselman, trombone; Josh Holcomb, trombone; Dan Levinson, clarinet/sax; Rob Adkins, bass; Kevin Dorn, drums; Marion Felder, drums.
The evening followed a format of Mona's (although with much more space and air!), but with four-hands-one-piano, and two drum kits. And as if that wasn't enough, special guests Cassidy Holden (bass, banjo), Bria Skonberg (trumpet) and Andrew Nemr (tap dancer) joined the ensemble for a jam session second to none.

Thank you, sincerely, to all involved.

For more information about the Sidney Bechet Society and other upcoming concerts, http://www.sidneybechet.org/
And to get a small (and crowded) taste of a jam session like this again, head to Mona's on Tuesday nights from 10:30pm until the wee hours, on Avenue B, between 13th & 14th Streets.

The BackRoom -Svetlana and special guests

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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Cassie & Joe's Wedding

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>What a beautiful wedding and reception! And what an exquisite venue!

Now you will feel no rain,
for each of you will be shelter to the other.
Now you will feel no cold,
for each of you will be warmth for the other.
Now there is no room for loneliness,
for each of you will be a companion to the other.
Now you are two persons,
but there is but one life before you.
Go now to your dwelling place
to enter into the days of your togetherness.
And may your days be good and long upon this earth.
~Navajo Blessing

The Hot Sardines at the Cutting Room

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>What an AWESOME show! Stunning venue - the Cutting Room has gorgeous high ceilings, beautiful decor. It was a full house (should it be anything else when the Hot Sardines perform?). And the band killed it ...
I am unashamedly a huge fan of the Hot Sardines and each of its members, collectively and separately. Miz Elizabeth on vocals, washboard, tambourine, and dance (Elizabeth Bougerol) keeps the band tightly connected with the audience, and mixes it up a little when she sings in French. Evan Palazzo (piano) plays so cleanly! Alex Raderman keeps the rhythm going on drums, and leftie Evan Crane really holds it down on the bass. For one of the numbers, he brought the bass to where I think it should be - front and center ... fabulous! Joe McDonough (trombone) is always in the groove and Nick Myers (reeds) enjoys the odd instrument-juggle every now and then, switching between sax and clarinet in some pieces. Jason Prover is masterful on the trumpet - or the tea kettle! And tap dancer Eddy Francisco ... what can one say?! Just amazing - and how he isn't drenched after his routines, I don't know!
The Hot Sardines is way more than a band ... and what they do is more than perform. They put on a show - high energy and hugely entertaining. Tight and professional and very well rehearsed, they don't even break out music stands/books when they announce the piece is new to them!
If you've never seen the Hot Sardines, don't delay - you can see where they're next performing on their site: http://hotsardines.com/upcoming-shows/

Musikk i Nordland's Mean Ensemble: a tribute to Raymond Scott

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>"Don't Beat Your Wife (every night)" is the creation of Anders Alterskjaer Whist, as a tribute to Raymond Scott. Thanks to Musikk i Nordland County Council, the fabulous Mean Ensemble traveled from Norway to perform this tribute show for the first time in the USA, performing at the Baruch Performing Arts Center. They are the only band since Raymond's original 1930s Quintette to perform the maestro's tunes without reading sheet music - quite a feat, given the complexities of the arrangements. To add more authenticity to the recreation of the times circa Raymond Scott, they dressed in similar clothes of the era, some members smoked cigarettes on stage, and all wore glasses frames - even without lenses!

The Ed Wood of composers, Raymond Scott (1908 to 1994) was one of the most prolific and influential American composers, recording innovators and electronic instrument inventors of the 20th century. In his early jazz years, the Brooklyn-born Scott was known for his heavy hand as a bandleader, demanding succinct adherence to his complex orchestral arrangements, which were played by memory without sheet music. His signature “descriptive jazz style,” relied more on tight arrangements than improvisation.

A recording fanatic, Scott made futuristic compositions for television and radio commercials. His electronium is considered the first synthesizer. His compositions have also been used on The Simpsons Ren & Stimpy, and in early Jim Henson projects.

The cast includes music director Havard Lund on bass clarinet, Oivind Nussle (violin), Johannes Skyberg (viola), Hans-Urban Andersson (cello and baritone saxophone), Hakan Henriksen (double bass), Arnfinn Bergrabb (percussion), Are Simonsen (electronium and guitar), Lasse Rossing (trumpet) and Ole Kristoffersen (clarinet).

Produced by Vibeke Forshaug, the Mean Ensemble excelled at performances of classics like Powerhouse!, In an 18th Century Drawing Room, The Penguin, War Dance for Wooden Indians, New Year's Even in a Haunted House and many more, and reminisce in commercials for products like Wrigleys, Conty Fair, Hostess Twinkies, Good Air, Light Works, and Society National.

For a reminder of the fun of the concert: http://youtu.be/AOrn17qeZg8
For more information: http://raymondscott.com/#7ed/blogger

New Gallery

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Pee Wee Stomp 2013

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>The 44th Annual Pee Wee Russell Memorial Stomp was again presented by the New Jersey Jazz Society at the beautiful Birchwood Manor in Whippany, New Jersey. A record number of dancers came out to enjoy the four bands - each quite different from the other, from the tight trio of Kevin Dorn's to the tap antics of Eddy with the Hot Sardines, and Emily Asher's Garden Party and Dan Levinson's New Millennium All Stars rounding out the fabulous production.

The festivities started with the presentation of scholarships to Paolo Cantarella (drums), David Zaks (piano), Matthew Hartmann (trumpet) and Isaac Dye (tenor sax), after which they played, accompanied by Jacob Webb (bass).

And then the bands started - Emily Asher's Garden Party on first, great performances, including jokes about the size of the chandeliers! Her band: Emily Asher (Leader/Trombone and Vocals), Alphonso Horne (Trumpet), Peter Reardon-Anderson (Reeds), Nick Russo (Guitar/Banjo), Jared Engel (Bass), Jay Lepley (Drums).

Next up, the effervescent Hot Sardines, whose high energy performance earned them a standing ovation at the end of the set. On the bandstand: Evan Palazzo (Piano), Elizabeth Bougerol (Vocals), Eddy Francisco (Tap), Jason Prover (Trumpet), Evan Crane (Bass), Joe McDonough (Trombone),
Nick Myers (Clarinet/Saxophone), Alex Raderman (Drums),
Bob Parins (Guitar).

After the presentation of the Pee Wee Russell Stomp Awards to Frank Wess (in absentia) and Jazz Advocate Rhonda Hamilton, it was time for Kevin Dorn's Trio, challenging the dancers with some fun syncopations. Band personnel: Kevin Dorn (Drums), Mark Shane (Piano), Mike Weatherly (Bass).

And finally, closing out the amazing afternoon, Dan Levinson's New Millennium All-Stars, with some of the coolest cats in the band! Randy Reinhart (Trumpet), Matt Musselman (Trombone), Dan Levinson (Clarinet/Tenor Sax), Dalton Ridenhour (Piano), Molly Ryan (Guitar/Vocals), Mike Weatherly (Bass), Kevin Dorn (Drums).

For more information about this, and other Jersey Jazz events, http://www.njjs.org/

Svetlana and the Delancey Five at Zinc Bar

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Greenwich Village Escapades with Svetlana and the Delancey Five at the Legendary Zinc Bar! A new venue for the Delancey Five, the enjoyment was kicked up a notch with the birthday celebrations of four awesome people, including Svetlana herself! A fabulous night, a tight band - let's hope they are soon there again! On the bandstand: Svetlana Shmulyian (vox); Adrian Cunnihgham (reeds / vox); Brandi Disterheft (bass / vox); Dalton Ridenhour (piano); Rob Garcia (drums); Charlie Caranicas (trumpet /cornet); Vinny Raniolo (guitar)

Stay tuned on Facebook for all of Svetlana and the Delancey Five's upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/DelanceyFive

BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>The 2012 (and first ever!) BroadwayWorld New York City Cabaret Awards were presented to some of our favorite artists, and many of them performed at the Awards Show held at the Metropolitan Room on Thursday February 21, 2013.

The complete list of BroadwayWorld.com 2012 New York Cabaret Award Winners:

Cabaret Show of the Year (Male or Female):
Ann Hampton Callaway - The Streisand Songbook at 54 Below
Best Cabaret Show Revue:
KT Sullivan & Karen Kohler - Vienna to Weimer at The Triad
Best CD Release (Solo, Duo or Group):
Colleen McHugh - Pret-A-Porter
Best Director:
Collette Black - Jackie Kristel: A Girl You Should Know at Don't Tell Mama
Best Performance by a Duo/Group:
Marilyn Maye and Michael Feinstein - Swingin' The Night Away at Feinstein's
Best Female Celebrity Vocalist:
Betty Buckley - The Other Woman at Feinstein's
Best Female Debut Show:
Stacie Perlman - The Story Underneath at the Metropolitan Room
Best Female Vocalist:
Colleen McHugh - Calendar Girl at the Duplex
Best Host of Variety Show/Recurring Series or Open Mic:
Jim Caruso - Cast Party at Birdland
Best Instrumentalist (Non Piano):
Will Anderson (Clarinet/Saxophone) - Carole J. Bufford: Speak Easy. at the Metropolitan Room
Best Jazz Vocalist (Male or Female):
Jane Monheit - at the Blue Note
Best Male Celebrity Vocalist:
Ben Vereen - Steppin' Out at 54 Below
Best Male Debut Show:
Steve Doyle - Home to You at 54 Below
Best Male Vocalist:
William Blake - Echoes of Etta: Tribute to Etta James at Birdland
Best Musical Comedy Performance:
Alison Nusbaum - Ladies! A Raucous Homage to Mel Brooks Broads at Don't Tell Mama
Best Musical Director:
Billy Stritch - Marilyn Maye By Request at the Metropolitan Room
Best Original Song for a Cabaret Show:
Scott Evan Davis - Cautiously Optimistic: If We Say Goodbye at Don't Tell Mama
Best Singer/Songwriter Show--Original Material:
Jason Robert Brown - at 54 Below
Best Tribute Show (Male or Female):
Ann Hampton Callaway - The Streisand Songbook at 54 Below
Best Variety Show/Recurring Series/Open Mic:
Cast Party at Birdland (Jim Caruso, Producer)

Patti LuPone at 54 Below

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>At the beautiful 54 Below, Broadway's Nightclub, the legendary and inimitable Patti LuPone played to a sold-out room. Accompanied by Chris Fenwick on piano, she showed quite clearly how she "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda - Played That Part." The audience hung onto her every word, spoken or sung, and waited in anticipation for the next one. A fantastic show!

Patti LuPone is performing at 54 Below Feb 12-16 - for tickets, please contact http://54below.com/

Mardi Gras at the Salon

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Not being in New Orleans has never been in an issue when it comes to New Yorkers celebrating Mardi Gras. The Salon did it in their own inimitable style - at the fabulous DL, three levels of entertainment space, each with their own ambiance and space to dance or lounge.

On the main entrance level, a bar/restaurant, candle-lit tables, chandelier, and Jessy Carolina and The Hot Mess, featuring Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton, for your dancing and listening pleasure. Up the curved staircase to the second level, an open dance floor and bar, subdued lighting and the Baby Soda Jazz Band, with Bria Skonberg. And finally, the rooftop level - palm trees to the ceiling, water-features, private alcoves for lounging, a wrap-around dance floor, and the Grand Street Stompers blasting forth! Add to the mix specialty cocktails, burlesque performers, dancing girls and beads ... laissez les bon temps rouler!

For more information about future Salon events, and to sign up to their mailing list, please see: http://www.thesalon.biz/

Robert Cuccioli at 54 Below

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>At the beautiful 54 Below, Robert Cuccioli entertained us with his show A Standard Love, reflecting his love of music from ballad to swing through musical standards from the 30′s and 40′s. Each song is part of a timeline that, as Robert says, “features an aspect of my own romantic life that resonates in my heart,” of loving and losing and loving again. A very entertaining show!

Accompanying Robert were:
Barry Levitt (piano)
Jon Burr (bass)
Alvester Garnett (drums)

For more information about Robert's other performances, please see:
http://www.robertcuccioli.com/

The completely reinvented 54 Below, steps away from Times Square, provides an unforgettable New York nightlife experience, combining performances by Broadway’s best with world class dining in an elegant setting. 54 Below has become Broadway’s living room; a home away from home for Broadway professionals and audiences combining grace and style in an intimate environment.
http://54below.com/

For more information about Robert, to purchase his CDs etc., please see http://www.robertcuccioli.com/

T. Oliver Reid at 54 Below

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>It’s a Saturday night in New York City, 1934: if you’re boozin’ and jazzin’, you’re doing it in Harlem. If downtown was dull and depressing, it was the elegant nightclubs and working class speakeasies that made uptown gay and delightful.

Broadway’s T. Oliver Reid (Kiss Me, Kate, Follies, Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage aux Folles, The Wedding Singer, Mary Poppins, Sister Act… whew!) entertained us with an evening of swank and style set to the music of Harold Arlen, Duke Ellington, Andy Razaf, and others.

Joining him on stage were:

Larry Yurman, piano
Ray Kilday, bass
Trevor Neumann, horns
Damien Bassman, drums

For more information about T. Oliver Reid, please see: http://www.toliverreid.com/

The completely reinvented 54 Below, steps away from Times Square, provides an unforgettable New York nightlife experience, combining performances by Broadway’s best with world class dining in an elegant setting. 54 Below has become Broadway’s living room; a home away from home for Broadway professionals and audiences combining grace and style in an intimate environment.
http://54below.com/

Charles Turner III at Zinc Bar

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>A great little jazz club venue, an engaged audience, an enthusiastic vocalist and band ... a great combo. Vocalist Charles Turner III and his band introduced us to original compositions, and standards with a difference. Two words - Honeysuckle Rose. What a fabulous arrangement!

Joining Charles was:
Takeshi Ohbayashi - Piano
Russell Hall- Bass
John Davis - Drums

For more information about Charles, and to see where he's playing next:
http://www.myspace.com/charlesturner88

New Jersey Jazz 40th Anniversary

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>The New Jersey Jazz Society celebrated their 40th Anniversary at the beautiful Dorothy Young Center for the Arts at Drew University, Madison, New Jersey. The legendary Chuck Slate, probably the primary catalyst for Jersey jazz gatherings, was in attendance, and it was a truly wonderful program.

There were four groups of artists:
Emily Asher led the first group and was joined by Peter Anderson, William Anderson, Norman Simmons, Jon Burr, Jackie Williams, and Nancy Nelson on vocals.
Bob Ackerman led the second group and was joined by Randy Reinhart, Tomoko Ohno, Winard Harper, Jon Burr, and Pam Purvis on vocals.
Bria Skonberg led the third group, joined by Dan Levinson, Rio Clemente, Nicki Parrott and Jackie Williams.
And the fourth group was led by Warren Vache, who was joined by James Chirillo, Tom Artin, Tomoko Ohno, Jon Burr and Sherrie Maricle.

For more information about Jersey Jazz, contact: http://www.njjs.org/

Marty Grosz and the Hot Winds

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Vintage guitarist and raconteur Marty Grosz is a legend of the jazz world. Together with Danny Tobias on cornet, Scott Robinson on an assortment of reeds, and Ed Wise on bass, Marty Grosz and the Hot Winds performed at the Haddonfield United Methodist Church in New Jersey for the Tri-State Jazz Society. Fabulous foot-tapping music, and fun stories from Marty made for a great afternoon of entertainment.

For more information about upcoming Tri-State Jazz Society concerts, please see http://www.tristatejazz.org/

Meg Christmas

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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Joe & Karole Christmas Eve

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Blue Skies at Pennswood Village

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>A special New Year's Eve celebration at Pennswood Village! A very appreciative audience enjoyed Peter Reichlin's "Blue Skies", with Peter on tuba, trombone and electric bass, Jerry Rife on reeds, Danny Tobias on cornet, Ward Marston on piano (and vocals) and the lovely Rosemary Benson on vocals! A lot of fun, especially when one of the residents couldn't resist the fabulous music any longer and danced up and down the aisles!

Art Deco Society of Virginia Jazz Age Preservation Ball

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>What a stunning event! The Art Deco Society of Virginia held their inaugural Jazz Age Preservation Ball - a lavish evening of music, dancing and gaiety celebrating the red hot Jazz Age of the Roaring '20s. Guests were invited to dress to the nines and join the festivities at the historic Bolling Haxall House in Richmond, Virginia. The John Winn Jazz All-Stars provided live music, performances were by Fidgety Feet, a dance troupe from Washington DC, and by The Garter Snaps performing their feather fan duet. Andy Nishida and Rita Shiang taught a beginner Charleston dance lesson at the start of the evening, and St. Germain had specialty cocktails on hand!

The event was also a fund-raiser for the Byrd Theater Foundation, and Todd Schall Vess and Jaclyn Witthoefft gave a short presentation about the Foundation.
For more information about the Art Deco Society of Virginia, contact http://artdecova.org/

Carole J. Bufford - Body & Soul

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Carole J. Bufford isn't singing simple love songs. In her brand new show at the Metropolitan Room, CAROLE J. BUFFORD: Body and Soul, she is singing songs fueled by burning passion! The songs are the musical equivalents of emotional earthquakes. These aren't sweet songs about falling in love, first dates, or will he or she kiss me. No. These are songs about, among other things, overpowering lust, bitter hatred, and fiery desire. Oh, and some of them are also funny! Culled from Broadway, rock 'n' roll, pop and country sources, this is a show unlike any other you've seen, performed by a young artist who has quickly emerged as a star thanks to her uniquely original, theatrical style. Carole J. Bufford is a critically acclaimed concert performer and nightclub star, and has performed to ovations here in New York at Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Town Hall in numerous Broadway by the Year concerts, and Feinstein's at Loew's Regency in the hit, long-running 11 O'Clock Numbers at 11 O'Clock show. Most recently, she received rave reviews from The NY Times and the Wall Street Journal (among many others) for her solo show Speak Easy at The Metropolitan Room.

Body and Soul was created exclusively for Carole J. Bufford and is produced by Scott Siegel (Broadway by the Year, Broadway Unplugged, The Nightlife Awards, 11 O'Clock Numbers at 11 O'Clock, The Broadway Ballyhoo, etc.). The Musical Director is Ian Herman.

For tickets to this show, and others, please see http://metropolitanroom.com/

Lauren Fox - Canyon Folkies

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>A fabulous show!
A journey through a time and place where music legends would become legendary. From the mid-sixties to the early-seventies, something magical took place in Southern California...and it all happened in a bucolic stretch of hills, just above the Sunset Strip, called Laurel Canyon. Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, The Eagles, and Crosby, Stills & Nash, to name just a few, all lived, loved, created, and collaborated there. Lauren Fox tells the story of this epic time in American music history, and sings the songs that it inspired.

She's joined on stage by Jon Weber (piano/Musical Director), Peter Calo (guitar) and Ritt Henn (bass).

And, according to Will Friedwald at the Wall Street Journal, "The music she sings may not be that of the Great American Songbook, but nascent headliner Lauren Fox is actually one of the best traditional-style cabaret performers currently emerging ... Canyon Folkies, covering the whole of the California folk movement, offers a less intimate view [than that presented in her previous show, "Love, Lust, Fear and Freedom: The Songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen"] but is equally illuminating and outstanding musically, thanks in part to the arrangements of musical director Jon Weber."

Midiri Brothers at the Bickford

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Commemorating the Benny Goodman concert at Carnegie Hall, the Midiri Brothers sextet performed a fantastic tribute at the Bickford Theater in Morristown New Jersey, garnering a standing ovation at it close. Performing were Joe Midiri (clarinet and vocals), his twin Paul Midiri (vibes, trombone and drums), Pat Mercuri (guitar), Danny Tobias (cornet), Ed Wise (bass) and Jim Lawlor (drums).

Meg Hanson Group

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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Anderson Twins Promo

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Vintage Train Ride 2012

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Each year in December, the MTA brings vintage subway trains out of their storage space, and runs them on the weekends on the F line from Second Avenue to Queens and back. On one day, Michael Ingbar and his helpers coordinate bands, dancers and vintage lovers to gather at Second Avenue, dance on the subways, and join the bands on the trains as they travel back and forth.
After the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, we weren't sure that this special annual event would happen this year, but the MTA made it happen.
Revelers gathered, many dressed to the nines in vintage wear, and an afternoon of joy was shared by one and all.

Mona's Hot Four - Tuesdays at Mona's

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>A CD launch at Rockwood Music Hall! For the past few years, each Tuesday night, Mona's Hot Four (the core group being founder Dennis Lichtman (clarinet), Gordon Webster (piano), Nick Russo (guitar/banjo) and Jared Engel on bass) begin a jam session in a small discreet bar on the Lower East Side. Space is at a premium, but that doesn't seem to discourage those who want to hang out and listen, and those who want to sit in and play the trad jazz that so many seem to love. The atmosphere is high energy, with a sense of anticipation as to who might sit in next, and the jam goes on until the wee hours of the morning. This CD was recorded live during one of those jam sessions, and features a number of top class musicians.
For more information about Mona's Hot Four and to purchase any of their CDs, please see http://www.dennislichtman.com/

Louis Armstrong House Museum

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>While photographing Bria Skonberg performing with her band at the Louis Armstrong House Museum during an afternoon "Hot Jazz, Cool Garden" concert, I was fortunate to tour the home of Louis and his wife Lucille - what an incredible piece of history!
Do yourself a favor and plan a visit, whether there's a concert taking place or not - it's well worth it! For more information, please see http://www.louisarmstronghouse.org/

Bria Skonberg at Louis Armstrong House Museum

redmilephotography@gmail.com (Lynn Redmile) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>On July 21, 2012, Louis Armstrong disciple Bria Skonberg and her band entertained a packed garden at the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona, Queens during an afternoon "Hot Jazz, Cool Garden" concert. With Bria in the band: Peter Reardon Anderson (reeds), Ehud Asherie (piano), Kelly Friesen (bass), and Jason Brown (drums).