On August 27, which seems like a long time ago, I drove up to Ridgefield, Connecticut, to spend an evening at this welcoming spot — Sarah’s Wine Bar, located upstairs at the fine restaurant called Bernard’s. The food and service were both lovely, but I had more serious goals: Jon-Erik Kellso was playing, and Jon had with him Chris Flory and Joel Forbes.
They are three good reasons to venture out, and the music was exceedingly rewarding: thoughtful, quiet, deep, and swinging — performed in a quiet room to an attentive audience.
THESE FOOLISH THINGS:
I WANT A LITTLE GIRL:
MOOD INDIGO:
In simple math, three times three equals a mere nine. These performances prove that the end result is uncountable pleasure. Thanks to Ken and Marcia Needleman for their kindnesses.
And THIS JUST IN: tonight, Sunday, October 22, from 8-11 PM, give or take a few moments, The EarRegulars will be at The Ear Inn (326 Spring Street) with two of the heroes above — Jon-Erik and Chris — as well as Aaron Johnson, reeds; Neal Miner, string bass. To learn about all things Kellso-musical, you can join his mailing list. As Monk wrote, Ask Me How.
May your happiness increase!
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Love hearing all three of these musicians. All of them are favorites of mine and they sound so great together! Thank you for taking the time to film and share these great performances so guys like me out in the hinterlands can dig their sounds!!