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John Funkhouser Quartet ‘Brothers' CD release concert
As ever, the Quartet's new music is full of empathy, fire, staggering technical displays, profound intimacy, joy and playfulness – all qualities that undoubtedly make a superb album, but also reasons why this group is best experienced live. Along with Funkhouser on keys, is Phil Sargent (guitar), Greg Loughman (bass), and Mike Connors (drums) – a quartet of forward-thinking jazz musicians who are “often wildly inventive and great fun to watch and listen to” but “can also play with grace and sweetness,” according to Middletown Eye. The title of the new album, as Funkhouser explains, comes from the relationship with his fellow band mates: “Improvised music has a curious and beautiful quality whereby you can get on stage with a musician you have never met before, play a set or two of music, and instantly develop a deep, lasting and even intimate friendship.” Funkhouser has played with Sargent, Loughman, and Connors for over 20 years, so the musical friendship has grown exponentially with time. ‘Brothers' is the title “because that's what we are at this point,” he says. “I think the bond that has formed between us, in all humility, shows in our spontaneity, spirit of exploration, freedom to take musical chances and say something controversial or to reveal feelings and thoughts that would remain guarded in less familiar company.” Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 247-4295 or e-mail us to reserve or for more information. ###
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