Posts Tagged ‘Free improvisation’
Jim O’Halloran Trio with D’Vonne Lewis, Dean Schmidt, and special guest poet Paul Nelson
What’s on the menu? We’ll be reaching deep into the O’Halloranian songbook for tunes we haven’t played in quite a while, plus a new one. Menu items include tunes by Mingus, Vijay Iyer, Alphonso Johnson, Terence Blanchard, Lecuona, Benny Green, Herbie, and originals by Jim. ==Special added attraction== Paul Nelson will be continuing to read…
Read MoreSolstice music, poetry, and art at Bradner Gardens 7PM Tuesday June 21st
This should be cool! Poetry, gamelan, flute, congas, singing, and artwork! This summer solstice, we’ll be throwing an event at the Bradner Gardens on Mt. Baker Ridge and I’d love for you and yours to join. The event will feature over a dozen poets and musicians from a fantastic variety of backgrounds and styles. You…
Read MoreJim O’Halloran Trio with Paul Gabrielson, Jacques Willis, & special guest Paul Nelson This Friday 6-9PM
I’m really looking forward to my first outing with Paul Gabrielson, and ALWAYS happy to play with Jacques! Paul will be joining us to read from his new book Haibun de la Serna-some great poetry! We’ll be at Kezira Cafe’, 5100 Rainier S. 6-9PM this Friday, May 6th. Nigist has brought in a very talented…
Read MoreJim O’Halloran at Kezira Cafe’ Friday April 22 6-9PM with Dean Schmidt & Jacques Willis; and special guests Paul Nelson and Greg Bem
I’ll be playing this time with the happy, funny, flexible, and very musical rhythm section of Dean Schmidt on bass and Jacques Willis on drums! In the first set, poet Greg Bem will join us; and in the second set we will add poet Paul Nelson with excerpts from his new book Haibun de La…
Read MoreJim O’Halloran Trio with Dean Schmidt and D’Vonne Lewis
Friday! March 25th! 6-9PM! At Kezira Restaurant! With special guest poet Paul Nelson! We have been having a great time! Come enjoy the music, food, full bar. No cover. All ages. Paul will be continuing to read selections from his excellent new book, “Haibun de la Serna” with musical accompaniment. Thank you, Nigist, for such…
Read MoreJim with Farko, D’Vonne and special guest Paul Nelson 3/11; trio with Farko and Jacques 3/12
Next week we’ll have two opportunities to play, and you will have two opportunities to hear us create! We’ll be at Kezira Cafe’ on Friday, March 11th from6-9 PM; Farko on bass, D’Vonne on Drums, and special guest Paul Nelson reading from his new book,Haibun de la Serna. Great food, all ages, full bar, no…
Read MoreJim O’Halloran Trio with Farko Dosumov, D’Vonne Lewis, and special guest Poet Paul Nelson! 2-25
We are looking forward to a REALLY excellent night!! February 25 6-9 PM It is always a great pleasure to share the stage with Farko and D’Vonne, and the pleasure will be compounded by the appearance of Paul Nelson reading from his new book, Haibun de la Serna. He will have copies available onsite. Kezira…
Read MoreVideo! Greg Bem, Poet with Osama Afifi, Jacques WIllis and me!
Here’s a video of poet Greg Bem with Osama Afifi, D’Vonne Lewis,and me at Kezira Cafe January 14th.
This was a lot of fun! Free improv! Whee!! THANK YOU, Greg, for joining us!
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