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Sprial Binding idea from the 50 Greatest Guitar Books author

Tim Fitzgerald — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:08:46 +0000

An interesting idea from Greatest Guitar Books author Shawn Persinger: apparently, copy stores will put a spiral binding on any book for you for a few dollars (Scroll down to see 3/20 blog post). It’s not pretty, but it’s practical, especially for use on music stands.

It’s also great thrill to see the Wes book displayed next to Kenny Werner’s great work, “Effortless Mastery.” Nice idea, Shawn!

Interview with Harold Mabern about playing with Wes Montgomery

Tim Fitzgerald — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:00:40 +0000

Today marks the 90th anniversary of Wes’ birth. For 625 Alive, I interviewed the excellent Harold Mabern, Wes’ pianist for the ’65 tour. Mabern had some great reflections in his time with Wes, including some insight into Wes’ practicing:

TF: Have you heard that quote where Wes says something like, “I never practice my guitar. From time to time I just open the case and throw in a piece of raw meat?”
HM: Well, I think I heard that quote too, yeah. But no, he practiced. He had a sense of humor too, you know? But he was always practicing. I know for a fact he was always practicing. I’d go out and come by his room and hear him, and I wouldn’t disturb him. He put a lot of time on the instrument.

Mabern also spoke of what Wes was like as a bandleader:

HM:…He was not greedy at all. He was not greedy money-wise. He was not greedy musically speaking. He was a great, great human being. So that’s why when you see that tape, those things we did, that’s why the music probably sounds so good because everybody was on the same page trying to do the right thing, and it comes through the music…

New Venue, New Thursday Trio Residence starting this week!

Tim Fitzgerald — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:39:37 +0000

The trio begins a new Thursday residence at Chicago’s Blokes and Birds this week. We’ll be there on Thursdays starting March 7.

625 Alive has been selected as one of the “50 Greatest Guitar Books” of all time!

Tim Fitzgerald — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:21:40 +0000

Very happy to announce that 625 Alive has been selected for a new publication: “The 50 Greatest Guitar Books” by Shawn Persinger. We’ll have more details as Shawn’s hits the shelves soon.

Andy’s Thursday run in its final month

Tim Fitzgerald — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:41:25 +0000

Thank you to Andy’s jazz club for another great run. We’ll be there for the remainder of this month (February), Thursday nights from 7-11PM. 11 E. Hubbard St. Chicago.

Thursdays in November and December — Andy’s jazz club

Tim Fitzgerald — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:04:51 +0000

We’ve moved to Thursdays at Andy’s jazz club in Chicago. We’ll be there for November and December (no performance on Thanksgiving.)

9PM-1AM, 11 E. Hubbard St. Chicago.

Andy’s Jazz Club Tuesdays in September

Tim Fitzgerald — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:29:48 +0000

Our quartet will be performing at Chicago’s Andy’s jazz club Tuesday nights this September. Sets are at 9PM, 10:30PM and 12AM. It’s a fun band of great musicians.

Admission is normally $10, but only $5 if you join our mailing list.

11 E. Hubbard St, Chicago, IL. (Valet parking is available two doors to the east at Shaw’s)

Jazzin’ at the Shedd 2012

Tim Fitzgerald — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:39:42 +0000

Shedd Aquarium – Jazzin’ at the Shedd

Our trio is playing Wednesdays this summer through August 8 at the Shedd’s terrific series, Jazzin’ at the Shedd from 5-9:30PM. For directions, pricing and other information, please visit the Shedd’s website.

Concert in Benton Harbor

Tim Fitzgerald — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:56:53 +0000

This year’s Gene Harris Coming Home, Coming Together concert is set for June 24. I’m very happy to once again be a part of this great series.

Welcome to South Africa

Tim Fitzgerald — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:35:31 +0000

We’ve now shipped to South Africa as international sales continue. Welcome!